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By Anne Bromley – Joint Managing Director Travel Bureau With Skype calls, video conferencing and online webinars all now part of an average day at the office, communicating with colleagues, employees and business partners has never been easier. Technology enables us to be ‘on’ 24/7, regardless of where we are in the world but are these interactions always meaningful and beneficial? People do business with people, and th...
Read MoreMetro workers have announced a 24-hour strike in Athens which will take place on Thursday 26th October. The strike will affect metro lines 2 and 3 which run services to and from the airport. Passengers are advised to make alternative travel plans and leave extra time for their journey.
Read MoreSeveral major rail routes into London have announced a fresh strike to take place next month. Rail workers on Southern, South Western Railway and Greater Anglia have declared industrial action, and are set to stage a 48-hour walkout from Wednesday 8th November. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced the walkout as part of an ongoing dispute over the role of train guards and driver-only opera...
Read MoreStarting earlier this month, border control at Copenhagen Airport has been increased for passengers travelling to or from a non-Schengen* country. This may result in long queues of up to an hour at passport control therefore, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport well in advance of their scheduled flight time. On a more positive note, a new SAS Lounge has just opened in Oslo Airport. The spacious area is the...
Read MoreIn Italy, a National Air Traffic Controller strike has been called by the majority of ATC Unions. The strike is set to take place on Friday 27th October from 11am to 3pm (UTC). Those planning to travel to or from Italy on this date are advised to contact their airline to confirm flight status.
Read MoreAs part of Manchester Airport’s transformation programme, temporary changes to facilities in and around Terminal 2 will take effect from Thursday 19th October. As a result, there may be some road layout changes, as well as altered access routes through departure and arrivals. It is recommended that all passengers allow extra time for their journey. In addition, from 19th October, the customer drop-off area will change...
Read MoreGood news for frequent flyers, for a limited time, British Airways passengers will receive double the Avios they’d normally collect on every flight they take. The offer is extended to include BA’s airline partners, American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia, on flights with a BA flight number between Europe and North America. British Airways customers simply need to register, book and travel before 31 December 2017. You ca...
Read MoreLoganair is the UK’s longest established airline, flying for 55 years. The Scottish airline flies over 40 routes across the UK, Norway and Ireland, connecting you with the largest number of Scottish destinations of any airline. Loganair’s new Aberdeen Energy Hub and codeshare with BMI Regional provides exceptional connectivity to key destinations for access to North Sea platforms. Loganair flies between Manchester and Sc...
Read MoreAs your business travel agent, we are able to offer you an exclusive 30% discount on selected Virgin East Coast First Class train fares. Enjoy the perks of First Class for less, with free wifi onboard, complimentary food and drinks and enough space to relax or work in comfort. When booking with us, you will receive the 30% discount on First Class Anytime tickets (Single or Return) between Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle...
Read MoreQatar Airways has announced the addition of two new routes to its international schedule. As of December 2017, Qatar will operate a four times weekly service to Chiang Mai, the airline’s fourth destination in Thailand. The Chiang Mai route will operate seasonally from December until May 2018. Commencing February 2018, the airline will also be adding a fifth destination in Australia with flights to the capital city of ...
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