Business Travel News — Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The stories moving corporate travel today, and what each one means if you carry a quota through airports.
U.S. Clears Smallest Boeing 737 Max to Fly Following Years of Delays
What's reported: The certification is a big win for Southwest, which has been waiting for the aircraft for years as it looks to grow and replace parts of its aging fleet. (reported by Skift
Steve Singh's Business Travel Startup Spotnana Is Now 30% Consumer
What's reported: Spotnana is Steve Singh's second act after building and flipping Concur. He's expanding the business travel startup to cover leisure travel, too, after having raised additional funding. (reported by Skift
Nineteen Group Expands Into the Booming Space Market
What's reported: As investment pours into the global space economy, exhibition organizers are expanding into one of the meetings industry’s fastest-growing sectors. (reported by Skift Meetings
United 787 Polaris Business Class Suite Doors Can Finally Be Used… Gradually
What's reported: In the spring of 2026, we saw United Airlines start to take delivery of its latest batch of Boeing 787-9s, featuring an all-new onboard experience. These planes are in an ultra-premium configuration, with just 222 seats, including a staggering 64 business class seats, with new products across cabins. (reported by One Mile at a Time
American Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits Underway: Fancy New Cabins Coming Soon
What's reported: American Airlines recently rolled out a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, particularly with the introduction of its Flagship Suite business class, as well as its front-row Flagship Suite Preferred. While this product is finally being offered on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s that are assigned certain ro (reported by One Mile at a Time
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