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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 - Qantas gets fined $90m for the illegal dismissal of 1,800+ staff during the pandemic.What are you most frustrating issues when staying in hotels? Robert Kiernan's post about this got some interesting comments.Wizz Air teams up with Travelfusion to target the corporate market.The U.S. Department of Transportation unveils a new website where you can lodge complaints against airlines. https://lnkd.in/dqCV-GhsDelta Air Lines and United Airlines are facing class action lawsuits after passengers who paid for window seats were placed next to solid cabin walls with no windows.Webjet Group buys corporate OBT Locomote for $17M.A post by Elias Gezahegn from Ethiopian Airlines about NDC test case scenarios proves popular.The most engaged post of the week goes to Rafat Ali and his post about Skift's role in the industry. He mentions a particular recent case which illustrates the difficult position of reporting facts or news - it's not always popular.You 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 33 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 - Alaska debuts New 'Atmos Rewards'Major US Airlines sued over extra feesGSA holds 2026 Per DiemARC warns of new threatsUnited sues Kiwi.comBooking Holdings agrees to $9.5M settlementTSA partners with Clear on eGatesAmerican Airlines partners with StarluxSabre renews Prism partnershipWebjet Group buys LocomoteQatar to open 1st US LoungeSouthwest launches its own flight-hotel packagerYatra launches AI assistant DIYADelta launches reimagined digital platformYou 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 - Air France launch a “Short Connection Pass,” service at Paris CDG, enabling their customers in transit at the airport with a short connection to benefit from a fast-track service, triggered automatically.Qantas will now show you, in their app, detailed information about the exact aircraft you'll be flying on, including what type of power sockets are available at your seat.Robert Kiernan's post about his struggles with name change on air bookings, despite it being 2025, got a lot of attention and comments.The most engaged post of the week goes to Felix Dannegger, one of a series he is doing on the possible future of, or next steps for, Sabre Corporation.In an unexpected turn, Gaya's new airport can keep the code GAY after all.Riyaz Ahamed's post about the incredible complexities of cross-border travel payments in APAC is worth a read.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 32 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.Topics covered during this podcast -Emburse shows increasing airfare discountsDelta tops On-Time performanceAir Canada strike endsDOJ sides with DOT on revoking Delta-Aeromexico immunitySpirit Airlines appears to be on borrowed timeDOT launches faster, more secure system for airline complaintsHawaiian suspends 3 'Underperforming' routesU.S. Bank acquires Travel Expense Platform TravelBankSilverDoor and Synergy mergeUnited invests in DfinitivAirbnb launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ optionAllegiant reaches for premium seatsEmirates bans inflight use of power banksGoogle adds Flights Deals to AI line-upYou 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 - Lufthansa abandons plans to acquire a stake in Air Europa. Just last week, Air France-KLM also withdrew from negotiations with UX.Ann Cederhall's post about how bad the user experience is on the SJ AB Swedish rail website sparked a lot of comments.United Airlines suffers a "tech disruption", with many of their flights grounded for a while.Sabre Corporation's earnings call disappoints and their share price takes a beating.Two industry related posts who achieved more than 1,200 likes and interactions:🥇 Simon Hawkins posting about his new role as MD, International Sales at American Airlines🥇Daniel Underwood posted about why a rail ticket between Manchester and London costing £386 is a grave cause of concern for businesses in the UK.You 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 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 reconnect after Andrew’s Greek island-hopping break to unpack the latest from the Business Travel Association.  They share stories about stepping out of comfort zones, reflect on the buzz from the Generation BTA event at Birmingham Airport, and look ahead to the upcoming autumn conference. With lively conversation and industry insights, it’s a snapshot of what’s been happening — and what’s next.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created by The BTA and edited & distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.ukSupport 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 episode includes the following rundown:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Martin Moore-Ede01:42 Dr. Moore-Ede's Journey into Circadian Research03:29 The Importance of Light in Circadian Health03:55 Future of Circadian Health and Economy07:12 Understanding Circadian Clocks and Light Interaction20:41 Circadian Health Beyond the Body Clock24:20 Circadian Health in Aviation33:28 Personal Insights and Final ThoughtsDr Martin also addresses practical applications, such as how airlines can manage light exposure for crew and passengers to minimize jet lag and maximize performance. Dr. Moore-Ede further discusses his book, 'The Light Doctor', which offers guidance on managing light to improve health. Tune in for a deep dive into the science of circadian rhythms and how to maintain your health in a 24/7 world.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.comSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 31 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.Topics covered during this podcast -GBTA softens global spend outlookAir Canada revamps the Aeroplan loyalty programIATA report shows rise of premium class travelSabre loses over $250M in Q2Air France, KLM say hackers accessed customer dataUnited tech issue disrupts over 1,000 flightsDelta's use of AI airfare tool sparks scrutinySouthwest and Booking Holdings reach distribution dealTuro acquires select assets from KyteIndiGo & Jetstar forge codeshare partnershipOYO acquires MadeComfy & expands in USAlaska Airlines to debut new liveryUber to match Women Riders and DriversLyft to deploy driverless vehicles in EUJetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operationsYou 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 - Australian OTA Webjet will pay $9 million in penalties after admitting to making false or misleading statements between 2018-2023, when it advertised airfares that excluded compulsory fees.The U.S. Department of Justice drops their anti-trust investigation into the proposed American Express Global Business Travel / CWT merger.The UK air traffic control service experiences a system failure, causing major disruption.In one of the most engaged posts of the week, Felix Shpilman is skeptical about AI's ability to book travel in this post.A runner-up for most engaged post also related to AI, where Jeff Klee asks if he should thank the AI bots for their service.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 30 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.Topics covered during this podcast -US DOT greenlights 'Blue Sky'DOJ drops Amex GBT-CWT Antitrust SuitInside India’s $38 Billion Business Travel MarketBooking Holdings reports strong Q2 resultsUnited Airlines Flight Attendants reject contract offerSpirit Airlines to lay off & demote hundreds of PilotsAccelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partnerEtihad Guest partners with RevolutIHG & Emirates agree to collaborate on SMEEurope relaxes liquid rulesA new Southwest Airlines takes offAmerican Airlines rolls out premium economyApple AirTag expands to 30 airlinesARC adds Branded FaresTMC Teplis selects Spotnana platformYou 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