AmTrav Blog

Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.

Webinar: Corporate Hotel Tech & Payments

Elliott McNamee | March 28, 2024
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Webinar - Tips & Tricks: Gather

Joe Harrington | March 21, 2024

Thank you for joining us today for our Tips and Tricks webinar series. This is our second in a...

All About Delta Airlines’ SkyMiles for Business Program

Shannon Marvin | March 20, 2024

Delta offers a program called SkyMiles for Business (formerly SkyBonus) that rewards eligible...

Direct-Only Airline SMB Programs: Advantages & Disadvantages

Elliott McNamee | March 18, 2024

Some airline SMB programs like Southwest Airlines’ SWABIZ, Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles for Business...

All About American Airlines’ AAdvantage Business

Shannon Marvin | March 11, 2024

American Airlines made headlines in 2023 replacing their longstanding Business Extra program with...

All About Alaska Airlines EasyBiz

Shannon Marvin | March 5, 2024

Alaska Airlines offers a tailored program called EasyBiz designed to meet the needs of the small...

Product Update: add GSA Lodging per diems to your travel policy

Joe Harrington | March 5, 2024

This month AmTrav added a new travel policy option allowing companies to invoke General Services...

Jeff Klee at The Beat Live 2023: "The End of the Beginning"

Jeff Klee | February 29, 2024

Last December, our CEO Jeff Klee delivered the keynote speech at The Beat Live Conference in New...

Keep your AAdvantage with AmTrav

Joe Harrington | February 20, 2024

Starting May 1 AmTrav will be one of the few “preferred agencies” where your travelers can earn...

Whose Problem Is It?

Elliott McNamee | February 7, 2024

On AmTrav's NDC webinar last week Jeff and Cory shared some insight about how competing TMCs are...

Product Update: Easily clone policies and edit Trip Details at any time

Joe Harrington | February 1, 2024

Some TMCs claim to deliver the same awesome service to mid-market companies that their enterprise...

NDC in 2024 (Recording & Transcript)

Shannon Marvin | February 1, 2024

AmTrav's first webinar of 2024 was a banger featuring our CEO Jeff Klee (follow Jeff on LinkedIn)...

AmTrav delivers software and service

Joe Harrington | January 26, 2024

The other week caught a lot of travelers off guard when serious weather conditions in Dallas and a...

How Much Did Your Company Save with American's Lowest Fares?

Elliott McNamee | January 12, 2024

Last week AmTrav released the “Where are the fAAres?” report diving into how often American...

Where are the fAAres?

Elliott McNamee | January 10, 2024

Last April, American Airlines gave the corporate travel market the biggest shock in the last three...

United Airlines NDC Makes it Easy to Escape Winter Weather

Elliott McNamee | January 4, 2024

Did you see the weather waiver that United Airlines sent out this morning for the snowstorm hitting...

Further Proof that Travel Policy & Approvals Work (More Examples!)

Elliott McNamee | December 18, 2023

Have you ever spent several hours digging through pre-trip approval requests, or a few minutes...

2024 Travel Cost Forecasts

Joe Harrington | December 13, 2023

If you're helming the ship for your team's business travels, we've got your back. We're here to...

AmTrav Upgrades Hotel Shopping

Elliott McNamee | December 5, 2023

What’s your ideal corporate travel tool?

Dis-aggregation is not the Problem

Elliott McNamee | December 3, 2023

It has been a good year for managed travel customers who use AmTrav. Compared to their peers, they ...

How Travel Managers Can Prepare for Changing TMC Economics (part 2 of 3)

Elliott McNamee | November 1, 2023

Following AmTrav’s radically honest TMC Secrets webinar (watch it here), yesterday we shared how...

How TMCs Make Money Today and How that Could Change (Part 1 of 3)

Elliott McNamee | October 31, 2023

Have you ever wondered how your travel management company (TMC) makes money and pays their bills?

All About American Airlines Business Extra

Elliott McNamee | October 18, 2023

In October 2023 American Airlines announced that the Business Extra corporate rewards program would...

Does Travel Policy Work? (Answer: Yes)

Elliott McNamee | October 9, 2023

One occasional request we get when we demo AmTrav’s a2b booking platform to prospective customers...

American Airlines Removes More Fares in August

Elliott McNamee | September 18, 2023

AmTrav has tracked American Airlines’ fare changes since American removed many of their lowest...

Focus on DFW: American Airlines Removes Even More Fares

Elliott McNamee | September 13, 2023

AmTrav has tracked American Airlines’ fare changes since American removed many of their lowest...

Webinar - Maximizing Your Hotel Savings in 2024

Elliott McNamee | September 7, 2023

It's RFP season. And so we are here to talk about how to maximize your hotel savings in 2024, and...

2023 Mid-Year Travel Cost Update: Cooling Down At Last

Elliott McNamee | August 25, 2023

It’s been an interesting (and increasingly expensive!) couple of years watching travel costs, as...

Amid Growing Pains, A Reminder Why We’re Still All-In on NDC

Jeff Klee | August 14, 2023
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Jeff Urban Joins AmTrav as New Director of Sales

Tim Hines | August 8, 2023

AmTrav, the one-connected platform for business travel, today announced the addition of Jeff Urban...

Webinar: GBTA 2023 Preview (Aug. 2023)

Joe Harrington | August 2, 2023

So without further ado, mid-year cost update. You may have seen the news. You know, if you follow...

How Cornerstone is Prepared for NDC

Elliott McNamee | June 15, 2023

With decades spent working in corporate travel, the Cornerstone Information Systems team and CEO...

Insider Tips on How to Find the Best Corporate Lodging Rates

Johnathan Vance | June 15, 2023

What Is ‘Corporate Lodging’?

Corporate lodging refers to accommodations used by business travelers...

How to Improve Corporate Travel Policy Compliance

Johnathan Vance | June 13, 2023

In the world of corporate travel, policy compliance is a key factor in controlling costs and...

How to Create a Sustainable Travel Policy for Your Company

Johnathan Vance | June 9, 2023

Sustainability is becoming a priority for companies of all sizes. Environmental, Social, and...

Why Do Airlines Overbook Flights and How to Avoid Getting Bumped

Johnathan Vance | June 7, 2023

In the travel industry, overbooking is standard practice, but why do airlines overbook flights? The...

NDC Bundling: Yea or Nea?

Elliott McNamee | May 26, 2023

Something we hear more and more from airlines, from customers and from prospects: “NDC bundling.”...

Maximize Your Summer Travel Productivity with Amtrav 2023

Johnathan Vance | May 24, 2023

As we eagerly look forward to the summer, we're reminded that this season brings with it unique...

Why the future of work is in corporate travel

Johnathan Vance | May 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has indelibly marked our lives, and the ripples are felt distinctly in the...

Webinar Recording: Not Another NDC Webinar

Elliott McNamee | May 17, 2023

AmTrav takes buyers' pressing NDC questions and shares our unique NDC experience on "Not Another...

What Will NDC Cost You?

Elliott McNamee | May 11, 2023

We know what NDC-ready means, we know the benefits of NDC, and we know that not being NDC-ready...

What Does NDC-Ready Mean?

Elliott McNamee | May 10, 2023

Because American Airlines removed 40% of their lowest fares from many corporate booking providers,...

American NDC Fares Analysis (Week 5): Webinar Next Week!

Elliott McNamee | May 8, 2023

I know, I know. You've come to rely on the AmTrav Blog for one-of-a-kind insight into American...

American NDC Fares Analysis (Week 3): Premium Customers Pay More

Elliott McNamee | April 24, 2023

When American's modern retailing strategy was announced in December, one common response from...

How to Choose the Right Corporate Travel Management Solution

Johnathan Vance | April 19, 2023

Navigating the world of corporate travel can be complex and time-consuming, but having the right...

American NDC Fares Analysis (Week 2): Not All Routes Are Created Equal

Elliott McNamee | April 18, 2023

It's been two weeks since American Airlines restricted the sale of their lowest fares to NDC...

How to Control Business Travel Expenses At Your Company

Johnathan Vance | April 17, 2023

As the business landscape evolves and globalization increases, corporate travel has become an...

What Is Bleisure and How Does It Affect Your Travel Policy?

Johnathan Vance | April 13, 2023

What Is “Bleisure”?

You might've heard of the term "bleisure" lately, which is a clever combination...

Top 5 Corporate Travel Policy Best Practices

Johnathan Vance | April 12, 2023

Developing an effective corporate travel policy is essential for companies aiming to optimize their...

Webinar highlights: Hotel Payments present and future

Admin | March 30, 2023

One of the most significant challenges in managing hotel payments for business travel is the...

NDC In-Depth: the tech, the changes, the benefits

Johnathan Vance | March 30, 2023

The travel industry has seen significant shifts in recent years, with an increasing demand for...

AmTrav's Enhanced Platform to Help Business Travelers Navigate American Airlines' New Flight Booking Changes

Elliott McNamee | March 29, 2023

AmTrav, the one connected platform for business travel, today announced upgrades to its corporate...

3 Ways a Travel Management Solution Can Support Your In-House Travel Manager

Admin | March 22, 2023

In-house travel managers face the challenge of juggling multiple responsibilities to ensure their...

One Year of Meetings & Guest Travel Made Easy with AmTrav Gather 🎉

Elliott McNamee | March 21, 2023

Have you heard the news – it’s AmTrav Gather’s first birthday!Hooray! In Gather’s first year 120...

Supporting Business Travelers: How to Turn Your Travel Program Into an Employee Retention Tool

Admin | March 16, 2023

Corporate travel programs are becoming more streamlined and user-friendly as employers recognize...

A 3-Part Guide to Business Travel Expenses: How to Show ROI

Admin | March 6, 2023

As a travel manager, you’re responsible for planning business trips that are both efficient and...

Webinar - Maximizing Travel Program Savings in 2023

Elliott McNamee | February 28, 2023

Hello and welcome to the second installment of our 2023 webinar series brought to you by Amtrav....

Little Things that Drive Your Productivity

Elliott McNamee | February 17, 2023

First off – this is a silly blog post, don’t read it if you’re not up for a silly blog post written...

Three Things we Learned from Soundings+AmTrav 2023 Meetings Outlook

Elliott McNamee | February 15, 2023

Three Things we Learned from Soundings+AmTrav 2023 Meetings Outlook Webinar

Webinar Highlights 2023: NDC comes to america

Elliott McNamee | February 15, 2023

In our webinar, NDC Comes to America, held January 31st, 2023, T2RL CEO and former Vice President...

Product Update: AmTrav Manage pages updates

Elliott McNamee | February 14, 2023

We’re continually updating AmTrav’s one connected platform, including implementing your...

Webinar: NDC Comes to America (Jan. 2023)

Joe Harrington | January 31, 2023

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Finding the Most Reliable Flights this Winter

Elliott McNamee | December 21, 2022

The leaves have fallen off the trees, Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes have come and gone, it’s...

Webinar: 2023 Meetings Outlook (Dec. 2022)

Joe Harrington | December 14, 2022

All right, let's get started. Welcome everybody to Amtrav's webinar on the 2023 Meetings Outlook,...

Webinar: Forecasting Your 2023 Travel Budget (Dec. 2022)

Joe Harrington | December 7, 2022

Hello and welcome to our continuing webinar series at Amtrev. My name is Susan Altman, and I'm the...

What’s the best way to plan group air?

Elliott McNamee | November 29, 2022

The COVID pandemic is finally passing and you can gather face-to-face with your friends and...

Setting your 2023 Travel Budget

Elliott McNamee | November 21, 2022

This week AmTrav met with dozens of travel administrators on our 2023 Travel Forecast webinar,...

Meeting Hotels Made Easy

Elliott McNamee | October 18, 2022

Are you tired of wrangling room blocks? Last-minute checkin date changes, begging the hotel to...

Summer 2022 Travel: How bad was it?

Elliott McNamee | October 14, 2022

Going by the headlines, summer 2022 travel was truly, uniquely awful.

AmTrav and Marriott make virtual payments work better for customers

Elliott McNamee | October 12, 2022

Virtual cards provided by CSI and Conferma allow corporate customers to securely centralize payment...

Finding the Most Reliable Flights this Fall

Elliott McNamee | September 15, 2022

It’s fall: the weather is a little cooler, kids are back in school, pumpkin spice lattes are back...

Happy Hotel RFP Season

Elliott McNamee | September 1, 2022

It’s still warm outside and the leaves haven’t started turning, but the kids are headed back to...

Corporate Meetings Return to 2019 Levels

Elliott McNamee | August 8, 2022

There's a lot of good news for people who like meeting peers face-to-face, who enjoy an...

Finding the Most Reliable Flights this Summer

Elliott McNamee | June 28, 2022

Summer travel always means dodging thunderstorms, but in summer 2022 you’re dodging airline, hotel...

Three Things we Learned at the BTN Tech Talk Chicago

Elliott McNamee | June 24, 2022

AmTrav was proud to sponsor the BTN’s Travel Tech Talk in Chicago this week, it was great event...

How Can You Use AmTrav Gather?

Elliott McNamee | June 21, 2022

AmTrav clients have used AmTrav Gather to quickly, easily plan travel for thousands of travelers,...

How to Expand Your Role as a Travel Manager

Elliott McNamee | May 19, 2022

Want to expand your role as a travel manager – take on more responsibilities, do cool new work, and...

AmTrav Gather Makes Meetings Travel Planning Easy

Elliott McNamee | May 12, 2022

AmTrav exists to bring people together face-to-face and make business work better — because it's...

Coming Next Week: AmTrav Makes Planning Meetings Travel Easy

Elliott McNamee | April 26, 2022

As the COVID pandemic slowly recedes we’ve seen a return to meetings and events — and we couldn’t...

Three things we Learned at the BTN “Sourcing a Booking Tool” workshop

Elliott McNamee | April 15, 2022

Why do buyers choose their booking tools?

Maximize Your Travel Program Savings in 2022

Elliott McNamee | April 8, 2022

What are the biggest opportunities to save your travel program money in 2022?

The Latest Unused Tickets News

Elliott McNamee | March 31, 2022

Quick: what’s the easiest way to save your travel program money in 2022?Answer: use your unused...

Three things we learned at the BTN Travel Program & Policy Workshop

Elliott McNamee | March 3, 2022

AmTrav was proud to sponsor the Business Travel News “Structuring a Managed Travel Program &...

What to Expect from AmTrav in 2022

Elliott McNamee | February 24, 2022

We’re about two months into 2022 which means it’s the perfect time to tell you what we’re doing...

When Should I Book My Business Trip to Europe?

Cassie Sclafani | February 22, 2022

If you’re planning a business trip to Europe this summer, this one’s for you.

Announcing Gather: The Guest Travel Planning Solution That Makes BOTH Arrangers and Guests Happy

Elliott McNamee | February 8, 2022

AmTrav, the one connected platform for business travel, announces Gather, the travel planning...

Coming Next Week: AmTrav Makes Guest Travel Easy

Elliott McNamee | February 2, 2022

For too long guest travel has been a pain to plan – even with AmTrav – but enough is enough!Next...

Here's What Inflight Service You Can Expect From Major Airlines Right Now

Cassie Sclafani | January 28, 2022

If you’re getting back in the travel groove for the first time since the pandemic started, you...

The UK is Ending COVID Testing For Fully Vaccinated Travelers

Cassie Sclafani | January 27, 2022

In a little bit of good news for business travelers, England and Scotland will no longer require...

What Happened to Alitalia?

Cassie Sclafani | January 25, 2022

In October of 2021, the Italian airline Alitalia quietly ceased to exist, leaving many travelers...

What is Turo and Is It a Good Alternative to Traditional Rental Cars?

Cassie Sclafani | January 17, 2022

With COVID sticking around and the supply chain mess still in full swing, traveling right now has...

Here’s What’s Happening With 5G and Airlines

Cassie Sclafani | January 6, 2022

Update - 1/19/21

5G is officially live. Despite airline lobby group Airlines for America's letter...

While Travelers Continue to Face Hundreds of Airline Cancellations, AmTrav Can Help

Cassie Sclafani | January 4, 2022

As the new year begins, so does business travel. Well, at least it’s supposed to. If you were...

Happy Holidays From AmTrav

Cassie Sclafani | December 13, 2021

As another rollercoaster year comes to a close, we are grateful for partners like you. So much so,...

New COVID Travel Restrictions: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | November 29, 2021

Update 12/13:

After closing their borders on November 25 due to Omicron variant concerns, Israel is...

Clients Recover $500K in United Airlines Unused Ticket Value

Elliott McNamee | November 11, 2021

Redeeming unused ticket credits with one click in AmTrav is a great way to save money on business...

American Introduces Major Updates to AAdvantage Loyalty Program

Cassie Sclafani | November 3, 2021

American Airlines just revamped their AAdvantage loyalty program, simplifying the way travelers can...

Uber is Rolling Out New Airport Services: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | October 19, 2021

It’s no secret that ridesharing has had a bumpy year. Travelers have seen long wait times,...

U.S. Set to Open Land and International Borders to Fully Vaccinated Travelers on Nov. 8

Cassie Sclafani | October 18, 2021

The return of international travel to the United States officially has a start date. On November...

UK Loosens Entry Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Travelers

Cassie Sclafani | October 6, 2021

The UK has loosened up their entry requirements for fully vaccinated travelers. As of October 4th,...

Coming Soon: TSA to Accept Digital Driver’s Licenses

Shannon Marvin | September 29, 2021

Business travelers with an iPhone (or Apple Watch) will soon be able to experience a more...

The U.S. to Relax Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Foreign Travelers

Shannon Marvin | September 28, 2021

In a bit of great news for business travel, the U.S. is poised to ease up on pandemic travel...

Ready to Help in Teams and Slack

Elliott McNamee | September 28, 2021

“So you can communicate with us from wherever you want.”

Is Uber Failing Customers? Why More Business Travelers are Pivoting Back to Rental Cars

Shannon Marvin | September 27, 2021

For years, Uber posed a serious challenge to rental car companies. The convenience and comparative...

EU Recommends Restrictions for US Travelers: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | August 31, 2021

The summer of ever-changing travel restrictions continues. Two months after opening up for...

What to Do If Your Flight Changes or Gets Cancelled

Cassie Sclafani | August 19, 2021

If air travel seems a bit more complicated to you these days, you’re not alone: the current travel...

Mask Mandate Extended Through January 2022

Cassie Sclafani | August 18, 2021

It’s a good thing most of us are used to packing our masks before hitting the road. The TSA...

Delta Makes Standby Free for Same-Day Trip Changes

Cassie Sclafani | August 10, 2021

Last week Delta made it easier for all travelers to adjust their itineraries on the fly. You might...

England Reopens Borders to Fully Vaccinated Visitors From U.S., Europe

Cassie Sclafani | July 28, 2021

Starting on August 2, travelers from both the U.S. and EU who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19...

We All Need a Little Support

Ann Keen | July 22, 2021

I recently read the Autobiography of Jane Russell, a Golden Age era actress perhaps best known as...

Canada Will Welcome Back Fully Vaccinated Americans in August

Cassie Sclafani | July 21, 2021

Current as of 9/17/21

Canada is officially welcoming back American travelers. Starting on August...

Passport Services Are Delayed: What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | July 20, 2021

As the world continues to open back up, international travel is beginning to make a comeback. But...

Hilton Hotels Makes Daily Housekeeping Optional

Cassie Sclafani | July 12, 2021

Hilton is no longer offering daily housekeeping services. Starting last week, Hilton made their...

The Ultimate Guide to Southwest Airlines Fares for Business Travel

Elliott McNamee | July 12, 2021

As a business traveler you need flexibility and reliability when flying. Nearly 20% of business...

All About UATP

Elliott McNamee | July 11, 2021

This page is under construction 👷👷👷! Check back soon for more soon.

All About United Airlines Propel

Elliott McNamee | July 11, 2021

United Airlines' Propel program is a corporate discount program that offers set discounts on United...

All About United Airlines PassPlus

Elliott McNamee | July 11, 2021

United PassPlus is a prepaid discount program that gives small and midsize corporate or individual...

All About United Airlines PerksPlus

Elliott McNamee | July 11, 2021

United PerksPlus is a corporate rewards program that earns companies PerksPlus credits that can pay...

How Do I Sign Up for SWABIZ?

Elliott McNamee | July 11, 2021

Enrolling your company in SWABIZ is free, quick and easy. Follow these steps below to sign up for...

All About Southwest Airlines SWABIZ

Elliott McNamee | July 10, 2021

This page is under construction 👷👷👷! Check back soon for more soon.

All About Delta Airlines SkyBonus

Elliott McNamee | July 9, 2021

This page is under construction 👷👷👷! Check back soon for more soon.

Hotel Rates Are Rising, How Can Your Company Save Money?

Elliott McNamee | June 28, 2021

My my, how things change in a few short months in the corporate travel industry.

How We Use Your Feedback to Improve AmTrav

Elliott McNamee | June 24, 2021

Have you ever responded to an AmTrav post-trip survey and wondered what happens with your feedback?

Happy Birthday Southwest Airlines!

Elliott McNamee | June 18, 2021

Happy 50th birthday, Southwest Airlines!

AmTrav Makes it Easy to Make CO2-Smart Choices and Track Your Impact

Elliott McNamee | June 17, 2021

This week AmTrav launched two new tools that help you track your company’s carbon dioxide emissions...

Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Next Hotel Stay

Jeff Klee | June 17, 2021

At the risk of boring you to death, I am going to talk a little about what happens “under the hood”...

As Travel Demand Increases, So Do TSA Security Lines

Cassie Sclafani | June 11, 2021

Travel is on the upswing, and as many travelers get back on the road they find themselves running...

Seven EU Countries Begin Using Digital COVID Certificates

Cassie Sclafani | June 3, 2021

After weeks of discussions and considerations, seven countries in the European Union have...

Planning a Business Trip? You'll Still Need to Pack Your Mask

Cassie Sclafani | May 17, 2021

Updated on 5/20/21

Last week the CDC announced an exciting new guideline: fully vaccinated people...

CDC Now Allowing At-Home COVID Tests for International Travel

Cassie Sclafani | May 11, 2021

Returning home from international travel just got a little bit easier. On Friday, the CDC updated...

Major Airlines Are Reopening Airport Lounges: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | May 10, 2021

As summer quickly approaches and vaccine distribution continues, major airlines are beginning to...

REAL ID Deadline Pushed Back to 2023

Cassie Sclafani | April 28, 2021

The REAL ID deadline has been pushed back once again. Last month we dove into the REAL ID Act and...

Saving Money with Unused Tickets and Name Changes

Elliott McNamee | April 26, 2021

Unless you're new to the AmTrav blog (in which case, welcome!) you know that we love unused tickets...

Two Steps to Prepare for Your Hotel Stay During the Pandemic

Elliott McNamee | April 19, 2021

You’re preparing to get back on the road for business -- what should you expect?

Heads Up: Be Prepared For Uber and Lyft Shortages Right Now

Elliott McNamee | April 14, 2021

Today Business Travel News reported on a driver shortage causing a shortage of Uber and Lyft ride...

Looking Ahead to Summer Business Travel with American Airlines’ President

Elliott McNamee | April 14, 2021

American Airlines’ President Robert Isom sat down with business travel publication The Company Dime...

Vaccine Passports: Know Your Options

Cassie Sclafani | April 6, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up across the country, discussions about vaccine passports...

Fully Vaccinated Business Travelers May Now Travel Without Tests or Quarantines

Cassie Sclafani | April 5, 2021

In some good news for companies who are ready to begin traveling again, the CDC said late last week...

Where You Can Travel If You're Vaccinated

Cassie Sclafani | April 2, 2021

With the vaccine rollout well underway, countries are starting to make announcements about waiving...

What We Learned From Nearly One Billion Airfares (And How It Can Help Your Business Travel Budget)

Greg Samson | March 30, 2021

AmTrav recently studied a large number of airfares ‒ over 917 million of them ‒ to understand how...

Are You REAL ID-Compliant? Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | March 26, 2021

We’ve talked about this before here on the AmTrav Blog (if you’re new here, welcome!), so you may...

United Airlines Relaunches Service at JFK Airport

Cassie Sclafani | March 18, 2021

After a long five year hiatus, United Airlines is officially coming back to New York’s JFK Airport....

What Are Work-From-Hotel Programs? Here’s What You Need to Know

Cassie Sclafani | March 17, 2021

Thanks to a steady rise in vaccinations (and spring breakers everywhere), the TSA saw its busiest...

Are State Travel Requirements About to Disappear?

Elliott McNamee | March 15, 2021

After a long and cold December, January and February, the AmTrav COVID Resource Center state travel...

There’s an Answer for That: Introducing the AmTrav Knowledge Base

Elliott McNamee | March 11, 2021

We’ve all been there: trying to remember how something works and feeling frustrated because we...

What You Need to Know About the Potential Rental Car Shortage

Cassie Sclafani | March 11, 2021

With the vaccine rollout well underway, there’s hope that travel will start to pick up this summer....

One Stop Shop: New American Airlines Fares Available to AmTrav Customers

Elliott McNamee | March 3, 2021

As our CEO Jeff explained in December, his goal for AmTrav’s booking tool is to “show you all the...

Hyatt & Marriott Now Offer Complimentary Covid Tests at Select Resorts

Cassie Sclafani | February 26, 2021

Hyatt and Marriott now offer complimentary on-site COVID-19 tests at select properties for any...

What It's Like to Get a COVID Test at IAD

Cassie Sclafani | February 24, 2021

Dulles International Airport (IAD) has partnered with XpresCheck to offer on-site COVID-19 testing....

What It's Like to Get a COVID Test at DCA

Cassie Sclafani | February 24, 2021

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has partnered with XpresCheck to offer on site...

Vaccinated? Two States Are Waiving Their Travel Restrictions for You

Elliott McNamee | February 23, 2021

Last month we wrote about Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Green's suggestion that travelers fully...

The Boeing 737 MAX is Back

Cassie Sclafani | February 16, 2021

After an almost two year grounding following two fatal crashes a couple of years ago, the Boeing...

Do I Need a Negative COVID Test to Fly in the United States?

Elliott McNamee | February 11, 2021

Update Feb.15: The U.S. CDC and Biden Administration stated that they do not plan to require...

What It's Like to Get a COVID Test at San Diego Airport

Cassie Sclafani | February 8, 2021

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the latest airport to offer in-airport Covid-19 testing on...

The Latest on Digital Health Passports for Business Travel

Cassie Sclafani | February 4, 2021

Current as of 3/4/21

A few weeks ago we explored the idea of digital vaccine - or health -...

The Easiest Way to See the Value of Your Business Travel

Elliott McNamee | January 28, 2021

Last week AmTrav introduced a new Trip Success Report to help you evaluate the success of your...

Can Vaccinated Travelers Skip Hawaii's Quarantine and Testing Requirements?

Elliott McNamee | January 27, 2021

Normally the esteemed AmTrav blog doesn’t cover the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, but when the...

Did President Biden Really Implement a 14 Day Quarantine for Returning International Travelers?

Cassie Sclafani | January 25, 2021

Last week President Biden issued an Executive Order that, at a glance, seems to complicate the...

U.S. to Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Travelers on Incoming International Flights

Cassie Sclafani | January 13, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday that beginning on January...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at LAX

Cassie Sclafani | January 12, 2021

Current as of January 13, 2021

A Struggle To Put 2020 Accomplishments In Context

Jeff Klee | January 1, 2021

It wasn’t a typical New Year’s Eve, but 2020 is finally behind us. In a few days we’ll get back to...

Why I'm So Excited About AmTrav's New Flight Shopping Tool

Jeff Klee | December 31, 2020

In the summer of 2019, back when conferences were still a thing, I was invited to speak at an...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at ORD

Cassie Sclafani | December 28, 2020

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) is the latest airport to offer in-airport Covid-19 testing on site....

Seasons Greetings From AmTrav

Cassie Sclafani | December 23, 2020

In the spirit of making business travel personal and keeping  it fun, here's AmTrav's very own...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at DEN

Cassie Sclafani | December 18, 2020

Current as of December 18, 2020.

AmTrav 2020 Product Recap (VIDEO)

Elliott McNamee | December 17, 2020

2020 didn't go as planned, but just like you, we adjusted. We continued building AmTrav's one...

COVID Vaccine Passports for Business Travel

Cassie Sclafani | December 16, 2020

Last week in our 2021 business travel predictions we mentioned that we expect to see COVID testing...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at MCO

Cassie Sclafani | December 10, 2020

Current as of December 10, 2020.

COVID Cases, Vaccines and Travel: What We Expect Business Travel to Look Like in 2021

Elliott McNamee | December 8, 2020

You've probably seen the news: COVID cases are continuing to climb in the U.S., triple summer case...

“How much do you charge for that?”

Elliott McNamee | November 25, 2020

Responding to the Company Dime story about AmTrav’s partnership with Journera to provide real-time...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at PHX

Cassie Sclafani | November 24, 2020

Current as of November 23, 2020.

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at CHS

Cassie Sclafani | November 23, 2020

Current as of November, 22 2020.

Track Your Travelers in Real Time With AmTrav and Journera

Elliott McNamee | November 20, 2020

If you use the AmTrav Traveler Locator Report regularly, you know it gives you an accurate view of...

Three Steps to Save Money With Former Employees’ Unused Tickets

Elliott McNamee | November 18, 2020

The only thing trickier than unused tickets are unused tickets that were issued to former...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at BOS

Cassie Sclafani | November 9, 2020

Current as of March 4, 2021.

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at SEA

Cassie Sclafani | November 6, 2020

Current as of November 6, 2020.

It's About You

Elliott McNamee | November 4, 2020

We're really excited to share with you the two new case studies we published this week telling the...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at LGA

Cassie Sclafani | October 29, 2020

Current as of October 29, 2020

Business Travel Is Down but Highly Productive According to AmTrav Traveler Data

Greg Samson | October 21, 2020

Business travel is down in 2020 for reasons we all know well. Many businesses aren’t traveling at...

Hawaii Launches Pre-Testing Program For Travelers

Cassie Sclafani | October 15, 2020

Hawaii has started to open its borders, and if you travel there on business we have some advice to...

What You Need to Know About Airlines’ Preflight Covid-19 Testing

Cassie Sclafani | October 13, 2020

One of the biggest hurdles in getting back to business is the mandatory 14-day quarantines that...

Celebrating One Year of the Best Southwest Shopping & Booking Technology

Elliott McNamee | October 8, 2020

Our friends at Southwest Airlines reminded us that it’s officially been one year since we upgraded...

What It's Like to Get a Rapid Covid Test at EWR

Cassie Sclafani | October 7, 2020

Current as of October 14, 2020

Getting the hotel room and rate you need with AmTrav

Elliott McNamee | October 7, 2020

Along with social distancing, face coverings, and meetings switching from in-person to virtual,...