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United Airlines introduces new fine dining experience for business travellers
United Airlines has introduced 30 new chef-created dishes for its Polaris international business class passengers, bringing restaurant-inspired dining to long-haul flights through its partnership with Netflix’s Chef’s Table series.
The new menus include creations from Michelin-starred London chef Tomos Parry, offering UK business travel passengers greater choice and an enhanced onboard experience.
Heathrow terminal shake-up: Branson warns passengers could face higher fares
Heathrow's plans to separate Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have prompted a furious response from Sir Richard Branson, who warns the changes could weaken competition and increase transatlantic fares.
With longer connections and potentially higher costs at stake, what could the terminal shake-up mean for UK business travel?
easyJet to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027 in boost for business travel
easyJet is introducing high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi across its Airbus fleet from 2027, allowing passengers to stay connected, access emails and work online while flying across Europe.
The development promises to make short-haul business travel more productive, giving UK travellers greater flexibility and connectivity throughout their journeys.
Emirates opens new £10 million lounge at Manchester Airport
Emirates has opened a new £10m lounge at Manchester Airport, giving eligible passengers more space to work, relax and recharge before they fly, as well as the convenience of boarding directly from the lounge.
For UK business travel, it could make the start of a long-haul journey noticeably easier and more productive.
Heathrow loses crown as world’s most connected airport
London Heathrow has lost its position as the world’s most internationally connected airport, falling to second place behind Istanbul Airport in OAG’s 2026 Megahubs ranking.
For UK business travel, the results highlight the growing choice of international connecting hubs, while Heathrow remains one of the world’s most important gateways.
Global Travel Management celebrates success at Business Travel People Awards 2026
Global Travel Management is celebrating success at the Business Travel People Awards 2026 after Marketing Director Mark Wilson was named Marketing Champion.
Managing Director Scott Pawley was also Highly Commended in the People Manager category, capping an evening that saw GTM recognised across four finalist categories in the business travel industry.
Lufthansa Group launches free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi for business travellers
Lufthansa Group is introducing free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi across its airlines, with around 850 aircraft expected to offer the new connectivity by 2029.
The rollout will give business travel customers faster, more reliable internet access in the air, helping travellers stay productive, use cloud-based services and remain connected during flights.
Bin-shaped flight path highlights the technology behind modern business travel
A light aircraft pilot has created an unusual bin-shaped flight path off the Essex coast, with the distinctive journey captured by aircraft tracking service Flightradar24.
The Count Binface-inspired stunt offers an entertaining demonstration of the flight tracking technology that can provide valuable information for business travel, particularly during delays and disruption.
Gatwick Northern Runway ruling could boost business travel capacity
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.
World Cup Tree Planting Tracker: Final Total
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 introduces innovative Economy Class headrest to improve long-haul business travel
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 enhances premium business travel with redesigned La Première lounge
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.
New Air France lounge at Heathrow enhances the business travel experience
Air France has opened a new premium lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4, offering eligible passengers enhanced dining, wellness and workspace facilities before departure.
The investment strengthens the business travel experience for UK travellers flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle, providing a more productive and comfortable start to international journeys.
British Airways' £17 million investment boosts support for business travel customers
British Airways has reopened its Newcastle contact centre following a £17 million refurbishment, strengthening customer support and investing in new training facilities and regional talent.
The investment is good news for business travel, helping enhance the airline's customer service capabilities while reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting travellers across the UK and around the world.
ACI EUROPE urges EU to fix Entry/Exit System as business travel delays grow
Stefan Schulte, President of ACI EUROPE, has urged the European Union to improve its Entry/Exit System, warning that the current process is causing unnecessary delays and disruption for travellers.
The call is particularly relevant to business travel, as more efficient border procedures would help UK business travellers spend less time queuing and more time reaching their destinations.
Global Travel Management to plant trees for every England and Scotland goal at the World Cup
Global Travel Management is marking this summer's FIFA World Cup by planting trees in the GTM Forest for every goal scored by England and Scotland, supporting both the home nations and the company's sustainability ambitions.
The tournament also highlights the extraordinary scale of international travel, with teams and supporters crossing thousands of miles between host cities, making it a striking example of the global mobility that underpins both elite sport and business travel.
New luxury Canary Wharf hotel expands options for business travel in London
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing its luxury Vignette Collection brand to London for the first time through the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza in Canary Wharf, creating a new premium accommodation option in one of the capital's leading financial districts.
The development is expected to enhance choice for business travel, offering high-quality accommodation, meeting facilities and convenient access for corporate travellers visiting Canary Wharf and the wider City of London.
Lufthansa Group reassures business travel customers over summer fuel supplies
Lufthansa Group has reassured customers that fuel supplies remain secure across its network this summer, providing confidence for organisations planning international business travel despite ongoing concerns about global energy markets.
The airline group says there is no risk to fuel availability at its major European hubs, helping business travellers book flights with confidence while maintaining access to more than 300 destinations worldwide.
Qantas Project Sunrise brings non-stop London to Australia business travel closer
Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme has reached a major milestone with the successful maiden test flight of its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, bringing non-stop flights between London and Australia’s east coast a step closer.
The development is set to have significant implications for business travel, offering UK-based travellers faster journeys, fewer stopovers and improved connectivity on one of the world's most important long-haul routes.
American Airlines expands football flight schedule and launches new premium amenity kits for business travel
American Airlines is expanding its football-related flight schedule and introducing limited-edition U.S. Soccer amenity kits as demand for international business travel and sporting event travel continues to grow ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
The move is expected to increase pressure on flight availability and fares across key transatlantic routes, highlighting the importance of early planning for UK-based business travel customers.