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August 13, 2026Episode 1414 min

What's Up in Business Travel | Global Business Travel Tops $1.7 Trillion

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 32 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:Global business travel tops $1.7 trillionOn-time performance slips across North AmericaBleisure demand continues to growFAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 MAX fleetSouthwest ships its own jet fuelWestJet strike comes to an endSouthwest accelerates corporate travel strategyFrontier gains after Spirit exitApollo seals EasyJet takeoverGray Dawes expands in North AmericaEngine acquires Options Travel Southwest expands international partnershipsJetBlue unveils BlueFirstPerk simplifies visa applicationsAmerican Airlines expands digital travel toolsAllegiant adds first-class cabinsYou 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

August 10, 2026Episode 918 min

Linking the Travel Industry | BCD Travel Expands AI Strategy with Amgine

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:It's reported that some Swiss International Air Lines cabin crew are refusing to include the mandatory mention of the Lufthansa Group ownership in their cabin announcements.Two Iberia and Air Europa planes narrowly avoided a mid-air collision over the Atlantic Ocean after their Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) activated while the aircraft were flying toward each other at the same altitude.JetBlue spends $58.5m on ex Spirit Airlines slots at New York's LaGuardia airport.Saadia Zahidi from the World Economic Forum will become the next Director General at International Air Transport Association (IATA).Emirates rejects the first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft from its order of 270 jets, citing extensive design changes and years of programme delays. Austrian Airlines flight got delayed after crew discovered a man managed to enter the aircraft whilst it was parked overnight at Košice airport in Slovakia.Following other US airlines, United Airlines also introduces a ban on humanoid and animal-like robots on their aircraft. Emirates face a lot of backlash after keeping 373 passengers for 10 hours on an A380 aircraft whilst being stuck on the ground at an incorrect Chinese airport after a diversion.Both Lufthansa and Air France-KLM submit bids for a stake in TAP Air Portugal.A power bank catches fire in an overhead compartment on a China Eastern Airlines airbus whilst it was taxiing to the terminal.Both Navan and Vibe announce launches of Model Context Protocol servers that enable functionality through users' preferred AI environments.BCD Travel invests in Amgine with a specific focus on group booking flow automation.Ethiopian Airlines reports $4.5 BILLION in revenue in 6 months, a 14% rise from the previous period.You 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

August 7, 2026Episode 1118 min

The BTA Pulse | Hotel Taxes, Airline Reform and Rail Expansion Take Center Stage

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.Episode Overview:Clive & Andrew dig into a busy few weeks for the Business Travel Association, starting with the APPG's visitor levy report and the BTA's pushback that business travel isn't a discretionary spend, alongside continued calls for a flat fixed fee and a consistent national framework. With the Budget submission window now open, Clive outlines the three priorities on the table: hotel levy, APD and rail investment.Elsewhere, a working group on ADMs is delivery real progress between airlines and TMCs, with content parity talks following next week. There's also fresh momentum on the APJC front with IATA and the new rail working group forming around European rail and Eurotunnel expansion.Looking ahead, the accessibility working party joins the Mobility Conference on 15 September at the London Transport Museum, tackling wheelchair-accessible vehicle supply and the shift to EVs.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

July 29, 2026Episode 1315 min

What's Up in Business Travel | American & Southwest Airlines Trim 2026 Earnings

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 30 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:Airlines trim 2026 earnings outlookJD Power: Hotel satisfaction risesFAA boosts BoeingAmerican airports shift away from TSAThe battle for EasyJet intensifiesEU strengthens passenger rightsCongress advances aviation security billsUnited Airlines must face lawsuit over 'window seats'JetBlue wins Spirit slotsOmio acquires Rail EuropeAmex partners with AccorLyft expands taxi partnershipHyatt and Air Canada unite loyalty programsSouthwest adds Air PremiaSpotnana introduces AI travel agentsBCD launches AI analytics platformAmadeus expands AI advertising platformYou 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

July 27, 2026Episode 618 min

In Conversation With | John Mangelaars, Chief Executive Officer, Travelport

Send us Fan MailIn Conversation With is a travel podcast where we speak with travel industry movers and shakers that are transforming business travel. Get insights into the company they represent and learn about how they are capitalizing on the future of travel.In this episode we speak with John Mangelaars, Chief Executive Officer at TravelportJohn has built a career leading transformational growth at major travel and technology companies. Most recently, as CEO of Skyscanner, he guided the company through the pandemic and into the generative AI era, growing it into the world's largest travel metasearch platform by web traffic, surpassing Google Flights while connecting more than 160 million users across 180 countries with over 1,200 travel partners.Before Skyscanner, John spent eight years as CEO of Travix International, where he expanded the company's global presence across more than 60 countries and grew annual flight bookings from 1.4 million to 3.7 million. His leadership ultimately led to Travix's successful acquisition by Trip.com Group in 2019.Your host: Riaan van SchoorYou 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

July 25, 2026Episode 1021 min

The BTA Pulse | Business Travel Faces Rising Costs, Sustainability Challenges and Border Delays

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.Episode Overview:In this episode of The BTA Pulse, hosts Clive Wratten and Andrew Clark cover a hot couple of weeks for the Business Travel Association, in more ways than one.Clive's been all over the airwaves discussing Heathrow drop-off charges, following RAC research into rising costs for the travelling public, while Andrew unpacks Edinburgh's new 5% hotel levy and what a similar set-fee model could mean for English cities.The pair also reflect on the Sustainability Conference, where buyer and industry voices explored SAF progress, ESG and accessibility, before looking ahead to a packed autumn — including the Mobility Conference and the eagerly-anticipated Autumn Conference in Alicante, now nearing capacity.There's also the latest on EES delays and the reported pushback of ETIAS, plus a look at how BTA members are supporting ground transport logistics behind the scenes of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.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

July 24, 2026Episode 822 min

Linking the Travel Industry | Omio Accelerates Global Growth with Rail Europe Acquisition

July 14, 2026Episode 918 min

The BTA Pulse | Border Chaos, Major Conference News and Big Changes in Business Travel

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.Episode Overview:In this episode of The BTA Pulse, hosts Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke bring you the latest from the Business Travel Association — because summer or not, business travel cracks on.Top of the agenda is the continued frustration around EES at European borders, along with the news that ETIAS — the €20 pre-travel authorisation — has been delayed into Q1 next year. With leisure travellers about to swell the summer queues, Clive and Andrew explain why the BTA is keeping business travellers' voices front and centre, from media interviews to ongoing calls with the DfT.Attention then turns to the 2026 Conference in Alicante, with headline speakers now confirmed: political journalist Steve Richards returns with his unique take on British politics, adventurer Bonita Norris shares her remarkable story of resilience, and Lloyd Figgins delivers an update on the increasingly complex world of travel risk.Elsewhere, the pair discuss our Sustainability Conference, a refreshed approach to the BTA's social channels, accreditation momentum with 10 members now on board, a brand-new partner board about to be unveiled, and the accessibility group's second members-only paper.And with England facing Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, there's cautious optimism in the air. Fifty-fifty, apparently.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

July 6, 2026Episode 512 min

No Jet Stress | Business Aviation CEO Shannon Weidekamp at Unbridled Air (Part 2)

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.Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders In short episode, Shannon shifts gears from discussing crew wellness and corporate aviation standards to her passion as an educator. She highlights how her company, Unbridled Air, actively lowers barriers to entry for youth by introducing them to the vast world of aviation and aerospace early on.Beyond the Cockpit (Kindergarten to Career):Aviation education shouldn't start in adulthood; it needs to start as early as kindergarten. While everyone envisions becoming a pilot, Shannon points out there are 380 different jobs in aviation and aerospace that kids can explore. Breaking Barriers to Entry:Whether students come from inner cities or rural communities, exposure is key. Unbridled Air uses hands-on, creative learning to bridge the gap. Early Lifestyle Education:For middle and high school students serious about aviation, Shannon highlights the importance of discussing lifestyle choices early, such as preparing for mandatory background checks and drug testing.Global Records and Aviation History:As an education delegate to the FAI, Shannon talks about her role in documenting global aerospace events. ... and more.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

June 29, 2026Episode 825 min

The BTA Pulse | BTA Advances Accreditation and Industry Collaboration

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.Episode Overview:The latest edition of the BTA Pulse reflects on the momentum following the Business Travel Show, where the BTA launched its new Accreditation programme — a significant step forward in recognising professionalism, standards and best practice across the business travel sector. Andrew and Clive discuss the strong response from members, buyers and suppliers, alongside the wider conversations shaping the industry.The episode explores the BTA’s ongoing work bringing all industry sectors together, from aviation and rail to hotels, sustainability and talent development. Key topics include improving industry processes, strengthening collaboration, supporting future travel professionals through Generation BTA, and addressing challenges around safety, technology and changing travel requirements. The latest BTA Pulse highlights the association’s continued commitment to driving positive change across the business travel ecosystem.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

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