UK Business Flight Demand Drops by Nearly a Third Since 2019
Business travel to and from the UK has fallen by nearly a third since 2019, driven by increased home working and environmental concerns, according to the New Economics Foundation.
Uber Enhances Corporate Travel with New Feature for Executive Assistants
Uber for Business introduces delegate profiles, a new feature to streamline corporate travel management for executive assistants, offering flexible ride options, price transparency, real-time trip visibility, and simplified expensing.
The Hoxton to Open in Florence This Winter
The Hoxton expands to Florence with a new 161-room hotel in a late-Renaissance palazzo, offering unique rooms, an Italian Riviera-inspired restaurant, and multiple event spaces.
Mandarin Oriental Announces First Rome Hotel Set to Open in 2026
Mandarin Oriental plans to open its first hotel in Rome in 2026, featuring 108 rooms in historic villas, six restaurants, bars, and luxurious amenities.
Virgin Atlantic Faces Tribunal Over Claims of Unfair Dismissal of Older Cabin Crew
Hundreds of former Virgin Atlantic cabin crew are suing for unfair dismissal, alleging Covid redundancies targeted older staff. A London tribunal will hear the cases next month.
US Airlines Forecast Record 271 Million Passengers This Summer
US airlines are set for a record-breaking summer with 271 million passengers expected, a 6.3% increase from last year. Major carriers like United, American Airlines, and JetBlue expand routes to…
Northern Lights Spark Interest in Iceland Cruising
Iglu Cruise reports a surge in interest in Iceland cruising, driven by recent sightings of the northern lights across the UK and increased searches for cruises to Iceland.
Eurostar to Invest in Up to 50 New Trains as Group Revenue Exceeds €2 Billion
Eurostar plans to invest in up to 50 new trains, expanding its fleet by 30% by the early 2030s, as group revenue surpasses €2 billion.
EasyJet to Relaunch Southend Base
EasyJet is set to relaunch its base at London Southend Airport in March 2025, introducing six new routes and basing three A320 neo aircraft at the airport.
Wizz Air Launches MultiPass Flight Subscription Plan in the UK
Wizz Air introduces the MultiPass subscription plan in the UK, allowing customers to lock in flight prices and ancillary charges for 12 months, starting from £59.99 per month.
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren to Step Down at Beginning of 2025
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren will step down in January 2025, to be succeeded by CFO Kenton Jarvis. Lundgren's tenure included navigating the challenges of the pandemic.
South Lodge launched eight new lakeside lodges for Summer
Country house hotel, South Lodge, in Sussex, is set to launch six detached lakeside lodges and two spa lodges on the estate’s 93 acre grounds in time for Summer 2024.