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.

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 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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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.

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 (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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

London has achieved a significant environmental milestone, with over 2,000 zero-emission buses now operating across the capital, making it home to the largest fleet of its kind in Western Europe.

Meliá Hotels & Resorts has renewed its environmental pledge with an ambitious plan to remove over 20,000 kilograms of plastic waste from the Mediterranean Sea and its ports during 2025, through its expanding “MELIÁ FOR THE OCEANS” programme in partnership with social enterprise Gravity Wave.

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Singapore Airlines have announced a new partnership to boost the business travel experience for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by integrating their respective travel programmes, IHG Business Edge and SIA’s HighFlyer.

Marriott International has marked the 50th anniversary of the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, the company’s first property in Europe and outside of North America.