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Virgin Atlantic launches corporate sustainable aviation fuel programme
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Virgin Atlantic borrows $745m against Heathrow landing slots to upgrade fleet and cut debt

By Ana Ives · November 14, 2025
 More than 1,400 flights to, from, or within the United States were cancelled on Saturday, as the country’s air traffic system continued to suffer widespread disruption from the federal government shutdown, now in its 39th day.
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More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day

By Ana Ives · November 10, 2025
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Qantas unveils first images of ultra long-range Airbus to fly non-stop from Sydney to London and New York

By Ana Ives · November 7, 2025
 Virgin Group has been cleared to press ahead with plans to launch a rival international rail service through the Channel Tunnel, in a landmark decision that will bring competition to the cross-Channel route for the first time in three decades.
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Virgin wins green light for cross-Channel rail service, ending Eurostar monopoly

By Ana Ives · October 30, 2025
 Low-cost airline Wizz Air is using artificial intelligence to trim fuel consumption and overhaul customer service, in a move that highlights how the aviation sector is turning to data-driven automation to cut costs and improve operational performance.
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Wizz Air harnesses AI to cut fuel use and boost customer service

By Ana Ives · October 28, 2025
 Eurostar has announced a landmark €2 billion investment in a new generation of double-decker high-speed trains, marking the first time such models will operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK rail network.
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Eurostar invests €2bn in new double-decker Celestia trains to drive sustainable growth

By Ana Ives · October 22, 2025
 A new report has revealed a sharp generational divide in the priorities of business travellers, with younger employees increasingly rejecting traditional hotels and corporate booking tools in favour of flexible accommodation and wellbeing-focused experiences.
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Survey exposes generational divide among UK business travellers

By Ana Ives · October 22, 2025
 Vitality Centre, the new longevity and biohacking brand from REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts, has officially opened its doors in Nusa Dua, Bali.
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Vitality Centre launches Bali longevity and biohacking hub at REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts

By Ana Ives · October 22, 2025
 Luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to go private after majority shareholder Jardine Matheson agreed a deal to acquire full ownership in a transaction valued at $4.2 billion (£3.1 billion).
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Mandarin Oriental to be taken private in £3.1bn deal as Jardine Matheson tightens control

By Ana Ives · October 21, 2025
 Budget hotel chain Premier Inn has reported a softening in corporate travel demand over the summer, although strong leisure bookings helped parent company Whitbread deliver performance broadly in line with last year.
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Premier Inn sees dip in corporate travel demand as leisure bookings prop up performance

By Ana Ives · October 20, 2025
 American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has launched a freemium digital consulting platform designed to help small and midsize businesses optimise their travel spend and performance without the cost of traditional advisory services.
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Amex GBT launches free travel consulting platform to boost SME programme performance

By Ana Ives · October 20, 2025
 Southwest Airlines has unveiled a redesigned cabin interior that signals one of the most significant strategic shifts in the company’s history, as it aligns more closely with premium-focused competitors such as Delta and United.
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Southwest unveils new blue cabin design as It edges toward premium travel market

By Ana Ives · October 19, 2025