For a brief moment, it looked as though the era of the corporate road warrior might be ending. The pandemic forced companies to replace flights with video calls, while climate targets gave executives another reason to question whether every meeting really required an airport. Many large businesses subsequently announced plans to reduce travel emissions, and some made specific commitments to keep flying well below pre-pandemic levels.

Digital passports and airport biometrics could streamline business travel by speeding identity checks, reducing document handling, and moving more verification online before travelers ever reach the terminal on international trips.

New trends in hybrid work and business travel are changing what companies look for in a hotel.

A business trip can look simple on a budget sheet, but the real cost is a lot more than the price displayed on the airline's checkout screen.

Airports were once places where business travelers waited for something to happen. They checked in, cleared security, found a seat, and watched the departures board. Today, many passengers expect to answer messages, join video calls, revise presentations, and approve documents before boarding. That expectation is influencing everything from terminal seating to identity checks.

The traditional business trip begins with a series of small queues. A traveler waits to check a bag, show identification, collect a hotel key, and explain the reservation to several different employees. By 2030, much of that routine could happen before the traveler leaves home.