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JetBlue Marks First Transatlantic Flight
August 12, 2021

With airlines struggling to return to profitability and looking to the resumption of business travel, JetBlue is trying something new: crossing the Atlantic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Marriott Bonvoy Refreshes Moments Platform Amid ‘Bucket List’ Travel Trend
August 05, 2021

Two-thirds of people were inspired to create a bucket list because of the pandemic, and Marriott Bonvoy, the company’s travel program, is making it easier than ever for people to check items off their list through the relaunched Marriott Bonvoy Moments offering. Get the Full...

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Delta Variant Could Squash The Return Of Business Travel
August 04, 2021

As more businesses and government agencies continue to add vaccine mandates for their employees or guests because of the continuing spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus, the airline industry is embracing what it believes could be the return of business travel this fall....

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Vacasa To Go Public Through SPAC Deal With TPG Pace Solutions
July 29, 2021

Vacation rental management platform Vacasa is going public as part of a deal with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) TPG Pace Solutions, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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United Now Offers Travelers The Option To Preorder Food, Drinks
July 28, 2021

United travelers now have the option to preorder food and beverages, according to a press release from the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Revolut Moves Into Travel With 10 Pct Cash Back Feature
July 21, 2021

U.K. FinTech Revolut is moving into travel with a new booking tool that gives customers 10 percent instant cashback on reservations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google Launches New Tools To Help Travel Industry Rebound
July 14, 2021

Google is launching new tools to help the travel industry as the sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, per a Wednesday (July 14) blog post from the company. Travel Insights with Google was initially rolled out in the Asia Pacific region in December 2020 for...

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Global Travel’s Path Remains Uncertain, Despite Pent Up Consumer Demand
July 09, 2021

Almost a year and a half into a global pandemic and forecasts for the travel segment are hard to make as recovery remains uneven. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Air Travel Up In May But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
July 07, 2021

International and domestic travel was up in May but still lower than the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, according to a report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...