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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Amtrak Revenue DeclinesBy Michael B. Baker

Amtrak ridership declined 0.1 percent year over year to 30.8 million for the 2015 fiscal year, ending... KEEP READING

Premium Economy's Benefits & Its Single DisadvantageBy Michael B. Baker

As more air carriers establish premium economy as a distinct service class, buyers gain a tool to... KEEP READING

State Department Issues Travel Alert Through FebruaryBy Michael B. Baker

The U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert through Feb. 24 that encourages... KEEP READING

A New Formula For KPIsBy Michael B. Baker

As technology evolves, data improves and companies focus more on their travelers, a new world of... KEEP READING

United's New Americas Sales VP Outlines StrategyBy Michael B. Baker

Touting operational improvements and new alliance deals, United Airlines is ready to “reintroduce... KEEP READING

Biggest 2016 Price Increases Will Come In HotelBy Michael B. Baker

For corporate travel buyers, 2016 will be a year of higher hotel rates, slightly higher airfares and... KEEP READING

Delta Deepens Aeroméxico Investment PlansBy Michael B. Baker

Delta Air Lines has positioned itself to increase its stake in Aeroméxico from less than 5 percent to... KEEP READING

American Airlines Becomes Last Of Big Three To Shift To Revenue-Based RewardsBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines will transition its AAdvantage loyalty program from a mileage-based model to a... KEEP READING

Lufthansa CEO: Distribution Fee Is ‘The Future Of Our Industry’By Michael B. Baker

Frankfurt... KEEP READING

Hertz Q3 Revenue Declines, But Profit IncreasesBy Michael B. Baker

Hertz Global Holdings’ third-quarter revenue declined 5 percent year over year to $3 billion on lower... KEEP READING

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