The travel industry is navigating a wave of significant regulatory and product updates that could reshape how organizations manage mobility in the months ahead. From shifts in airline fare structures to major transportation policy developments, here are November's top stories corporate travel teams should know.
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) admitted that it overcharged a small number of its UK clients by about £77.6 million (about $102.6 million), triggering a planned reversal of revenue and client refunds. As a result, the company has temporarily stood down its UK and Europe chief executive and launched an external review of its governance and record-keeping practices. This development casts fresh uncertainty on CTM’s previous financial statements and raises reputational and compliance risks for the firm.
The TSA will launch a new $45 Confirm.ID option on February 1, 2026, allowing travelers without a REAL ID or approved identification to verify their identity using biometric or biographic data. The fee grants a 10-day window during which travelers can use the alternative verification process. TSA says the change shifts costs from taxpayers to travelers but warns the process may take longer and does not guarantee passage through security.
Delta Air Lines has introduced Delta Comfort Basic—a pared-down version of its extra-legroom Comfort cabin—on select domestic flights starting Nov. 19, 2025. The fare keeps perks like extra legroom, dedicated overhead bin space, Zone 3 boarding, and complimentary drinks but adds major restrictions, including no advance seat selection, no upgrades, no same-day changes, non-refundable tickets, and reduced SkyMiles accrual. The move reflects Delta’s ongoing “unbundling” strategy, offering more pricing options while shifting flexibility into paid add-ons.
The European Commission has published its latest roadmap to build a continent-wide high-speed rail network by 2040, aiming to slash travel times between major European cities and offer a viable alternative to short-haul flights. The blueprint calls for trains traveling at speeds of 200–250+ km/h, harmonized cross-border routes and ticketing systems, and more than €350 billion in investment to connect capitals and under-served regions across the EU.
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