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 […]
WIN a £50 Voucher for a Restaurant of your choice with Emirates
Beyond Business Travel and Emirates have come together to offer you a fantastic prize for April. Subscribe to receive our monthly travel newsletter, and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher for the restaurant of your choice! Our travel newsletters will include the latest flight route announcements, special offers, promotions […]
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 […]
Why Airbnb Plus is Exciting for Business Travellers
Last Thursday Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced the launch of a brand new service, titled Airbnb Plus. The new section of the marketplace and hospitality service will pull out the highest quality homes, with very specific amenities. Chesky also stated that his team are keen to build a ’21st Century business’. One which meets […]
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 […]