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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 -Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that their CEO Shai Weiss is leaving the company. He's been in that role since 2019.Navan sets a valuation of up to $6.45 billion and plans to raise about $960 million in its initial public offering.Revolut acquires AI travel agent startup Swifty.The travel technology publication Travolution.com is acquired by travel tech firm Travelsoft.Shares in easyJet jumped by as much as 12% after reports that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company was considering a takeover of the airline.The most engaged post of the week goes the one by Erika Armstrong, in which the truth behind the "close door" sign in US elevators is revealed.Extra Stories:Finnair washes plane with water?Enterprise Wins the JD Power SurveyDelta has a great Q3 performance 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 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 is about The POML Principle: Why Your Jet Lag Strategy Begins Before You Even Pack.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 42 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 reports $6.45B Valuation Ahead of IPODelta's Amex Income Keeps GrowingAir Ticket Sales Hit Record $8.7 BillionEurope saw 50% rise in flight cancellationsDelta, Aeromexico Challenge DOT OrderVietnam Airlines reports a customer data breachEU's Entry-Exit System starts long-awaited implementationLyft Acquires TBR Global ChauffeuringJuno partners with Direct TravelRevolut acquires Swifty Cathay Pacific to Expand Free Wi-FiBritish Airways Debuts LoungesASTA launches tool to address late hotel commissionsSouthwest Airlines debuts new aircraft interiorKayak rolls out AI ModeYou 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 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 shares the latest offers so that you can take advantage of all the big deals out there and become a points master.In this episode,  Ben discusses -Everything you want to know about the changes coming to the Amex Platinum Card.How to maximize the bonus transfer window to unlock value.Rakuten & Bilt Rewards have partnered.  Now what?You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis 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 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 big news from this week is the SAP Concur / American Express Global Business Travel partnership.Another collaboration which was announced is between Accelya and Amazon Web Services (AWS).IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) is going to launch a London Heathrow - Mumbai route.Qatar Airways faces a lawsuit following the death of a passenger after a wrong meal was served to them.The Irish government's decision to progress legislation aimed at removing the passenger cap at Dublin Airport is welcomed by Beyond Business Travel.The US government shutdown is costing the travel industry $1bn a week already.Extra StoriesWhat was Ann's biggest takeaway from the World Aviation Festival?Space NewsYou 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 41 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 -Air travel holds steady despite shutdownEssential Air Service gets $41 MillionEnterprise tops JD Power's Car Rental Satisfaction SurveyIMEX America 2025 draws record attendanceStrong performance by Delta in Q3AmexGBT and SAP Concur form strategic allianceBrussels Airlines joins Lufthansa-Singapore JVHilton unveils new brand OutsetUnited adds 4 new 2026 European destinationsRiyadh Air sets start dateFlights resume from Delhi to Tokyo & MelbourneItilite launches AI Analytics Tool - IrisDerbySoft launches Global Data NetworkChatGPT brings apps into chatYou 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 -Icelandic low cost carrier PLAY airlines cease operations.Swedish carrier Braathens accelerate their plans to shut down their international services, focusing instead on their regional turboprop business.Schiphol airport is reconsidering their planned additional airline fees for 2026.In US TMC acquisition news, Globespan Travel Management /ALTOUR Canada acquires Key Travel.Gray Dawes Travel expand their global footprint by establishing a presence in New Zealand.Andrew Sullivan reports on Emirates taking a firmer stand on portable power banks.The most engaged post of the week goes to Michael Peterson at Deutsche Bahn, where he talks about how their app now offers extended international rail options as well.Extra StoriesUS Government shut down impact to travelAmerican Airlines codeshares with PorterAir India partners with ZomatoYou 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 -Navi Mumbai Airport opensFlight Operations beings at Noida AirportIndia Plans 50 New Airports in 5 YearsAir India codeshares with Kenya Airways and Virgin AustraliaIxigo's strong quarterly gainsSpiceJet re-Inducts grounded 737 MAXJapan sees surge in arrivals from IndiaDubai hits record breaking trafficYou 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 40 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 -Government shutdown could cost industry $1 billion a weekTSA still operating during the shutdownWTTC: Travel is booming but workers neededIcelandic Airline Play ceases operationsLufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030FAA extends flight limit order at NewarkWaymo launches corporate programAmerican & Porter launch codeshare agreementQatar expands IAG codeshares on US routesGol calls off merger talks with AzulStarlux codeshares with Alaska AirlinesAir India partners With ZomatoBreeze Airways is going internationalUnited's first flight with free Starlink WiFiEnterprise Mobility expands to TaiwanSouthwest adds Alaska to networkUnited Airlines eliminates bag re-checkYou 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 39 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 instructs airlines to re-evaluate evacuation proceduresUS economy expandsAirport cyberattack disrupts flights across EuropeAlaska & Hawaiian launch Business Travel Loyalty ProgramAugust US hotel occupancy dropsSpirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 Flight AttendantsDirect Travel acquires ATPIAir France-KLM & SAS expand codeshareSingapore Airlines & Vietnam Airlines sign codeshareMarriott brings Series brand to USIHG plans to introduce Ruby in USBrightline enhances premiumSabre launches agentic AI solutionsATPCO broadens airline Routehappy accessAirbnb to launch hotel interfaceYou 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.Clive & Andrew provide some insights into the upcoming "The BTA Autumn Conference 2025 - Let's Get to Work" in Munich, 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 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 U.S. Department of Transportation orders Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to end their 8-year long joint venture.Amadeus and Lufthansa start tests with the EU Digital Identity Wallet. Michael J. Goldrich's post about Tripadvisor's AI strategy attracts a lot of comments.American Express (card/financial services) launches a travel app. Corporate Travel Management (CTM) UK/EU has again postponed releasing its 2025 full year accounts, following last month's trading suspension on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) due to financial accounting errors.Dohop and Citilink Indonesia team up with a new alternative interline platform that opens up 47 new destinations and 86 unique connections for travellers through partnerships with Scoot and Air India Express.Kirill Stati's post about the sad state of corporate OBTs sparks plenty of discussion.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 37 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 -JD Power reports high satisfaction with American airportsThe FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from BoeingAir India crash victim families sue BoeingARC reports August Air Trips decline againDOT terminates Delta & Aeromexico Joint VentureDeloitte reports a mixed outlook for business travelBooking.com for Business partners with BizlyQantas & Malaysia Airlines codeshareGlobespan acquires US Division of Key TravelAir India Express becomes member of IATASports Illustrated resort coming to ChicagoAmex to launch travel appYou 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 -United Airlines and ITA Airways (inspired by Alitalia) will start a loyalty and codeshare partnership on Sep 15th.Amadeus partners with electronic bag tag provider BAGTAG.Skift's research into US traveller's use of #AI for trip planning confirms what we thought.China's COMAC aircraft gains more use outside of China.The post that got away. Read Martin Soler's reflection on the self-service culture in travel today.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 36 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 -OTAs spend over $5B in Q2 marketing spendFAA ‘safety alert' warns airlinesJudge grants Spirit access to emergency fundingU.S. to increase ESTA FeeJetBlue targets struggling SpiritAvelo places order for 50 planesUnited & ITA codesharing beginsAmadeus and BAGTAG partner for EBT updatesAlaska Airlines and Icelandair expand codeshareSpiceJet signs Interline Agreement with Gulf AirAir India partners with Avis IndiaUber app to get Blade electric air taxisAmazon launches its Robotaxi Service in Las VegasAir France starts free Wi-Fi rolloutYou 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 American Express Global Business Travel / CWT deal concludes.Johnny Thorsen joins the board of Kyte.TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola's inaugural flight between Luanda and Nairobi takes places.Austrian Airlines is going to test a seasonal route between Vienna and Dubai from December this year.Southwest Airlines frequent flyer members will enjoy free, unlimited wifi on-board with T-Mobile.The TSA has officially launched its One Stop Security (OSS) pilot program, allowing select international passengers to skip re-screening when connecting in the U.S.Ryanair introduces a cabin bag size allowance which is 33% bigger than the EU standard.The most engaged post of the week goes to Gaurav Bhatnagar in his announcement of TBO.COM's acquisition of Classic Vacations.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 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:What Is the Circadian Economy? Discover how this new wave of products, services, and technologies helps modern travelers align with their body's natural rhythms for better health and top performance.Expert Insights: Hear lessons learned from leading advocates and innovators in circadian science:• Mickey Beyer-Clausen, co-founder of TimeShifter• Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, founder of CIRCADIAN• Alexander Dimitrov, chief scientific officer at AYOTools & Technology for the Road: Get the inside scoop on wearables and apps helping globetrotters get in sync:• AYO Circadian Glasses• TimeShifter App• CIRCADIAN• Vire Health and the innovative Vire ClipWhy Circadian Health Beats Sleep Alone: Understand why sleep is just one section of the orchestra and your body clock is the conductor.Business Impact: How companies investing in circadian wellbeing see gains in productivity, creativity, and resilience among their traveling teams.Looking Forward: Imagine a future of personalized travel where your hotel, flight, and routines adapt to your unique circadian needs.Take Action: Christopher wraps with three simple questions to jumpstart your circadian upgrade on your next trip.Guest Links & Mentions:TimeShifter – The jet lag app - TimeShifter.comAYO Circadian Glasses - Wearable light therapy for adjusting your body clock - GoAyo.com.CIRCADIAN – Leaders in circadian workforce strategies and education - Circadian.com.Vire Health + Vire Clip - Pioneers in body clock tracking technology - VireHealth.com.Dr David Garley - thebettersleepclinic.co.ukFollow and Connect:NoJetStress.com for more tips, guides, and episodes.Have a question or want your circadian hack featured? Reach out to Christopher on LinkedIn or your favorite platform.  Don't forget to subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share the episode with a business traveler or leader ready to join the circadian revolutionYou 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 35 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 -Airlines targeted in cyberattacksGoogle is required to share data with competitorsLabor Day 2025 passenger numbers sets recordPassenger compensation plan droppedSouthwest adopts secondary cockpit barrierSpirit Airlines axes flights in 12 citiesAmexGBT completes CWT acquisitionWestJet places record order with BoeingZipcar partners With UberAmerican takes delivery of 1,000th aircraftWheels Up launches membership programSouthwest to launch free Wi-FiJetBlue signs as Amazon's 1st airline customerConcur Travel integrates HotelHubAmerican Airlines introduces AI SystemYou 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 - Korean Air is to purchase 103 Boeing aircraft in a deal worth approximately $36.2 billion.The OpenTravel Alliance becomes a member of Overture Maps Foundation, giving them access to the newly released Global Entity Reference System (GERS) to address standards for location data in travel distribution.In a heavily critiqued move, Tanzania introduces hefty passenger levies for travel to and from their country.Mexico city restores flight slots to US carriers, reversing a 2022 policy which favoured Mexican carriers.Ryanair increases staff rewards for catching passengers with oversized cabin bags.They are also not expanding on their presence in Belgium following a 150% increase in Belgian aviation tax.Air New Zealand reports a 14% drop in profits.The most engaged post of the week goes to Richard Valtr, founder at Mews, where he talks about how they now offer hotels a property management system which enables guests to use both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet as their room key.Extra Stories & Space NewsYou 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 34 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 -New $250 US visa fee to launchDelta to pay $79M to settle lawsuitBusiness travel gets a boost in AustraliaKorean Air places $36B order with BoeingFrontier takes aim at SpiritDelta Air Lines Medallion Status Requirements for 2027Singapore Airlines makes changes to KrisFlyerTurkish Airlines acquires stake in Air EuropaJetBlue adds Condor to TrueBlueTPConnects partners with Lufthansa City CenterSouthwest makes EVA Air its 3rd International partnerCTM enhances UK rail booking capabilities in LightningWay expands Hyatt ancillary& loyalty partnershipGoogle expands AI ModeYou 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 - 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.Topics covered during this podcast -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:

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

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 - Alaska Airlines experienced a significant IT outage this week.Some airlines are starting to impose look-to-book ratios in their agency NDC channels. London based Intello AI raises more than €575k for their AI-driven hotel concierge platform.American Express Global Business Travel launches a platform which allows managers and event organisers to create events, invite guests and set parameters around travel for non-employees while tracking expenses.Cory Garner's analysis of a recent Sabre Corporation survey highlighting that content fragmentation is worse than ever before sparks a lot of conversation and is this week's winner for the most divisive post. The most popular post this week is about 4 guys having a meal at a random restaurant.There is no winner in the "the one who got away" category except in my opinion, maybe this could go to the "no major announcements" at GBTA Convention in Denver? Or did I miss something?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.Join Clive Wratten, CEO, and Andrew Clarke, Commercial Director, as they dive into our recent white paper Beyond the Boardroom and recap key sector events—including Accommodation, Meetings & Events, Aviation Conference, and The Business Travel Show. Plus, get the scoop on our upcoming Summer BBQ and Annual Autumn Conference in Munich. 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 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 - Dutch startup GeniusTravel.M.E. raise €2M to grow its AI-powered travel planning app.Wizz Air pulls out of Abu Dhabi.Airlines for Europe (A4E) condemns a proposal by European Parliament MEPs to remove consumer choice and impose a mandatory trolley cabin bag on all passengers.Most engaged post of the week, Alexandra Vukolova explores the strange seatmap of China Southern Airlines's Airbus A321 Neo aircraft.Most divisive post of the week: Delta Air Lines' announcement that their AI driven pricing model is working well and they will be deploying it across 20% of their domestic network by the end of this year.The most unnoticed, but should-have-been-noticed post of the week: Qatar Airways launched a subscription plan for their frequent flyer program.Extra Stories & Space NewsYou 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.This episode includes the following rundown:Personalization in Air Travel: How airlines use data to create tailored passenger experiences (0:18)AI's Role in Aviation: Current applications and future possibilities for artificial intelligence in air travel (6:22)Airport Lounge Wellness: How these spaces are evolving to support traveler health and comfort (10:44)Cabin Crew Impact on Wellbeing: The vital role flight attendants play in passenger experience (17:57)Customer Feedback Mechanisms: How airlines collect and implement passenger suggestions (28:28)The Sky Lounge Podcast: Alex discusses her own podcast focused on aviation (32:39)Travel Destination Favorites: Personal recommendations from a seasoned traveler (35:10)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 28 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 -Delta encouraged by early results of AI pricingJune ARC Corporate Trips decline slowsLiquid carry-on limits may be eliminatedAvelo Airlines to cease West Coast operationsHawaiian announces layoffsDelta expands Elite SkyMiles for Business ServicesTAP Air Portugal launches 'TAP ForBiz'Wyndham & Grubhub partner on deliveryUber & Baidu partner to deploy robotaxis globallyIndiGo codeshares with JetstarBreeze Airways starts services from BurbankA new Hyatt Regency Times Square opensThe Waldorf Astoria New York is backBCD expands partnership for Agentic AIKayak for Business integrates with HQTraxo adds 6 new partners to MarketplaceYou 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 - Clive Wratten exposes the true income Heathrow makes from parking charges, at a whopping £171m. He also explains to us why it failed to deliver any of the benefits propagated by the airport.In a move heavily criticised by airlines and IATA, 8 countries propose an ‘aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers', a tax on premium cabin travellers.Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch an Addis Ababa to Australia route.CWT adds a natural language query tool to their travel data analytics platform, which they claim “mirrors a real conversation” by allowing follow-up questions to give clients a deeper insight into their travel data.Pieter Elbers calls out Europe's obsession with green issues, saying it was hurting its airlines and holding back economies.The EU announces plans to spend €2.8 billion on 94 transport projects, with rail projects accounting for 77 per cent of the total spending.Virgin Atlantic announces major overhauls on it's products including fully refurbishing their Boeing 787 aircraft, with the end of 'coffin class', in a move that will see the number of economy seats slashed. Congratulations to Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline, on marking their 40th anniversary since their first-ever 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 27 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 -$12B allocated to improve ATC systemGlobal Business Travel spend to reach $2.9T by 2029Bryan Bedford confirmed as FAA administratorTSA ends 'Shoes-Off' policyIncrease in hotel cyberattacks expectedAir India leaves GatwickAmerican creates AAdvantage Business tierAir France-KLM takes majority stake in SASQantas & Air France-KLM expand codeshareAllegiant reaches dealClear expands and rebrands Charter carrier JSX launches loyalty programHilton opens first LivSmart propertyWyndham Hotels to open 100th hotel in IndiaOneworld playing catch-up in tech integrationYou 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 session include -Free breakfast and other frequent traveler perks are being stripped back by big hotel brands according to Pedro Colaco.Tony Fernandes at AirAsia wants to do "what no other low-cost carrier has done" with their plans to open a connecting hub in the Middle East, which will enable them to offer services from Asia to Europe on their own (narrow body) planes. BCD Travel has agreed a partnership with AI corporate travel assistant SkyLink to offer users a “fully autonomous and touchless travel experience”.Cabin baggage could soon become a legal right within the EU, and Mark Kubatov discusses this in more detail in a much commented upon post.Qantas admits that a “significant” number of a possible 6 million customers have had their data stolen, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates and frequent flyer numbers in a cyber attack. Airline direct connect API provider Kyte signs a distribution agreement with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.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 26 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 -Corporations to cut perks not travelGlobal leisure travel market to hit $15 TrillionWizz Air & Frontier top airline emissions rankingsQantas confirms data breachSupreme Court rejects American's appealHawaiian Airlines And JetBlue To End PartnershipOman Air joins Oneworld AllianceHyatt to sell all its Playa real estateCondor adds three new European routesSAS orders 55 Embraer aircraftTurkish Airlines adds London Stansted serviceJet2.com to distribute content through KyteBCD Travel partners with SkyLinkYou 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 session include -As part of a restructure, JetBlue stops serving Miami.Qatar Airways receives plenty of praise for the way in which it handled the airspace closure incident, with thousands of passengers affected. Their CEO posted an open letter about the event.Barcelona's airport receives a $3.7b fund to expand, despite a local community heavily opposed to "overtourism".The yearly business and TravelTech Show in London concludes, with no major announcements.At the North American Open Source Summit held this week, Google announced they will be donating their Agent2Agent protocol to The Linux Foundation. This has huge implications for travel according to the OpenTravel Alliance.UK hotel chain Travelodge Hotels Limited partners with Katanox to improve their bookability amongst TMCs.SAS - Scandinavian Airlines returns to India after 17 years, with a Copenhagen - Mumbai flight planned from June.....next year.Extra Stories & Space News! 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 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:Alex's Aviation Journey (01:15) - Discover how Alex transformed from a nervous traveler into an aviation expert and podcast host.Frequent Flyer Wisdom (03:07) - Valuable insights for those who regularly take to the skies.Innovation in Passenger Experience (04:46) - How airlines are evolving to improve comfort and satisfaction.Airline Responsibility for Wellbeing (09:01) - A deep dive into what airlines can and should do to support passenger health.Essential Travel Wellness Tips (21:58) - Alex shares her personal rituals and strategies for staying healthy during travel.Business vs. Leisure Travel (33:20) - Different approaches to wellbeing depending on your travel purpose.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 25 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 -Over 72M people expected to travelTravel Weekly releases its Powerlist 2025Hawaiian Airlines impacted by cybersecurity incidentDelta Airlines cancels almost 1,000 FfightsJetBlue to decrease operationsHyatt lays off 30% of support staffMakeMyTrip raises $2.6BairBaltic expands codeshare with Turkish AirlinesRevenue Analytics acquires ClimberGlobal Hotel Alliance on track to exceed 1,000 hotelsUnited rolls out new app featuresJetBlue adds bag tracking featuresDerbySoft launches flight technology solutionMindtrip launches mobile appHubli launches ‘EasyPay' with ConfermaYou 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 textIn 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 Alice Ferrari, CEO at KyteAlice is the CEO & Co-Founder of Kyte, a modern API platform streamlining how travel companies collaborate with LCC and NDC carriers. She is passionate about building solutions that help airlines develop their operational and customer propositions.Alice spent her entire professional life working in the airline industry, having started her career at easyJet in operations strategy and subsequently developing travel tech startups for Founders Factory, easyJet's partner venture studio. Your host: Riaan van SchoorYou 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 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 session include -KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is starting a trial on two short-haul routes where it will introduce a higher charge to pay for the use of alternative aviation fuels to find out “whether passengers are willing to pay more for SAF when it's already included in the ticket price”.The Munich based holiday homes letting platform Holidu has raised €46 million and acquired Cybevasion, the operator of Gites.fr and Chambres-hotes.fr.American Airlines is launching "Instant Upgrades" moving away from its traditional mileage upgrade award chart in favour of a more dynamic, real-time system.Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض has inked 10 airline partnerships, and in his post Abdulwahab Hammoudah does an analysis of the possible route implications it could have.Stripe is adding more crypto abilities to it's offering with the acquisition of Privy.Off LinkedIn but still interesting, in the latest edition of Turning Left for Less they talk about British Airways conducting a two-week trial where they will have no individual water bottles available on board for customers.Extra Stories 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 24 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 - World's best airline for 2025 named by SkytraxUS investigators urge action on Boeing 737 Max engineAmerican Express GBT launches ad campaignHyatt completes $2.6 Billion Playa acquisitionUS air sales continue declineJetBlue to reduce flightsAir India scales back international flightsHilton to open 100+ new hotelsSouthwest plans flights to ReykjavikAir New Zealand adds more premium seatsGroupize rebrands with an AI-first strategyThrust Carbon launches NetZero ForecasterApple adds passports to Apple WalletZeno integrates Amadeus NDC ContentYou 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 session include -Jetstar Asia Airways will cease operations by 31 July after a decision by their owner Qantas.Apple made two big announcements about their support for digital identities, and it has huge potential impacts on passport and other identity processes in travel.Eurostar announced plans to operate new rail services between London and Frankfurt as well as Geneva.An American Airlines flight to Naples had to divert to Rome during the flight as it was discovered the aircraft type was not catered for in the airport's Rescue and Fire Fighting Services certification category.Silver Airways ends all their operations.Air India Limited flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes shortly after take-off, with one known survivor only.Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran closes airspace over them as well as lraq and Jordan.Extra StoriesSpace News!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 23 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 -London bound Air India flight crashesPwC tempers 2025 Hotel ForecastFAA caps flights at Newark AirportPath cleared for Overland SupersonicJetstar Asia is set to close this summerSilver Airways ceases operationsIcelandic Carrier PLAY Airlines Drops All U.S. FlightsSAS, WestJet to Launch CodeshareLufthansa, ITA Airways to Expand CodeshareEtihad and Ethiopian Airlines' codeshare agreement takes offAmerican introduces Instant UpgradeMarriott introduces Marriott MediaAlaska to Expand 737 Premium Seating, FeaturesAlaska Airlines plans first Europe routePorter Airlines Launches Four New RoutesYou 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 session include -Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) announce an extensive partnership.Air France-KLM also took it further in a partnership deal with Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض.Amadeus makes an investment in Acai Travel, who provides AI driven services to TMCs and OTAs.Uber acquires Denmark's largest taxi operator, Dantaxi.Virgin Australia launch their highly anticipated IPO.The government of Norway sell their remaining stake in Norwegian.Iberia looks outside the industry and turns to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to "accelerate their digital transformation".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 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:The evolution of amenity kits.Addressing health challenges for frequent flyers like cabin pressure and dry air.Introduction and benefits of the WellO2 device.Anecdotes and testimonials highlighting the device's effectiveness in improving respiratory muscle strength and overall health, especially relevant for frequent travelers.Practical tips on incorporating the WellO2 device into daily routines and during travel.The importance of maintaining VO2 Max for longevity and how WellO2 supports this.Partnerships and endorsements from professional athletes and well-known organizations like West Ham Football Club.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 textIn 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 Tye Radcliff, Chief Customer Success Officer at AccelyaTye Radcliffe is Accelya's Chief Customer Success Officer, dedicated to ensuring airlines have the tools and support they need to succeed in modern retailing. A recognized leader in airline distribution and retailing, he brings deep industry expertise from leadership roles at United Airlines, Orbitz.com, and Travelport. Tye has played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards as a founding member of IATA's NDC Taskforce. He chaired the steering group for several years and served as Chairman of the IATA Passenger Standards Conference from 2017 to 2021, driving innovation in passenger retailing. Tye is passionate about helping airlines navigate the complexities of retailing transformation and enhancing their commercial success. Your host: Ann CederhallYou 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 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 -Class action suit filed against Booking.com in EuropeIndia is now a Top 3 global aviation marketEmployers added 139,000 jobsDelta is requiring agencies to confirm 'Schedule Changes'Survey: Travel Managers rely on TMCs for DataUnited Flight Attendants see a 43% increase in payJetBlue & Brightline reach intermodal partnershipSouthwest expands Internationally with China Airlines & IcelandairQantas & Hawaiian kickoff a new partnershipAir France-KLM, Delta, Virgin and IndiGo form partnershipJetBlue Travel Products rebrands as PaislyHilton announces 1000th Global Luxury & Lifestyle hotelNew Hyatt Inclusive Collection Resort opens in BulgariaIberia launches assistant on ChatGPTAmadeus takes stake in Acai TravelConcur integrates GeoSureYou 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