What's Up in Business Travel | US Agency Air Sales Top $10B

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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.The episode covers the upcoming Accommodation, Meetings & Events Session, where hotel volumes, security and risk will be high on the agenda, alongside growing interest from across the sector. They also highlight the BTA’s continued lobbying on the proposed visitor levy, warning of the potential cost impact on corporates and the need for business travel voices to be heard.Explore Ryanair’s new terms for TMCs, wider pressures across rail, air and accommodation, and the importance of keeping members informed through events, campaigning and industry debate.Gain updates on future BTA conferences, including Aviation, Finance Sessions and the Autumn Conference in Costa Blanca.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 TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLinking 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:KAYAK CEO Steve Hafner exits his role after 22 years.Amadeus announce the closure of their self-service API portal.Due to the supply chain crisis in Pratt & Whitney engines, it has become more profitable to dismantle modern aircraft for parts than to operate them.Wizz Air was in the news with two big developments: They launched Wizz Link, using Dohop technology to empower customers to book more self-transfer journeys within a single booking flow.After a very successful trial, they will roll out Wizz Class to their entire fleet. The unions for American Airlines flight attendants and pilots say they’ve lost faith in management’s ability to steady the airline after another year of weak profits and poor on-time performance, and they want CEO Robert Isom out. AirAsia is on track to launch their Kuala Lumpur - London route via Bahrain later this year.Sabre, PayPal and Mindtrip, Inc. team up to work on an agentic AI travel shopping workflow solution.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 Fan MailWelcome 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.The latest BTA Pulse highlights key pressures in business travel and ongoing lobbying efforts. A central focus was the proposed overnight visitor levy, with the BTA and industry partners pushing for business travel exemption or a flat nightly charge instead of a percentage.The upcoming Air Passenger Duty increase from 1 April was also raised, with continued campaigning against rising costs, particularly premium economy pricing.Changes to national rail refund rules were flagged as a major concern, though a short extension has been secured. The episode also promoted the April conference, welcomed new partners, and encouraged members to stay engaged and involved.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 TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 discuss the success of the recent Corporate Travel Summit, the impact of global events on business travel, and the crucial role of travel management companies in supporting organisations during times of disruption.They also cover key industry issues including the proposed hotel levy, rail refund changes, and share updates on upcoming BTA sector conferences and the Autumn Conference in Spain.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 TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe 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.In this episode, Christopher talks about:Debunking the "Golden 8 Hours"The Sneaky Signs of FatigueThe Wearable Trap & Sleep StagesThe Internal Orchestra (Circadian Rhythms)Pro-Aviation Strategies: Banking & NappingCorporate Responsibility & The Future of WorkYou 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.com and check out the P.H.A.R.E Well Audit Checklist.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 12 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:LaGuardia collision kills crew, injures dozensGlobal air travel demand set to double by 2050Travel agency fraud on the riseTSA staffing crisis threatens airport operationsGen Z business travelers frustrated but optimisticEuropean Airlines push back on green fuel mandatesIndia introduces passenger-friendly aviation reformsAirline booking surge amid rising fuel costsRamp acquires Juno to expand guest travel capabilitiesHilton partners with YOTEL to expand lifestyle portfolioCapital One launches standalone travel appSouthwest expands international reach with ANAEU biometric border system rolloutUnited launches Polaris Studio premium productBlacklane and Clear partner on premium airport experienceUber introduces invite-only “Uber Elite” chauffeur serviceSAP Concur expands AI capabilities with Joule integrationHopper launches “Cancel for Any Reason” for hotelsHilton expands AI Trip planning toolYou 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 Fan MailWelcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 11 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:Rising fuel costs and disruptions pressure airlinesGlobal Entry reopens amid DHS shutdown Boeing flags 737 MAX wiring issue, delays deliveriesIndiGo surpasses 1,000 women pilots milestone Sabre adopts poison pill amid constellation stakeAir France-KLM misses emissions targets, faces penaltiesQantas settles COVID flight credits class actionAmexGBT growth driven by CWT acquisitionZoox and Uber partner to launch robotaxisBilt acquires Sion to expand travel advisor capabilities ITA Airways and Trenitalia partnerArcher Aviation partners with StarlinkFAA greenlights eVTOL pilot programPlaza Premium launches first U.S. ultra-luxury loungeIndia introduces more flexible air ticket refund rulesToronto City Airport launches U.S. preclearance facilitySixt rolls out new global loyalty programYou 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 Fan MailLinking 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:In a world first, Frankfurt airport deploys bluetooth audio technology which can broadcast gate announcements straight to a user's headset, earbuds or hearing aids.SAS - Scandinavian Airlines returns to Dubai for the first time in 15 years.The European consumer right's group euroconsumers celebrate a Belgian court's ruling against Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline which orders the airline to "stop multiple misleading pricing practices and restore transparency".Qantas is selling it's entire 33% stake in ジェットスター (Jetstar Japan).A post by Lee Sprung about how he experienced flying British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic draws a lot of attention.Scott Kirby's post about United Airlines final cutover from mainframe to cloud computing is the most engaged one of the week.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 Fan MailThe 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.In this episode, Christopher talks about:Who It’s For:Travel and HR leaders focused on sustainable performance.Executive travelers managing back-to-back travel cycles.Organizations serious about integrating wellbeing into travel policy.Key Takeaway:If you don’t optimize circadian health and recovery, jet stress will do it for you. The PJP rewires how your travelers move through the world.What You’ll Learn:Why treating each trip as a one-off fails your travelers.The Three Phases of Leverage:PoML (Place of Most Leverage): Home base, 48–72 hours before and after travel to tune rhythms and store vitality.PoLL (Place of Least Leverage): In-flight environment focused on damage control through hydration, light, and micro-movements.PoSL (Place of Some Leverage): Destination strategy to anchor circadian rhythms via light, meals, and movement alignment.The circadian clock system - central, gut, and peripheral, and how to realign it.Moving from duty of care to duty of performance for corporate travelers.Preview of the Perpetual Journey Planner App for organizational visibility and traveler wellbeing.How to get help for the number 1 jet lag travel stress your travelers face.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.com and check out the P.H.A.R.E Well Audit Checklist.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 9 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:U.S. Agency air sales top $10B in JanuaryU.S. llfts shelter-in-place advisory in Western MexicoOTAs continue heavy marketing spendingSpirit Airlines plans exit from bankruptcyBooking Holdings advances “Connected Trip” strategyAvelo bets on fleet changes to reach profitability Frontier slows growth in bid for profitabilityElliott Investment Management trims Southwest stakeAmadeus acquires AI Travel Assistant SkyLinkUber to acquire parking platform SpotHeroWestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty partnershipUber integrates Joby Electric Air Taxis into app World of Hyatt expands award redemption levels IHG launches “Noted Collection” soft brandSkyscanner launches flight s.earch app in ChatGPTYou 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