Entries by Dave

Delta and Uber team up to reward business travellers with SkyMiles

Delta Air Lines has announced an exciting new partnership with Uber, enabling SkyMiles members to earn miles on eligible rides and deliveries starting in spring 2025. Revealed at CES 2025, this collaboration represents a significant step towards Delta’s vision of seamless, multi-modal travel, connecting travellers’ entire journey from home to destination. For Global Travel Management’s […]

Air France introduces signature fragrance AF001 to enhance traveller experience

For the first time in its history, Air France has launched its signature home fragrance, AF001, created in collaboration with renowned master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, artistic director of Maison Francis Kurkdjian. This initiative underscores Air France’s commitment to showcasing French excellence and enhancing the sensory experience for its passengers. For UK-based business travellers, this development […]

Meet Sama: Qatar Airways introduces the world’s first digital human cabin crew

Meet Sama, the world’s first AI-powered digital human cabin crew, who is now making waves on social media as the face of Qatar Airways’ innovation. Sama’s Instagram account, @SamaOnTheMove, combines travel tips, personal stories from her layovers, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into life as a cabin crew member, offering a fresh perspective for travellers worldwide. For […]

Emirates unveils special Real Madrid livery on Boeing 777 ahead of Spanish Super Cup

Emirates, the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, has unveiled a special livery on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft, celebrating its long-standing partnership with the iconic football club. The aircraft landed in Madrid yesterday, flying Real Madrid’s first team players on a special chartered flight to Jeddah for the Spanish Super Cup tournament, which […]

United Airlines speeds up Starlink deployment, offering faster inflight internet by spring 2025

United Airlines has announced an accelerated timeline to equip its fleet with Starlink’s industry-leading inflight connectivity, promising faster and more reliable internet for business travellers by the end of 2025. This news is particularly relevant to UK-based business travellers who frequently fly with United, as the rollout of Starlink will enhance inflight productivity and entertainment. […]

Five more Airbus A350-1000s to join Lufthansa’s fleet as part of modernisation strategy

The Lufthansa Group has announced an additional order of five Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the total number of A350s ordered to 75. This latest acquisition reinforces Lufthansa’s ongoing commitment to fleet modernisation and sustainability, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2030. For UK-based business travellers, the introduction of more state-of-the-art aircraft by one of Europe’s […]

Less Orange, More Green – easyJet’s lighter paint delivers big environmental gains

easyJet has become the first airline in the world to trial a revolutionary lower-weight aircraft paint, which is set to reduce fuel consumption and cut carbon emissions. This innovative move is great news for UK-based business travellers who rely on easyJet for their domestic and international journeys. Lower fuel usage translates to cost efficiencies, helping […]

Introducing The British Airways Club: More ways to earn Tier Points

British Airways has announced significant updates to its loyalty programme, introducing new ways for members to earn Tier Points and progress through the tiers. These changes, effective from 1 April 2025, will directly benefit UK-based business travellers, offering them more opportunities to reach higher status levels through everyday spend. The rebrand sees the British Airways […]

Qatar Airways and Qatar Executive lead the way in inflight connectivity with Starlink

Qatar Airways and Qatar Executive are both leading the way in providing exceptional inflight connectivity with the rollout of Starlink technology across their fleets. Qatar Airways has surpassed its target for 2024 by equipping fifteen Boeing 777 aircraft with Starlink, offering passengers high-speed internet access of up to 350 megabits per second. Meanwhile, Qatar Executive, […]

Lufthansa Group marks 30 years of climate research with innovative data collection on passenger flights

The Lufthansa Group has been a key contributor to climate and atmospheric research for over 30 years, using its fleet of passenger aircraft to collect valuable data on the atmosphere. This ongoing commitment aids in refining climate models and improving weather forecasts, benefitting both the scientific community and the wider public. This long-standing partnership with […]