Londoners spend a fifth of their income on transport, and up to three fifths on rent. Many rely on credit cards and short-term loans to stretch their paychecks further. Can CommuterClub help these cash-strapped professionals by loaning them the cost of an annual Oyster?

Following the pay-with-a-tweet trend, flight tickets have become shoppable through social media platforms. KLM has announced a service that lets passengers request a new ticket via Facebook and Twitter.

AirAsia has announced plans to set up a low-cost airline in a partnership with Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten in an attempt to tap into the Japanese air travel market. Though tourism into Japan continues to rise, outward travel from Japan is currently 3.3% down year-on-year.

The 2011 census has revealed a substantial shift in commuter habits over the last ten years. Though the average distance travelled has increased, the upsurge in people working from home and the decline of fixed work locations have resulted in less regular commuters.