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

All About Alaska Airlines EasyBiz
Alaska Airlines offers a tailored program called EasyBiz designed to meet the needs of the small business managing their corporate travel. In this guide, we'll teach you what you need to know about Ea...

Here's What Inflight Service You Can Expect From Major Airlines Right Now
If you’re getting back in the travel groove for the first time since the pandemic started, you might be a little sad to learn that some of the pre-pandemic airline snacks you know and love may be gone...

Looking Ahead to Summer Business Travel with American Airlines’ President
American Airlines’ President Robert Isom sat down with business travel publication The Company Dime earlier in April to discuss the state of business travel in year two of the COVID-19 pandemic. The m...

The Boeing 737 MAX is Back
After an almost two year grounding following two fatal crashes a couple of years ago, the Boeing 737 MAX is back in the air. Four major domestic carriers have once again scheduled flights on the aircr...

What You Need to Know About Airlines’ Preflight Covid-19 Testing
One of the biggest hurdles in getting back to business is the mandatory 14-day quarantines that some destinations are requiring for incoming visitors. But a workaround for that is starting to emerge, ...

Saying Goodbye to (Most) Airline Change Fees
This week a number of major airlines, including American, Delta, United, and Alaska Airlines, eliminated most change fees for domestic airline tickets (and for some international travel too).

With no change fees, is Basic Economy now worth it?
Ever since they were introduced, Basic Economy air fares have been an anathema to business travelers. “Whatever you do, please don’t book me in Basic” is a plea our travel advisors hear constantly and...