Finnair has announced that it will be increasing capacity between Manchester and Helsinki by 12 per cent, more than 2,700 seats, during the busy winter schedule in response to passenger demand. From December certain flights operated by Embraer aircraft will be flown on larger capacity Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Finnair flights departing from Manchester […]

Young adults are beginning to opt for positions that let them travel for business instead of going on a gap year, according to new research that revealed that those most excited to travel for work are under the age of 35. Statistically the age group with the least amount of money to afford leisure travel […]

With rail fares set to rise above inflation from January, could you benefit from some insider tips on keeping ticket costs down? Here are Capita Travel and Events’ essential dos and don’ts for saving money on rail travel: Do specify your outbound time of travel Business travellers generally know the start time of a meeting, […]

In recent years, the cobbled city of Bruges is best known as the backdrop for Colin Farrell’s sulking in crime comedy In Bruges, but you only need to set foot on its spider-web streets to see the heritage flowing in each direction. Home of fine art and finer wines (and fantastic beers) the rich history […]

Many business travellers involved in terror attacks, natural disasters and other major events aren’t being contacted by their own companies. Despite tragedies becoming more and more commonplace across the world, business travel specialists are concerned that firms aren’t doing enough to protect employees out of the country. A report from Concur has revealed that 41% […]

Business travel is big business, but it also means a lot of money is on the line. It represents the second largest line of expenditure for organisations across the world, and managers need to be aware of pitfalls if they’re to make the most out of business travel. The London School of Economics has released […]

110,000 UK residents overseas are being brought back to Britain in the largest ever peacetime recovery of Britons in history. The news comes as a shock to hundreds of thousands who have been affected by the sudden collapse, especially following Monarch’s recent hospitality revamp. Texting British holidaygoers and business travellers this morning at around 4am, […]

Which airports can you expect to send you off in style, and which could leave you stuck in a lengthy queue? Which? asked passengers about their airport experiences and, with more than 10,000 responses, you can use their views to fly from the best UK airports and avoid the worst. Although large airports are well […]

New research has uncovered the odds of you being one of a lucky few with certain appearances, possessions, and abilities. Stressed for an interview and mentally comparing yourself to the other candidates in the waiting room, it can be easy to forget what makes you stand out from the crowd. However, very soon, and in […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we keep track of flight prices with Skyscanner. An intro to Skyscanner If you’re in […]

Travellers hitting the roads, rail and air are becoming more productive as they’re given access to more technology options, according to new reports. According to the CWT Connect Traveller Study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel, workers on the move are able to use a range of connected devices while on the move. Factored in with the […]

Monarch has announced the launch of their new ‘mood food’ menu, which guarantees to calm the nerves of jittery passengers and reduce the stress of travelling. Designed with mental wellbeing in mind, food psychologist professor Charles Spence crafted the menu with the intent of easing the frustrations of flight. Launched as part of Monarch’s ‘Year […]

Business travel is no longer a once a month occurrence for most Managers and Directors. In fact, many can be away as five times or more in the average month, making it even more important to find economies wherever possible—especially when planning currency purchases as a PA. With years of experience both as a business […]

As violent protests and attacks become more common across Europe, Britain and the world, those travelling for business need to take extra precautions to keep safe in unfamiliar locations. Corporate travel risk management specialist beTravelwise has released a guide to help workers caught in the middle of unpredictable incidents. Within Europe, the UK has been […]

Tired of the loyalty points going to someone else? Want to be rewarded for all the corporate bookings you make? Introducing PA Treats at CitySuites, Manchester’s number one choice for business accommodation. Unlike other loyalty programmes that reward the guest, CitySuites wants to look after you, the all-important travel booker. After all, why shouldn’t you […]

Your executive team relies on you for everything. You’ve called in a favour to get them into the latest Michelin-star restaurant for a business lunch, sorted web conference issues in the boardroom, scheduled next week’s meetings across multiple time zones, filed their expenses and booked the office Christmas shindig. At some point, you’ve probably been […]

Travelling abroad is expected to cost much more in the coming year, with a nearly 4% spike in some sectors. The 2018 Global Travel Forecast has revealed that expenses such as hotel prices are expected to rise by at least 3.7% in the coming year as Britain is predicted to be hit hardest, while even […]

Antwerp may be the diamond capital of the world, but a new convention centre is set to place the Belgian city firmly on the business destination map. Toby Cruse visits this state-of-the-art venue Arriving in Antwerp by train, walking through the central station built within grand cathedral architecture, it’s immediately apparent that this isn’t a […]