Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project can advance to design and delivery after the Court of Appeal rejected legal challenges to the Government’s approval of the airport’s expansion plans.
For UK-based business travel, the additional capacity could eventually bring more routes, stronger airline competition and greater operational resilience at Britain’s second-largest airport.
Global Travel Management is tracking a running total of trees committed through its World Cup sustainability initiative, with every England and Scotland goal contributing to the growth of the GTM Forest throughout the tournament.
The campaign highlights how business travel can support positive environmental action, creating a lasting legacy that grows with each update to the World Cup tree planting tally.
Emirates has unveiled the world's first U-Dream headrest for Economy Class passengers, designed to improve comfort and sleep on long-haul flights.
The innovation highlights how airlines continue to invest in the onboard experience, with potential benefits for productivity, wellbeing and business travel for UK professionals flying internationally.
Air France has unveiled a redesigned La Première lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle, enhancing the premium airport experience for international business travel.
The investment highlights how airlines continue to improve comfort, privacy and productivity for executives before departure, helping companies maximise the value of every business journey.
Lufthansa’s 100-year journey is more than a milestone, it’s a story of resilience, reinvention and staying relevant in an industry defined by constant change.
In reflecting on its evolution, we’re reminded why experience, consistency and trust still matter so much in modern business travel.
The recent Booking.com cyber incident highlights how exposed travellers can be when booking through unmanaged platforms, with hackers using real reservation data to launch convincing phishing attacks - raising serious concerns for business travel and duty of care.
For organisations, it underlines the growing risk of fragmented booking environments and reinforces the need for a controlled, secure approach to business travel that protects both people and data.
The escalation in the Middle East has exposed the fragility of business travel economics, driving oil prices above $100 per barrel and creating immediate cost pressures for airlines.
For businesses, the real challenge is not just rising fares but increasing volatility, which undermines predictability, control, and effective travel spend management.
Rachel Reeves set out the 2025 Budget in the House of Commons yesterday.
Here’s a review of the key points that affect UK-based business travellers, on flights, on trains, by car and taking hotel stays.
