Amex News
Global Airlines and American Express set for take-off with new partnership
Global Airlines and American Express sign agreement to partner on payments processing and exclusive Cardmember offers.
Delta, American Express team up to deliver travel savings with TakeOff 15
Eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members have another reason to start planning their next trip: as these cardholders can now take 15% off Award Travel on Delta flights, anytime
Amex GBT signs Chooose sustainability agreement
American Express Global Business Travel has announced a new agreement with climate tech company Chooose to integrate its carbon emissions calculations across its travel booking and reporting tools.
Kauffmann takes up European leadership role with American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Julien Kauffmann as its new vice president and general manager for France, Benelux and southern Europe.
American Express Global Business Travel reaches GDS deal with British Airways
American Express Global Business Travel has reached an agreement with British Airways and Iberia that will allow companies and travellers to avoid paying a surcharge on air fares through participating global distribution systems.
GBT: Death of the road warrior
A new research-based report published today by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and American Express Global Business Travel reveals how the behaviour and priorities of today’s business travellers are evolving. It also explores how corporations can adapt managed travel programmes to fulfil the needs and expectations of contemporary business travellers.
American Express Global Business Travel to acquire SMT of Finland
American Express Global Business Travel has signed an agreement to acquire SMT, a travel management company based in Finland and a subsidiary of Finnair. SMT has been an important partner within the GBT network for 27 years. When the transaction completes later this year, the company and its staff will formally join the GBT family.
Two Jumeirah hotels join AMEX programme
Jumeirah Group has revealed that two more properties have been selected to join the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) programme in 2016.
AMEX president dies on plane
The president of American Express collapsed and died on the way home from a business trip Friday. Edward Gilligan, 55 years old, was traveling on a corporate plane returning to New York from a trip to Tokyo when he fell ill, according to reports.
AMEX predicts increase in business travel pricing in 2013
Projected increases in business travel pricing in select markets in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe indicate that road warriors will likely continue to travel in these regions to pursue business opportunities in 2013, according to new research from American Express Global Business Travel.
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ASTA boss to step down
Tony Gonchar is stepping down from his post as CEO of ASTA to join American Express’ U.S. Consumer Travel Network, according to reports.
Petruccelli steps down at American Express
American Express has announced Charles Petruccelli, president, global business travel will be retiring on December 31st after 36 years of service with the company. Petruccelli led the Global Business Travel division for ten years through momentous change and turmoil for the industry that included the events of September 11th, 2001; the SARS outbreak; the shift to online and zero airline commissions; the emergence of airline and hotel alliances; wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; and the global financial crisis and economic recession.