Flying KLM, Air France or Delta? Get £50 Bluebiz Credit
Join BlueBiz today If your organisation uses KLM, Air France or Delta Airlines for business, even infrequently, you need to sign up for BlueBiz. BlueBiz allows you to earn credits each and every time an employee travels on company business. These credits can then be used to purchase ancillary products such as preferred seating, upgrades […]
UK Companies to Face £35 Million Brexit Bill for Business Travel – ETIAS
A new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) could see British companies facing a hefty bill for business travel once Brexit is finalised. What is ETIAS? The European Union have announced new measures intended to strengthen their borders once the UK leaves. The plans, not yet approved by the European Parliament, have been referred […]
Fast Track Closing at George Best Belfast City Airport
The Fast Track security service will end at Belfast City Airport from 0400 23 April 2018. It will resume in July 2018 after they complete upgrades to the airport security area. Those passengers with existing bookings for the Fast Track car park will still have their Fast Track security access honoured until the above date. […]
Most Expensive European Cities for Business Travel
The top ten most expensive cities for business travel have been revealed and London has fallen out of the list. While the UK capital still features in the top ten for Europe, globally it has been usurped by other, more expensive, destinations. ECA International, a company providing data, software and global mobility expertise to multinational […]
Airline ‘Wildcat’ Strikes – New Passenger Compensation Rules
Airline passengers affected by ‘Wildcat’ strikes could be entitled to compensation, due to a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice. The legal body has ruled that travellers affected by airline staff calling in sick en masse, are entitled to financial settlements and reimbursement. The decision was taken when a passenger took TUIfly to […]
Air France and Lufthansa 2018 Strikes
Air France and Lufthansa have been hit by strikes, which are affecting their schedules and service today. Both airlines have cancelled a number of flights for 10th April 2018, with more disruption looking possible over the next few weeks. Air France April 2018 Strikes In the last month, Air France has suffered two days of […]
Easter Opening & Out Of Hours Support
Happy Easter to all our clients and colleagues. Over the Easter period the Beyond Business Travel offices in Belfast and Manchester will be open as usual until Friday 30th March. Our opening hours are 08.30–17.30. We are closed Easter Saturday, 31st March through to (and including) Easter Monday 2nd April. We will be open on […]
Demand for Travel Security Advice Surges as Corporate Travellers Worry
Travellers are worrying more and more about their safety, it has been revealed this week. New figures show that the demand for advice concerning travel security has surged by almost 30% since 2016 and by 800% in the last ten years. A new report suggests that more than 36,500 business travellers have been given security […]
Beyond Business Travel Sponsoring Northern Ireland Chamber Learn Grow Excel Conference
Beyond Business Travel are delighted to once again be sponsoring the annual Northern Ireland Chamber’s Learn Grow Excel Conference. We worked with the leading NI membership organisation on the 2017 event and were impressed by the feedback from our clients and other local businesses. The conference, which will be held in Hilton Hotel Belfast, 23rd […]
Snow & Winter Storm Travel Disruption – How Beyond Business Travel Helped
When winter storms hit the UK and Ireland last week, disruption and delays ensued for many business travellers. Many rail operators delayed and cancelled trains, airports and ports cancelled many journeys and even local transport was affected. While there is no doubt that many of our clients experienced inconvenience at this time, the team here […]