ACE Travel Management

29/09/2021

We're very excited to announce that the ACE Travel Management team has fully transitioned to remote working. Don’t worry we still have our Pall Mall office when it’s needed for meetings!

We want to give a special shout out to our very own queen of sustainability, Angela, who did an amazing job recycling and reselling our office furniture to make sure none of the equipment from our Brentwood office went to waste.

Students and all manner of businesses benefited from the sales which prevented a significant amount of our office items from ending up in a landfill. Thanks for all your efforts, Angela! 👏

23/06/2021

Wish that we were re-united with industry colleagues for another reason today, but reassuring to be pulling together with our travel industry friends today - good to see you Paul Webb Sarah Wilson

23/06/2021

Sarah Wilson en-route to Westminster today for the to put pressure on the UK Government to support a safe return to international travel. Think we have held our tongues for long enough, we are a very enthusiastic, passionate and resilient industry and today we stand united - banners in hand......

10/06/2021

"COVID-19 testing has quickly become the norm for business and leisure travellers alike – but could drive-in testing facilities be the next step?

Express Test makes it seem that way with its newly opened drive-through centre at Birmingham airport 🚗🧪️

Read the full story: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/06/07/express-test-opens-drive-through-centre-at-birmingham-airport/


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The new facility adds to the firm’s existing walk-in centre within the airport’s terminal building…

09/06/2021

"“France will begin allowing travellers fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from much of the world to visit without quarantine requirements under new rules that take effect June 9.”

Read the full story 👉 https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Global/France-to-Loosen-Restrictions-for-Vaccinated-Visitors-Next-Week


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France will begin allowing travelers fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from much of the world to visit without quarantine requirements under new rules that take effect June 9.

08/06/2021

Last week's abrupt announcement that Portugal would be moved on to the Amber List for travel was the latest in a long line of damaging blows dealt to the travel sector, causing untold havoc for travellers already abroad and those who have just recently booked trips to the country.

But whilst this past week might have been hard, we’re not giving up! ✊

Despite what might be happening around us, it's important to remember that:

- The ‘Test & Release’ scheme means you will only have to quarantine for five days if your COVID-19 test is negative, making travel more seamless.
- You might be able to qualify for exemptions from one or more of the COVID-related travel restrictions depending on your profession.
- The EU has unveiled plans that will allow anyone who has received the last dose of a vaccine two weeks prior to travelling to be granted entrance into EU Member states.

So there are some reasons to be optimistic! And if you need help navigating the current obstacles facing business travel, you know who to speak to 👇
https://www.acetravel.co.uk/contact-us

08/06/2021

"Ready to resume business travel?

Well, we know it can be a tricky task to undertake right now which is why we developed our COVID-19 travel map. With just a quick glance, you’ll be able to review the latest travel information and prepare for your trip safely!

Check it out 👉 https://www.acetravel.co.uk/covid-19-restrictions-map


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Check out our fully interactive COVID travel map for different levels of travel restriction across the world. Updated daily for complete confidence.

27/05/2021

Permit in advance plan for travel to the United Kingdom

The UK is planning to introduce a new ‘permit in advance’ scheme for travel to the United Kingdom. The scheme is said to be part of a move to a ‘fully digital border which the Home Office says will help keep out dangerous criminals and make it easier to count arrivals accurately.”
The Electronic Travel Authorisation System (ETAS) will be similar in concept to the United States’ Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) scheme and the European Union’s European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) scheme which comes into force next year.

Non-citizens who wish to visit and are entitled to come visa-free for short stays will have to fill in the online form before they arrive in the UK.

25/05/2021

Due to the stricter entry and transport regulations that currently apply for travellers from risk areas with occurring virus mutations to the Federal Republic of Germany, only passengers with German citizenship, a residence in Germany and right of abode in Germany or passengers transferring in a transit area of a commercial airport and do not leave this area may be transported.

All passengers and transit passengers who enter Germany from a virus variant area or change planes in Germany must have a negative Covid 19 test upon departure. A Covid-19 test must be taken no more than 48 hours before arrival in Germany and is checked by the airlines before departure.

20/05/2021

"Testing routines is something that travellers have become, or will become, accustomed to – but it’s not hard to understand how they can be disruptive to your tight travel schedule.

Luckily, British Airways is looking to enhance this experience by carrying out trials of a new ultra-rapid COVID test that provides a result within 25 seconds!

Learn more: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/British-Airways-trials-ultra-rapid-Covid-test


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13/05/2021

Sustainability has quickly become a prime concern for the travel industry, so the Latam Groups plan to offset half of its emissions on domestic operations by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is welcome news!

Read the full story 👉 https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/Latam-Sets-Emission-Goals-with-New-Sustainability-Strategy

Latam Group plans to offset half of its emissions on its domestic operations by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a new sustainability strategy announced on Wednesday.  

12/05/2021

Have you heard?

In Friday evening’s coronavirus briefing, the UK’s transport secretary Grant Shapps announced the re-opening of international travel – along with a ‘green list’ of 12 countries which arrivals into England will not have to quarantine from the 17th of May 🚦

Check it out: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/UK-s-green-list-destinations-revealed

Transport secretary announces countries from which travellers no longer need to quarantine

06/05/2021

"It’s safe to say that the pandemic has altered how we do a lot of things, but could it also impact our expense payments?

Recent research, commissioned by Amadeus, revealed that regular business travellers are searching for more contactless payment options. Broken down, they found:

💸 79% of respondents are happy to pay with a mobile wallet on-trip.
✅ Travellers desire streamlined expense claims processes
🏦 81% of respondents would like on-trip expenses to be paid directly from the company’s bank account.

So, could contactless transactions form the future of business travel? Discover the full story: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Payment-Expense/Pandemic-is-reshaping-expense-payment


" "It’s safe to say that the pandemic has altered how we do a lot of things, but could it also impact our expense payments?

Recent research, commissioned by Amadeus, revealed that regular business travellers are searching for more contactless payment options. Broken down, they found:

💸 79% of respondents are happy to may with a mobile wallet on-trip.
✅ Travellers desire streamlined expense claims processes
🏦 81% of respondents would like on-trip expenses to be paid directly from the company’s bank account.

So, could contactless transactions form the future of business travel? Discover the full story: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Payment-Expense/Pandemic-is-reshaping-expense-payment


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05/05/2021

"The route from London St Pancras to Paris Nord is one many are familiar with, but the winter months saw the Eurostar service reduced to a single daily service due to lockdown restrictions. However, things are beginning to turn around as from the 27th of May the service will be increased to twice daily – giving more flexibility to travellers and paving the way for post-COVID recovery plans!

Read the full story: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/05/03/eurostar-moves-to-double-daily-service-on-paris-route/


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30/04/2021

The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile application that helps travellers to store and manage their verified certifications for COVID-19 tests or COVID-19 vaccines.
It will help people to travel with ease while meeting any government requirements for COVID-19 tests or vaccines.
It enables passengers to receive Covid-19 test results and verify they are eligible to undertake their journey through an ‘OK to Travel’ status.
The digital health verification app has been under development since last year, and over 20 airlines have signed up for trials in the coming weeks and months.
To find out which airlines have signed up for trials click on the link below:
https://www.acetravel.co.uk/blog/olivia-agboton
For further information please contact the ACE team:[email protected]

29/04/2021

EasyJet launching summer flights to Newquay from Gatwick.

EasyJet has added a third route to Cornwall Airport Newquay in time for summer.
It will fly three times weekly to Newquay Airport from London Gatwick.
The seasonal route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8 June to 30 October.
Seats are now on sale from £53.98 return
“It will provide a fast and convenient travel option for those in London and the south east dreaming of a domestic break in Cornwall this summer.” said Cornwall Airport Newquay’s MD Pete Downes.

Please contact the ACE Team for further information: [email protected]

29/04/2021

Working in conjunction with Ares Risk Management, we have an infographic and summary round-up report of the previous month's Global Risk Trends for you to download. Click on the link below to download the latest edition:
http://ow.ly/NGuI50EzVoh
Please contact the ACE Team for further information: [email protected]

28/04/2021

After over a year in perpetual lockdown we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for business travel. With the UK running a world-leading vaccination programme, and restrictions starting to ease, there is a general feeling that the restart of travel might not be far behind. Plus, with the formation of the government’s Global Travel Taskforce, the travel management industry is beginning to get information on what travel could look like in a post-COVID world.
But what is the Global Travel Taskforce and what does its findings mean for the future business travellers?
Please click the link below to examine the answers to these questions in a bit more detail.
https://www.acetravel.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-global-travel-taskforce

27/04/2021

“Nearly two-thirds of member corporate travel managers surveyed this month by the Global Business Travel Association believe their organizations' employees now are ready to travel for business, the highest figure by a good margin recorded in the monthly surveys the association has conducted in the past six months.”
Business travel is ready to recover, but does your company have the support it needs to manage a successful trip in a post-COVID landscape?

Get in touch with ACE Travel and learn how we can help 💬

https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Corporate-Travel/GBTA-survey-Travel-managers-see-travelers-increasingly-ready-to-hit-the-road?ct=

Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents believe their organizations' employees now are ready to travel for business.

26/04/2021

The cost of purchasing a COVID-19 PCR test can be substantial, but at ACE we’re working with Randox Toxicology to secure our customers discounted rates!

Discover how we can help 👉 https://www.acetravel.co.uk/blog/discounted-pcr-tests

Discounted PCR Tests with Randox Toxicology We at ACE Travel have access to some discounted rates for Covid-19 PCR tests with Randox Toxicology. The usual cost for a PCR Test is £120 however we are able to secure a rate of £60 per test Please contact the ACE Team for further information reservatio...

20/04/2021

With sustainability being a top priority for all within the travel industry, many airlines and travel providers are searching for ways to transform their usual service offerings.

For example, Nippon Airways (ANA) is improving its environmental stance by becoming the first Japanese airline to introduce meal trays made from biodegradable materials – and this change will reduce the amount of disposable plastic used for inflight services by approximately 30%! ♻️

What changes do you expect to see in the coming years? 💭

https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/04/15/all-nippon-airways-to-introduce-plastic-free-meal-trays/

19/04/2021

“The need for a robust, tested and formalised risk management process – that also gives travellers confidence – has never been more abundantly clear.”

It’s fair to say that the impact of COVID-19 has been devastating for industries across the globe. Within the travel sector, it has heightened focus around safety procedures and duty of care – so, the introduction of ISO 31030 could not have arrived at a better time!

Read the full story: https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Columnists/Impeccable-timing-for-new-travel-risk-standard-ISO-31030?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eltrmanagement

Covid-19 has heightened travellers%27 perception of safety and organisations%27 duty of care

14/04/2021

Airport e-gates to validate passenger locator forms

The UK government has announced that it will allow e-gates at the country’s airports to validate passenger locator forms. All passengers currently have to complete the forms prior to their arrival in the country and will continue to need to do so once the traffic light system comes into force

Border Force will roll out e-gates integration across the largest airports by summer 2021 and all e-gate ports of entry by autumn 2021.

We will provide further updates in due course

13/04/2021

Traffic Light System - A Visual released so far

From 17 May at the earliest, for all countries, a Traffic Light System will be introduced to which different restrictions are applied depending on risk. This risk will likely be based on factors such as the level of community transmission of Variants of Concern, levels of testing, genomic sequencing and reporting. This will allow the UK government the flexibility to adapt to the evolving health situation around the world whilst keeping borders open.

• Red countries: High-risk countries (currently known as “red list”).
• Amber countries: Moderate-risk countries.
• Green countries: Low-risk countries.

We will update you as soon as more information has been released

Please contact the ACE team for further information

13/04/2021

“We will work with the travel industry and private testing providers ahead of international travel reopening to see how we can further reduce the cost of travel for the British public while ensuring travel is as safe as possible. This could include cheaper tests being used when travellers return home, as well as whether the government would be able to provide pre-departure tests.”

Following a report submitted by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, to the Prime Minister, the UK government has announced its commitment to reducing the cost of COVID tests. Read the full story 👇

https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/UK-Government-to-work-to-cut-Covid-test-costs

Clinical provider warns against adopting lateral flow testing

12/04/2021

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12/04/2021

Have you heard?

British Airways is launching twice-weekly flights to both Jersey and Gibraltar from London City Airport!

Read the full story 👉 https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/British-Airways-launches-new-routes-from-London-City

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12/04/2021

British Airways launches new Routes

British Airways is to launch twice-weekly flights to both Jersey and Gibraltar from London City Airport.

The two new routes will both operate on Mondays and Fridays.

BA already offers flights to Gibraltar from London Heathrow, and to Jersey from London Gatwick.

Please contact the ACE Team for further information

09/04/2021

British Airways invests in hydrogen-powered planes

British Airways and a group of tech, green and energy investors – including Li Ka-Shing's Horizons Ventures, Shell Ventures and the Ecosystem Integrity Fund –are investing US$24.3 million in aircraft company ZeroAvia to fund the development of a 50+ seater plane capable of running on zero emissions hydrogen-electric power that could fly as soon as 2026.

The company expects to have a 20-seater aircraft running on hydrogen-electric power with a range of up to 500 miles by 2024 and is aiming for a 100-seat aircraft by 2030.

British Airways has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 through a series of initiatives. In addition to exploring and investing in the growth of these new longer-term technologies, the airline is also investing in the development of sustainable aviation fuels, flying more fuel-efficient aircraft and exploring the use of carbon capture technology.

Contact the ACE Team for further information