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Episode Overview:

In this episode of The BTA Pulse, Clive and Andrew recap a busy fortnight for the Business Travel Association, starting with our Aviation Conference, which brought together 80 delegates from across airlines and the TMC community. Key outcomes include a new action group tackling ADMs - long overdue conversations around the cost and inefficiency affecting both airlines and travel managers. Content parity also surfaced as a priority, with a working group now forming to drive best practice.

The pair also highlight the BTA's newly launched accessibility guide for travel consultants, which has generated remarkable industry feedback, alongside updates from the People & Talent Conference, where conversations around future skills and HR's role took centre stage.

Andrew shares his experience giving evidence at Westminster on the proposed UK visitor levy, while both hosts vent frustration at the ongoing EES entry/exit scheme challenges at European borders.

The Business Travel Show is up next — come and see us at stand J71.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 23 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:

• Business events sector worth $1.3T
• Air France, Airbus found guilty
• India approves $1 billion fund to help airlines
• International airfares hit a seven-week low
• BCD Travel breach raises cybersecurity concerns
• Europe struggles with EES rollout
• Travelport taps Cognizant and Anthropic
• Philippine Airlines joins oneworld
• Juniper Group acquires Deem
• Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler
• Mews partners with Uber
• Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner
• TSA introduces Gold+ screening model
• Hilton debuts Undergraduate by Hilton
• Avianca adds a new top loyalty tier
• Delta Air Lines to debut AI Concierge

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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.

Episode Overview:

• Bringing you up to speed on a continued busy period for the Business Travel Association, and of course our industry.
• Clive Wratten, CEO & Andrew Clarke, Commercial Director, welcome new additions and direction to the BTA Executive Board, discuss the Partner Board revival success, plus Gen BTA’s latest event highlights, recent podcast release and the benefits and opportunities of careers in the travelling for work industry.
• There's also the latest on BTA’s growing engagement with train operation companies, the debate on proposed hotel levy, including a letter to government and upcoming MP meetings.
• Finally, a preview of our upcoming Aviation Session, People & Talent Conference, and the Business Travel Show at ExCeL London.

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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 of The BTA Pulse, Clive and Andrew reflect on a busy conference season, including the ITM conference in Brighton and their joint finance event with BEAM, covering topics like e-invoicing, virtual cards, and open banking.

With aviation and people & talent conferences still to come, the diary remains full. The pair also turn their attention to the bigger picture, discussing the global geopolitical climate, oil prices, and the impact on business travel. A key focus is the UK's proposed visitor levy, with the BTA set to make their case directly to ministers at Westminster in June.

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Welcome to the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 20 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:

• JD Power: Airline Satisfaction Up Despite Industry Pressures
• AmexGBT to go private in $6.3 billion deal
• Memorial Day travel set to hit record levels
• Southwest bans humanoid robots onboard flights
• Airlines cut flights as fuel prices surge
• Boeing faces another major 737 Max crash payout
• Airlines race to replace former Spirit routes
• TikTok launches in-app travel booking platform
• Trivago files antitrust lawsuit against Google
• United flight attendants approve new labor contract
• Accor and Uber link loyalty ecosystems
• JetBlue and United expand loyalty partnership
• Journey acquires Epicurate to expand experiences
• Citation invests in World Travel Holdings
• Porter adds disruption protection product
• Singapore Airlines selects Starlink Wi-Fi
• Brightline expands distribution through Amadeus
• Delta deploys premium-heavy A321neos

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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.

In this episode, Christopher talks about:

• What Part 135 charter operations actually are and how they differ from commercial (Part 121) carriers.
• Shannon's work with the ASTM F46 Aerospace Personnel Committee , a global standards body tackling the gaps in business aviation safety and crew certification.
• Why crew fatigue is far more than just a sleep issue, encompassing lighting, air quality, dehydration, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.
• The wellness blind spots hiding in plain sight for frequent flyers and the crews serving them.
• How wearable tech like the Oura ring is helping bring data-driven awareness to crew health.
• The duty of care argument for employer wellness investment, and why it doesn't have to break the budget.
• The generational shift, pushing the next wave of aviation professionals to demand healthier workplaces.

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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 the What’s Up in Business Travel podcast for Week 18 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:

• Spirit Airlines shuts down after failed bailout talks
• Airlines move quickly to capture demand after spirit exit
• American Airlines tightens rules on portable battery use onboard
• Record-long DHS shutdown ends
• Airline Trade Group Asks for $2.5 Billion
• Air Europa to Add GDS Fee
• Southwest reports transformed financial results in Q1
• American and Alaska in Talks Over a Revenue-Sharing Partnership
• Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld
• Uber adds hotel bookings in partnership with Expedia
• Lyft Agrees to Acquire Gett's U.K. Business
• Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist
• Air India enters into interline partnership with Westjet
• Alaska Airlines embarks on its first flight to Europe
• Lyft Now Allows Riders to Pay With United MileagePlus Miles
• American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID
• Hertz Launches Operating Co. for Uber Robotaxi, Driver Support
• Hilton to bring app to more AI platforms
• American Airlines Overhauls App

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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 Wratten and Andrew Clarke catch up on a busy period for the BTA team, covering a packed agenda of events, industry wins and what's coming up. They discuss the Generation BTA Board's standout event at Eccles College, where over 200 students were introduced to careers in business travel, sponsored by British Airways. The team also reflects on Premier Inn's Thrive initiative, which trains and employs adults with neurodivergent needs. Clive gives an exciting preview of the BTA's September conference in the Costa Blanca for what promises to be a fantastic event. The episode covers key takeaways from the recent BTA & beam Accommodation, Meetings & Events session, including an eye-opening debate on hotel safety versus security, and looks ahead to upcoming Finance and Aviation Sessions. Finally, the team celebrates a significant rail win, securing an extension to refund flexibility on anytime tickets for TMC members, and provides an update on the ongoing hotel visitor levy campaign.

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

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