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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

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Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke covered a busy period for business travel.

Air traffic control: Andrew's own trip was hit by Gulf airspace and volcanic disruption, but the main focus was NATS' latest UK failure — the third in three years. Both criticised NATS' muted response and the government's "inquiry, lessons learned" approach, noting airlines bear the cost while NATS faces none.

Heathrow charges: BTA continues backing "Heathrow Reimagined," having written to the CAA and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander over cost mechanisms that could pass development costs to travellers.

Hotel levy: Clive discussed it live on Radio 5 — reports suggest no cap on rates and a percentage rather than flat fee. Hosts rejected the "tourist tax" framing, calling it a tax on business and growth, warning it risks pricing UK cities out of major events.

Budget submission: Ahead of the October budget, BTA's asks include no further APD rises, regrading premium economy tax, and firm rail investment (HS2/Euston), coordinated with GBTA.

Upcoming events: BTA Autumn Conference in Alicante (~2 weeks, ~190 attendees, Andrew moderating) and the London Mobility Conference (next Tuesday, alongside the People Awards).

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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• 262 former pilots sued Ryanair and others for classifying them as self-employed contractors when they should have been employees.
• Google reveals it is testing end-to-end agentic AI hotel booking process flows.
• The US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of 471 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after identifying a potential structural issue. 
• The airline API platform Kyte releases access to the airline Volotea, and as a result it also becomes available to agents via AirGateway.
• Air China completes the first international flight with a Chinese COMAC C919, on a routing from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
• Extra Stories

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 34 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Google bids $10 million for Spirit data
• Baggage mishandling drops sharply
• Business trip costs jump 35%
• Global airline capacity grows despite regional disruption
• U.S. hotel outlook gets another upgrade
• ETIAS delayed again with no firm launch date
• United changes agency seat requests
• Derek Jeter invests in college-town hospitality
• Korean Air and Asiana approve merger
• Etihad and Starlux expand loyalty partnership
• Delta expands AI assistant to all SkyMiles members
• Clear launches corporate travel memberships
• American operates first U.S. commercial eSAF flight
• Air Canada unbundles premium fares
• Navan connects directly to Singapore Airlines NDC
• SAP Concur links meetings with Groupize
• Amex GBT brings AI into managed travel

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

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In this episode of The BTA Pulse, hosts Clive Wrattan and Andrew Clarke record together in person for a change — fresh from a full day planning next month's Autumn Conference in Benidorm.

Andrew, on moderating duty this year, previews a stacked agenda including Steve Richards on post-recess politics, Andy Burnham's return to the Commons, and a rare session on the TMC commercial model from the BTA's own board directors.

Elsewhere, the pair reflect on a busy podcast run — including upcoming episodes with Cvent on AI in events and Fly Victor on private jets — before turning to the Commonwealth Games' first-ever combined Para and able-bodied format, and what its accommodation and logistics challenges mean ahead of the BTA's Mobility Conference on 15 September in London.

They close by looking to a busy September, with government back from recess and the industry gearing up post-summer.

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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.  Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.

In this podcast, Chris discusses:

• The 48-Hour Pre-Flight Protocol – Why your travel strategy must start two days before boarding, not at the airport.
• Place of Most Leverage (PoML) in action – Turning PoML from a concept into a concrete pre-flight routine.
• T‑48h: Biological baseline – Hydration front-loading, micro-shift sleep, and strategic nutrition to reduce fatigue before you fly.
• T‑24h: Tactical execution – Go Bag finalisation, cortisol management, and targeted light exposure to protect your final night’s sleep.
• Why it matters – Safeguarding executive function so you land ready to negotiate, lead, and decide—not battle jet lag and stress.
• Next steps – If there’s demand, a one-page checklist/tool will be created; comment “T minus 48 hours and counting” on the LinkedIn post to signal interest.

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This podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.com and check out the P.H.A.R.E Well Audit Checklist.

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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• The trip management solution provider Engine acquires the TMC Options Travel. 
• Expedia acquires the Berlin based AI travel planning startup solution Layla AI Travel Agent.
• The most recent Amadeus earnings results show that air bookings dropped by 7.6% during the second quarter of this year.
• The Vietnamese airline Bamboo Airways ceases operations.
• Air India Limited appoints former Ethiopian Airlines executive Tewolde Gebremariam as their new CEO.
• Apollo Global Management, Inc. wins the easyJet bidding war with their $7.7 Billion offer.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 32 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Global business travel tops $1.7 trillion
• On-time performance slips across North America
• Bleisure demand continues to grow
• FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 MAX fleet
• Southwest ships its own jet fuel
• WestJet strike comes to an end
• Southwest accelerates corporate travel strategy
• Frontier gains after Spirit exit
• Apollo seals EasyJet takeover
• Gray Dawes expands in North America
• Engine acquires Options Travel
•  Southwest expands international partnerships
• JetBlue unveils BlueFirst
• Perk simplifies visa applications
• American Airlines expands digital travel tools
• Allegiant adds first-class cabins

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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• It's reported that some Swiss International Air Lines cabin crew are refusing to include the mandatory mention of the Lufthansa Group ownership in their cabin announcements.
• Two Iberia and Air Europa planes narrowly avoided a mid-air collision over the Atlantic Ocean after their Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) activated while the aircraft were flying toward each other at the same altitude.
• JetBlue spends $58.5m on ex Spirit Airlines slots at New York's LaGuardia airport.
• Saadia Zahidi from the World Economic Forum will become the next Director General at International Air Transport Association (IATA).
• Emirates rejects the first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft from its order of 270 jets, citing extensive design changes and years of programme delays. 
• Austrian Airlines flight got delayed after crew discovered a man managed to enter the aircraft whilst it was parked overnight at Košice airport in Slovakia.
• Following other US airlines, United Airlines also introduces a ban on humanoid and animal-like robots on their aircraft. 
• Emirates face a lot of backlash after keeping 373 passengers for 10 hours on an A380 aircraft whilst being stuck on the ground at an incorrect Chinese airport after a diversion.
• Both Lufthansa and Air France-KLM submit bids for a stake in TAP Air Portugal.
• A power bank catches fire in an overhead compartment on a China Eastern Airlines airbus whilst it was taxiing to the terminal.
• Both Navan and Vibe announce launches of Model Context Protocol servers that enable functionality through users' preferred AI environments.
• BCD Travel invests in Amgine with a specific focus on group booking flow automation.
• Ethiopian Airlines reports $4.5 BILLION in revenue in 6 months, a 14% rise from the previous period.

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

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Clive & Andrew dig into a busy few weeks for the Business Travel Association, starting with the APPG's visitor levy report and the BTA's pushback that business travel isn't a discretionary spend, alongside continued calls for a flat fixed fee and a consistent national framework. With the Budget submission window now open, Clive outlines the three priorities on the table: hotel levy, APD and rail investment.

Elsewhere, a working group on ADMs is delivery real progress between airlines and TMCs, with content parity talks following next week. There's also fresh momentum on the APJC front with IATA and the new rail working group forming around European rail and Eurotunnel expansion.

Looking ahead, the accessibility working party joins the Mobility Conference on 15 September at the London Transport Museum, tackling wheelchair-accessible vehicle supply and the shift to EVs.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 30 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Airlines trim 2026 earnings outlook
• JD Power: Hotel satisfaction rises
• FAA boosts Boeing
• American airports shift away from TSA
• The battle for EasyJet intensifies
• EU strengthens passenger rights
• Congress advances aviation security bills
• United Airlines must face lawsuit over 'window seats'
• JetBlue wins Spirit slots
• Omio acquires Rail Europe
• Amex partners with Accor
• Lyft expands taxi partnership
• Hyatt and Air Canada unite loyalty programs
• Southwest adds Air Premia
• Spotnana introduces AI travel agents
• BCD launches AI analytics platform
• Amadeus expands AI advertising platform

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In Conversation With is a travel podcast where we speak with travel industry movers and shakers that are transforming business travel.  Get insights into the company they represent and learn about  how they are capitalizing on the future of travel.

In this episode we speak with John Mangelaars, Chief Executive Officer at Travelport

John has built a career leading transformational growth at major travel and technology companies. Most recently, as CEO of Skyscanner, he guided the company through the pandemic and into the generative AI era, growing it into the world's largest travel metasearch platform by web traffic, surpassing Google Flights while connecting more than 160 million users across 180 countries with over 1,200 travel partners.

Before Skyscanner, John spent eight years as CEO of Travix International, where he expanded the company's global presence across more than 60 countries and grew annual flight bookings from 1.4 million to 3.7 million. His leadership ultimately led to Travix's successful acquisition by Trip.com Group in 2019.

Your host: Riaan van Schoor

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

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In this episode of The BTA Pulse, hosts Clive Wratten and Andrew Clark cover a hot couple of weeks for the Business Travel Association, in more ways than one.

Clive's been all over the airwaves discussing Heathrow drop-off charges, following RAC research into rising costs for the travelling public, while Andrew unpacks Edinburgh's new 5% hotel levy and what a similar set-fee model could mean for English cities.

The pair also reflect on the Sustainability Conference, where buyer and industry voices explored SAF progress, ESG and accessibility, before looking ahead to a packed autumn — including the Mobility Conference and the eagerly-anticipated Autumn Conference in Alicante, now nearing capacity.

There's also the latest on EES delays and the reported pushback of ETIAS, plus a look at how BTA members are supporting ground transport logistics behind the scenes of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is forming a new B2B unit that brings together Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline. It will be led by Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern.
• airBaltic is facing growing financial pressure and may require additional funding to remain viable.
• Following England’s 2–1 victory over Norway in the FIFA World Cup, Norwegian kept its promise by updating the profile picture on its Instagram account to the British Airways logo.
• The elimination of the air traffic tax has led to Letisko M. R. Štefánika - Airport Bratislava recording triple-digit passenger growth every month, making it the number one airport in Europe in terms of passenger growth.
• A single British Airways flight blocking the runway at London Gatwick airport  led to 9 aircraft squawking fuel emergencies all at once and 14 total diversions before the airport reopened.
• The travel app Omio has entered into an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, and has received funding for expansion in Asia.
• Extra Stories.

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

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In this episode of The BTA Pulse, hosts Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke bring you the latest from the Business Travel Association — because summer or not, business travel cracks on.

Top of the agenda is the continued frustration around EES at European borders, along with the news that ETIAS — the €20 pre-travel authorisation — has been delayed into Q1 next year. With leisure travellers about to swell the summer queues, Clive and Andrew explain why the BTA is keeping business travellers' voices front and centre, from media interviews to ongoing calls with the DfT.

Attention then turns to the 2026 Conference in Alicante, with headline speakers now confirmed: political journalist Steve Richards returns with his unique take on British politics, adventurer Bonita Norris shares her remarkable story of resilience, and Lloyd Figgins delivers an update on the increasingly complex world of travel risk.

Elsewhere, the pair discuss our Sustainability Conference, a refreshed approach to the BTA's social channels, accreditation momentum with 10 members now on board, a brand-new partner board about to be unveiled, and the accessibility group's second members-only paper.

And with England facing Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, there's cautious optimism in the air. Fifty-fifty, apparently.

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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.  Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders 

In short episode, Shannon shifts gears from discussing crew wellness and corporate aviation standards to her passion as an educator. She highlights how her company, Unbridled Air, actively lowers barriers to entry for youth by introducing them to the vast world of aviation and aerospace early on.

Beyond the Cockpit (Kindergarten to Career):

• Aviation education shouldn't start in adulthood; it needs to start as early as kindergarten. 
• While everyone envisions becoming a pilot, Shannon points out there are 380 different jobs in aviation and aerospace that kids can explore. 

Breaking Barriers to Entry:

• Whether students come from inner cities or rural communities, exposure is key. Unbridled Air uses hands-on, creative learning to bridge the gap. 

Early Lifestyle Education:

• For middle and high school students serious about aviation, Shannon highlights the importance of discussing lifestyle choices early, such as preparing for mandatory background checks and drug testing.

Global Records and Aviation History:

• As an education delegate to the FAI, Shannon talks about her role in documenting global aerospace events. 

... and more.

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

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The latest edition of the BTA Pulse reflects on the momentum following the Business Travel Show, where the BTA launched its new Accreditation programme — a significant step forward in recognising professionalism, standards and best practice across the business travel sector. Andrew and Clive discuss the strong response from members, buyers and suppliers, alongside the wider conversations shaping the industry.

The episode explores the BTA’s ongoing work bringing all industry sectors together, from aviation and rail to hotels, sustainability and talent development. Key topics include improving industry processes, strengthening collaboration, supporting future travel professionals through Generation BTA, and addressing challenges around safety, technology and changing travel requirements. The latest BTA Pulse highlights the association’s continued commitment to driving positive change across the business travel ecosystem.

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

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In this episode of The BTA Pulse, Clive and Andrew recap a busy fortnight for the Business Travel Association, starting with our Aviation Conference, which brought together 80 delegates from across airlines and the TMC community. Key outcomes include a new action group tackling ADMs - long overdue conversations around the cost and inefficiency affecting both airlines and travel managers. Content parity also surfaced as a priority, with a working group now forming to drive best practice.

The pair also highlight the BTA's newly launched accessibility guide for travel consultants, which has generated remarkable industry feedback, alongside updates from the People & Talent Conference, where conversations around future skills and HR's role took centre stage.

Andrew shares his experience giving evidence at Westminster on the proposed UK visitor levy, while both hosts vent frustration at the ongoing EES entry/exit scheme challenges at European borders.

The Business Travel Show is up next — come and see us at stand J71.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 23 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Business events sector worth $1.3T
• Air France, Airbus found guilty
• India approves $1 billion fund to help airlines
• International airfares hit a seven-week low
• BCD Travel breach raises cybersecurity concerns
• Europe struggles with EES rollout
• Travelport taps Cognizant and Anthropic
• Philippine Airlines joins oneworld
• Juniper Group acquires Deem
• Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler
• Mews partners with Uber
• Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner
• TSA introduces Gold+ screening model
• Hilton debuts Undergraduate by Hilton
• Avianca adds a new top loyalty tier
• Delta Air Lines to debut AI Concierge

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

Episode Overview:

• Bringing you up to speed on a continued busy period for the Business Travel Association, and of course our industry.
• Clive Wratten, CEO & Andrew Clarke, Commercial Director, welcome new additions and direction to the BTA Executive Board, discuss the Partner Board revival success, plus Gen BTA’s latest event highlights, recent podcast release and the benefits and opportunities of careers in the travelling for work industry.
• There's also the latest on BTA’s growing engagement with train operation companies, the debate on proposed hotel levy, including a letter to government and upcoming MP meetings.
• Finally, a preview of our upcoming Aviation Session, People & Talent Conference, and the Business Travel Show at ExCeL London.

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

In this episode of The BTA Pulse, Clive and Andrew reflect on a busy conference season, including the ITM conference in Brighton and their joint finance event with BEAM, covering topics like e-invoicing, virtual cards, and open banking.

With aviation and people & talent conferences still to come, the diary remains full. The pair also turn their attention to the bigger picture, discussing the global geopolitical climate, oil prices, and the impact on business travel. A key focus is the UK's proposed visitor levy, with the BTA set to make their case directly to ministers at Westminster in June.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 20 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• JD Power: Airline Satisfaction Up Despite Industry Pressures
• AmexGBT to go private in $6.3 billion deal
• Memorial Day travel set to hit record levels
• Southwest bans humanoid robots onboard flights
• Airlines cut flights as fuel prices surge
• Boeing faces another major 737 Max crash payout
• Airlines race to replace former Spirit routes
• TikTok launches in-app travel booking platform
• Trivago files antitrust lawsuit against Google
• United flight attendants approve new labor contract
• Accor and Uber link loyalty ecosystems
• JetBlue and United expand loyalty partnership
• Journey acquires Epicurate to expand experiences
• Citation invests in World Travel Holdings
• Porter adds disruption protection product
• Singapore Airlines selects Starlink Wi-Fi
• Brightline expands distribution through Amadeus
• Delta deploys premium-heavy A321neos

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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.  Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.

In this episode, Christopher talks about:

• What Part 135 charter operations actually are and how they differ from commercial (Part 121) carriers.
• Shannon's work with the ASTM F46 Aerospace Personnel Committee , a global standards body tackling the gaps in business aviation safety and crew certification.
• Why crew fatigue is far more than just a sleep issue, encompassing lighting, air quality, dehydration, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.
• The wellness blind spots hiding in plain sight for frequent flyers and the crews serving them.
• How wearable tech like the Oura ring is helping bring data-driven awareness to crew health.
• The duty of care argument for employer wellness investment, and why it doesn't have to break the budget.
• The generational shift, pushing the next wave of aviation professionals to demand healthier workplaces.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 18 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Spirit Airlines shuts down after failed bailout talks
• Airlines move quickly to capture demand after spirit exit
• American Airlines tightens rules on portable battery use onboard
• Record-long DHS shutdown ends
• Airline Trade Group Asks for $2.5 Billion
• Air Europa to Add GDS Fee
• Southwest reports transformed financial results in Q1
• American and Alaska in Talks Over a Revenue-Sharing Partnership
• Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld
• Uber adds hotel bookings in partnership with Expedia
• Lyft Agrees to Acquire Gett's U.K. Business
• Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist
• Air India enters into interline partnership with Westjet
• Alaska Airlines embarks on its first flight to Europe
• Lyft Now Allows Riders to Pay With United MileagePlus Miles
• American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID
• Hertz Launches Operating Co. for Uber Robotaxi, Driver Support
• Hilton to bring app to more AI platforms
• American Airlines Overhauls App

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

In this episode, Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke catch up on a busy period for the BTA team, covering a packed agenda of events, industry wins and what's coming up.  They discuss the Generation BTA Board's standout event at Eccles College, where over 200 students were introduced to careers in business travel, sponsored by British Airways. The team also reflects on Premier Inn's Thrive initiative, which trains and employs adults with neurodivergent needs. Clive gives an exciting preview of the BTA's September conference in the Costa Blanca for what promises to be a fantastic event. The episode covers key takeaways from the recent BTA & beam Accommodation, Meetings & Events session, including an eye-opening debate on hotel safety versus security, and looks ahead to upcoming Finance and Aviation Sessions. Finally, the team celebrates a significant rail win, securing an extension to refund flexibility on anytime tickets for TMC members, and provides an update on the ongoing hotel visitor levy campaign.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 15 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• JetBlue explores strategic sale
• Bleisure travel surge reshapes trip behavior
• Spain upholds €64M fine against Airbnb 
• Lufthansa raises distribution fees
• United expands premium strategy
• Airlines raise bag fees as fuel costs surge
• United cuts capacity to prepare for prolonged fuel spike
• Indian airlines object to free seat selection policy
• Uber agrees to acquire Blacklane
• ITA Airways joins Lufthansa's loyalty program
• Marriott Bonvoy partners with Ethiopian Airlines
• MakeMyTrip partners with Mastercard
• Alaska unveils business class suites
• Delta selects Amazon Leo for satellite Wi-Fi
• United Airlines brings Lie-Flat ‘Couch’ seating
• Radisson Hotel Group plans 100 'Net Zero' hotels by 2030
• Wizz Air launches digital cabin initiative
• Amgine taps Prime Numbers

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

The episode covers the upcoming Accommodation, Meetings & Events Session, where hotel volumes, security and risk will be high on the agenda, alongside growing interest from across the sector. They also highlight the BTA’s continued lobbying on the proposed visitor levy, warning of the potential cost impact on corporates and the need for business travel voices to be heard.

Explore Ryanair’s new terms for TMCs, wider pressures across rail, air and accommodation, and the importance of keeping members informed through events, campaigning and industry debate.

Gain updates on future BTA conferences, including Aviation, Finance Sessions and the Autumn Conference in Costa Blanca.

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• KAYAK CEO Steve Hafner exits his role after 22 years.
• Amadeus announce the closure of their self-service API portal.
• Due to the supply chain crisis in Pratt & Whitney engines, it has become more profitable to dismantle modern aircraft for parts than to operate them.
• Wizz Air was in the news with two big developments: They launched Wizz Link, using Dohop technology to empower customers to book more self-transfer journeys within a single booking flow.
• After a very successful trial, they will roll out Wizz Class to their entire fleet. 
• The unions for American Airlines flight attendants and pilots say they’ve lost faith in management’s ability to steady the airline after another year of weak profits and poor on-time performance, and they want CEO Robert Isom out. 
• AirAsia is on track to launch their Kuala Lumpur - London route via Bahrain later this year.
• Sabre, PayPal and Mindtrip, Inc. team up to work on an agentic AI travel shopping workflow solution.
• Extra Stories

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

The latest BTA Pulse highlights key pressures in business travel and ongoing lobbying efforts. A central focus was the proposed overnight visitor levy, with the BTA and industry partners pushing for business travel exemption or a flat nightly charge instead of a percentage.

The upcoming Air Passenger Duty increase from 1 April was also raised, with continued campaigning against rising costs, particularly premium economy pricing.

Changes to national rail refund rules were flagged as a major concern, though a short extension has been secured. The episode also promoted the April conference, welcomed new partners, and encouraged members to stay engaged and involved.

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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.  Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.

In this episode, Christopher talks about:

• Debunking the "Golden 8 Hours"
• The Sneaky Signs of Fatigue
• The Wearable Trap & Sleep Stages
• The Internal Orchestra (Circadian Rhythms)
• Pro-Aviation Strategies: Banking & Napping
• Corporate Responsibility & The Future of Work

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 12 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• LaGuardia collision kills crew, injures dozens
• Global air travel demand set to double by 2050
• Travel agency fraud on the rise
• TSA staffing crisis threatens airport operations
• Gen Z business travelers frustrated but optimistic
• European Airlines push back on green fuel mandates
• India introduces passenger-friendly aviation reforms
• Airline booking surge amid rising fuel costs
• Ramp acquires Juno to expand guest travel capabilities
• Hilton partners with YOTEL to expand lifestyle portfolio
• Capital One launches standalone travel app
• Southwest expands international reach with ANA
• EU biometric border system rollout
• United launches Polaris Studio premium product
• Blacklane and Clear partner on premium airport experience
• Uber introduces invite-only “Uber Elite” chauffeur service
• SAP Concur expands AI capabilities with Joule integration
• Hopper launches “Cancel for Any Reason” for hotels
• Hilton expands AI Trip planning tool

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 11 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Rising fuel costs and disruptions pressure airlines
• Global Entry reopens amid DHS shutdown 
• Boeing flags 737 MAX wiring issue, delays deliveries
• IndiGo surpasses 1,000 women pilots milestone 
• Sabre adopts poison pill amid constellation stake
• Air France-KLM misses emissions targets, faces penalties
• Qantas settles COVID flight credits class action
• AmexGBT growth driven by CWT acquisition
• Zoox and Uber partner to launch robotaxis
• Bilt acquires Sion to expand travel advisor capabilities 
• ITA Airways and Trenitalia partner
• Archer Aviation partners with Starlink
• FAA greenlights eVTOL pilot program
• Plaza Premium launches first U.S. ultra-luxury lounge
• India introduces more flexible air ticket refund rules
• Toronto City Airport launches U.S. preclearance facility
• Sixt rolls out new global loyalty program

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• In a world first, Frankfurt airport deploys bluetooth audio technology which can broadcast gate announcements straight to a user's headset, earbuds or hearing aids.
• SAS - Scandinavian Airlines returns to Dubai for the first time in 15 years.
• The European consumer right's group euroconsumers celebrate a Belgian court's ruling against Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline which orders the airline to "stop multiple misleading pricing practices and restore transparency".
• Qantas is selling it's entire 33% stake in ジェットスター (Jetstar Japan).
• A post by Lee Sprung about how he experienced flying British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic draws a lot of attention.
• Scott Kirby's post about United Airlines final cutover from mainframe to cloud computing is the most engaged one of the week.
• Extra Stories

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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.  Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.

In this episode, Christopher talks about:

Who It’s For:

• Travel and HR leaders focused on sustainable performance.
• Executive travelers managing back-to-back travel cycles.
• Organizations serious about integrating wellbeing into travel policy.

Key Takeaway:

If you don’t optimize circadian health and recovery, jet stress will do it for you. The PJP rewires how your travelers move through the world.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why treating each trip as a one-off fails your travelers.
• The Three Phases of Leverage:
  • PoML (Place of Most Leverage): Home base, 48–72 hours before and after travel to tune rhythms and store vitality.
  • PoLL (Place of Least Leverage): In-flight environment focused on damage control through hydration, light, and micro-movements.
  • PoSL (Place of Some Leverage): Destination strategy to anchor circadian rhythms via light, meals, and movement alignment.
• The circadian clock system - central, gut, and peripheral, and how to realign it.
• Moving from duty of care to duty of performance for corporate travelers.
• Preview of the Perpetual Journey Planner App for organizational visibility and traveler wellbeing.
• How to get help for the number 1 jet lag travel stress your travelers face.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 9 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• U.S. Agency air sales top $10B in January
• U.S. llfts shelter-in-place advisory in Western Mexico
• OTAs continue heavy marketing spending
• Spirit Airlines plans exit from bankruptcy
• Booking Holdings advances “Connected Trip” strategy
• Avelo bets on fleet changes to reach profitability 
• Frontier slows growth in bid for profitability
• Elliott Investment Management trims Southwest stake
• Amadeus acquires AI Travel Assistant SkyLink
• Uber to acquire parking platform SpotHero
• WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty partnership
• Uber integrates Joby Electric Air Taxis into app 
• World of Hyatt expands award redemption levels 
• IHG launches “Noted Collection” soft brand
• Skyscanner launches flight s.earch app in ChatGPT

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Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.

In this episode of the BTA Pulse, Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke discuss the success of the recent Corporate Travel Summit, the impact of global events on business travel, and the crucial role of travel management companies in supporting organisations during times of disruption.

They also cover key industry issues including the proposed hotel levy, rail refund changes, and share updates on upcoming BTA sector conferences and the Autumn Conference in Spain.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 8 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• United & JetBlue expand Blue Sky partnership
• North American On-Time performance rebounds
• Air Canada reports record Q4 and strong year results
• Expedia Group leans into AI and direct booking growth
• United to acquire O’Hare Gates from Spirit
• Europe’s Entry/Exit System causes airport delays
• Air Transat exits U.S. market due to demand drop
• Navan Study highlights transparency challenges
• Ixigo launches airport cab service
• Southwest rolls out Starlink WiFi 
• Uber expands Autonomous Vehicle rollout
• Amadeus to decommission self-service developer portal
• OTAs gain share in Tours and Activities
• Sabre and WestJet extend technology partnership

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Wizz Air will start offering flights to the US, after it became known they have applied for rights to fly there but later in the week their CFO Ian Malin clarified their application related to providing charter flights for the World Cup.
• Spanish OTA DESTINIA acquired Netflights and Travel Republic, both much larger companies, from dnata.
• Emirates plans to hire 20,000 staff in the next 5 years.
• Property management company GuestReady has acquired Lightbooking and its 200 units in the Canary Islands for 1.2 million euros.
• Navan will shut down the Reed & Mackay brand and transition all customers to Navan.

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Avis Budget Group will close their Zipcar car sharing service in the UK.
• Singapore Airlines, who already holds a 25% stake in Air India Limited, signs a broader agreement between the two airlines to work even more closely together.
• Pilots and unions come out very critical about the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) fine of only US$2.4m to IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) for their recent disruptions to flights.
• Spain’s competition authority imposes fines on four TMCs for allegedly colluding in public-sector tenders for corporate travel services. 
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines starts offering free wi-fi on their inter-European flights. Marjan Rintel, CEO at KLM, talks about that.
• The hospitality property management system Mews raises US$300m, giving them a $2.5b evaluation.
• Extra Stories

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 6 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• AI adoption accelerates across hotels
• WTTC issues stark warning
• Embraer to build planes in India
• Expedia Group cuts jobs
• ARC launches orders-based reporting and settlement system
• American's indirect channel share 'Fully Restored'
• Navan to end Reed & Mackay Brand
• Qantas divests its share in Jetstar Japan
• Southwest launches assigned seating
• Avelo launches credit card
• Delta launches new Delta Business site
• KLM rolls out free wifi
• American Airlines upgrades app
• Apple AirTag 2 is released
• Accor launches app in ChatGPT

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Heathrow Airport announces a £1.3bn investment programme for 2026.
• The Las Vegas based airline Allegiant is to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5bn cash and stock deal.
• eDreams ODIGEO and Tryp.com end up in a legal battle, raising plenty of discussion about agentic AI, screen-scraping and more.
• Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol with a group of retailers. In a highly engaged and discussed post, Benjamin Rhatigan explores the future impact of this in how travel is bought and sold.
• Sabre Corporation invests in BizTrip AI to "bring agentic AI to corporate travel". In his post, Branko Karlezi talks about some of the results already achieved with this partnership.
• Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline decides against equipping it's fleet with Starlink internet connectivity.
• ...whilst Lufthansa Group does invest in Starlink, announcing that 850+ of the aircraft in many of their airlines will have this enabled, starting in the second half of 2026.
• China opens an antitrust probe into Trip.com Group due to alleged "monopolistic practices and abuse of its dominant market position".
• The most engaged post of the week goes to Rebecca Crook, where she talks about her frustration with the "something went wrong" message on British Airways' websites and app many of us are very familiar with.
• Extra Stories

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 4 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal
• Winter Storm Triggers Record U.S. Flight Cancellations
•  Trip.com Faces Antitrust Probe in China
• ARC Reports Record $100B in Airline Ticket Sales
• U.S. to Suspend Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
• Delta Orders Boeing 787-10s as Business Travel Improves
• Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15B Deal
• Sabre Partners with BizTrip.AI
• Air India Deepens Global Reach With Expanded Partnerships
• AirAsia X to Rebrand as AirAsia Amid Restructuring
• Hilton Expands Apartment-Style Offering
• United launches advance meal purchase
• Lufthansa to Add Free Starlink Wi-Fi

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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.  Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.

In this episode, Christopher talks about:

Wearable Technology & Sleep Tracking (0:48 - 4:02)

• Dr. Garley's perspective on wearable sleep devices
• The limitations of heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring
• Why clinical symptoms matter more than device readings
• The trust we place in consumer technology vs. medical expertise

AI in Healthcare (4:42 - 7:35)

• The risks of self-diagnosis using AI tools
• Why AI struggles with the "gray areas" of human health
• The importance of what's unsaid in medical consultations
• Healthcare access disparities driving AI adoption

Sleep in the Corporate World (7:55 - 13:17)

• The massive hidden cost of poor sleep in organizations
• Why employees don't call in sick for sleep issues (but should)
• Sleep's impact on productivity, innovation, and workplace accidents
• Risk management and company culture considerations
• The value of anonymous sleep assessments

Workplace Sleep Strategy (10:58 - 13:17)

• Statistics: 10% of adults have chronic insomnia
• 14 additional sick days per year for those with sleep problems
• Low-hanging fruit: effective treatments that deliver results
• How better sleep improves all aspects of employee wellbeing

Better Sleep Clinic Services (14:03 - 15:35)

• Doctor-led clinic with NHS consultants and sleep specialists
• Range of sleep disorders treated: insomnia, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders
• All consultations and tests available online/remotely
• Gold standard treatments including CPAP and prescription options
• Free strategy consultations for organizations

Melatonin & Jet Lag (15:32 - 18:52)

• Melatonin as a signaling molecule, not a sleeping pill
• The problem with high-dose, long-acting supplements
• How to use melatonin correctly for circadian rhythm adjustment
• The holistic approach to managing jet lag and travel fatigue

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Travel industry fintech platform Travel Ledger integrates with Expedia Group's Travel Agent Affiliate Program to offer seamless reporting on virtual card spend by the agent.
• Amadeus announces that Lufthansa Group has chosen their Nevio platform for 9 of the group's airlines to "power a traveler-centric transformation toward modern airline retailing".
• Royal Schiphol Group receives plenty of criticism for a recent disruption to Schiphol airport from what appears to be a total lack of planning for adverse winter weather.
• Last month a new high-speed rail service between Doha and Riyadh was announced. Kit Aspen dives into this a bit more with his thoughts on this.
• The most engaged post of the week goes to Gilbert Ott, who recently joined oneworld Alliance as their Director of Loyalty.
• This is a special edition of the podcast. Whilst we will discuss the above, each of us have come up with a wish list item for our industry & predictions for 2026.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 2 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• Aeromexico tops 2025 On-Time performance
• Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600M
• Avelo will downsize
• REAL ID deadline nears
• Hilton cuts ties with Minnesota hotel
• BCD Travel & Delta Air Lines forge strategic partnership
• Lufthansa & Amadeus partner
• Etraveli Group acquires Wenrix
• Air India & AirBaltic enter codeshare agreement
• TSA expanding PreCheck touchless ID to 50 new airports
• Alaska Airlines places its largest aircraft order
• Air India expands its European footprint
• American launches Free Wi-Fi

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• American Airlines stops awarding miles and status points on basic economy fares.
• They have also launched a $5,000 offer which will get you immediate Gold status. This was launched so quietly earlier in December I totally missed it, but luckily I spotted Iñaki's post.
• Italy fines Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline a whopping €225m for their "abusive strategy against OTAs".
• There were 4 mergers & acquisition stories during the last 2 weeks of 2025.
• Ann's personal experiences on Brightline.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 1 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:

• The World’s Best Business Class for 2025
• Spirit emerges & Delta holds top spot
• JFK-LAX is the top U.S. domestic route for 2025
• Italian antitrust regulator fines Ryanair
• American acquires stake in Republic
• Cvent acquires ON24
• Volaris & Viva Aerobus strike merger agreement
• IHCL & Millennium Hotels enter loyalty p.artnership
• Expedia to integrate with Alexa+
• Lyft & Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis
• Royal Air Maroc to launch Los Angeles route
• Hyatt's Alila brand makes its Latin America debut
• Marriott hits 200 hotel mark in India
• Park Hyatt brand makes Mexico debut

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Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Air Albania ceases flight operations.
• Croatia Airlines is getting a government bailout to the tune of €150m.
• Frontier Airlines replaces their CEO Barry Biffle after 11 years.
• And it looks like Frontier and Spirit Airlines might end up merging.
• Amtrak content becomes available in Travelport via SilverRail.
• Finnair makes a surprise route announcement with services to Melbourne (via BKK) to start late next year from Helsinki.
• Former Qantas executives and board members who hold life-time travel perks with the airline have been told they won't be able to utilize those in first class on their ultra long-haul project Sunrise flights.
• Which companies got mentioned the most in these weekly summaries during 2025? Which stories stood out for us during the #LTTI recordings?
• What are our predictions for 2026?

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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 51 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:

• Spirit is in merger talks with Frontier
• Gov't admits role in helicopter-plane collision
• FAA accelerates $6B Air Traffic Control upgrade
• ARC: November Air Sales decline
• November airfares fell more than 5%
• Spain fines Airbnb
• Air India partners with Singapore’s Scoot
• CCRA acquires ABC Global Services
• Southwest adds Turkish Airlines
• American Airlines limits perks
• Porter launches flights from Hamilton
• Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld
• Hyatt Centric brand debuts in Puerto Rico
• United launches new AI-powered mobile app

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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Travelport announces a strategic relationship with United Airlines with the aim of enabling new capabilities and functionality for agency and corporate buying communities.
• The risk management and crisis response solution Crisis24 shuts down OnSolve CodeRED, a voluntary, opt-in emergency notification system used by US law enforcement agencies and municipalities after a ransomware attack claimed by the INCRansom group. Millions of user's personal data is also at risk of being leaked.
• Expensify integrates with Uber for Business, automating trip receipts.
• The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) announces the creation of a unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority.
• In a major restructure, a large number of executive positions (rumours are up to 400) at Qantas are made redundant by CEO Vanessa Hudson.
• Wizz Air announces a partnership with Kyte, to open their content to third-party distribution and strengthen their presence in the corporate travel market.
• IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) is in crisis mode after a series of cancellations leaves them with their worst disruption in their 20 year history.
• Indigo published a full apology and offers of no-questions-asked refunds and hotel bookings for thousands of stranded passengers.
• Extra Stories

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In Conversation With is a travel podcast where we speak with travel industry movers and shakers that are transforming business travel.  Get insights into the company they represent and learn about  how they are capitalizing on the future of travel.

In this episode we speak with Susan Lichtenstein, Vice President, HQ Mobility & Founder of TAMS.

An industry veteran, Susan has received numerous acknowledgements, including BTN’s 2009 Travel Manager of the Year, BTN’s 25 Most Influential in 2008, 2009 and 2020, and twice a BTN Best Practitioner for her work as a travel buyer. In 2017, she was inducted into The BTN Group Business Travel Hall of Fame.

Your host: Michelle Grant

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