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March 31, 2026

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Business Travel Eases as
TSA Workers Begin to Receive Pay

SOURCE: SHRM, 3/30, GBTA FEATURED

Wait times at airports across the country began to shrink on March 30 as tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers started getting back pay after more than a month without compensation.

President Donald Trump signed an order on March 27 redirecting earmarked federal funds to pay TSA workers. However, it’s only a temporary fix, and long-term funding still needs to be approved by lawmakers.

 
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AVIATION

JetBlue Hikes Baggage Fees to Offset Higher Fuel Costs Sparked by Iran War; Other Airlines May Follow Suit (NEW YORK POST, 3/30)

United Is Debuting an Ultra-Premium Long-Haul Airbus Jet. It Has Sliding Doors and a Walk-Up Snack Bar (AOL, 3/31)

Aer Lingus Starts Passport-Only ID Policy on Ireland–UK Routes, Urging Business Travellers to Prepare (VISAHQ, 3/31)

SUSTAINABILITY

Google Extends Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal With Amex GBT and Shell (TRAVELLING FOR BUSINESS, 3/31)

 

Energy Alternatives Surge as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Fuel Supply (NOMAD LAWYER, 3/31)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Chauffeured, Ride-Hail See Across-the-Board Improvement (BTN, 3/31)

Uber Acquires Blacklane to Expand Luxury and Executive Travel Offerings (PYMNTS, 3/30)

OTHER SECTORS

Holafly For Business Highlights eSIM As Sustainable Solution For Corporate Travel (BERNAMA BIZ, 3/31)

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Nordic Business Travel Sector Navigates Global Turbulence (BTN EUROPE, 3/30)

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