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15th July 2026 For many of our clients, business travel isn't optional. Whether it's coordinating offshore crew changes, supporting marine operations or arranging travel for corporate teams, journeys need to happen. The opportunity lies in making every journey as informed and sustainable as possible, balancing operational requirements, traveller wellbeing and environmental responsibility. The right travel management partner can support that journey by combining technology, re

Passengers travelling through Aberdeen Airport should be aware of planned security staff strikes that could lead to delays. Members of the Unite union employed by ICTS HBS Security are due to take industrial action after negotiations over pay failed to reach an agreement. As these workers make up the majority of the airport's baggage screening team, disruption is expected on strike days. Planned Strike Dates Industrial action is currently scheduled for: · 6th July ·

Aberdeen is one of Europe's busiest energy hubs, with thousands of business travellers, offshore workers, project teams and contractors passing through the city every year. For many of these travellers, an overnight hotel stay is part of the journey before boarding a helicopter, joining a vessel or beginning work on a project. Whether coordinating offshore crew changes, arranging accommodation for visiting engineers or managing corporate travel, overnight stays are often an e

Technology has transformed the way organisations manage business travel. Online booking tools, mobile apps, automated approvals and real-time reporting have made business travel more efficient, more visible and easier to manage than ever before.

Munro's Travel has become one of the first travel management companies in the UK to achieve the new Business Travel Association (BTA) Accreditation. Launched this week, the BTA Accreditation scheme provides an independent benchmark for travel management companies and assesses organisations across key areas including financial resilience, professional indemnity cover, data protection compliance, staff training and development, business continuity planning and client satisfacti

Munro’s Travel has formed a new strategic partnership with Visas2, a recently established global mobility company that has expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of London-based Visa Group. The partnership enhances Munro’s end-to-end travel management service for clients across the energy, renewables, and maritime sectors. The collaboration builds on a relationship that spans more than two decades. With the addition of Neil Thomson to the team, Visas2 brings furthe

With the right guidance, technology and ongoing support, organisations can improve compliance, increase visibility and make business travel easier to manage for both travellers and travel managers.

When people think about crew welfare, they often picture life onboard and offshore. Comfortable accommodation, access to communication, mental health support and safe working conditions are all rightly recognised as essential. But welfare doesn't begin when a crew member steps onto a vessel. It starts much earlier. For offshore and marine workers, travel is an integral part of the job. Long journeys, multiple flight connections, unexpected delays and last-minute schedule chan

Staying ahead of disruption is part of what we do. Right now, that means making sure our clients are aware of two new industrial action ballots under way at Aberdeen International Airport. Unite, Scotland's leading aviation union, confirmed on 29 May 2026 that approximately 70 Aberdeen Airport workers, including airfield operators, firefighters, technicians and administrative staff, are being balloted over a pay dispute. That ballot closes on 10 June. Running in parallel, a s

In industries like offshore energy, marine and mining, travel plans rarely stay fixed for long. Weather delays, operational changes, vessel schedules and last-minute crew movements can all impact travel at short notice. That’s why standard public airfares often create more problems than they solve in workforce travel operations. Specialist offshore, mining and marine fares are designed specifically for industries where flexibility, reliability and crew wellbeing matter just a

Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Riga with airBaltic are set to return from June 2026. The route, reconnecting the Granite City with the Latvian capital, will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays until September. Flights will be operated by airBaltic’s modern Airbus A220-300 aircraft, known for its spacious seating, offering passengers greater comfort. The aircraft has a range of up to 4,575km and can accommodate up to 149 passengers. The airline also offers free h

AGS Airports has appointed one of the world’s leading professional services firms WSP and internationally recognised architectural practice Pascall + Watson as its design partners for the next stage of its £350 million AGS Reimagined transformation programme. This marks a significant step forward in delivering AGS Reimagined, the airports long term project and vision to create modern, sustainable and passenger centred airports across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton. Follow

With over 120 years of experience, the business delivers trusted, customer-focused travel solutions to clients across the UK and internationally. Munro's Travel has welcomed Rebecca Harrison as its new Marketing Executive, joining the business at a dynamic and fast-moving period of growth. Rebecca brings a strong background in digital marketing, brand strategy, and creative campaign development, and will play a central role in shaping how Munro's Travel communicates its story

Leading North-east travel management company Munro’s Travel has secured a new crew travel contract with specialist crew management, HR and recruitment provider Accord Business Partnerships. The contract, which went live in February, is valued at approximately £720,000 per year and will see Munro’s Travel manage all crew travel requirements across Accord’s extensive marine client portfolio. Munro’s was selected for its sector expertise, responsiveness, and proven ability to su

Europe’s aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as fuel prices continue to surge and geopolitical tensions cause widespread disruption. Costs have rocketed from approximately $85–$90 per barrel to an alarming $150–$200 per barrel in recent weeks, placing significant financial strain on carriers where fuel can account for up to a quarter of operating expenses. European airlines have already warned of impending jet fuel shortages within weeks, with their main supply route

There aren’t many events where you can network, celebrate long standing partnerships, and enjoy a spritz… inside a Victorian toilet. But yesterday, we did exactly that. We brought together Munro’s staff and our energy sector clients for Spring & Spritz, hosted in partnership with Air-France-KLM — a relationship that has supported our travellers for decades. Murray Burnett opened the evening by highlighting the strength of that partnership and his appreciation for the clients

The regional carrier is operating a series of demo flights, becoming the first commercial carrier in the UK to fly an all-electric aircraft on its network. Regular electric flights across the UK took another step towards reality this month, with the launch of a series of demonstration flights in Scotland. Regional carrier Loganair has partnered with US electric aircraft manufacturer Beta to operate the UK’s first real-world electric flights, which cover Royal Mail’s Scottish

Travellers with Dual Nationality to be Denied Entry to UK Unless They Carry British Passport March 05, 2026 New UK border controls to be introduced this month mean travellers holding dual nationality could be denied boarding unless they carry a British passport. Until now, anyone holding dual UK nationality with another country that does not require a visa to enter the UK could use their non-British passport for travel. This privilege will cease for all those boarding flights

Since February 2, 2026, the La Première Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle embarks on a transformation to further elevate the promise of exclusivity, comfort, and refinement. Throughout this renovation, the hallmark standards of La Première remain uncompromised. From Monday to Saturday, for all departures from Paris-Charles de Gaulle after 2 p.m. (excluding Sundays*), the La Première Lounge will be temporarily closed for enhancement. During this period, guests will be welcomed

The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What You Need To Know The scheme is set to go fully live this February. Here's what to expect. In November 2023, the UK government introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – a new border control for foreign nationals who previously enjoyed visa-free entry to the UK. Initially soft launched for select countries in the Middle East, the ETA is now set to become mandatory for all foreign visitors from Europe, North America an