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Air Passenger Rights: GBTA Welcomes Landmark Agreement and Calls for Clear and Consistent Implementation across Europe 

ByFintan Hastings

Landmark political agreement at EU level preserves compensation rights whilst strengthening passenger information and claims during travel disruption  Brussels, Belgium (16 June 2026) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomes the agreement reached this week on the long-awaited reform of EU air passenger rights rules, marking an important step toward greater clarity for travellers, businesses, and the wider travel ecosystem.   Over the past years, GBTA has supported a clearer…

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GBTA Brings Industry Voices to Capitol Hill to Champion Business Travel’s Value and Economic Impact

Bytara erwin

120 GBTA members from across the U.S. engaged national lawmakers during GBTA’s annual U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility Bringing the voice of business travel to Capitol Hill, 120 Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) members and stakeholders from 31 states convened in Washington, D.C. this week for…

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GBTA Warns Potential CBP Operational Changes Risk Disrupting U.S. Travel Competitiveness and Economic Growth

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA statement: “In light of the U.S. Administration’s consideration of changes to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at certain airport ports of entry—including the withdrawal of CBP officers from major gateway airports—the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is expressing serious concerns about the potential implications for international travel into the U.S. and the resulting…

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GBTA Welcomes EU Measures to Make Travel Easier to Book, Compare and Manage

ByDebbie Iannaci

New proposed rules aim to simplify multimodal journeys, strengthen passenger rights and support more efficient business travel across Europe GBTA welcomes the publication today of the European Commission’s new Passenger Package. The legislative proposals included in the Package are aimed at improving the availability of multimodal travel options and rail tickets, and at strengthening the rights of rail passengers across Europe.  The Passenger Package is an important step in the right direction, with the potential to…

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Business Travel Leaders and Policymakers Discuss Forthcoming EU Initiatives on Sustainable Travel

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA convenes European Parliament roundtable examining key EU initiatives to drive sustainable, competitive travel, including the Sustainable Tourism Strategy and “Single Ticketing Package” and business travel’s role in shaping successful outcomes  The business travel sector is a driving force in the shift toward more sustainable mobility in Europe, according to insights shared at a high‑level European Parliament roundtable in Brussels on 8 April. The event—organised by GBTA and hosted by MEP Sérgio Gonçalves (S&D, Portugal), a member of the Parliament’s Committee on…

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GBTA Again Urges U.S. Congress to End Shutdown as TSA Workforce Strain Triggers Severe Airport Delays

ByDebbie Iannaci

Congressional inaction is breaking the airport system and impacting business travel, GBTA warns, as travelers lose hours to security lines The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is calling on the U.S. Congress to immediately reach an agreement to end the ongoing government shutdown and finalize a budget that restores stability to our nation’s aviation system….

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GBTA Welcomes EU Approval of Package Travel Directive and Exclusion of Business Travel

ByFintan Hastings

GBTA welcomes the approval of the revised Package Travel Directive by the European Parliament today and strongly supports the exclusion of business travel from its scope, a provision that ensures corporate travel services will not be subject to regulatory obligations designed for the leisure travel sector.   This outcome represents an important recognition by EU policymakers of the distinct nature of business travel and responds to longstanding industry calls for legal clarity. Business…

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GBTA Urges U.S. Congress and Administration to End Global Entry Suspension, Citing Increased Security and Business Travel Risks

ByDebbie Iannaci

Association urges the ongoing protection of Trusted Traveler programs essential to effective security screening, airport efficiency and U.S. economic competitiveness GBTA strongly warns that the ongoing suspension of the Global Entry program would increase security and operational risk at U.S. airports and ports of entry, citing the potential for significant disruption of not only leisure…

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GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA files formal comments urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection to mitigate travel disruptions and the potential loss of high-value international business travel  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s leading voice representing the $1.57 trillion global business travel and meetings industry, is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt a balanced and practical approach as it evaluates…

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GBTA Urges Support for “Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act” Among U.S. Policymakers

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA applauds today’s introduction of the “Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives which would restore the full value of the credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and extends related 45Z tax credits through 2033. GBTA, as well as the SAF Coalition, sent letters to key U.S. policymakers urging swift, bipartisan passage…

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GBTA Welcomes the End of Government Shutdown and Calls for Ongoing Bi-Partisan Co-operation to Prevent Further Shutdowns

Bytara erwin

The Global Business Travel Association, GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes the news that the United States Congress has passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government through January 30 and provide backpay to federal workers. “It’s reassuring to see things moving in the right direction. The impact of the…

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New EU Plans Set to Make Business Travel More Efficient and Sustainable: GBTA Welcomes this Week’s Announcements on High-Speed Rail and Sustainable Transport as Part of its Ongoing Engagement with European Policymakers

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, met in Brussels this week with key policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament and upcoming EU Council Presidency to advance policies that support a thriving, sustainable and modernised business travel ecosystem. Over the course of four days, GBTA leaders and its European Advisory Board…