Travel Industry News 31st July 2023

UK government extends use of eGates to travellers aged ten and over Children aged ten and eleven years can now use eGates at UK air and rail ports, following a change in the rules. Previously travellers had to be at least 12 years old to use eGates, but effective Monday 24 July the service has been extended to those aged …

Travel Industry News 24th July 2023

British Airways trials digital wayfinding tool at Heathrow. British Airways has launched a trial of new digital wayfinding maps at its Heathrow T3 and T5 hubs.  The maps can be accessed via wayfinding.maps.ba.com or via QR codes on digital screens at the airport, and as part of the trial links are also being sent out to customers travelling into Heathrow …

Travel Industry News 17th July 2023

London’s airports ready to grow and ‘steal a march’ on Heathrow Gatwick, Luton and London City airports have all lodged applications to significantly increase passenger capacity, while Heathrow’s expansion hopes have lost momentum.  Gatwick recently submitted a planning application to bring its existing emergency runway into “routine use” by the end of the decade. Elsewhere, Stansted announced plans earlier this …

Travel Industry News Update 10th July 2023

Ryanair Verification Information for Corporate Travellers   Following on from recent concern surrounding the newly implemented Ryanair verification process, we have collated the following information for our corporate client’s reference. We aim to support our clients through this process and hope to make checking-in as efficient as possible for those flying with Ryanair in the future. If you have been …

Travel Industry News 3rd July 2023

Government unveils plans to enhance protections for air passengers The UK government has published new proposals to ensure stronger enforcement powers for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), improved rights for disabled passengers and better access to dispute resolution.  The proposals are part of the government’s response to its consultation on aviation consumer policy reform published in January 2022. Under the new …

Travel Industry News 26th June 2023

Rail strike planned for three days in July Rail union RMT has announced three strike dates in July “after train operators failed to make a new pay offer”.  The union said that 20,000 of its members across 14 train operating companies (TOCs) are set to walk out on July 20, 22 and 29. This follows the strikes which took place …

Travel Industry News Friday 30th June 2023

Edinburgh Airport Fast Track Services    Fast Track Passport Control  Speed up your journey into Edinburgh with Fast Track Passport Control.  This service is available to all inbound passengers arriving into Edinburgh from a destination outside the UK and Ireland – however you’ll need to book in advance.  Please note, the Fast Track lane is for use when you are inside the arrivals …

Travel Industry News 22nd June 2023

Trainline: low carbon travel has become a priority for UK business travellers UK business travellers are increasingly concerned about sustainability when it comes to transport options, according to the latest research by Trainline Partner Solutions – the business travel arm of Trainline. The research was carried out by Censuswide in April 2023, with respondents comprising 1,002 UK business travellers who …

Travel Industry News Update 19th June 2023

Caroline our Corporate Travel Manager travelled to London recently to experience the new Dundee/Heathrow route operated by Loganair. Arrived at Dundee Airport at 0630am for the departure of the Loganair flight at 7am. As small as Dundee Airport is it is very well organised with a calm environment. Check in was completed online as I had a small cabin bag, …

Travel Industry News 12th June 2023

Heathrow security staff set for further 31 days of strike action The Unite union has announced fresh strike action involving security workers at Heathrow airport.  A total of 31 days of industrial action are planned for June, July and August, in an ongoing dispute over pay. The affected dates are 24, 25, 28 -30 June; 14-16, 21-24, 28-31 July; and …