Entries by Dave

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines announce accelerated plans for launch of regional routes

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines have announced details of the commencement of Aer Lingus Regional flights. The flights operate under a franchise agreement by Emerald Airlines and will commence on 17 March as Aer Lingus Regional. The announcement means Emerald Airlines flying over 340 flights per week across 11 routes, with further route announcements to […]

The year in review: 2021

2021 will be remembered as the first, full-year of global pandemic.  Economies around the world suffered consumer decline.  Travel was restricted, regulated and, in some cases, banned altogether.  But, while many travel companies suffered intolerable operating conditions, Global Travel Management used the year as an opportunity to build the business with a strategy of innovative […]

GTM shortlisted for prestigious nationwide award

Global Travel Management has made the shortlist for the prestigious TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2022 award. The awards recognise the achievements of travel agencies around the UK and are organised by highly-respected travel trade publication group TTG. The Top 50 Travel Agencies 2022 comprises several categories, split both regionally and by agency type. But […]

British Airways relaunches short-haul flights from Gatwick

British Airways has revealed the initial destinations for its new Gatwick subsidiary, which will start flying from March 2022. The airline announced its intention to create a short-haul standalone business at Gatwick in August, similar to its operation from London City Airport, which operates under the British Airways name but exists as an entirely separate […]

Virgin Atlantic supports World Health Organization Foundation’s ‘Go Give One’ campaign through onboard donations

Virgin Atlantic is supporting the World Health Organization Foundation’s Go Give One campaign through onboard donations this December. The campaign funds Covid-19 vaccines for middle and lower-income countries to help close the global vaccine equity gap.  As the impact of Covid-19 continues globally, the campaign calls on everyone, everywhere to play their part in helping to offer much needed vaccines to the […]

Gatwick partners with GRIDSERVE to build an Electric Forecourt

A partnership between Gatwick Airport and sustainable energy company GRIDSERVE will build the Gatwick Electric Forecourt – an electric charging, net zero equivalent to a petrol station – that will be available to millions of passengers, commuters, staff, local residents and businesses that pass through the airport and its surrounding motorway network each year. The new facility – a […]

How would you spend two extra hours on your next transatlantic trip?

That’s a question a number of business travellers are facing, thanks to a great time-saving initiative for business travellers flying from the UK to the United States. One of the most frustrating, time-consuming issues business travellers entering the US face is the long lines ahead of customs clearance and border control.  After a long haul […]

Changes to pre-departure testing from 4am, Tuesday 7 December 2021

From 4am, Tuesday 7 December all people aged 12 years and over must take a PCR or LFD COVID-19 test before they travel to England from abroad. You must take the test in the 2 days before your service to England departs. If your journey to England is a multi-leg journey, you must take the test in the 2 […]

Traffic light system

From 4am Monday 4 October 2021, the rules for international travel to England changed from the red, amber, green traffic light system to a single red list of countries and simplified travel measures for arrivals from the rest of the world. The red list of countries was updated on Sunday, 28 November 2021 and, on […]

Qantas and Accor join forces to reward customers

Members of Qantas Frequent Flyer and Accor’s loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless can for the first time be rewarded twice when they fly with Qantas and stay at one of Accor’s hotels. Members who link their Qantas Frequent Flyer and ALL – Accor Live Limitless accounts can earn points in both programs on […]