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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New Spirit CEO's Plans Could Draw Business TravelersBy Michael B. Baker

Newly appointed Spirit Airlines CEO Robert Fornaro is turning his eye to... KEEP READING

American Airlines Integrates Uber into Its AppBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines passengers now can set a reminder on American's mobile app to book an Uber ride upon... KEEP READING

Frontier Leads in January On-Time Performance Among North American CarriersBy Michael B. Baker

Frontier Airlines’ 87.3 percent on-time arrival rate ranked it as January’s most punctual major North... KEEP READING

Business Travelers Select Southwest As Friendliest U.S. Carrier & Best ValueBy Michael B. Baker

An Executive Travel survey of 762 business travelers named Southwest Airlines as the carrier offering... KEEP READING

UN Agency Sets Aircraft Carbon LimitsBy Michael B. Baker

The United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization has issued new... KEEP READING

The Airfare Sourcing Sweet SpotBy Michael B. Baker

Oil tumbled below $30 per barrel for the first time in 12 years last month, after... KEEP READING

Automating Ground TransportationBy Michael B. Baker

Meetings and events stand to save significantly on ground transportation—if only they could automate... KEEP READING

Global Air Travel Demand In 2015 Hit Highest Growth Rate Since 2010By Michael B. Baker

Lower fares propelled global demand for air travel in 2015, when it grew by its... KEEP READING

Delta CEO Anderson Will Retire May 2By Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson will retire May 2 and will be succeeded by Delta president Ed... KEEP READING

Enterprise Expands Into LuxembourgBy Michael B. Baker

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has expanded into Luxembourg with a franchise location at Luxembourg Findel... KEEP READING

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