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Extra flights with KLM this winter
During the winter of 2025/2026, KLM will increase capacity on its network. Extra flights to Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire have been added to the schedule with additional flights on Friday and Sunday.
Europe is within a train reach with SNCF!
Thanks to its extensive network, SNCF seamlessly connect France to Europe. It provides access to many domestic high-speed services (320Km/h) with TGV INOUI as well as classic lines with TER and INTERCITÉS to over 3000 stations in total.
Better work journeys with Finnair for Business
To make the most of work journeys, business travelers need to get on board stress-free. That is why Finnair improved their Finnair for Business program to better suit professional needs. Finnair customers can take advantage of the various benefits, discounts, and priority services that make work journeys flexible and hassle-free. With Finnair, you can save time and money while focusing on what matters most.
New boost for businesses from Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast are transforming rail travel, offering business travellers industry-leading standards of comfort, a significant step up in services, and the opportunity to cut carbon emissions.
Get more with Accor: Exclusive offers for mid-market travellers and ALL Accor members
Discover a range of exclusive offers from Accor, ideal for mid-market travellers and ALL Accor loyalty members, that bring added value to your hotel bookings.
How Helder Maritiem streamlined crew travel with BCD’s self-service booking platform
In the maritime crewing world, speed and precision are everything. For Helder Maritiem, a Dutch agency specializing in staffing offshore vessels and oil platforms, travel logistics are mission critical. Their crews operate on tight schedules, and any delay in travel can ripple into costly project setbacks.
Instant Query: BCD Travel delivers answers from program data in seconds
Tired of waiting on pivot tables? BCD’s Instant Query feature in DecisionSource® gives travel managers fast, actionable insights—like policy compliance, traveler tracking, and risk alerts—in just a few clicks.
What travelers don’t talk about—and how TripSource® fixes it
Travelers are busy—and booking a trip shouldn’t slow them down. TripSource® makes it easy by keeping all the important info (like passport numbers and payment details) in one place. No more digging through emails or apps. Just fast, smooth booking and real-time updates that help travelers stay organized and on track.
3 must-listen podcasts for managed travel teams
We recommend these three standout Connections podcasts that help travel managers stay ahead of the curve.
Accessible travel isn’t just a moral imperative, it’s a risk management one
Is your managed travel program truly inclusive—or just compliant on paper?
Report: What business travelers really want from hotel stays
Does your hotel program meet traveler expectations? These results might surprise you.
BCD Runs for Freedom: CEO is turning miles into impact
In October, CEO Stephan Baars and 100 BCD colleagues will turn their TUI Palma Marathon steps into support for A21’s fight against modern slavery.
Driving impact together: Highlights from BCD’s 2025 Sustainability Report
Sustainability isn’t a side initiative for BCD Travel–it’s central to how we operate, innovate, and partner with clients. Our 2025 Sustainability Report, just released, highlights the measurable progress we made in 2024 across the three pillars of our sustainability strategy: People, Planet and Progress.
Improvements at EWR: United Airlines’ collaborations are increasing reliability
Newark was the most on-time airport in the NYC area in June. United’s collaboration efforts with the FAA and other local/airport authorities have expedited the path to increased reliability.
Keeping travelers informed and protected with TripSource®
In today’s dynamic travel landscape, shaped by global disruptions, evolving regulations, and rising traveler expectations, real-time communication and proactive risk management are no longer optional; they’re essential. Organizations must be able to anticipate, respond to and communicate through unexpected events, from flight cancellations and weather delays to geopolitical unrest and health advisories.
BCD Travel adds to Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams
Cytric Easy reduces clicks and coordination time for travelers while giving travel managers better visibility and control.
BCD Travel convention pros: What our experts are doing (and not doing) at GBTA 2025
Insider advice from our favorite “influencers” on how to show up, stand out and stay strategic in Denver.
Middle East airspace is shifting: Is your travel program risk ready?
The Middle East is a critical crossroads in global aviation. Home to powerhouse carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad, it’s not just a hub, it’s the hub. So, when tensions escalate in this region, it sends ripple effects straight through the airspace and into your organization’s travel plans.
NDC takes off: How BCD’s tech investments are leading the transformation in air travel
There’s a surge in buzz about NDC (New Distribution Capability), but what does it really mean for travel programs – and why is now the time to pay attention? Let’s break it down.
China airfare gaps: Why are cheaper fares always out there?
Here’s what travel managers need to know to navigate China’s fare ecosystem.
In the news: How BCD is investing in AI that powers insights, not just interfaces
A recent Skift article, “AI in Corporate Travel: BCD Focuses on the Plumbing, Not the Flash,” shines a spotlight on how BCD Travel is investing in AI systems and processes that help power smarter travel programs.
BCD partners with SkyLink to deliver AI-powered chat assistant
Business travelers want speed and simplicity. Travel managers want program compliance and cost control. With our new industry-first partnership with SkyLink, BCD Travel is delivering all three – and more – by innovating how travel gets done.
Ensure inclusive travel for LGBTQIA+ employees
Over half of corporate travel buyers don’t provide specific support for LGBTQIA+ travelers – a gap that poses real risks. BCD’s Mandy Jolley highlights simple steps to create inclusive travel programs that protect employees and strengthen duty of care.
Data insights boost travel program efficiency: Survey
Just collecting travel program data isn’t the goal – acting on it is. That means understanding the story that data reveals and turning it into actionable insights.