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How business travel is evolving.

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Starlink Tailwind? Or Just Another Cost

United CEO Sees the SpaceX Wifi Product as a Significant Business Boost

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Oct 27, 2026

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A Lost Quarter for Trips, Hotels, Events

Saudi Arabia Postponed Its Future Investment Initiative

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Oct 20, 2026

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Performing AI Triage

Here's an inside look at the process under way within Amex GBT to evaluate AI tools that employees want to use.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Oct 13, 2026

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United's Starlink One-Upmanship

Delta is playing catch-up to United on several fronts.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Oct 6, 2026

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Kenneth Chenault's Amex GBT Bet

Can Long Lake speed Amex GBT's growth by integrating its home-grown AI?

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Sep 29, 2026

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Southwest's Chase Partnership

Travel managers negotiating airline deals should factor in openings of 11 Southwest lounges.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Sep 22, 2026

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The Starlink Mandate

Some business travelers will book away from airlines that don't offer Starlink.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Sep 15, 2026

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Emirates Goes Upscale in Premium Economy

The Gulf carrier is targeting more revenue from the rows just behind first and business class.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Sep 8, 2026

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JetBlue's Gamble

JetBlue will introduce cushy BlueFirst first-class seats on certain domestic routes.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Sep 1, 2026

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United CEO's Airfare Pledge

Fuel prices may drop in 2027, but airfares won't, according to United CEO Scott Kirby.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Aug 25, 2026

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Accor Has a Plan to Track Negotiated Rates

Travelers can't book negotiated rates if they are MIA from corporate booking tools.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Aug 18, 2026

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Perk's Navan Fears

Perk was deterred by volatile equity markets that have shown some improvement.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Aug 11, 2026

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Business Travel's AI Advantage

The complexity of business travel, with all its rules, managed travel policies and parameters, may turn out to be an advantage over consumer travel with the advent of agentic AI.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Aug 4, 2026

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Southwest Mulls Airport Lounges

Southwest sees airport lounges as a way to boost its co-branded credit cards.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Jul 28, 2026

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Delta's Asia Ambitions

Delta will start operating the route on March 28, 2027, becoming the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Jul 21, 2026

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Delta Gets Basic on Biz-Class Fares

Basic Business includes Zone 1 boarding, 180-degree lie-flat seats, and chef-curated three-course meals at a lower price point than a standard Delta One ticket.

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Jul 14, 2026