BizTrip, the creators of AI-powered travel management technology, has raised $1.5 million in new pre-seed funding. The third tranche brings the company’s total funding to $2.5 million. RRE Ventures, AI Fund, BAG Collective, Correlation Ventures and Sabre Corporation participated. BizTrip plans to use the new capital to accelerate product development, hire key engineering talent and support customer growth initiatives as demand increases for AI-driven solutions that simplify and optimise business travel.
Blockskye is introducing a new payment product to the business travel industry called Blockskye Capture. The product uses AI to eliminate traditional corporate expense management while giving business travellers the ability to use their preferred everyday credit card as a company’s corporate card to maximise loyalty points and status.
Conferma has announced a new strategic partnership with Mesh, an innovator in travel and expense management solutions. The collaboration will enable more corporates and travel management companies (TMCs) to streamline their global travel payments under a single, integrated platform. Corporates and TMCs working with Mesh will have access to Conferma’s integrations across the travel ecosystem, empowering them to gain control, transparency, and scalability with centralised spend management across all markets.
Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 31 additional widebody jets. The order consists of 16 Airbus 330-900s and 15 A350-900s, with deliveries beginning in 2029. The new aircraft will increase Delta’s A330-900 fleet to 55 and its A350 fleet to 79, including 20 A350-1000s expected in early 2027. The aircraft will bring more premium capacity to medium- and long-haul international markets while elevating the in-flight experience.
1ST Airport Taxis is supporting London Heathrow’s ground transport provision for IndiGo’s direct Delhi service, introduced on February 2, strengthening airport transfer capacity for arriving and departing passengers. The airport transfer provider will operate within Heathrow’s extended flight schedule, focusing on pre-booked, flight-monitored journeys designed for time-sensitive travellers.
flyadeal, the Saudi Arabia-based airline, recorded more than 10 million passengers in 2025, a rise of 33% during the calendar year. It was consistently the most punctual low-cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa with On-Time Performance (OTP) averaging almost 90% across the year. It also introduced the first loyalty scheme partnering with AlFursan, the rewards programme of Saudia.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will introduce 10 new intercity trains on the East Coast Main Line. Manufactured by CAF and financed by Porterbrook, the Class 897 ‘Serenza’ trains will be the first new fleet introduced as part of Great British Railways (GBR). Each of the 10-carriage trains will have a total of 569 seats across Standard and First Class, plus wheelchair spaces with companion seating.
