Business Travel News — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The stories moving corporate travel today, and what each one means if you carry a quota through airports.
United Chased Delta and American. Now Airline M&A Has Stalled
What's reported: The proposed merger represents United CEO Scott Kirby’s high appetite for ambitious and large deals. — reported by Skift
Q&A: Josh Cameron, CEO Of Christopherson Business Travel
What's reported: The post Q&A: Josh Cameron, CEO Of Christopherson Business Travel appeared first on The Company Dime . — reported by The Company Dime
United And Delta Have Officially Banned Humanoid Robots From Flying As Passengers
What's reported: nited and Delta have joined Southwest in banning humanoid robots from cabins and checked bags, citing lithium batteries. The safety issue is real—but a shape-based ban cannot be the industry’s long-term answer as robots move into airline operations and daily life. — reported by View from the Wing
Marriott Bonvoy: The complete guide to points, elite status and more
What's reported: Learn how Marriott Bonvoy works, including how to earn and redeem points, qualify for elite status and maximize free night awards and benefits. — reported by The Points Guy
Wild: United CEO Scott Kirby Approached Delta About A Merger, But Was Rejected
What's reported: A few months ago we learned how United CEO Scott Kirby had reportedly approached American CEO Robert Isom about the concept of a merger. American ”rejected” this for obvious reasons, arguing there was no way this would get regulatory approval. Nonetheless, Kirby made his case publicly about how this would b — reported by One Mile at a Time
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