Travel Industry News 26th June 2023

Rail strike planned for three days in July Rail union RMT has announced three strike dates in July “after train operators failed to make a new pay offer”.  The union said that 20,000 of its members across 14 train operating companies (TOCs) are set to walk out on July 20, 22 and 29. This follows the strikes which took place …

Travel Industry News Friday 30th June 2023

Edinburgh Airport Fast Track Services    Fast Track Passport Control  Speed up your journey into Edinburgh with Fast Track Passport Control.  This service is available to all inbound passengers arriving into Edinburgh from a destination outside the UK and Ireland – however you’ll need to book in advance.  Please note, the Fast Track lane is for use when you are inside the arrivals …

Travel Industry News 22nd June 2023

Trainline: low carbon travel has become a priority for UK business travellers UK business travellers are increasingly concerned about sustainability when it comes to transport options, according to the latest research by Trainline Partner Solutions – the business travel arm of Trainline. The research was carried out by Censuswide in April 2023, with respondents comprising 1,002 UK business travellers who …

Travel Industry News Update 19th June 2023

Caroline our Corporate Travel Manager travelled to London recently to experience the new Dundee/Heathrow route operated by Loganair. Arrived at Dundee Airport at 0630am for the departure of the Loganair flight at 7am. As small as Dundee Airport is it is very well organised with a calm environment. Check in was completed online as I had a small cabin bag, …

Travel Industry News 12th June 2023

Heathrow security staff set for further 31 days of strike action The Unite union has announced fresh strike action involving security workers at Heathrow airport.  A total of 31 days of industrial action are planned for June, July and August, in an ongoing dispute over pay. The affected dates are 24, 25, 28 -30 June; 14-16, 21-24, 28-31 July; and …