BTN Europe BCD founder van Vlissingen dies at 86 What ultimately became the mega agency BCD Travel was born from a half-page memo van Vlissigen wrote... Advito launches Hotel Sustainability Index New scoring framework measures hotels' environmental performance across six categories... Etihad for Business offers carbon offsets Credits can now be redeemed for offsets following launch of corporate platform in May... US proposes increased social media scrutiny for ESTA applicants Proposed ESTA changes spark concerns over privacy and travel deterrents... KLM Cityhopper to upgrade Embraer aircraft Regional carrier to increase capacity to 136 economy seats across Embraer aircraft... Lufthansa Group unveils new brand identity New strategy to "strengthen" synergies between airline brands... Navan launches enhanced multi-city booking tool Updated algorithm can handle complex travel scenarios without human intervention, according to the T... Travelogix partners with Riskline to boost duty of care offering Collaboration will integrate real-time travel risk data into 'Geo' duty of care tool... Tripism introduces AI-powered 'smart itinerary' feature Personalised recommendations integrate company policy and traveller preferences... Growth in SAF production set to slow in 2026, warns IATA Airlines association also criticises the impact of EU and UK fuel mandates ... CTM to be dropped from ASX 200 Index amid accounting errors Australia-based TMC recently disclosed that its UK division had overcharged clients... Alaska Airlines to launch flights between Seattle and London US carrier plans to offer daily service from London Heathrow starting in May... Trainline adds rail service disruption features to app Rail booking specialist aims to help customers impacted by service disruption ... European airlines enjoy ‘strong’ financial performance – IATA report Continent’s carriers have benefited from “disciplined” capacity management ... UK government pushes ahead with rail nationalisation Livery and logo for new operator Great British Railways have been unveiled ... Condor to launch Abu Dhabi flights from Frankfurt and Berlin Announcement comes as part of “strategic partnership” with Etihad Airways... Air France to add route between London Gatwick and Paris CDG Carrier plans to offer two daily flights from the UK’s second busiest airport ... Lufthansa Group expands NDC content with Singapore Airlines TMCs can now book interline itineraries combining flights from both companies ... Premier Inn continues £100 million investment in London Budget hotel company has acquired an office building near Covent Garden ... Pegasus to acquire Czech Airlines and Smartwings in €154 million deal Turkish carrier says the deal will allow it to “strengthen presence” in Europe... British Airways introduces new European routes for 2026 Carrier’s BA Cityflyer subsidiary is adding services to France, Italy and Spain ... Air France to expand routes with new La Première cabins Carrier will introduce first-class suites on flights to Israel and three US cities ... Wizz Air targets corporate travel with Kyte distribution deal Corporate travel partners can now access the carrier's content via an API connection... Otto to begin corporate travel pilots following beta testing AI travel assistant backed by Steve Singh's Madrona Venture Group opens availability to wider public... The 2025 Travel Manager Salary & Job Satisfaction survey BTN Europe’s third annual survey reveals slight uptick in average salaries – but placeholder text he... UK government launches ‘urgent’ CTM inquiry amid accounting errors Australian government has also ordered a review into its contract with CTM... DB and Eurostar partner on direct Germany-London rail link Agreement marks first step towards new cross-border route, expected to launch in early 2030s... BCD partners with Empath to provide guest travel management Empath Travel & Expense to offer a "turnkey solution" through BCD Marketplace... ISOS: Geopolitical tensions and cyber crime top travel risks for 2026 ISOS Risk Outlook report also warns against 'hush trips' by remote workers... Dertour Group to consolidate TMC brands in Switzerland Kuoni Business Travel brand will be "phased out" in 2026... TAP Air Portugal to add premium economy cabin on long-haul flights Carrier to introduce new cabin on long-haul flights next summer... ITA Airways to launch Rome-Houston flights next summer Seasonal flights will operate up to five times weekly as Italian carrier continues network expansion... Condor partners with Southwest on transatlantic routes New partnership to offer same-ticket bookings to boost carriers' connectivity... BTA criticises Heathrow for drop-off fee hike Airport drop-off fee to rise to £7 in 2026, alongside introduction of a 10-minute standing limit... Travelfusion appoints Maynard as head of corporate sales Tom Maynard joins from Virgin Atlantic to extend the company's corporate travel reach... Air China to launch flights from Brussels Airport in 2026 Carrier will operate routes to Beijing and Chengdu from late March... Four Seasons to return to Germany with Berlin property Luxury hotel brand will renovate existing Hotel de Rome in the German capital ... Lufthansa Group expands operational efficiency programme Aviation giant aims to “avoid” 50,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year ... Expensify integrates with Uber for Business for automated receipts Move is designed to reduce manual expense admin for business travellers ... Air traffic demand expected to remain ‘strong’ - IATA Global figures show sector’s continued “resilience” despite economic headwinds ... SAS expands codeshare deal with Aeromexico Scandinavian carrier deepens relationship with fellow SkyTeam member ... Accor names Lamouche as CEO for Europe and North Africa French hotel firm announces internal promotion for key regional leadership role ... Lufthansa unveils revamped premium check-in area at Frankfurt Airport German airline has modernised facilities for first class passengers at main hub ... Spotnana creates ‘deep’ integration with Booking.com Move gives TMCs using the Spotnana platform access to wider range of content ... AirBaltic announces arrival of Hildén as new CEO Experienced airline executive takes over at helm of Riga-based carrier ... Ryanair closes Prime loyalty scheme after eight-month trial Budget carrier says it has been losing money on subscription service ... Hyatt to expand in Portugal with two new Lisbon hotels Andaz and The Standard are both due to open properties in 2026... Virgin Atlantic to increase London-Bengaluru flights in early 2026 UK airline will offer four additional weekly services to the Indian technology hub ... Norse Atlantic names industry veteran Roald as new CEO Former SAS chief commercial officer takes over from budget airline’s founder... CTM reveals major accounting errors as UK & Europe chief exec stood down Travel management company to revise some £77.6 million in revenues linked to UK customers... Nationwide strikes to disrupt air and rail travel in Italy Transport strikes begin at 9pm on Thursday 27 November, with disruption expected across the country... ÖBB to debut first 'upgraded' Railjet in December Austrian rail operator to debut refurbished train next month as part of a €6.1 billion renewal proje... UK Budget ‘undermines growth’, says Business Travel Association APD increases and potential overnight visitor levy expected to raise travel costs... Air Europa appoints new CEO to lead international expansion Richard Clark to lead the Spanish carrier following Turkish Airlines' minority stake acquisition... Iberia to launch Madrid-Newark flights New daily service to complement existing flights to JFK... European Parliament wants intermediaries to refund fees for cancelled journeys GBTA, BT4Europe and VDR all lobbying against the European Parliament proposal, although European Cou... SNCF Group names new CEO for Ouigo Spain Amandine Thomas-Commin to replace Hélène Valenzuela at the end of the year... Grapevine unveils ‘next generation’ AI-enhanced platform Communications platform aims to reduce leakage from travel programmes ... UK government chooses London Heathrow’s expansion plan Airport’s £49 billion third runway scheme has been selected ahead of a rival proposal ... Prize by Radisson expands into Nordic region with Norway hotels Radisson’s midscale “lifestyle” brand has opened two properties in Bergen ... Travel Planet agrees distribution deal with Spanish rail operator Iryo French TMC is expanding its range of train content with new direct connect ... Air Arabia to launch route from London Gatwick to Sharjah Twice-daily flights will operate between the UK and emirate from March 2026 ... American Express Global Business Travel reportedly exploring a sale Bloomberg report suggests the TMC is considering selling up but no certainty of a transaction... BCD Travel launches British Airways NDC content TMC says that adding UK carrier to its NDC programme is a “milestone”... Richard Thompson joins Atlatos amid international expansion Former mobility manager will spearhead the company's new franchise strategy... EasyJet increases annual profit as summer traffic rises Budget carrier has also improved its operational performance in the past year... Business travel groups issue tax warning to UK government Fears are growing about potential new and increased taxes on corporate travel ... Belgium flights and trains face disruption due to national strikes Brussels Airport has cancelled all departing flights on 26 November ... SilverDoor reveals senior team line-up after Synergy merger Serviced apartments specialist announces new management structure ... Amsterdam Schiphol plans new terminal as part of 'master plan' Netherlands hub airport wants to build “better and more sustainable” facilities ... UK government to freeze rail fares in England in 2026 Annual inflation-linked increase in train prices will be scrapped next year... EasyJet bolsters UK network with new routes for summer 2026 Budget carrier plans to add 16 destinations from eight UK airports next year ... BCD projects slight airfare & moderate hotel rate increases in 2026 Hotel rates in Europe expected to rise by 5.4 per cent, slightly above the global average... Lufthansa makes a play for minority stake in TAP Air Portugal TAP recently reported positive Q3 financial results, supporting its privatisation plans... JetBlue to add European services from Boston US carrier to commence seasonal flights to Barcelona and Milan next summer... ITA Airways to disable booking channels for system update Italian carrier will shut down booking channels for 24 hours, affecting direct and GDS bookings... Accelya’s NDC FastTrack initiative attracts new members More TMCs and distribution partners join cross-industry programme to boost NDC adoption... German government to reduce air ticket taxes in 2026 Merz government announces relief measures for aviation, including reversal of recent air ticket tax ... Festive Road recruits former CWT consulting leader Rich Johnson Johnson joins the business travel management consultancy as head of client solutions... Hilton to introduce new top loyalty tier in January Gold and Diamond membership of Hilton's Honors rewards programme will require fewer nights... Emirates signs deal to assess local production of alternative fuels Dubai-based carrier has also extended its codeshare partnership with Air Canada... HRS: Sustainable hotels reduce costs and carbon footprint Latest report shows corporates continue to prioritise sustainability despite regulatory confusion... Accor appoints Dodd as VP of development for UK & Ireland Dodd joins the French hospitality group after close to 15 years at Hilton... Iberia to launch Madrid-Toronto route in summer 2026 Spanish carrier will use narrow-body A321XLR aircraft on flights to Canada ... LOT Polish Airlines to launch Warsaw to San Francisco flights Central European carrier will expand transatlantic network in summer 2026 ... EU allocates €600 million to sustainable transport projects Latest funding will help airports to electrify their ground operations ... Europe expected to add 300 new hotels during 2025 The UK and London continue to see the highest levels of hotel development... IATA warns that EU261 reform could push up fares EU is currently considering changes to compensation regime for flight delays... Serko sales boosted by Booking.com for Business growth Technology specialist has also been “stabilising” GetThere’s customer base ... Blue Islands becomes latest UK regional airline to suspend flights Channel Islands carrier suspends flights just weeks after collapse of Eastern Airways... Emirates starts rolling out Starlink wifi on long-haul fleet Dubai-based airline will introduce high-speed internet service on 232 aircraft ... Travel management platform Roomex promotes Watson to president Internal appointment has been made to replace former CEO Moroney ... Freenow by Lyft integrates with Concur Expense Trip information will be automatically uploaded to Concur Expense... UK government to ‘simplify’ rail travel to London Stansted and Southend airports Travellers will be able to use contactless cards when travelling to and from London ... Travelogix launches direct partnerships with corporates Specialist data firm has announced first deal with Denmark-based Grundfos ... Condor to introduce Frankfurt-London Gatwick service in 2026 New route will be the first time that German carrier has flown to London ... Sixt records higher Q3 revenue but challenges remain Germany-based car rental firm saw European sales increase during summer quarter ... SilverDoor seals partnership with IHG to offer its extended-stay content Deal enables instant booking of more than 750 qualifying IHG extended-stay properties via SilverDoor... BCD Travel joins Accelya's NDC FastTrack initiative The travel management company commits to advancing industry-wide NDC implementation... Nationwide strikes set to disrupt air travel in Italy on Friday Labour action planned by air traffic controllers, EasyJet and Volotea staff and Milan Malpensa Airpo...
