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Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 8 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  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.Topics covered during this podcast -American sets loyalty restrictions & plans Preferred Agency statusBoeing ousts head of 737Accor reports record EBITDA for 2023IHG returns $1B to shareholdersUnited Airlines increases bag feesLynx Air ceases operationsSingapore charges passenger fee for SAF Sonder lays off 17% of workforceAmerican launches nonstop NYC-Tokyo serviceOneworld opens Amsterdam loungeThomalex integrates Air France, KLM NDC contentARC integrates TAP Air Portugal NDC into Direct ConnectFirst spacecraft lands on the Moon in 51 yearsSpaceX Falcon 9 launches with 22 Starlink satellitesIndia starts building a spaceportTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This 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 real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -Red tape and extraordinary regulations by the Federal Aviation Administration ground United Airlines' new Airbus A321neos because the no-smoking signs cannot turn off. Two great articles by Dennis Schaal this week:- This one about the losses incurred by Expedia Group with their sale of Egencia to American Express Global Business Travel.- ...and one about Airbnb's latest earnings report. Malawi follows the current trend in Africa and lifts visa restrictions for 79 countries.TRAVELTECH.VC announces a second fund aimed at European travel tech startups, for which they hope to raise €50m.More virtual payment card news: Mastercard strengthens ties with Booking.com to accelerate the use of virtual payments especially in B2B payments. Chiara Quaia at Mastercard is very excited about this.Rumours about a merger deal between Flair Airlines and Lynx Air started to emerge.Ryanair partner of the week: It's TUI!++ Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This 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 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.Clive Wratten is delighted to be joined by Gail Kenny founder of the Best Workplaces in Travel.  Best Workplaces in Travel helps showcase the travel industry as a brilliant sector to work in and highlights the organisations that go the extra mile make themselves great places to work.  The BTA is delighted to partner with the awards and in this conversation Clive and Gail discuss the nomination process and value of the Best Workplaces in Travel.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by The BTA and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome 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 their latest conversation Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke discuss the latest goings on at BTA Towers.  They discuss the frustrations with Ryanair and the lack of engagement from them and the ongoing campaign against airport drop off and pick up charges.  The first BTA Exec Board meeting is discussed including the engagement with the Industry Partners board and Clive & Andrew look back on a very successful Next Gen Pop Event organised by the Next Geb Board.  There’s also a look forward to the air conference taking place this week and the Spring Conference which is happening on 11th March.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by The BTA and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 7 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  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.Topics covered during this podcast -Sabre’s booking fees helped increase 2023 revenueUS Airports to get $970MCBRE projects 2024 US RevPAR, rate gainsAirbnb EBITDA up by 28% year over yearExpedia records $326 Million in losses on Amex GBTDelta employees get $1.4 BillionKenya Airways & Air Europa to codeshareHilton partners with SLH; Hyatt outWashington Dulles offer Global Entry enrollment on departureFrontier accelerates Cleveland growthDelta to debut premium loungesEnterprise enters Thailand marketUnited adds 8 partners to Sustainable Flight FundTravelogix expands sustainability options with ThrustTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This 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 real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -New York and New Jersey will host the 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINALS. JetBlue is going to keep their Amsterdam summer slots after all. Flight disruptions are 300% above "normal" - is this now the new norm? Lufthansa had to cancel up to 90% of their flights this week due to industrial action.The recent changes that British Airways made to their loyalty program are causing plenty of user feedback and Oliver Ranson's post about this is worth a read. The EU wants a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040.Sabre Corporation and Revolut team up to help agents use virtual payments more easily.Ryanair wins a courtcase where they've challenged the state aid given to Air France-KLM during the pandemic.Hawaiian Airlines debuts high speed onboard internet with STARLINK. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This 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 6 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  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.Topics covered during this podcast -Senate passes FAA Reauthorization BillU.S. News & World Report releases 2024 Best Hotels ListUber reports profit on strong global growthAir disruptions remain well above 2019 levels United Airlines says it saved $2 BillionHertz reports Q4 lossJournera is shutting downFinnair introduces passenger weighingNew Bali Tourist Tax goes liveSouthwest Airlines unveils cabin redesignDelta to fly non-stop to BarbadosFalcon 9 launches PACE Earth science missionAx-3 private astronaut mission splashes downTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This 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 real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -This week we saw two major airlines in financial trouble:- Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. - Canadian ultra-low cost carrier Flair Airlines owes $67m in unpaid taxes as the Canadian Revenue Service starts seizing assets.After last week's news of Ryanair and OTA loveholidays making a deal, this week we heard of them and Kiwi.com forging a partnership.It was also announced that kiwi.com is laying off about 1/5th of their team (as a result of this deal perhaps?).American Airlines doubles down on it's internet and direct distribution strategy. Virgin Atlantic teams up with China Eastern Airlines Global. Amadeus acquires biometrics solution company Vision-Box for €320m. Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This 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.This is episode,  Christopher discusses -Recruitment challenges in aviation and why A.I. just won't cut it.Why airlines should take a dose of their own medicine and other airlines medicine too!Spotlight on Women in Aviation International and Ladies Beyond Flying.A common sense business case for looking after women in aviation.Updates from Ann from recent aviation festival moderation duties.Ann's thoughts on Green Washing in our industry.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.comSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome 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 their latest conversation Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke discuss the latest goings on at BTA Towers.  They discuss Clive’s sudden passion for online polls and airport charges.  The recent Accommodation Conference is reviewed as well as a look forward towards the Gen BTA Pop Event, the Spring Conference and the announcement of the Autumn Conference overseas venue.  Clive once again highlights the value of the BTA membership and what he is doing on behalf of the industry in Westminster.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by The BTA and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show