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Send us a textThe 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.Perpetual Journey Planner Recap:POML (Home): Place of Most Leverage – the planning phasePOLL (Plane): Place of Least Leverage – the survival phasePOSL (Destination): Place of Some Leverage – the adjustment phaseThe Arrival Focus:How to own your first 12 hours after landing and convert preparation into performanceWhy acclimatization at your destination is criticalStrategy 1: Core Temperature ResetDo 30–45 minutes of brisk aerobic exercise ASAP after arrivalGround yourself barefoot for 30–45 minutesDon’t collapse into bed, prioritize temperature reset to flip your body clockStrategy 2: Strategic Zeitgeber AlignmentEat at local meal times, Expose yourself to natural daylight for at least 15 minutes, no sunglassesAvoid sleeping pills and unnecessary melatonin, opt for natural sources like tart cherries or walnuts if you mustBottom Line:Acclimatize INTENTIONALLYTurn preparation into performance and presenceClose the deal, deliver your best, and reduce jet lagYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis 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.Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 46 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:FAA announces end to all flight restrictionsSTR again pares 2025-26 hotel forecastAmex GBT forecasts stable airfares in 2026European Business Travel spend to exceed $400B in 2026Apple launches digital ID featureSonder winds down and liquidatesLATAM cancels 173 flightsLyft partners with United AirlinesCTM taps DerbySoftSilverDoor to offer IHG propertiesEtihad & Hong Kong Airlines launch codeshareWaymo expands service into airportsMarriott launches City Express in JapanSouthwest & United revive debit card rewardsPredictX adds alert capabilitiesAmex GBT launches platform for EMM ClientsYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textLinking 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.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include:The popular airline seat map provider Seatguru shuts down.AirAsia might make Bahrain their Middle East hub.Travelperk becomes Perk.Ryanair has increased its profits by 42% to $2.92 billion in the first half of its financial year 2026 and grew their 12-month passenger traffic to 204.8 million, a new record.Not to be outdone, Emirates reported a profit before tax of US$ 3.1 billion and revenue of US$ 17.9 billion for the first six months of this year.Qatar Airways steps away from their investment with Cathay Pacific, with the announcement that CX will buy back QR's 9.6% shareholding for around US$897m.40 major US airports are to have their flight capacity reduced by 10% under instructions from the FAA, as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. There are also reports surfacing of major delays at security lines of many airports in the US.International Airlines Group (IAG) signs a deal with Starlink to provide high-speed internet access across British Airways, Iberia, Vueling Airlines and LEVEL Airlines.The most engaged post of the week belongs to Jake Zelman, where he talks about the heartbreaking message from the Honolulu ATC tower to another UPS flight.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 45 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:FAA-mandated reductions lead to cancellationsDOT secures $111M in additional EAS fundingUS airlines announce refund policiesSabre's air bookings take a hit Alaska Airlines to  chop some routesSpirit Crew members agree to pay cutsCathay Pacific to buy back Qatar Airways' stakeTalma expands Into Australia with Bay Travel acquisitionSouthwest begins interlining with Philippine AirlinesOversee & FCM partnerStarlink Wi-Fi coming to IAG brandsEvolvi introduces international rail bookings for TMCsDelta Air Lines debuts 'Comfort Basic' fareTravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’Sabre activates ANA NDC contentAlaska Airlines hires firm to do tech auditYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textIndia Tomorrow is your go-to podcast for everything shaping the future of travel in and around the Indian subcontinent.  We will bring you the latest insights, trends, and stories defining India’s dynamic travel landscape. Whether it’s global shifts influencing Indian tourism or developments within the country that the world needs to know.Your Hosts are Kiran Dadlani & Mohit Kumar AroraStories covered on this podcast episode include -Air India’s $10 Billion Shopping SpreeNo More Business Class for Air India EmployeesIndiGo’s Big European PlansIndia’s Domestic Travel Boom Skyscanner’s ‘Drops’ Feature – A Game-Changer? The Google Story United States tourism is facing a significant declineYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textLinking 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.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include:Eastern Airways (UK) Ltd goes into administration, with all flight operations cancelled.Air France-KLM buys a minority stake in WestJet.IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) launch their Delhi - Guangzhou and Mumbai–London routes.With Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض's inaugural London flights came some posts about how they are doing things differently. Me and some others asked more questions about the phrase "Delivery with Order" and Benjamin Waymark from INKdid a great job at explaining these in more detail. Two major incidents of bad behaviour on flights this week:📌 A United Airlines flight was delayed for more than 4 hours after an onboard dispute broke out between two flight attendants before departure.📌A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt was forced to divert to Boston after a passenger allegedly stabbed two teenagers with a metal fork and assaulted another traveler mid-flight.Richard Branson's post about Virgin being given the OK to launch a competitor service to Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel is met with huge applause by thousands.Extra StoriesBritish Airways & Qatar snafuUnited announces amazing Q3 results in premiumJetBlue & United go live with Blue SkiesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textThe 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.The Aircraft: Place of Least Leverage (POLL)Mindset Shift: Once you’re airborne, control is out of your hands—accept and adapt.The Cabin as a Desert: Dry air, lower pressure, radiation, and zero control make the cabin a challenging environment.Hostile Elements at AltitudeLow Humidity → Rapid dehydration riskLow Pressure → Less oxygen, more fatigueRadiation Exposure → Increased risk at cruise altitudeLack of Control → Unpredictable schedules, cabin noise, and food qualityIn-Flight Defensive StrategyFocus: What you CAN control—your micro-environment.“Defend, hydrate, insulate” is the policy.Actionable TakeawaysHydrate Relentlessly: Bring a 1L water bottle, fill it after security, and aim for 1L per 4 hours in the air. Judge hydration by urine color.Protect Your Senses: Use noise-canceling headphones to reduce engine hum; eye mask to block light and preserve melatonin (and quality rest).Ditch Diuretics: Avoid coffee, sodas, and alcohol—choose water at every opportunity.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis 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.Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 44 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:Navan shares open on Nasdaq, Price dropsHotel industry implores Congress to end the shutdownAir Traffic Controllers miss 1st full paycheckJetBlue Q3 yields up in Q3Alaska Q3 corporate revenue upDOT terminates 13 Mexican routes to USAirlines close deal for shares of WestJetSouthwest raises international profileAlaska & Hawaiian secure a single operating certificateAvis Budget pledges 'hard reset'Wizz Air revives $580 Pass IndiGo’s India-China flight takes offCornerstone launches UpstreamAmex GBT launches 'Freemium' consulting for SMEsAmadeus Cytric launches 'Prime' TMC Partnership ProgramYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textLinking 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.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include:An Air China flight encounters a burning lithium battery in an overhead baggage compartment, and is forced to divert. Petter Hörnfeldt calls this the biggest threat to aviation today, and I agree.An in-flight cockpit intercom issue on an American Airlines flight cause the pilots to think there is a cockpit intrusion happening, prompting the flight to return to it's originating airport.After entering voluntary administration in July 2024, Australian airline Rex Airlines might have a new lifeline in the form of an acquisition by US based Air T, Inc.A British Airways flight from London to Kuala Lumpur got cancelled after a ground vehicle became lodged beneath the aircraft.The partnership between Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways takes off with news of a codeshare between the two airlines on 19 routes.Bennett Jordan reminds us why it's a very bad idea to post images of your boarding pass on social media.Extra StoriesIs the PNR destined to disappear?Lyft acquires TBR Global ChauffeuringASTA launches tool to address late hotel commissionsYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 43 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:Domestic airfares are getting cheaper in 2025US Passport falls out of Top 10Amazon Web Services outage hits airlinesHotels push live ChatGPT integrationsSurge in premium revenue propels United AirlinesEnterprise Mobility reports FY25JetBlue & United begin reciprocal loyalty benefitsQatar Airways & Kenya Airways expand partnershipYatra partners With AmadeusJetBlue adds new Mosaic benefits in 2026Wyndham launches travel subscription serviceBreeze Airways creates status programAmerican changes AAdvantage Business calendar & guidelinesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show