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Send us a textThe Ben's Big Deal Podcast is for anyone interested in getting a great deal with an airline, hotel or credit card.Ben Komenkul is a points & miles expert and share's the latest information so that you can take advantage of all the big deals out there and become a points master.In this episode,  Ben discusses -Are you taking advantage of the Chase & Gopuff partnership?Mileage transfer dealsIntroducing the Virgin Atlantic Reward seat checkerTake advantage of Seat.aeroDo you know about IHG's Ambassador program?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 Ben Komenkul and was edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about Ben's Big Deal visit BensBigDeal.com.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 -Are we once again heading for a summer of chaos in the UK and elsewhere Potential pay disputes and strike action at Heathrow -- Ongoing strikes at UK rail- The US DOT pre-empts things with potential passenger renumeration proposalsUS based airlines are adding significant more premium seating to their flights. We talked about them only last week. UK airline "Global Airlines" purchased their first aircraft, an A380. Travellers flying in any cabin class on Singapore Airlines flights will be able to access unlimited Wi-Fi from July 1.United Airlines has become the first airline to feature Live Activities (limited to iPhone for now), so you can see your flight status without opening the app, for example. A U.S. judge ruled that relatives of those killed in the Boeing 737 MAX Ethiopian Airlines crash may seek compensation. Investment news:- Copenhagen-based startup BeCause has received a €416k investment. - Tours and activities online booking platform GetYourGuide has closed $194 million in equity and credit financing. 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 22 of 2023.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Memorial Day Travel surges past 2019 levelsAirbnb sues New York CityIATA: Domestic air recovered to 2019 levelsBoeing 737 MAX 7 certification delayedUnited Airlines' pilots union authorizes strikeAmerican to appeal DOJ decisionGoldman Sachs buys Travel BrandsConferenceDirect expands to AustraliaBlueground acquires NestpickTangerine Travel joins BCDAir India hires at record paceWizz Air launches Europe's 1st subscription serviceTSA accepts mobile IDsSingapore Airlines expands free Wi-FiIHG enables automatic WiFi Raffles Hotels making US debutTune 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 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 -Scratching an itch and how RAVl was bornWhat is RAVL about?Who is RAVL for?The 2 sides of the road warrior lifestyleA warning about business travel lifestyleA tip, making downtime, downtimeHow to keep mental health awareness aliveTypes of mental health support and where to get someAccessing the types of mental health support you needShow notes references:UK Govt Mental Health resource -  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mental-health-and-wellbeing-abroadUK Mental Health Champion Matthew Holman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-holmanmatman3103/UK Mental Health Champion Start Ups, James Roycroft-Davis - health: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesroycroftdavis2023/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 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 -A shocking story posted about by Carolyn Pearson (Carr) showing how a Hilton hotel in London treated a female customer (Helen May) trying to find a room late at night after missing her last train home. This story has gone viral on mainstream media with major consequences for the hotel group.As usual, a fantastic interview with Michael O'Leary in this post. It's really worth watching. "Consolidation in the European market will continue till there are 3 big airlines left (AF/KL, LH and BA) and the one good guy, the Irish carrier Ryanair."A law voted in two years ago banning short haul flights in France comes into effect.Is there a new UK airline coming soon?It's not groundhog day, the airline deal that feels like it never actually gets done might get done. Yes, it's the Lufthansa investment in ITA Airways, finally.American Airlines and Alaska Airlines take their partnership to the next level with cross-airline app checkin and other new features.Trivia of the week:- Why will you be hearing the phrase "cruzing onboard with Emirates" quite a lot soon?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 What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 21 of 2023.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Friday marks the busiest day for flying in yearsThe highest paid travel exec in 2022India levies heavier taxAmerican Airlines reaches deal with pilotsSingapore Airlines charges higher distribution feeFrance bans short-haul flightsLufthansa acquires stake in ITADirect Travel signs with SabreAdvantage signs new rail partnerNASA continues work with airlinesChoice Hotels shows interest in WyndhamCurb adds Black Car optionEmirates extends free inflight wifiHyatt introduces Impression by SecretsCvent adds AI writing toolSerko reports Australasia recoveryTune 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 textAre there some countries whose image has already been cemented in your mind, even before you've seen the latest posts and reels coming from people visiting them? You know, the ones that make the news, but for all the wrong reasons. When thinking about Pakistan, have you dared to imagine yourself traveling there, without an agenda, for months on end? Perhaps not, but we're about to hear from a traveler who did just that, whose perspective has the power to change your perceptions.Brent Timm is a full-time traveler who got his start sharing his love of snack food on his travels around the world. He aims to show a world that transcends our preconceptions, by highlighting humanity’s common bonds. I caught up with Brent shortly after he returned from 100 days in Pakistan, and during a short rest period before his next adventure.  Follow along with Brent on your favorite social media platform, or at Brent Timm dot com.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 is created by Graham Marsden and distributed by BusinessTravel360.The Don't Go Unless Podcast provides norm-challenging content for discerning travelers who want to make sure their next trip is fulfilling, meaningful, and doesn’t further entrench toxic cycles that have led to over tourism and ultimately the depletion of resources, cultures, and the environment.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 -Snowfall rescued the online booking tool PSNGR1 last year and they have now repackaged it as Junction One. Sri Lankan Airways post a half a billion dollar loss.The sad news that Sabre Corporation is cutting it's workforce by up to 15% hits hard for many, with our posts filled with jobseekers having spent decades at the company. Virgin Atlantic has been loss-making for six years in a row now. Robert Boyle asks some questions about this.BCD Travel names it's new CEO - Stephan Baars (De) - who will take over from John Snyder on 1 July.Lufthansa is testing facial recognition at Berlin airport, in lieu of boarding passes.Air Canada teams up with flydubai.This post by PaxExAero provides some interesting insights into one aspect of airline retailing, in-flight entertainment by easyJet.People want to do more business meetings, and blended travel keeps growing.Investment news:- Worldia, a B2B2C connected-trip company, raised €25 million in Series B funding.IBS Software sees Apax fund buy Blackstone's minority shares for $450M.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 20 of 2023.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Judge orders JetBlue and American to dissolve allianceUS Airfares show annual declineAirline service complaints still highCBRE lifts 2023 RevPAR forecastAirline ticket demand declinesAmerican ends contractsTexas sues Hyatt for 'Deceptive' PracticesWestJet Group and pilots reach agreementITP adds Campbell Travel to networkMondee acquires Consolid & InterepAir Canada & Flydubai reach codeshare, interline dealFlight Centre Travel buys Luxury Travel ShowSnowfall expands with Psngr1Qantas to expand to pre-Covid levelsUber launches group ridesBrightline tickets go on saleSingapore Airlines adds frequenciesTune 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 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 -How mastering a different type of "Environment" can aid successful business travel11 Don't do's for countries around the world1 tool business travellers should cultivate when travellingA true behaviour story, it could happen to anyoneA teachable lesson from an airline pilotResources to equip you for travel etiquette around the worldThe costs of behaviour faux pas/ ignorance in business travelYou 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