Welcome to the August edition of bta first’s newsletter
Time for Coffee
… is a non-commercial app that displays real-time departure times for public transport in Switzerland. Unlike the SBB app, Time for Coffee shows delays as soon as they reach one minute. It is extremely easy to use and has already proved very useful to the author of these lines: it has helped him avoid short sprints for supposedly punctual trains and allowed him to enjoy the occasional extra coffee at various train stations.
TAP Air Portugal introduces Economy Prime & special flight deals
TAP’s new Economy Prime offers a more comfortable travel experience with exclusive benefits, including a free adjacent seat, priority check-in, Fast Track, priority boarding, two checked bags, upgraded meals, and a premium amenity kit on A330-200, A330-900neo and A321LR aircraft. Full details are available via the Link below or from your dedicated bta first travel team.
Special flight deals to destinations in Portugal, Africa, and North and South America will be available from 2 to 17 September 2026.
Meet the bta first travel Technology Team
A smooth digital travel experience is supported by a dedicated team working behind the scenes. Our bta first Technology Team manages online booking tools, handles technical and online-related requests, and provides training to ensure bookers and travellers get the most out of the solutions available to you
They also manage the implementation of new clients and technology solutions, maintain and optimise our systems, and work closely with our technology partners to continuously improve your experience.
Whether it is setting up a new solution, solving an issue or helping you discover new functionalities, our bta first Technology Team is here to make technology work for you.
Atriis: Fare Rules at a glance
Checking fare conditions in Atriis just got easier! With the new Fare Rules display, you can now view the price conditions and fare rules directly in the search results – without having to select the fare first.
A small improvement that makes a big difference: faster access to the information you need and valuable time saved when comparing fares.
More transparency. Less clicking. More efficiency.
Australia phases out paper arrival cards
Following a successful trial, Australia is gradually phasing out the traditional orange paper arrival cards. A multi-million-dollar investment aims to digitalise the arrival process and speed up border controls.