Business Travel Reimagined: How Flyward Empowers Companies to Travel Smarter

Beyond Bookings: Building Smarter, Safer, and More Strategic Corporate Travel Programs

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16.12.2024

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Subin Sasi - Finance Manager

In a world where agility, efficiency, and care are the new currencies of success, corporate travel is no longer just about getting from A to B. It’s about maximizing every minute, optimizing every dollar, and protecting every traveler.

At Flyward, we don't just book corporate trips—we empower businesses to travel smarter, spend wiser, and operate safer. Our tailored corporate travel solutions redefine industry standards and are designed for the companies that expect more—and deserve more.

The New Era of Business Travel: Challenges & Opportunities

The global business travel industry is undergoing a profound transformation.
According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), business travel spend is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2026, fueled by renewed growth across all sectors.

However, with new opportunities come complex challenges:

  • Cost volatility: Airfares and hotel rates have increased by an average of 9.5% year-over-year (Source: CWT Global Travel Forecast).

  • Travel disruptions: 30% of business trips experience delays or itinerary changes.

  • Duty of care obligations: Employers are now more responsible than ever for their travelers' safety, wellness, and compliance.

Companies need a travel partner that offers more than bookings—they need strategic oversight, savings, and seamless support.

That's where we come in.

How Flyward Empowers Businesses to Travel Smarter

Here’s how we deliver measurable value to our corporate clients:

1. Customized Travel Policies That Drive Efficiency

No two companies are the same—and neither are their travel needs.
We work closely with each client to design, refine, or implement smart travel policies that balance:

  • Cost control

  • Traveler comfort

  • Corporate compliance

By setting clear guidelines for bookings, class of service, advance purchase windows, and preferred vendors, we help companies reduce travel spend by up to 22% annually.

Example:
A financial services client saw savings of $180,000 in their first year after Flyward redesigned their corporate travel framework.

2. Our Intelligent Booking System for Maximum Savings

Our proprietary Flyward Intelligent Booking (FIB) system leverages real-time data, fare tracking, and predictive analysis to secure the best rates—without sacrificing flexibility.

Through FIB:

  • We save clients an average of 2-8%% per ticket.

  • 85% of hotel bookings include negotiated perks like late check-outs, free breakfasts, and complimentary upgrades.

Fact:
Dynamic price optimization ensures that even last-minute bookings remain cost-efficient, helping finance teams avoid surprise travel overruns.

3. Comprehensive 24/7 Support—Wherever Business Takes You

Business doesn’t sleep—and neither do we.

Our corporate travelers have access to a dedicated support team 24/7/365, ready to:

  • Manage sudden flight changes

  • Rebook missed connections

  • Resolve hotel issues

  • Provide immediate emergency assistance

Statistic:
Over 92% of travel disruptions handled by Flyward are resolved before they escalate into itinerary failures.

Real Result:
During a major airline strike in 2024, FLYWARD proactively rebooked and rerouted 78% of our corporate travelers within three hours, avoiding missed meetings and costly delays.

4. Duty of Care: Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset—Your People

Today’s business leaders recognize that traveler safety is business continuity.

Flyward's duty of care approach includes:

  • Traveler tracking and real-time alerts (weather, political instability, health risks)

  • Emergency evacuation support if needed

  • Visa, passport, and travel documentation monitoring

  • Travel insurance recommendations customized by region and risk level

Statistic:
Travelers with access to duty of care programs report 27% higher satisfaction with their companies compared to those without (Source: BCD Travel Research, 2024).

5. Streamlined Reporting and Spend Transparency

We don’t just save money—we prove it.

Our corporate clients receive:

  • Monthly reports with spend analysis and savings tracking

  • Traveler behavior insights to optimize future policies

  • Real-time dashboards to monitor active trips and expenses

By analyzing data trends, we proactively recommend adjustments that keep travel programs lean, agile, and aligned with company goals.

Why Companies Trust Flyward

✔️ Bespoke Solutions, Not Templates
We build every corporate account from scratch to fit your culture, goals, and growth trajectory.

✔️ Regional Strength, Global Reach
Headquartered in Dubai, expanding in Beirut and London, and serving clients across 50+ countries.

✔️ Industry Expertise
Our team brings decades of combined experience in corporate, luxury, and crisis travel management.

✔️ Relentless Commitment
From CEOs to startup founders, our clients know: when you travel with us, you never travel alone.

In Closing: Travel as a Strategic Advantage

In the evolving business world, smart travel isn’t just a function—it’s a competitive edge.

Choosing Flyward means choosing a partner who views your travelers as your ambassadors, your journeys as your investments, and your success as our shared mission.