Corporate Travel News: November 2026

Terminal changes, new entry rules and fresh hotel openings shape November 2026 travel news.

November brings terminal changes at Heathrow, a new health attestation for US-bound flights and updated business visitor rules in New Zealand. New hotels in New Orleans and Kuala Lumpur, a refreshed German rail timetable and new routes across Asia and the Pacific add options to plan around. Here’s what travel managers need to know.

Airlines/Airports

Heathrow moves Delta and four other airlines to new terminals in 2028

Heathrow will move five airlines between terminals in 2028, including Delta, which shifts from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 and separates from Virgin Atlantic. Connections between the two carriers will need a bus transfer, so allow extra time when planning transatlantic itineraries. Read more about Heathrow’s terminal reshuffle on Simple Flying.

Air India launches nonstop Delhi to Osaka flights from February 2027

Air India will fly nonstop between Delhi and Osaka Kansai four times weekly from February 2, 2027, on Boeing 787-8 aircraft with 18 flat-bed business class seats. Overnight departures arrive the next morning, giving travelers a direct link into western Japan. Read more about Air India’s new Japan gateway on Air India’s newsroom.

New Christchurch routes link the South Island to Perth, Bali and Singapore

Jetstar has launched seasonal Perth to Christchurch flights three times weekly, adding more than 37,000 seats over summer. Air New Zealand will also add nonstop Christchurch to Bali flights and make its Christchurch to Singapore route year-round. Read more about the new Christchurch services on Asian Aviation.

Entry Requirements & Border Updates

US requires a pre-boarding health attestation on all international flights from November 3

From November 3, everyone flying to or connecting through the US must attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the previous 21 days. Airlines will collect the form before boarding, so remind travelers to expect it at check-in. Review the CDC’s attestation order on the CDC website.

New Zealand updates its business visitor visa rules

New Zealand’s amended business visitor rules, effective October 20, list seven qualifying activities, including informal training and commercial transactions, generally capped at three months a year. Longer stays or activities outside those categories require a work visa, so check trip purpose before booking. Review New Zealand’s amended business visitor rules on Immigration New Zealand.

Hotels

Fairmont New Orleans opens near the convention center with 19,000 square feet of event space

Fairmont New Orleans opened on November 2 with 250 rooms and suites in the former Bank of New Orleans building, close to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. More than 19,000 square feet of event space includes two ballrooms and six meeting rooms. Explore the Fairmont New Orleans opening on Hotel News Resource.

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur debuts with 268 suites and a grand ballroom

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur has debuted in the Bukit Bintang district with 268 all-suite rooms and 3,745 square meters of event space, including a 1,545 square meter ballroom and an Executive Hub for corporate meetings. Explore the details of the Kuala Lumpur debut on Hospitality Net.

Rail and ground transport

Deutsche Bahn’s December timetable adds faster ICE Sprinters and Italy services

From December 13, Deutsche Bahn adds more ICE Sprinter services, including Berlin to Stuttgart in 4 hours 45 minutes, with direct Munich to Milan and Rome trains following in summer 2027. Long-distance fares stay unchanged, though works will add journey time on some routes. Read more about Deutsche Bahn’s 2027 timetable on The Local Germany.

Industry and travel planning insights

Airline costs top corporate travel buyers’ concerns for 2027

Business Travel Show America research with 204 corporate travel buyers found 30% name airline costs a top 2027 challenge, double the 15% recorded in 2025. Better value from suppliers also ranked at 30%, with policy compliance at 29%. Read more about the 2027 buyer survey results on TradeArabia.

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