AmTrav Blog
Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
Delta Makes Standby Free for Same-Day Trip Changes
Last week Delta made it easier for all travelers to adjust their itineraries on the fly. You might have heard about the unprecedented hold times and flight schedule changes that have recently been pla...
Canada Will Welcome Back Fully Vaccinated Americans in August
Current as of 9/17/21 Canada is officially welcoming back American travelers. Starting on August 9th, business travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may cross the border once again (you’...
Passport Services Are Delayed: What You Need to Know
As the world continues to open back up, international travel is beginning to make a comeback. But if your passport expired during the pandemic and your business trip is quickly approaching, your trave...
Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Next Hotel Stay
At the risk of boring you to death, I am going to talk a little about what happens “under the hood” when you book a hotel room on a travel site, partly because I like talking about this stuff (I’m wei...
Seven EU Countries Begin Using Digital COVID Certificates
After weeks of discussions and considerations, seven countries in the European Union have officially begun using EU Digital COVID Certificates (also called Digital Green Certificates).
Vaccine Cards, Vaccine Passports and Proof of Vaccination: What’s the Difference?
This week the CDC announced that over 50% of the US population is now vaccinated against COVID-19, which means 50% of Americans are now proud owners of a CDC-issued vaccine card. Business travel is al...
Planning a Business Trip? You'll Still Need to Pack Your Mask
Updated on 5/20/21 Last week the CDC announced an exciting new guideline: fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor places.
CDC Now Allowing At-Home COVID Tests for International Travel
Returning home from international travel just got a little bit easier. On Friday, the CDC updated its guidance allowing international air passengers to use at-home COVID-19 tests (or self-tests) to sa...
Major Airlines Are Reopening Airport Lounges: Here’s What You Need to Know
As summer quickly approaches and vaccine distribution continues, major airlines are beginning to ramp up their efforts to reopen airport lounges. American, United, and Delta have all made a push to ge...