Whilst we’re all used to flight delays and cancellations, and have no choice but to accept them, one lucky group of passengers on board a recent Frontier Airlines flight from Washington DC to Denver, were treated to free pizza ordered and paid for by the captain; so that they left the flight “with a smile on […]
Global Travel Management has now been advised by several airlines that the US Transportation Security Administration have implemented additional security regulations for customers flying to the United States. Effective immediately, we recommend that all travellers flying to the US allow extra time at the airport, as they may be subject to additional searches and questions […]
Hundreds of passengers have had to be evacuated from a broken-down train in the Channel Tunnel this morning, in an incident which has led to long delays for travellers today (Monday 7th July). The French-bound Eurotunnel passenger shuttle train came to a halt about a quarter of the way through the tunnel after a problem […]
Belgium’s national union of railway workers will participate in 24-hour strike action today, Monday 30th June 2014. The strike which actually started last night at 10pm CET, is due to finish tonight at 2200 CET. Due to the strike Belgium’s rail networks are closed and are unable to operate services to and from Brussels. The […]
There remains a possibility, despite conflicting media reports, that Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) in France are planning to strike from tomorrow, Tuesday 24 until Sunday 30 June 2014. The level of disruption is likely to fluctuate in different parts of France at different times of the day. It is expected that industrial action will disrupt […]
Global Travel Management is proud to sponsor two local sports clubs, Woking & Horsell Cricket Club and Goldsworth Park Rangers Under 10s football team. Woking & Horsell Cricket Club is today (Friday 6th June 2014) celebrating the opening of its new club house, situated on Brewery Road in Woking, with a drinks reception attended by […]
Heathrow Airport’s brand new Terminal 2 opens today, Wednesday 4th June 2014, with Her Majesty the Queen officially opening the building on Monday 23rd June 2014. The first flight, a United Airlines’ flight from Chicago, arrived at Terminal 2 this morning shortly before 0600 BST. Officially known as the Queen’s Building, Terminal 2 will become […]
We are very pleased to report that yet again Global Travel Management Ltd has been recognised by our industry and has been listed, for the tenth year in a row, in Buying Business Travel’s 50 Leading TMCs publication. We believe this provides further proof that by offering a great level of service, via truly experienced Travel Consultants, our customers receive […]
Etihad Airways has once again launched its ‘Buy Business, Fly First Class’ programme. Simply book a return Business Class flight and receive a one-way upgrade to the world’s most private, luxurious flying experience in First Class (Etihad’s words not mine/GTM’s!). This promotion applies to passengers flying to Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, […]
This upgrade offer is currently only available to companies who are registered On Business members and eligible for Business Bespoke fares – please do check with us if you are unsure. It is also worth noting that this upgrade offer has been launched in advance of the main promotion to the general public; so get in […]
