Corporate travel budgets are set to climb in the year ahead, with nearly half of businesses planning to spend more on flights, hotels and in-person meetings, according to new research from Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG).
Global business travel is continuing its recovery in 2025, with new analysis from SAP Concur revealing where travellers are flying, how much they are spending, and which destinations are attracting the highest volumes.
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Italy has been named the world’s safest destination for teenage travellers, thanks to low crime rates, strong healthcare provision and political stability, according to a new study.
Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $78.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a 2020 incident in which one of its aircraft dumped fuel over residential neighbourhoods in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Korean Air has announced one of the largest aircraft orders in its history, confirming a $36.2 billion agreement to purchase 103 new Boeing jets. The deal, unveiled on Monday, also includes spare engines and a long-term maintenance programme worth a further $13.8 billion with GE Aerospace and CFM International.
TfL launches campaign urging passengers to use headphones on public transport
Emirates is continuing to expand its retrofit programme, adding its latest Premium Economy and upgraded Business Class cabins to services on four key regional routes.
United Airlines will bring back one of its boldest network expansions for a second season, confirming it will return to Greenland in summer 2026.
Wildfires are emerging as one of the fastest-growing risks for global business travellers, with new data showing a dramatic surge in alerts in the first half of 2025.