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Ten Reasons To Fly With… Lufthansa
For UK business travellers, Lufthansa offers a seamless blend of efficiency, comfort and innovation often overlooked. With hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, Lufthansa connects to over 200 global destinations, ideal for multi-city itineraries. The new Allegris Business Class suites provide privacy and productivity, while FlyNet Wi-Fi keeps you connected. Priority services, generous baggage allowances and the Miles & More program add value, making Lufthansa a top choice for professionals.
Blacklane Launches Luxurious Sightseeing Tours for Business Travellers in London and Paris
Blacklane’s new four-hour private sightseeing tours in London and Paris provide UK-based business travellers with a luxurious, flexible way to explore iconic landmarks, guided by accredited chauffeurs.
Combining comfort, local expertise and high-specification vehicles, these tours enhance business trips with seamless cultural experiences.
World Cup of Stations 2025 Launches to Find Britain’s ‘Most Life-Changing Station’
The 2025 World Cup of Stations has kicked off.
Nominations for the Rail Delivery Group’s annual search for Britain’s “most life-changing station” are now open.
A New Chapter for Global Travel Management: Our Rebrand Unveiled
From our humble beginnings as a family-owned firm in Woking, we’ve grown into a globally respected travel management partner, still independently owned and driven by a passion for exceptional service. Today, we’re excited to unveil our rebrand - a bold reflection of our evolution into a leader that empowers UK businesses to thrive on the global stage.
Heathrow’s £10 billion plan to transform business travel
Heathrow Airport has unveiled a £10 billion private investment plan for 2027–2031 to enhance operational resilience, improve passenger experience and boost the UK economy by accommodating up to 10 million additional passengers annually.
London Gatwick welcomes first electric flight in push for sustainable business travel
The first electric aircraft to land at London Gatwick touched down on 9 July as part of the VINCI Airports Network Elektro Tour, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable business travel.
American Airlines enhances business travel rewards with new AAdvantage Business Select tier
American Airlines has enhanced its AAdvantage Business programme by introducing a new AAdvantage Business Select™ tier, effective from 21 July, 2025, offering UK-based companies and their business travellers increased rewards and benefits for booking eligible travel.
Enhanced connectivity and comfort for business travel with Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic is set to transform business travel by becoming the first UK airline to offer free, streaming-quality, unlimited Wi-Fi across its entire fleet using Starlink technology by 2027, alongside a major cabin refurbishment of its Boeing 787-9 fleet starting in 2028 and the introduction of ten A330neo aircraft with expanded premium cabins from Q3 2026.
LNER celebrates National Railway Museum’s 50th with vibrant train livery
LNER has unveiled a vibrant new livery on one of its InterCity 225 trains to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum, celebrating a significant milestone in railway heritage. The locomotive, named ‘National Railway Museum 50 Years 1975-2025’, showcases a colourful ribbon and iconic exhibits like Mallard and Duchess of Hamilton, symbolising the enduring partnership between LNER and the museum, supported by Eversholt Rail.
New partnership transforms business travel with urban air mobility
A pioneering partnership between SITA and Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP) is set to transform business travel by integrating modular vertiport infrastructure with advanced digital platforms to deliver sustainable urban air mobility (UAM) for UK-based business travellers.
JetBlue’s ‘25 for 25’ promotion rewards business travel with massive loyalty points
JetBlue’s ‘25 for 25’ promotion, launched to celebrate the airline’s 25th anniversary, offers TrueBlue members the chance to earn up to 350,000 bonus points and 25 years of Mosaic 1 status by travelling to multiple destinations across its network from June 25 to December 31, 2025.
PPHE and Radisson Hotel Group partner for first Radisson RED in central London
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its first Radisson RED hotel in central London, set to open in 2029 on Leman Street in partnership with PPHE Hotel Group, bringing a bold, upscale lifestyle hotel to the heart of the capital. Located just minutes from Liverpool Street Station, the hotel will sit near the City of London’s financial district while also being a short walk from the vibrant, creative east-end and iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. This development marks a significant addition to London’s business travel landscape, offering a fresh, design-led accommodation option for travellers.
Celebrating 25 years of SkyTeam’s global business travel network
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, celebrated its 25th anniversary on 22 June 2025, marking a quarter century of international collaboration and a commitment to enhancing business travel through innovative customer-focused solutions.
Leeds Bradford Airport unveils new terminal to enhance business travel experience
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially opened its new terminal, marking the completion of the first phase of a £100 million expansion project aimed at enhancing passenger experience and regional connectivity.
Dublin Airport expands Platinum VIP terminal with four new suites for business travellers
Platinum VIP at Dublin Airport has expanded its exclusive terminal with four additional suites, boosting total capacity to ten and increasing its annual guest accommodation by 26,000 to a total of approximately 66,000 passengers.
Qatar Airways named World’s Best Airline for a record ninth time
Qatar Airways has been crowned World’s Best Airline for a record ninth time by Skytrax, reaffirming its dominance in the aviation industry and earning further accolades including World’s Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East, and Best Business Class Airline Lounge.
KLM, Transavia and partners drive eco-friendly business travel solutions
KLM and Transavia have partnered with Elysian Aircraft and Conscious Aerospace to advance sustainable aviation through innovative battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, marking a significant step toward greener business travel. These collaborations, focused on developing Elysian’s 90-passenger E9X electric aircraft and Conscious Aerospace’s hydrogen-powered Dash 8-300, aim to decarbonise aviation by integrating airline expertise into cutting-edge propulsion systems.
New Finnair route enhances business travel to Canada’s commercial hub
Finnair will launch flights to Toronto, Canada, on 4 May 2026, offering three weekly services on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, marking the airline’s return to the city after an 11-year hiatus. This new route is a significant enhancement for UK-based business travellers seeking efficient connections to Canada’s commercial hub. The route, previously operated by Finnair until 2015, strengthens Global Travel Management’s ability to provide its clients with seamless travel options to a key North American destination.
SAS named world’s most punctual airline in boost for business travel
SAS has been named the world’s most punctual airline for May 2025, topping both the Global Airlines and European Major Airlines categories in Cirium’s monthly performance report.
Eurostar announces direct business travel routes to Frankfurt and Geneva
Eurostar has announced plans to operate new direct rail services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva from the early 2030s, supported by a €2 billion investment in a fleet of up to 50 new trains.