Entries by Paul

New British Airways Service To Peru.

British Airways will be launching a new year round long-haul service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Lima, Peru (LIM) commencing 04 May 2016. The new route will be operated by a three class Boeing 777 aircraft with 48 Club World, 24 World Traveller Plus and 203 World Traveller seats. The new route will operate three […]

GTM Wins Yet More Awards!

We are delighted to report that Global Travel Management has recently won two awards, namely, the Advantage Focus Partnership’s corporate travel agency of the year award for 2015. Furthermore, our Office Manager, Kelly Packington, has also been voted the Advantage Focus Partnership Champion of the year award for 2015. Both awards are voted for by […]

Spanish ATC Strikes.

Spanish Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers are planning a series of two-hour work stoppages from 1000hrs to 1200hrs (local time) on 08, 10, 12 and 14 June 2015. Please ensure that you check in online for your flights if you are travelling on the aforementioned dates.

Emirates – Heathrow Airport Lounge Closure.

Please note that Emirates are closing their First & Business Class lounge at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 from Monday 8th June until 2nd October 2015. Whilst Emirates refurbish and extend their current lounge facilities, their First & Business Class passengers will be able to use the British Airways Business Class lounge in T3.

UK National Rail Strike 25 & 26 May.

Members of the RMT and TSSA Unions that work for track and infrastructure operator Network Rail have announced that they are planning to take industrial action on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May. However, further talks between Network Rail and the trades unions are currently taking place, which may still lead to […]

Important information for anyone travelling to South Africa with a child.

Effective June 1st 2015, and regardless of the time of booking, all minors under 18 years of age travelling to and from South Africa will now have to present additional documents which were not needed until now. The new regulations apply to all travellers, regardless of their nationality. They were set out in terms of the South African Immigration […]

Important DVLA Update.

Please note that from June 8th 2015 the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency are making some important changes which will have an impact on anyone who wishes to rent a car abroad. Please click on the following link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/driving-licence-changes

GTM & Travelodge Partnership.

We are pleased to announce that we can now offer our corporate customers a 5% discount off of the Travelodge Best Available Rate. Travelodge have over 500 UK hotels with 58 in London and have been carrying out extensive refurbishments which will be complete by the end of 2015. Furthermore you can now get 30 mins […]

Planned Industrial Action Across Europe in April.

Please note that French air traffic controllers have another strike scheduled for Thursday 16th April. Once we (GTM) have confirmation we will update our customers accordingly. Please also note that on Wednesday 22nd April there will be a national strike in Belgium which is expected to affect the entire Belgian rail network. This will also […]

New UK Passport Exit Checks.

Data on all passengers leaving the UK will now be collected and handed to the Home Office. The new scheme will be phased in at the country’s ports and border crossings. Officials will now record the details of all travellers leaving by air, sea and rail. It is thought that the new checks will have a dis-proportionate affect on […]