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Articles tagged “brexit”

How the UK vote to leave the European Union is affecting the travel industry in the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Airlines

British Airways Parent IAG Changes Up Board Post-Brexit to Keep European Union Majority

The final Brexit deal is forcing corporate changes in travel. Expect to see more.

Samantha Machado, Reuters | 3 years ago

British Airways Parent IAG Changes Up Board Post-Brexit to Keep European Union Majority

Airlines

Ryanair to Restrict Rights of British Shareholders in Post-Brexit Move

The Irish airline wants to ensure nobody mistakes that it is European Union majority-owned. The Brexit blowback begins as UK shareholders get neutered.

Conor Humphries, Reuters | 3 years ago

Ryanair to Restrict Rights of British Shareholders in Post-Brexit Move

Tourism

Brexit Miracle Arrives But Losing Freedom of Movement Will Hurt Travel

Friends again, with trading and security topping the new Brexit accord. But travel businesses with a European presence will be examining the fine print as questions remain over borders.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Brexit Miracle Arrives But Losing Freedom of Movement Will Hurt Travel

Business Travel

UK Corp Travel Agencies Try to Make Sense of Post-Brexit Business

Whatever the final deal looks like, traveling to Europe won’t be the same as before for UK businesses.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

UK Corp Travel Agencies Try to Make Sense of Post-Brexit Business

Business Travel

Uncertainty Looms Over Seamless EU-UK Tourism as Final Brexit Nears

The lack of clarity surrounding EU-UK travel regulations in 2021 is causing concern among European Union destinations as well as tourism service providers. But the biggest deterrent to consumer confidence could be the continued lack of consensus on travel health protocols.

Lebawit Lily Girma, Skift | 3 years ago

Uncertainty Looms Over Seamless EU-UK Tourism as Final Brexit Nears

Business Travel

Why UK Corp Travel Agencies May Lose Business to U.S. Rivals

A snapshot of two UK independent agencies highlights the wider sector's struggles, but the fight is far from over.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Why UK Corp Travel Agencies May Lose Business to U.S. Rivals

Airlines

Aviation Wants Us to Trust It to Fix Its Own Green Problems: Should We?

Airlines have tried to get out in front of regulators when it comes to sustainability. But their tweaks and solutions only scratch the surface of the problem. In 20 years' time, will we all look back on an era of frequent flying as one of dangerous excess?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Aviation Wants Us to Trust It to Fix Its Own Green Problems: Should We?

Airlines

EasyJet Finds More Ways to Capitalize on Collapse of Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook's departure from a number of European markets will help propel EasyJet forward for most of 2020. At the moment, it remains cautious on capacity growth. But given the good start, might the airline be tempted to change tack?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

EasyJet Finds More Ways to Capitalize on Collapse of Thomas Cook

Hotels

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread Wants a Closer Relationship With Corporate Travel Agents

In a tougher operating environment, it makes sense to look at new ways to attract more business. Whitbread has been one of the few hotel chains to totally ignore online travel agents in the past. Now it's signaling a change in strategy at least for corporate customers.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Premier Inn Owner Whitbread Wants a Closer Relationship With Corporate Travel Agents

Airlines

Politics Edge Out the Planet in Rescue of Struggling Airline Flybe

Flybe lives to fight another day, but at what cost? The UK government is effectively giving a helping hand to some very rich companies, without providing any of the details. This deal stinks.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Politics Edge Out the Planet in Rescue of Struggling Airline Flybe