Put 16 candles on Delta Air Lines' celebratory cake as the carrier once again came out on top in BTN's 2026 Airline Survey. But Southwest has started its own streak, coming in second for a fifth consecutive year. What else happened in this year's rankings? Find out.

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A4A's Heimlich on Carriers' Delicate Fuel, Capacity Balance

Airlines face limits on their ability to recover higher costs through fares, even as strong corporate... KEEP READING

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Direct Booking Solutions Combat 'I Found It Cheaper'

Three corporate travel managers take matters into their own hands with direct booking solutions to... KEEP READING

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Business Travel Show America: Data Deficiencies Leave Buyers Open to Increased Scrutiny

Pressure is growing on travel managers to deliver accurate, real-time data amid increasing scrutiny.... KEEP READING

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Next SMM Evolution Puts Experience First

The evolution of strategic meetings management is shifting focus from cost savings to enhancing... KEEP READING

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United Restricts Unauthorized Third-Party AI Agent Access

By Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines is taking steps to prohibit unauthorized, third-party personal AI agents or assistants from accessing its... Keep Reading

CTM Reports Lower Q1 Revenue, Progress on U.K. RepaymentsBy Rob Gill

Corporate Travel Management reported an 8.5 percent year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue despite a 3.3 percent... Keep Reading

Travel Code Adds Policy Assessment ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

Travel and expense platform Travel Code has launched a new "health check" service for travel policies that both reviews a... Keep Reading

Former CWT Exec Mogler Succeeds Rizzi as Altour PresidentBy Michael B. Baker

Altour president Gabe Rizzi has stepped down from the role, with former CWT executive Brian Mogler succeeding him to lead... Keep Reading

Former Amex GBT Exec McSpadden Joins FCMBy Michael B. Baker

FCM Travel has hired former Amex GBT executive Mark McSpadden as chief product officer, the travel management company... Keep Reading

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 Airbus AircraftBy Donna M. Airoldi

The Cathay Group, parent company of Cathay Pacific, has agreed to purchase 14 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus,... Keep Reading

Rail Europe Adds Portugal Rail Services to B-to-B PlatformBy Donna M. Airoldi

Rail Europe has integrated Comboios de Portugal trains into its B-to-B platform following "strong demand from travel... Keep Reading

BizTrip AI Pilots Bookings in Slack, Teams and iMessageBy Michael B. Baker

AI corporate travel platform BizTrip AI has launched a beta version of its planning and booking agent in Slack, Microsoft... Keep Reading

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Why Travelers Bypass Your Travel Program and How to Win Them Back

How better access, easier booking and reliable support earn traveler participation.... KEEP READING

Seamless Solutions for Your Event Travel

By Cathay Pacific

From MICE, sports to entertainment events, Cathay Pacific turns global events into effortless journeys for organisers and every delegate.... KEEP READING

By Spotnana

A multi-source content strategy brings airfares, hotel rates, and other travel content into a booking tool from more than one source.... KEEP READING

By Qatar Airways

Internet access is no longer simply a convenience or premium benefit. It has become a business necessity.... KEEP READING

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BTN Intelligence's Small and Midsize Enterprise Report 2026

BTN's 2026 Travel Management AI Survey & Report

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Beyond the Budget: What Travel Spend Reveals About Business Growth

Thurs., Nov. 12 at 8am PT / 11am ET

Business travel is moving, and rising spend is only part of the story. New Emburse data found total enterprise...Register Now!

Why Travelers Bypass Your Travel Program and How to Win Them Back

Tues., Nov. 17 at 9am PT / 12pm ET

What earns traveler participation beyond simply requiring it? Why travelers go elsewhere Explore the reasons...Register Now!

Duty of Care Under Pressure: What 2026 Exposed About Corporate Travel Risk Management

Wed., Nov. 18 at 9am PT / 12pm ET

From airspace closures and border restrictions to technology outages, severe weather, and civil unrest, 2026 has...Register Now!

Work, Travel, and AI: The New Employee Experience

Wed., Dec. 9 at 8am PT / 11am ET

Business travel should feel like part of work, not a separate administrative process. This session explores how...Register Now!

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How Complete by SAP Concur and Amex GBT Turns Travel Data into Smarter Decisions

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**Business Travel News By Section**
Transportation United Restricts Unauthorized Third-Party AI Agent Access Cathay Pacific Orders 14 Airbus Aircraft	Lodging Accor, Hard Rock Partner for Loyalty, Distribution Hyatt Names Miles Chief Digital and Information Officer HotelHub: Global Rate Growth Slows in Q3	Payment & Expense Conferma Partners with VAT IT for Hotel Invoice Delivery Expensify, Visa Sign Referral Agreement Trevium, Pliant Launch Mobile Wallet for Hotel Payments
Technology BizTrip AI Pilots Bookings in Slack, Teams and iMessage Etraveli Opens AI Agent Connections to Flight Booking Amadeus, Nvidia to Collaborate on Scaling AI Flight Search Capabilities	Distribution African Carrier Airlink Integrates into TPConnects' Iris Perk Integrates Airbnb Bookings into Platform Sabre Q3: Corporate Demand Resilient Amid Leisure Decline	Meetings MyRiva Partners with Meetings Agency Proske BCD M&E: Risk Management Shapes 2027 Meetings Outlook Naboo Acquires UK-based Events Platform Pro-ven
Global ANA, Vietnam Airlines to Pursue Joint Venture BA, Viva to Launch Codeshare Partnership Competition Bureau Warns Against Air Canada-United Expansion	Management Travel Code Adds Policy Assessment Service Former CWT Exec Mogler Succeeds Rizzi as Altour President Former Amex GBT Exec McSpadden Joins FCM	Intelligence CTM Reports Lower Q1 Revenue, Progress on U.K. Repayments IAG Reports 'Strong' Q3 Corporate Demand as Fuel Costs Rise Expensify Execs: 'Break-Even' Point to Quell Revenue Decline is Near

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BTN Research

BTN Intelligence's Small and Midsize Enterprise Report 2026

BTN's 2026 Travel Management AI Survey & Report

BTN's 2026 Car Rental Survey & Report

BTN Webinars

Beyond the Budget: What Travel Spend Reveals About Business Growth

Why Travelers Bypass Your Travel Program and How to Win Them Back

Duty of Care Under Pressure: What 2026 Exposed About Corporate Travel Risk Management

Work, Travel, and AI: The New Employee Experience

How Complete by SAP Concur and Amex GBT Turns Travel Data into Smarter Decisions

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15th Annual Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Chicago

19th Annual The Beat Live

15th Annual Business Travel Hall of Fame

9th Annual Business Travel Tech Talk San Francisco

Business Travel Show Asia Pacific

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