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    11/27/2024
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New ETA Requirement for all UK Visitors from 8 January 2025

The UK government is taking major steps towards delivering its ambitious aim to digitise the...

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    11/22/2024
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China will reinstate short-term visa exemptions for Japanese

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared short-term visa exemption measures for various countries,...

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    10/30/2024
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The Launch of European Entry/Exit System (EES) has been postponed

The European Entrance System (EES) is an automated information technology system designed for non-EU nationals...

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    10/23/2024
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A Guide to Affordable Hotel Rewards Programs

The second segment of ‘Comparing Hotel Loyalty Programs’ has been completed, featuring an analysis of...

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    10/15/2024
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Starting May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to pass through TSA checkpoints at airports.

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that...

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    09/16/2024
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United Airlines to Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi on All Flights in 2026

United announced on 13th that set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the...

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    09/12/2024
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Comparing Hotel Rewards Programs

For business or personal travel, selecting the right hotel is crucial and greatly influences overall...

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    09/09/2024
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U.S. Remains the World’s Most Powerful Travel & Tourism Market

According The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on 9th April 2024 launched its 2024...

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    08/21/2024
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Alaska, Hawaiian Proposed Merger Clears U.S. DOJ Review

Alaska, Hawaiian Proposed Merger Clears U.S. DOJ Review Continue reading the BTN Business Travel News...

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    08/19/2024
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Looking for a Hotel or Ryokan/Japanese-style inn in Japan?

Travel to Japan? Check out the JTO (Japan Travel Online)  booking site presented by one...

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    08/16/2024
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EU airports told to restore 100ml hand luggage rule

EU airports told to restore 100ml hand luggage rule Continue reading the BTN Business Travel...

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    08/08/2024
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Global Business Travel Industry Spending Expected to Hit Record $1.48 Trillion in 2024

Global Business Travel Industry Spending Expected to Hit Record $1.48 Trillion in 2024. July 22,2024...

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    08/08/2024
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Fly for Free Faster: Comparing Airline Mileage Programs

For those who frequently traverse the skies, possession of a frequent flyer number is not...

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    06/27/2024
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Record-Breaking Independence Day Crowds

TSA Administrator David Pekoske said, “We expect this summer to be our busiest ever and...

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    06/26/2024
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World’s Top 100 Airlines 2024

According SKYTRAX The World’s Top 100 Airlines 2024  

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    06/25/2024
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Kintetsu ranked #57 on the annual Power List of top travel agencies

Kintetsu International is honored to have achieved the 57th position in this esteemed award. KIE...

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    06/04/2024
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Traffic Issues at JFK Airport

This summer, travelers at New York’s JFK International Airport should brace for significant delays and...

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    06/03/2024
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2024 Summer Travel, Up 6.3% Over Last Year

The airline industry is expecting a potentially record-breaking summer travel season. This surge in travel...

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    06/01/2024
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Do you know there is a free Mobile Passport Control is an official application?

Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is a mobile app that enables eligible travelers entering the United...

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    05/31/2024
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New American Airlines Update on Earning Miles

In a previous KIE’s newsletter, we informed you that American Airlines would no longer award...

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    04/22/2024
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American Airlines Update on Earning Miles

American Airlines announced this mileage accrual criteria have been canceled on 30th MAY 2024. More...

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    04/04/2024
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Inspection Report – Sanctuary Hotel New York

Kintetsu Preferred Hotels offers a wide variety of locations, from large scale major hotels to...

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    03/27/2024
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Business Travel News / Business Travel Per Diems for 200 Global Cities

According Business Travel News   BTN’s 2024 Corporate Travel Index is the business travel industry’s...

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    03/27/2024
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Business Travel News / Corporate Travel Index Calculator

Provided by Business Travel News BTN’s Corporate Travel “US and NON US” Index Calculator Adds...

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    03/06/2024
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Airport Check in with Facial Recognition

Before your trip, you are probably wondering how much time you will have to spend...

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    02/27/2024
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Updates – Cost of Checked Bags

Prepay for your checked bags

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    02/01/2024
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Information For All Travelers entering Japan

  *As of 1st Feb 2024

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    01/14/2024
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New Brazil e-Visa Requirement for U.S. Citizens *It has been postponed from 2024 to April 10th 2025.

On April 10, 2025, the Government of Brazil (GOB) will reinstate a visa requirement for...

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    01/12/2024
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New Entry Requirements to Japan after 25th JAN 2024 at  3:00 AM (Japan time)

For those entering or returning to Japan after 25th Jan 2024 3:00 AM (Japan Time), ...

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    12/06/2023
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‘U.S.-Japan Tourism Year 2024’ is launched to strengthen tourism and business exchanges between the two countries

According to the Travel Voice News on 30th November 2023  U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm...

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    11/30/2023
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KIE’s Commitment to SDGs

At Kintetsu International, we know sustainability is a critical topic for the future of the...

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    11/07/2023
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Check flight status

Convenient Flight Status Search at kintetsu.com

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    11/07/2023
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Review your Trip itinerary

Did you know you can review your itinerary anytime, anywhere. In the header of Kintetsu’s...

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    11/06/2023
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How to print KIE’s invoice

Did you know you can download or print your KIE’s invoice? In the header of...

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