Issue No. 16 · Quarterly Index
The Q4 2026 Index
A forward-look enumeration of the research-desk briefs MBT has filed against Q4 2026 — October through December. The quarter's defining moves: Korean-Asiana merger consolidation closes December 17 (Asiana exits Star Alliance, SkyTeam absorbs the combined entity); Polaris 2.0 expands from SFO-Singapore to additional United transpacific routes; Boeing 777-9 certification hits its next FAA gate; conference season closes with JPM Healthcare prep and Davos 2027 advance procurement; and Art Basel Miami opens December 4 with its full corporate-sponsor logistics envelope.
Compiled June 4, 2026 · MBT Editorial LLC · ISSN 2998-5723
Briefs anchored on Q4 2026
- Best Art Basel Miami Chauffeur Services (2026) Transfers · May 15
- Cannes Lions 2026 Americas Delegation Travel Brief Events · Apr 21
- Best Boston JPM Healthcare Week Chauffeur Services (2026) Transfers · Jan 14
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 Business Travel Playbook Events · Sep 24
- Davos 2027 Americas Delegation Travel Playbook Events · Feb 15
- Dreamforce 2026 San Francisco Business Travel Playbook Events · Feb 12
Watch for
- Korean-Asiana: December 17, 2026 effective Star Alliance exit; SkyTeam absorption mechanics; Premier-tier reciprocity rules through transition.
- Polaris 2.0: route-expansion announcement timing; the SFO-SIN learnings; cabin-product feedback loop.
- 777-9: post-TIA Phase 4A certification flight test campaign; ETOPS gates; Emirates 2027 EIS readiness; Lufthansa delivery slot.
- Q4 hotel openings: tracking the announced October-December openings against actual delivery dates.
- Davos 2027 advance procurement: hotel block, helicopter slot, ground-transport retainer locks open mid-Q4.