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Flying Towards Net Zero: Are the World’s Biggest Airlines Doing Enough?

PRINCIPAL THINKTANK | SUSTAINABILITY SERIES WEEK 1 | Green Promises or Real Progress? You Decide. Airlines have become increasingly vocal about sustainability. From more efficient aircraft to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the industry is investing in ways to reduce its environmental impact. But when a company announces a target for 2050, what does that mean

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Middle East Tensions and Business Travel: When Plans Change, We’re Here to Help

As the US midterm elections bring renewed attention to tensions in the Middle East, uncertainty surrounding international travel is once again making headlines. But for business travellers, being prepared doesn’t have to mean being worried. Why Are the US Midterm Elections Important? With Americans heading to the polls on 3 November, questions are being raised

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Are We Becoming Too Reliant on Technology When We Travel?

From digital boarding passes to AI-powered travel assistants, technology has transformed the way we travel. But as everything becomes increasingly automated, are we losing something important along the way? The Digital Travel Revolution Think back to travelling just 15 or 20 years ago. Paper tickets printed boarding passes, physical maps and conversations with travel agents

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A Greener Future, But Who Pays the Price?

The aviation industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, and one solution gaining attention is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). But while the environmental benefits sound promising, there’s one rather significant obstacle standing in the way: the price. So, if greener aviation is possible, why aren’t airlines using more sustainable fuel? And perhaps

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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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