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Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has revealed major accounting errors totalling £77.6 million, prompting the immediate suspension of its UK and Europe chief executive and triggering a comprehensive overhaul of financial controls across the division.
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CTM uncovers £77.6m accounting errors as UK & Europe chief executive is stood down

By Ana Ives · December 1, 2025
 Ryanair has scrapped its Prime loyalty scheme just eight months after launch, admitting the subscription programme was losing money despite attracting tens of thousands of members.
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Ryanair shuts down Prime loyalty programme after eight-month loss-making trial

By Ana Ives · December 1, 2025
 American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is reportedly exploring a potential sale after a difficult period on the public markets, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.
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American Express Global Business Travel reportedly exploring sale after stock market struggles

By Ana Ives · November 28, 2025
 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed that plans are being developed for a tourist levy in the capital, saying the measure could raise “millions” to fund major improvements across the city.
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Sadiq Khan unveils plans for London tourist levy to boost city economy

By Ana Ives · November 25, 2025
 Dozens of Formula 1 personnel and fans travelling to the Qatar Grand Prix have been told — in some cases just 48 hours before arrival — that their hotel bookings in Doha will not be honoured, after several properties were reportedly commandeered for a “high-level government event”.
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Qatar GP hotel chaos as F1 teams and fans told bookings won’t be honoured

By Ana Ives · November 24, 2025
 Germany’s coalition government has announced a series of relief measures for the aviation sector, including a reduction in air ticket taxes from July 2026 — reversing an increase introduced by the previous administration.
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German government to cut air ticket taxes from 2026 in major relief for aviation

By Ana Ives · November 24, 2025
 Qatar Airways announces largest Boeing widebody and GE Aerospace engine deals in history, ordering 210 aircraft and over 400 engines during President Trump’s Qatar visit.
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Qatar Airways and IHG partner to create integrated loyalty and corporate travel programme

By Ana Ives · November 24, 2025
 US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged passengers to help restore civility to air travel, launching a new public appeal for better behaviour in airports and onboard aircraft.
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US Transportation Secretary calls for return of air travel’s “golden age” with more civility and manners

By Ana Ives · November 24, 2025
 A Russian low-cost airline has tested a humanoid robot as an inflight assistant, drawing global attention and raising questions about the future of service roles in aviation.
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Russian airline trials humanoid robot ‘flight attendant helper’ on domestic service

By Ana Ives · November 24, 2025
 A new study from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and management consultancy Kearney has revealed that global demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is poised to reach 17 million tonnes per annum by 2030, equivalent to about 5% of total jet fuel consumption worldwide.
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EU allocates €600m to boost sustainable transport, including major airport electrification

By Ana Ives · November 24, 2025
 British Airways has been confirmed as the first Founding Partner of the transformed Olympia, marking the beginning of a multi-year, multi-million-pound collaboration between two of the UK’s most recognisable heritage brands.
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British Airways named Founding Partner of transformed Olympia in landmark cultural deal

By Ana Ives · November 20, 2025
 Global chauffeur company Blacklane has expanded its premium mobility services into Tunis and Nairobi, marking the brand’s first operational launch in both North and East Africa as it continues its international growth push.
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Blacklane expands chauffeur services to Tunis and Nairobi in first move into North and East Africa

By Ana Ives · November 17, 2025