JetBlue has launched new nonstop service to Barranquilla, Colombia, expanding its presence in the country. The article provides only the headline, with no schedule, origin city or fare details.
Business Travel ImpactCheck whether the route operates from Boston or a connecting JetBlue hub before considering it for faculty research, study abroad or partner-institution trips to Colombia. Until schedules and origin cities are confirmed, no changes to travel programmes or preferred-carrier arrangements are warranted.
Delta says a Nor'easter continues to disrupt operations at Boston Logan (BOS) and across the Northeast. More cancellations are expected for Monday, Sept. 28, though Delta expects fewer impacts than Sunday, and it has extended its flexibility options for customers.
Business Travel ImpactCheck the status of any faculty, staff or student itineraries touching Boston or the Northeast on Sept. 28 and expect further cancellations. Use Delta's extended flexibility options to rebook or adjust travel without penalty. The excerpt is cut off, so confirm the exact waiver dates and terms on Delta's site before rebooking, and keep traveller contact details current for schedule-change alerts.
Delta announced new nonstop service from Boston to Venice and from Detroit to Athens, joining its previously announced Austin to Paris route. The airline is also extending its transatlantic season, with several routes starting earlier in spring or running deeper into fall and winter.
Business Travel ImpactBoston-based travellers gain a new nonstop option to Venice, which may help for conferences or study-abroad trips in northern Italy and could reduce connections. The article gives no start dates, schedules or fares, so check Delta's schedule before planning, and note that the longer transatlantic season may add Europe capacity in shoulder months.
Delta President Peter Carter sent a letter on Sept. 9, 2026 to Rep. Frank Pallone, replying to his August 11 letter about concerns over AI-assisted "surveillance pricing" in consumer industries including airlines. The letter addresses questions about the use of AI in Delta's dynamic pricing model, and the excerpt does not give the details of Delta's response.
Business Travel ImpactNo immediate action is needed, since the excerpt describes no change to fares, fees or booking rules. Travel managers may want to watch for any regulatory or policy follow-up on AI-driven airfare pricing, and keep comparing fares across channels and booking windows.
United and DISH have agreed to show live professional and college football from networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN and TNF on Prime Video on Starlink-enabled seatback screens on domestic flights, starting this week through the big game in February. Starlink is on more than 220 mainline aircraft with seatback screens, about 700 flights a day, and United expects nearly 700 mainline planes by early next year. Starlink Wi-Fi is free for MileagePlus members in every class of service.
Business Travel ImpactThis is a comfort perk and does not change fares or routes. Travellers on United domestic flights may find Starlink-equipped aircraft with free Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members, which helps with working in the air, though the article says nothing on how to book a specific aircraft. Encourage faculty and staff to enrol in MileagePlus to get the free Wi-Fi. Treat it as a minor tie-breaker when choosing between carriers, not a policy change.
Southwest launched its Week of WOW sale from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17, 2026, offering up to 40% off base fares on select flights between Oct. 5, 2026 and March 3, 2027. It also includes up to 15% off Enterprise rentals of three days or more and 3,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points on hotel stays.
Business Travel ImpactTravel managers may find lower fares for fall and winter trips, but the sale requires booking by Sept. 17 with 21-day advance purchase, and seats, days and markets are limited. The example routes are mostly outside Boston, so check Boston-origin fares on Southwest.com before assuming savings, and note that restrictions and blackouts apply.
