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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.
What the latest NATS disruption means for UK business travel
A second NATS technical failure in less than two weeks has caused further UK flight disruption, raising questions about the resilience of the country’s air traffic control infrastructure.
For business travel, the impact goes beyond delays, with cancelled flights potentially meaning missed meetings, disrupted projects and travellers stranded away from home.
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.
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.
Could SpaceX Starship transform business travel by making overnight trips obsolete?
A Forbes article by Jamie Carter explores how SpaceX's Starship programme could one day transform business travel by enabling ultra-fast journeys between major global destinations, potentially making overnight international trips unnecessary.
While the concept remains highly speculative, the article highlights growing investor interest in Starship's potential beyond space exploration and examines how emerging technologies could reshape the future of 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.
New Ryanair airport check-in rules to affect UK business travel from November 2026
Ryanair will increase its airport check-in and bag drop closure times from 40 minutes to 60 minutes before departure from November 2026, affecting passengers travelling with checked baggage across its European network.
The change is expected to have a significant impact on business travel passengers from the UK, particularly those travelling on tight schedules through busy airports facing longer security and passport control queues.
New Waitrose stores at Heathrow set to enhance the business travel experience
Waitrose is set to open its first airport retail stores at Heathrow Terminal 2 through a new partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail, bringing fresh food, coffee and meal deals to millions of passengers.
The move is expected to enhance the airport experience for UK passengers and reflects growing investment in services designed to support modern business travel.
Lufthansa unveils new uniforms as part of premium business travel experience
Lufthansa has unveiled a new collection of BOSS-designed uniforms for cabin crew, pilots and ground staff as part of the airline’s upcoming centenary celebrations and wider premium brand refresh.
The redesigned uniforms highlight how presentation and customer experience continue to influence premium business travel, particularly for frequent corporate travellers flying on international routes with leading global airlines.
Star Alliance opens new Guangzhou business travel lounge with outdoor garden
Star Alliance has opened a new premium lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport featuring a rare outdoor garden space, designed to give passengers a more relaxing and restorative airport experience.
The new facility highlights how premium airport lounges are evolving to better support international business travel, with dedicated workspaces, sleep pods and wellness-focused areas for long-haul corporate travellers.
London Gatwick welcomes healthy dining option for business travel passengers
Healthy eating chain Tossed is opening its first airport restaurant at London Gatwick, bringing freshly made salads, wraps and nutritious meal options to one of the UK’s busiest passenger terminals.
The new opening reflects growing demand within the business travel sector for healthier airport dining, with corporate travellers increasingly seeking fresh food, quicker ordering technology and more wellbeing-focused travel experiences.