The future of the British aviation was in the news again last week as the chief of BA warns that airlines will go bust this year. But whilst this is bad news for those seeking cheap winter holidays, where does it leave your overseas business travel?
It’s true that as consumers we’re always trying to seek out the cheapest deals, and who really cares if you don’t get an in-flight meal. But as a business traveller do your needs change? And if so could you go without a meal or airport wi-fi for the sake of a cheap flight?
So far this year the downturn has put 25 airlines out of business and with the cost of fuel rocketing and the price of fares going up by 3%, more businesses are looking to VoIP for cheaper ways to contact their clients.
But is this the answer for every business? Or can smaller businesses sustain the occasional business trip abroad without having to worry about their bank balances?