The Layover Lowdown: Flights, Hospitality, and Industry Shifts

In this episode of Mileage May Vary: Layover Lowdown, we unpack the latest trends and developments shaping business travel, hospitality, and aviation. From environmental challenges to innovative airline strategies, here’s what we’re covering this week: 1. Europe’s Aviation Policy Dilemma European governments face challenges balancing aviation growth and sustainability goals. 2. IAG’s Strong Transatlantic Performance IAG reports robust Q3 growth, driven by strong North Atlantic demand. 3. Southwest Airlines Reimagines Business Travel Southwest enhances business travel with a hospitality-first focus. 4. Europe’s Summer Business Travel Slowdown HotelHub data reveals a sharp decline in business travel hotel bookings during summer, particularly in Italy, Spain, and France. 5. CBRE Revises 2024 Hotel Forecast CBRE lowers 2024 hotel performance projections, citing weaker leisure demand. 6. Icelandair Expands with Istanbul Service Icelandair announces new Reykjavik-Istanbul flights starting September 2025. Planning your next business trip? Businesses save time and money with Ortharize—the smarter way to manage corporate travel. Ortharize simplifies booking, offers a suite of business intelligence, and ensures compliance with company travel policies, all while giving your team access to exclusive deals on flights and hotels. Visit Ortharize.com and use the code MMVFREE for 3 months of Premier access for free! With Ortharize, you’ll streamline travel planning and get back to focusing on what really matters—growing your business!