Michael B. Baker

Michael B. Baker
Executive Editor

Michael Baker joined The BTN Group in 2006 and, as executive editor, leads the group’s technology, payment and travel management coverage. He has covered all the major travel industry beats over his many years with BTN, including about eight years each covering the aviation/transportation and lodging industries.

Before joining BTN, he cut his journalistic teeth in the newspaper industry, covering business and industry for both The Press of Atlantic City and The Facts, a daily in the greater Houston area where he won awards for both breaking news and feature coverage.

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Alitalia Rescue Included in Government Relief PackageBy Michael B. Baker

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte's €25 billion relief package for the country's Covid-19 crisis included... KEEP READING

Amtrak Reduces ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

Amtrak has cut Northeast Corridor service between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., to about 40... KEEP READING

CAPA: Most Airlines Face Bankruptcy Within Less than Two MonthsBy Michael B. Baker

Most global airlines will be bankrupt by the end of May, and the global aviation industry will face... KEEP READING

American Airlines to Suspend Most Long-Haul Routes as of MondayBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines will cut international capacity by 75 percent beginning Monday through May 6,... KEEP READING

EC Suspends Slot Requirements Until JuneBy Michael B. Baker

The European Commission has suspended its airport slot requirement until June.... KEEP READING

Carriers Cap Transatlantic Fares, Adjust SchedulesBy Michael B. Baker

U.S. carriers are capping fares for flights to the U.S. from Europe as they adjust schedules in the... KEEP READING

U.S. Ban on EU Travelers Makes Outlook Grim for AirlinesBy Michael B. Baker

The Trump administration's month-long travel ban on European visitors significantly has worsened the... KEEP READING

FairFly Adds Module for Managing Covid-19 RisksBy Michael B. Baker

The FairFly travel data platform has added a free module to help travel buyers manage against... KEEP READING

India Suspends Visas for a MonthBy Michael B. Baker

India is suspending visas for entry into the country as of noon GMT on Friday until April 15, the... KEEP READING

FAA Relaxes Slot Use Requirements Through MayBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is waiving minimum slot-use requirements at U.S. airports,... KEEP READING

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