Amtrak Hires Longtime Delta CEO Richard Anderson as New LeaderBy Michael B. BakerOn July 12, former Delta CEO Richard Anderson will take the chief executive position at Amtrak. Anderson will work alongside current CEO Wick Moorman,... KEEP READING
Etihad Cuts Back on Free Chauffeured Service & Expands Economy Class AncillariesBy Michael B. BakerOn July 3, Etihad Airways will end complimentary chauffeured services for first and business class travelers at all airports other than its Abu Dhabi... KEEP READING
Uber CEO Resigns at Board's UrgingBy Michael B. BakerUber founder Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO under pressure from the ride-hailing app's board. Kalanick's decision came at the behest of five of... KEEP READING
Amtrak Adjusts Penn Station Summer ScheduleBy Michael B. BakerFrom July 10 through Sept. 1, Amtrak will reduce service to New York City's Penn Station as the hub undergoes expedited repairs to combat delays and... KEEP READING
Duty of Care Matters More Than Price for Buyers of Chauffeured Car ServicesBy Michael B. BakerAs traditional chauffeured suppliers and ride-hailing apps battle to coexist, travel buyers prioritize service and safety over price in dealings with... KEEP READING
Amadeus Links Blacklane to Finnair BookingsBy Michael B. BakerTravelers now can book airport rides from ground transportation supplier Blacklane through Finnair's website. Travelers who book round-trip flights on... KEEP READING
New Law Lets Federal Employees Expense Uber & LyftBy Jay BoehmerPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law that ensures federal employees traveling on government business can be reimbursed for using Uber, Lyft... KEEP READING
Expedia Will Take Majority Stake in SilverRailBy Michael B. BakerExpedia has agreed to acquire a majority stake in rail distribution platform SilverRail Technologies. Pending regulatory approval, the deal will close... KEEP READING
Accelerated Track Work Will Snarl Penn Station Summer Train SchedulesBy Michael B. BakerAmtrak is speeding up infrastructure repairs at New York Penn Station, which will result in track closures and schedule changes throughout the summer,... KEEP READING
Lyft Chips Away at Uber's Share of Ground Transportation ExpensesBy Michael B. BakerGrowth of Uber's market share among business travelers slowed in the first quarter, and competitor Lyft gained ground against the ride-hailing... KEEP READING
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