More Ryanair Strikes for Easter 2018
Ryanair passengers could be set to experience another wave of disruption this April, it has been revealed. After cancelling hundreds of flights, due to pilot shortages in 2017, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has revealed that there could be more strikes over the Easter period this year. He claims that his airline is refusing to give […]
Steep UK Passport Fee Increase March 2018
The cost of obtaining a new UK passport is set to rise in March 2018, by a whopping 17%. The UK Government announced the new fees recently, with the cost of a postal application seeing the largest rise. New UK Passport Prices – 2018 The changes are marked to come into affect in just over […]
Top Tips to Help Save Money on Your Business Travel Programme
Many employers and SMEs struggle to save money on their business travel programmes, while still meeting the needs of their teams. For example, it might make financial sense to ask team members to share bedrooms, but this often causes complaints. Just because the trip is for business, doesn’t mean employees want to spend every waking […]
Belfast City Airport Announces Investments & Upgrades
Beyond Business Travel were delighted to attend a breakfast briefing with Belfast City Airport this morning. Officials took the opportunity to announce a plan for massive investment and upgrades to the Northern Ireland airport. Bosses revealed that they will be investing £15 million and will soon open a new, upgraded departure lounge. There will […]
Edel Doherty Heading for WIB NI Female Entrepreneurs Conference 2018
We are delighted to announce that our Managing Director Edel Doherty will be one of the key panel members at the 2018 Women In Business Northern Ireland’s conference. The second annual Female Entrepreneurs Conference – Be Bold For Progress – will be held in Galgorm Resort and Spa on Thursday 8th March, 2018. It will […]
What is Duty of Care? How can a Travel Management Company help small businesses
Today’s world means ever more importance being placed on employers’ duty of care obligations… The world around us is in a state of flux and risk profiles of countries and travel destinations are ever changing. Terror attacks are becoming more common on European soil and just weeks after the horrific London and Manchester attacks, companies […]
Aer Lingus launch new Dublin to Philadelphia, Seattle route
Aer Lingus have announced two new routes out of Dublin Airport, to North America for 2018. Dublin – Philadelphia Adding to its ever growing transatlantic network, the Irish airline revealed that flights will start from Dublin to Philadelphia on 25th March 2018. The flights will operate four times weekly in and out of the city […]
3 Ways To Create A Business Travel Programme for Millennials
It’s been reported a lot in the media recently that by 2030, more than 3/4 of the workforce will be made up of Millennials (born between 1980 and 2000). It’s a shocking fact but one that must be considered when developing business travel programmes and policies for new teams, with high expectations. A report from […]
The True Cost of DIY Business Travel
Have you ever thought about how much time you and your team members spend researching and booking your corporate travel? Of course we all want to get the best deal but could you be costing your company more than you are saving, when lost time is considered? It’s a complicated process. Which airline? Which hotel? […]
British Airways Flights: Free First Class Upgrades on Club World Bookings
This week saw the passing of Blue Monday. Apparently the most depressing day of the year. However business travellers can beat the post-Christmas blues, by booking a flight and receiving a free first class upgrade courtesy of Beyond Business Travel and British Airways. First Class Benefits With British Airways Experience the delights of BA’s stunning […]