Lanes & Planes

Companies routinely wrestle with fragmented booking processes, manual expense reporting, scattered receipts, and compliance headaches—all of which drain time, increase error risk, and inflate budgets. Lanes & Planes eliminates these inefficiencies by combining travel booking, expense management, and policy compliance into a seamless digital experience. As a Munich-based, SaaS-powered leader in business travel management, Lanes & Planes offers one of Europe's largest B2B travel inventories, empowering businesses to book flights, trains, hotels, and rental cars in a single, user-friendly platform—all wrapped in smart automation and real-time oversight. Companies can save up to 30 % on travel costs—both direct and indirect—by harnessing transparent analytics, streamlined workflows, and automated VAT and expense claims. Meanwhile, stakeholders across the organization benefit: travelers enjoy a mobile “pocket pilot” app for itinerary management and receipt capture on the move; travel managers gain dynamic control over spending, policies, and approval flows; finance teams see smooth ERP integration, single-creditor billing, and automated reconciliation; and senior leadership obtains visibility into travel behavior, cost drivers, and even CO₂ footprint—all without manual data wrangling. The platform’s commitment to service excellence is backed by a TÜV-certified, German-speaking support team that guides travelers and admins through disruptions and rebooking needs. Lanes & Planes is more than a tool—it’s a proven partner backed by solid performance and innovation. Founded in 2017 by travel technology veterans Veit Blumenschein and Daniel Nolte, the company has grown rapidly: over 1,000 businesses trust their solution, more than 120,000 business trips have been orchestrated, and the team now exceeds 240 employees. Built on a data-driven culture, Lanes & Planes has raised significant capital to fuel its journey—$10 million in Series A funding and $35 million in Series B—equipping it to scale across Europe and beyond. As the 9th-largest travel management company in Germany, it stands out for combining technological depth with real-world reliability. Whether a fast-growing SMB or an enterprise with complex travel demands, organizations can confidently adopt Lanes & Planes to modernize travel operations, cut costs, and delight employees with smart, hassle-free journeys.

One of its most distinctive features is the seamless merging of travel booking with automated expense management, allowing receipts to be captured digitally through a mobile app and instantly matched with itineraries, ensuring zero lost documentation and faster reimbursement cycles. The platform’s extensive inventory, covering flights, trains, hotels, and rental cars, is tailored for business needs, providing competitive rates and complete visibility into costs, while ensuring every booking adheres to the organization’s travel policies. Moreover, Lanes & Planes differentiates itself through its real-time oversight and analytics capabilities, empowering finance teams and travel managers to monitor spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and track environmental impact such as CO₂ emissions—all without the need for manual data entry. Its TÜV-certified, German-speaking customer support team adds another layer of uniqueness, offering proactive assistance for disruptions, rebookings, and urgent travel needs—something many automated-only competitors lack. Unlike legacy travel management companies that rely on fragmented third-party integrations, Lanes & Planes has built its technology in-house, ensuring agility, faster innovation cycles, and tighter system security. Scalability is another key differentiator: whether serving a fast-growing start-up or a multinational enterprise, the platform adapts easily with customizable approval flows, flexible policy configurations, and integration with leading ERP and HR systems. By combining user-friendly mobile tools for travelers, powerful administrative controls for managers, and deep analytical insights for leadership, Lanes & Planes redefines business travel as a fully connected, data-driven, and employee-friendly process—making it not just a booking system, but a comprehensive corporate travel partner.

• Small Businesses (1-99)
• Mid Market (100-500)
• Enterprise (500+)