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Norwegian to restart short-haul flights from London and Edinburgh

Norwegian has announced that, as a result of increased customer demand the airline will begin to operate flights between London Gatwick to Oslo, London Gatwick to Copenhagen, Edinburgh to Oslo and Edinburgh to Copenhagen from 1 July. London to Oslo will be operated seven times a week, London to Copenhagen six times a week, Edinburgh […]

Edinburgh Airport reveals measures, backed up by “let’s all flysafe” campaign

A new campaign and range of measures to help passengers and staff prepare for the return of travel has been announced by Edinburgh Airport. The “let’s all flysafe” campaign is part of the airport’s readiness programme as airlines begin to restart operations and will provide confidence and reassurance to those travelling through and working at […]

Face coverings required from Monday 15 June

Following the latest government advice, from Monday 15 June wearing face coverings when travelling by train or other public transport will be compulsory. Check for full details on what the government means by ‘face covering’ and everything else you need to know about the new rule, please click here. Social distancing means there is space […]

New Guidance for Passengers published

The Department for Transport has published new aviation guidance, setting out measures operators should put in place to protect staff and passengers. The guidance, produced by the government’s International Aviation Taskforce, in collaboration with the industry, also provides advice for passengers on how to travel safely and on how to follow social distancing measures at […]

British Airways looking forward to welcoming you back on board

British Airways has produced an infographic showing the measures the airline is taking to make sure safety remains at the heart of everything the airline does. The infographic shows what British Airways is now doing at every step of your journey, from checking in online, to social distancing at the airport, and from boarding to […]

You must provide your journey and contact details before you travel to the UK

The government has issued new instructions for passengers arriving in the United Kingdom from Monday 8 June. The advice states: If you arrive in the UK from 8 June onwards, you must complete the Public Health Passenger Locator Form before you travel. You cannot submit the form until 48 hours before you’re due to arrive […]

Scott Pawley and Paul Baker interviewed

Scott Pawley and Paul Baker have appeared in the first episode of the Business Travel Interview. Global Travel Management managing director Scott, and sales director Paul answered questions on a variety of business travel topics as customers plan how to start travelling on business again. As more airlines ramp up their capacity in order to […]

Coronavirus – a guide to the latest travel news and medical advice

For the latest updates on the Coronavirus situation, make sure you are following the GTM Twitter account – details here: http://ow.ly/QYmh50yghXK To see how Global Travel Management are ensuring clients’ travel plans are managed smoothly, despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, please see here: https://gtm.uk.com/how-were-tackling-coronavirus-for-business-travellers/ UPDATE: 22 MAY 16:45 UPDATE: 15 MAY 16:45 […]

ACI and IATA outline roadmap for aviation industry restart

Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have called on governments to ensure any new measures introduced for airports and airlines in the wake of Covid-19 are supported by scientific evidence and are consistent across the world. ACI and IATA have jointly issued a paper laying out a pathway for […]

Industry leaders answer GTM’s client’s questions on business travel, coronavirus measures and the future use of the UK’s busiest airport

Senior travel industry representatives have set out a clear roadmap for business travel growth through London’s busiest airport and have answered questions from GTM’s clients.  Global Travel Management was one of a selected group of travel management companies to address John Holland-Kaye and Clive Wratten in an online Q&A.  Holland-Kaye, CEO of London Heathrow Airport […]