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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China Eastern to Expand Fleet to 800-PlusBy Michael B. Baker

China Eastern Airlines plans to add more than 200 aircraft to its fleet by 2020... KEEP READING

Delta Revenue Declines in Q1 While Corporate Volume RoseBy Michael B. Baker

Corporate travel volume at Delta Air Lines increased 2 percent year over year during the first... KEEP READING

FAA Approves New Biofuel for Air TravelBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has approved a biofuel made from isobutanol—an alcohol... KEEP READING

Most U.S. Business Travelers Wouldn't Self-ConnectBy Michael B. Baker

U.S. travelers are open to "self-connection"—booking connecting flights through separate tickets—to... KEEP READING

EU Could End Visa Waivers for United States & CanadaBy Michael B. Baker

The European Union may start requiring visas for visitors from both the United States and Canada,... KEEP READING

JetBlue Will Add Mint to Seven RoutesBy Michael B. Baker

JetBlue will introduce its premium cabin offering, Mint, to seven city pairs: Fort Lauderdale-Los... KEEP READING

El Al Turned a Profit in 2015By Michael B. Baker

El Al Israel Airlines swung from a $28 million loss in 2014 to a $107 million net profit in 2015.... KEEP READING

Marcou Acquires Miami Transportation SupplierBy Michael B. Baker

BostonCoach and Dav El parent company Marcou Transportation Group has acquired the assets of... KEEP READING

Brussels Airport Will Remain Closed ThursdayBy Michael B. Baker

Brussels Airport will remain closed at least through Thursday, following Tuesday's deadly bombing in... KEEP READING

LimoLiner Expands New York-Boston ServiceBy Michael B. Baker

On April 1, luxury bus service LimoLiner will add a 6:45 a.m. departure from New York to Boston,... KEEP READING

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