by Callum Winterford | Aug 26, 2026 | Air, Gray Dawes News
From an expanded Flying Club status match programme and world-class airport lounges to increased services on key international routes, Virgin Atlantic is making it easier than ever for travellers to enjoy its premium experience. Here’s a closer look at what’s new for 2026 and beyond.
by Callum Winterford | Aug 17, 2026 | Air, Gray Dawes News, Industry News
Business travel is entering a new phase. As cost pressures begin to ease, businesses are looking beyond simply controlling spend and asking tougher questions about value, technology, sustainability and traveller experience. Drawing on the latest GBTA forecast and insights from the 2026 GBTA Convention, we explore the key trends that will shape corporate travel in 2027 and what they mean for travel managers.
by John Cooper | Jul 30, 2026 | AI, Air, Australia, Consulting, Data, Expense, Gray Dawes News, Ground Transportation, Guide, Hotel, Industry News, Online, Rail, Tips and Tricks, Travel Talks, Travel Talks AUS, Travel Talks NL, Travel Talks UK, Travel Talks US, Travel Tech, USA
The future of business travel isn’t about finding more travel content. It’s about making thousands of travel options feel like one simple search. That’s exactly what Antoine Boatwright, SVP IT Product & Change, discussed with Todd Arthur of Sabre, our GDS partner. They explored how the travel marketplace is evolving, what it means for travel managers, and why the best technology should hide complexity, not create it.
by Callum Winterford | Jul 5, 2026 | Air, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News
To most passengers, an aircraft full of people looks like a guaranteed success. But the economics behind every flight tell a very different story. Airlines operate one of the most complex business models in the world, where millions of pounds of investment, thousands of operational decisions, and razor-thin margins all come together for a single journey.
by Callum Winterford | Jun 18, 2026 | Air, Gray Dawes News
There’s a lot happening at JetBlue right now. Here’s the latest on their award-winning Mint® product, expanded transatlantic routes and everything they need before their next trip across the Atlantic. JetBlue operates nonstop flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick to New York JFK and Boston, plus Edinburgh to Boston, with connections to over 100 destinations across the US, Latin America and the Caribbean.
by John Cooper | May 4, 2026 | Air, Australia, Guide, Industry News, Offline, Personal Interest, USA
The Iran conflict and wider Middle East crisis are increasing jet fuel prices and disrupting global air travel. Discover what rising costs, reduced airline capacity, and rerouted flights mean for business travel managers and travellers. And, importantly, discover the truth behind the media hype!