TSA & Clear Partner on new eGates
Passengers travelling through Washington National airport (DCA) and Seattle Tacoma airport can now use biometric eGates. Read on…
Jump the train for smarter, greener, and more cost-effective travel options with Amtrak’s new ‘NextGen Acela’
Jump the train for smarter, greener, and more cost-effective travel options with Amtrak’s new ‘NextGen Acela’.
British Airways expands long-haul network for summer 2026
British Airways has confirmed changes to its long-haul schedule from Heathrow and Gatwick for summer 2026, including several that affect travellers to the US and Middle East. We have the details…
Corporate travel consolidation: Like merging Ferraris with tractors
We look at how travel management is being consolidated, the reasons behind it all and what the future holds for the corporate travel industry.
Delivering more value through smarter travel management
At Meon, travel management isn’t just about getting from A to B - it’s about making every booking smarter, more cost-effective and aligned with your business goals.
What is the best approach to managing a ‘formal’ travel tender review?
We explore why pre-tender engagement matters, how it shapes better supplier relationships, and why honesty on both sides ultimately leads to more successful outcomes.
A day in the life of: Christine Millson (Repatriation Manager)
I kicked off my career in the travel industry straight from school, completing a two-year apprenticeship programme in the leisure sector. This provided me with a wealth of knowledge of the overall travel eco-system essential for the future roles I have undertaken in the travel industry.
EU names date for launch of much-delayed entry-exit system
The EU has confirmed that its much-delayed new Entry-Exit System (EES) will finally be launched on 12 October as part of a phased implementation over a six-month period. We give you the low-down in this latest blog.
Record European rail investment
The European Commission has selected 94 transport projects to receive a share of €2.8 billion in funding, with rail projects accounting for 77 per cent of the total spending. Here’s the deal…
Business travel fatigue
While business travel remains essential for many organisations, the focus too often is on budgets and logistics. But in reality, travel fatigue is quietly draining energy, productivity and morale.
People keep telling me ‘size doesn’t matter’
We’re told nowadays that size doesn’t matter, it’s how you use your assets that makes all the difference. Personally, I can’t tell you what a relief that is. Because at Meon, we like not being the biggest TMC, it gives us lots of advantages. Let me explain…
What not to look for in a TMC
If a TMC tried to impress you with their fax machines and Amstrad computers, you’d think you’d entered a time warp. If you’re seeking a travel partner, my advice is to look for one that feels like a tech start-up but acts like a therapist.
Building a sustainable business travel policy
Sustainability is a real buzz word right now and something we all must take seriously, particularly in travel. Few see it as a low priority these days, but many are still in need of help when it comes to tackling the issue.
Eurostar to introduce new routes
Eurostar plans to operate direct services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, and an Amsterdam/Brussels to Geneva service will also be introduced. The services will be aboard a fleet of up to 50 new trains coming into service in the 2030s.
Meon Emergency Assistance
One of Meon’s great selling points is that unlike many other TMCs, we deal in emergency medical assistance. If we can save your life, sorting your business meeting is a given.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) in travel
Lots of people are frightened of AI (Artificial Intelligence), but to us it’s just another invention, one that reminds me of when the pocket calculator was introduced.
US border searches & tighter US entry checks
There’s been a fair amount of coverage lately surrounding more stringent and robust checks by US Border Control, among the more conspicuous of which is the requests to examine electronic devices. We update you on the latest.
Oh, Canada! Virgin Atlantic is back
Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Toronto, launching direct flights between London Heathrow and the Canadian city’s Pearson International Airport. Virgin last flew to Canada over a decade ago, having served Toronto in 2001 and Vancouver between 2012 and 2014.
Meon Travel: Local expertise with a global reach
Meon Travel is a well-established successful UK travel business and an influential member of the Advantage Global Travel Network, where James Beagrie, our owner and MD, sits on the Advisory Board, but we are also the UK partner of the groundbreaking ADTRAV Global Partnership Programme.
Meon boosts payment and technology partnerships with Advantage
Advantage Travel Partnership to which Meon is an influential member, has announced an enhanced payment and technology portfolio through a new deal with Mastercard and three tech platforms.