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Linking 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.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Rumours abound that LOT Polish Airlines is nearing their completion of the acquisition of Smartwings, the largest airline in the Czech Republic.
• Marriott Hotels' "bespoke stay" partnership with Sonder Inc. comes to an abrupt halt, and 48 hours later, Sonder files for bankruptcy. I saw many chaotic stories of travellers having to cut their stay short and being left without accommodation.
• Ethiopian Airlines becomes the latest airline to sign up for Sabre Corporation's Mosaic platform.
• BCD Travel and Conferma partner to launch a virtual card acceptance rating, with which travellers and travel managers can see how well a hotel is able to process virtual cards.
• Virgin Atlantic shakes up their loyalty program with an initiative called "High Five". Rob Burgess explains what it is about here, and why he thinks they've been a bit too generous.
• A financing deal done by Virgin Atlantic reveals their Heathrow slots are worth $745M.
• Revolut has partnered with SAS - Scandinavian Airlines to let EuroBonus members convert their RevPoints into EuroBonus points.
• The most engaged post of the week by miles goes to Avi Meir from Perk on his views about having a work/life balance.
• Extra Stories

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Welcome 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.

In this episode:  Clive and Andrew update listeners on BTA events, industry challenges, government engagement, and travel trends, highlighting mobility and rail conferences while urging member involvement as the business travel sector prepares for 2026.

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.com

This podcast was created by The BTA and edited & distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.uk

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The 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.

Perpetual Journey Planner Recap:

• POML (Home): Place of Most Leverage – the planning phase
• POLL (Plane): Place of Least Leverage – the survival phase
• POSL (Destination): Place of Some Leverage – the adjustment phase

The Arrival Focus:

• How to own your first 12 hours after landing and convert preparation into performance
• Why acclimatization at your destination is critical

Strategy 1: Core Temperature Reset

• Do 30–45 minutes of brisk aerobic exercise ASAP after arrival
• Ground yourself barefoot for 30–45 minutes
• Don’t collapse into bed, prioritize temperature reset to flip your body clock

Strategy 2: Strategic Zeitgeber Alignment

• Eat at local meal times, 
• Expose yourself to natural daylight for at least 15 minutes, no sunglasses
• Avoid sleeping pills and unnecessary melatonin, opt for natural sources like tart cherries or walnuts if you must

Bottom Line:

• Acclimatize INTENTIONALLY
• Turn preparation into performance and presence
• Close the deal, deliver your best, and reduce jet lag

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This 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.

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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 46 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:

• FAA announces end to all flight restrictions
• STR again pares 2025-26 hotel forecast
• Amex GBT forecasts stable airfares in 2026
• European Business Travel spend to exceed $400B in 2026
• Apple launches digital ID feature
• Sonder winds down and liquidates
• LATAM cancels 173 flights
• Lyft partners with United Airlines
• CTM taps DerbySoft
• SilverDoor to offer IHG properties
• Etihad & Hong Kong Airlines launch codeshare
• Waymo expands service into airports
• Marriott launches City Express in Japan
• Southwest & United revive debit card rewards
• PredictX adds alert capabilities
• Amex GBT launches platform for EMM Clients

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Linking 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.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• The popular airline seat map provider Seatguru shuts down.
• AirAsia might make Bahrain their Middle East hub.
• Travelperk becomes Perk.
• Ryanair has increased its profits by 42% to $2.92 billion in the first half of its financial year 2026 and grew their 12-month passenger traffic to 204.8 million, a new record.
• Not to be outdone, Emirates reported a profit before tax of US$ 3.1 billion and revenue of US$ 17.9 billion for the first six months of this year.
• Qatar Airways steps away from their investment with Cathay Pacific, with the announcement that CX will buy back QR's 9.6% shareholding for around US$897m.
• 40 major US airports are to have their flight capacity reduced by 10% under instructions from the FAA, as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. There are also reports surfacing of major delays at security lines of many airports in the US.
• International Airlines Group (IAG) signs a deal with Starlink to provide high-speed internet access across British Airways, Iberia, Vueling Airlines and LEVEL Airlines.
• The most engaged post of the week belongs to Jake Zelman, where he talks about the heartbreaking message from the Honolulu ATC tower to another UPS flight.
• Extra Stories

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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 45 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:

• FAA-mandated reductions lead to cancellations
• DOT secures $111M in additional EAS funding
• US airlines announce refund policies
• Sabre's air bookings take a hit 
• Alaska Airlines to  chop some routes
• Spirit Crew members agree to pay cuts
• Cathay Pacific to buy back Qatar Airways' stake
• Talma expands Into Australia with Bay Travel acquisition
• Southwest begins interlining with Philippine Airlines
• Oversee & FCM partner
• Starlink Wi-Fi coming to IAG brands
• Evolvi introduces international rail bookings for TMCs
• Delta Air Lines debuts 'Comfort Basic' fare
• TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’
• Sabre activates ANA NDC content
• Alaska Airlines hires firm to do tech audit

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Linking 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.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this podcast episode include:

• Eastern Airways (UK) Ltd goes into administration, with all flight operations cancelled.
• Air France-KLM buys a minority stake in WestJet.
• IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) launch their Delhi - Guangzhou and Mumbai–London routes.
• With Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض's inaugural London flights came some posts about how they are doing things differently. Me and some others asked more questions about the phrase "Delivery with Order" and Benjamin Waymark from INKdid a great job at explaining these in more detail. 
• Two major incidents of bad behaviour on flights this week:
  📌 A United Airlines flight was delayed for more than 4 hours after an onboard dispute broke out between two flight attendants before departure.
  📌A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt was forced to divert to Boston after a passenger allegedly stabbed two teenagers with a metal fork and assaulted another traveler mid-flight.
• Richard Branson's post about Virgin being given the OK to launch a competitor service to Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel is met with huge applause by thousands.
• Extra Stories
  • British Airways & Qatar snafu
  • United announces amazing Q3 results in premium
  • JetBlue & United go live with Blue Skies

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India Tomorrow is your go-to podcast for everything shaping the future of travel in and around the Indian subcontinent.  We will bring you the latest insights, trends, and stories defining India’s dynamic travel landscape. Whether it’s global shifts influencing Indian tourism or developments within the country that the world needs to know.

Your Hosts are Kiran Dadlani & Mohit Kumar Arora

Stories covered on this podcast episode include -

• Air India’s $10 Billion Shopping Spree
• No More Business Class for Air India Employees
• IndiGo’s Big European Plans
• India’s Domestic Travel Boom 
• Skyscanner’s ‘Drops’ Feature – A Game-Changer? 
• The Google Story 
• United States tourism is facing a significant decline
  
  

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The 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.

The Aircraft: Place of Least Leverage (POLL)

• Mindset Shift: Once you’re airborne, control is out of your hands—accept and adapt.
• The Cabin as a Desert: Dry air, lower pressure, radiation, and zero control make the cabin a challenging environment.

Hostile Elements at Altitude

• Low Humidity → Rapid dehydration risk
• Low Pressure → Less oxygen, more fatigue
• Radiation Exposure → Increased risk at cruise altitude
• Lack of Control → Unpredictable schedules, cabin noise, and food quality

In-Flight Defensive Strategy

• Focus: What you CAN control—your micro-environment.
• “Defend, hydrate, insulate” is the policy.

Actionable Takeaways

• Hydrate Relentlessly: Bring a 1L water bottle, fill it after security, and aim for 1L per 4 hours in the air. Judge hydration by urine color.
• Protect Your Senses: Use noise-canceling headphones to reduce engine hum; eye mask to block light and preserve melatonin (and quality rest).
• Ditch Diuretics: Avoid coffee, sodas, and alcohol—choose water at every opportunity.

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This 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.

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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 44 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.

On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:

• Navan shares open on Nasdaq, Price drops
• Hotel industry implores Congress to end the shutdown
• Air Traffic Controllers miss 1st full paycheck
• JetBlue Q3 yields up in Q3
• Alaska Q3 corporate revenue up
• DOT terminates 13 Mexican routes to US
• Airlines close deal for shares of WestJet
• Southwest raises international profile
• Alaska & Hawaiian secure a single operating certificate
• Avis Budget pledges 'hard reset'
• Wizz Air revives $580 Pass 
• IndiGo’s India-China flight takes off
• Cornerstone launches Upstream
• Amex GBT launches 'Freemium' consulting for SMEs
• Amadeus Cytric launches 'Prime' TMC Partnership Program

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