Put 16 candles on Delta Air Lines' celebratory cake as the carrier once again came out on top in BTN's 2026 Airline Survey. But Southwest has started its own streak, coming in second for a fifth consecutive year. What else happened in this year's rankings? Find out.

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A4A's Heimlich on Carriers' Delicate Fuel, Capacity Balance

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Direct Booking Solutions Combat 'I Found It Cheaper'

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Business Travel Show America: Data Deficiencies Leave Buyers Open to Increased Scrutiny

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Next SMM Evolution Puts Experience First

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Delta's NDC Lead Reid Promoted to VP

By Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines has promoted former managing director of sales and innovation Sara Reid to VP of digital product... Keep Reading

IAG Reports 'Strong' Q3 Corporate Demand as Fuel Costs RiseBy Lauren Arena

IAG, the parent company of British Airways, reported strong corporate travel demand in Q3 despite rising fuel costs and... Keep Reading

New Airline Routes: November 2026 UpdatesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Airlines often update their networks, and BTN is providing a list of select new airline destination announcements.... Keep Reading

Expensify Execs: 'Break-Even' Point to Quell Revenue Decline is NearBy Michael B. Baker

Expensify said the "growth engine" of its New Expensify offering is picking up even as overall revenue and paid member... Keep Reading

Amadeus: 'Notable Improvement' as Air Booking Decline Slows in Q3By Michael B. Baker

Air bookings in Amadeus dipped slightly year over year in the third quarter but at a much lower rate of decline compared... Keep Reading

Conferma Partners with VAT IT for Hotel Invoice DeliveryBy Michael B. Baker

Virtual card technology provider Conferma is partnering with tax recovery technology VAT IT to deliver hotel invoice data... Keep Reading

Wheels Up Invests in New Aircraft, Q3 Corp. Bookings Grow Amid Further LossesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Wheels Up is investing in new aircraft, purchasing six Embraer Phenom 300E jets, indicating anticipated demand growth,... Keep Reading

Hertz: Q3 Strength in Core U.S. Business, Moves to Increase FranchisesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Hertz's Q3 earnings call highlighted positive performance in its U.S. business, driven by strong airport demand and... Keep Reading

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Why Travelers Bypass Your Travel Program and How to Win Them Back

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Seamless Solutions for Your Event Travel

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By Qatar Airways

Internet access is no longer simply a convenience or premium benefit. It has become a business necessity.... KEEP READING

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BTN Intelligence's Small and Midsize Enterprise Report 2026

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Rethinking Ground Transportation: More Control, Better Traveler Experience

Tues., Nov. 10 at 10am PT / 1pm ET

Your Ultimate Ground Transport HackFlights and hotels may anchor a business trip, but ground transportation...Register Now!

Meeting Business Traveler Expectations: Priorities for TMCs

Wed., Nov. 11 at 9am PT / 12pm ET

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Beyond the Budget: What Travel Spend Reveals About Business Growth

Thurs., Nov. 12 at 8am PT / 11am ET

Business travel is moving, and rising spend is only part of the story. New Emburse data found total enterprise...Register Now!

Why Travelers Bypass Your Travel Program and How to Win Them Back

Tues., Nov. 17 at 9am PT / 12pm ET

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Duty of Care Under Pressure: What 2026 Exposed About Corporate Travel Risk Management

Wed., Nov. 18 at 9am PT / 12pm ET

From airspace closures and border restrictions to technology outages, severe weather, and civil unrest, 2026 has...Register Now!

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Transportation Delta's NDC Lead Reid Promoted to VP New Airline Routes: November 2026 Updates	Lodging HotelHub: Global Rate Growth Slows in Q3 Report: Q3 U.S. Ext.-Stay RevPAR Growth Hits Three-Year High Hyatt Relaunches Leverage SME Platform with Spotnana Tech	Payment & Expense Conferma Partners with VAT IT for Hotel Invoice Delivery Expensify, Visa Sign Referral Agreement Trevium, Pliant Launch Mobile Wallet for Hotel Payments
Technology Etraveli Opens AI Agent Connections to Flight Booking Amadeus, Nvidia to Collaborate on Scaling AI Flight Search Capabilities Cerebri AI Rolls Out Hotel RFP Platform	Distribution Sabre Q3: Corporate Demand Resilient Amid Leisure Decline ARC Expands Orders-Based Settlement System RateHawk, Traveloka Partner to Boost Lodging Inventories	Meetings MyRiva Partners with Meetings Agency Proske BCD M&E: Risk Management Shapes 2027 Meetings Outlook Naboo Acquires UK-based Events Platform Pro-ven
Global BA, Viva to Launch Codeshare Partnership Competition Bureau Warns Against Air Canada-United Expansion Travel Disruptions Top U.K. Risk Manager Concerns for 2027	Management Advito Piloting Intelligence Platform Across Consulting Practices Prime Numbers Partners with U.K.'s Advantage GBTA: Corps. Show 'Incremental' Progress on Sustainability	Intelligence IAG Reports 'Strong' Q3 Corporate Demand as Fuel Costs Rise Expensify Execs: 'Break-Even' Point to Quell Revenue Decline is Near Amadeus: 'Notable Improvement' as Air Booking Decline Slows in Q3

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BTN's 2026 Travel Management AI Survey & Report

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BTN Webinars

Rethinking Ground Transportation: More Control, Better Traveler Experience

Meeting Business Traveler Expectations: Priorities for TMCs

Beyond the Budget: What Travel Spend Reveals About Business Growth

Why Travelers Bypass Your Travel Program and How to Win Them Back

Duty of Care Under Pressure: What 2026 Exposed About Corporate Travel Risk Management

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