BCD Travel enters partnership with Airbus to service main European markets
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 19, 2022 – Starting July 1, BCD Travel began servicing Airbus in its four European home markets: France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. BCD already has existing partnerships with Airbus in Canada, China, India, and the United States.
BCD will provide Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, with a digital and flexible service approach to boost the travel experience for its employees. BCD will provide personalized, digital-first service in four languages through a virtual service platform, consisting of a dedicated team of travel agents, and BCD’s award-winning traveler app TripSource®. The dedicated team will service all 110,000 Airbus travelers in France, Germany, Spain and U.K., offering them extended support hours and better management of their travel itineraries with alerts and real-time messages through TripSource.
“With this tailor-made platform, we’re contributing to the streamlining of Airbus’ business travel management processes,” said Lutz Nauert, Senior Vice President, Global Program Management for EMEA at BCD Travel. “The virtual platform connects all four markets and guarantees the best possible experiences for all Airbus travelers.”
About BCD Travel
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2023, BCD achieved US$20.3 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.