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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Is Business Travel Finally Becoming Greener, or Are We Just Paying More to Fly?

As airlines invest in greener alternatives and sustainability targets draw closer, businesses are facing a new question: Is sustainable aviation fuel really the answer to reducing the environmental impact of corporate travel? Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration for businesses across the world. From reducing carbon emissions to choosing environmentally responsible suppliers, companies are

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Risky ‘Travel Tetris’ Trend: Are Self-Transfer Flights Worth the Savings?

With travellers constantly looking for ways to reduce flight costs, a money saving strategy known as ‘Travel Tetris’ is attracting attention. By booking separate flights, sometimes with different airlines, travellers can create their own connecting journeys at potentially much lower prices. But while the savings might look appealing, could this clever travel hack end up

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Is Fast Track Airport Security Worth It for Business Travel?

If you’ve ever stood in a security queue watching the minutes tick by before an important meeting, you’ll already know the answer probably isn’t as simple as yes or no. Fast Track security is one of those travel extras that people often dismiss as an unnecessary luxury. Sometimes, they’re absolutely right. Other times, it’s one

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Plane or Train? How to Know When Eurostar Is the Better Business Choice

Business travel isn’t about choosing the fastest option. It’s about choosing the smartest one. For years, flying has been the default for international business travel. But that’s changing. With Eurostar expanding routes, city-centre stations, improved onboard facilities and growing pressure on businesses to reduce their environmental impact, rail is becoming a genuine alternative. Not just

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What Travelling India Taught Me About Being Comfortable With the Unfamiliar

Hi, Evie here! If you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quieter than usual at Principal recently, there’s a good reason for it – promise! I’ve spent the last few weeks travelling around India, learning about a completely different culture and having an experience that was unlike anything I’d done before. From 15th to 30th June,

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The Human Side of Business Travel: A Visit from Caroline Nokes MP

Discussions surrounded traveller wellbeing, global disruption, small business resilience and the evolving role of human support in business travel. We loved welcoming Caroline Nokes MP to our office in Longparish this morning to meet the team behind Principal Business Travel and discuss the realities of modern business travel in an increasingly unpredictable world. During the

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Building Trust Through Human Connection is Key at a Conference

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, it’s easy to rely on virtual meetings and quick online catchups. But when it comes to building real trust, nothing quite compares to being in the same room. That’s why off-site conferences continue to play such an important role in bringing people together. There’s something powerful about stepping away from

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Middle East Travel Advisory

Last Updated – 10th March 2026 – 16:36 GMT Gradual Return of Flights, But Disruption Continues Air travel across parts of the Middle East is gradually beginning to stabilise, with several airlines increasing services following the widespread airspace closures and cancellations seen earlier in March. Major Gulf carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways have

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