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? […]
5 Foods That Help Corporate Travellers Avoid Jet Lag
Recent research suggests that people who travel for work are more likely to get ill than their counterparts. Being away from home, failing to maintain a healthy routine and suffering from the effects of tiredness and jet lag are just some of the factors to blame for the frequently occurring maladies. With jet lag being […]
British Airways trialling Facial Recognition check in at airports
British Airways will be trialling facial recognition technology, at a number of self service check-in kiosks in coming months. The airline recently revealed that they are investing heavily in technology and digital innovation over the next five years. This new bio-metric system is just one of a number of developments and announcements in the pipeline. […]
The Latest On Ryanair Christmas Strike
If you are flying with Ryanair over this Christmas period, you will be delighted to hear that pilots have called off their planned strike. The Irish Pilots Union, IMPACT, had called for one day of industrial action before December 25th, however this has now been cancelled. The move came after Ryanair management agreed to recognise […]
Travel Technology: Personalisation Will Drive Growth in 2018
2018 will be an exciting time for the business travel sector. There is impressive growth predicted, despite the economic downturn being experienced across Europe currently. While clients still want excellent customer service and a personal touch, there is little doubt that the benefits offered by the use of constantly developing technologies are now essential for […]
First Look: Manchester Airport’s New ‘Super-Terminal’ Costing £1bn
Manchester airport have revealed pictures giving passengers and local businesses a sneak peek at work going on, on their new terminal. Dubbed a ‘super-terminal’, it’s been reported that the revamped area has cost £1bn and boasts the title of the region’s biggest construction project ever. The site measures out at 900,000 sq ft and while […]
Jeremy Clarkson on Emirates ‘Game Changing’ First Class private suites
Jeremy Clarkson has fronted a new marketing campaign for Emirates, promoting their luxurious new First Class private suites. As we previously reported, the airline unveiled its new cabins at Dubai Air Show this month. They revealed that the sumptuous interiors were inspired by Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which explains Clarkson’s connection. The former Top Gear presenter starts […]
Plaza Premium Opens Heathrow Terminal 5 Luxury Lounge
A new, independent and luxury Plaza Premium lounge has opened in Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5, to rival British Airways‘ First Class offering. Waiting for a flight no longer has to be a harried experience, as all passengers can pay to access these luxury facilities. What Does Plaza Premium Lounge Include? The Plaza Premium lounge in […]
Exciting Growth Predicted For Business Travel Market
While much of Europe is still experiencing a period of economic stagnation, it has been predicted that the business travel market will continue to grow over the next five years. Last week Technavio produced its Global Business Travel Report and anticipates that there will be growth of around 5.1% between 2017 and 2021. Most of […]
Air France KLM Latest to Introduce GDS Surcharge
Air France has announced that it will introduce a surcharge for all flights booked through the GDS from April 2018. What Is GDS? GDS stands for global distribution system, a computerised system owned or operated by a company that enables transactions between travel industry service providers. It is often used to compare prices and features […]