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Lanes & Planes

by Lanes & Planes - Lanes & Planes GmbH · Since 2017
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VendorLanes & Planes - Lanes & Planes GmbH
Year launched2017
StatusActive
LocationKap West, Friedenheimer Brücke 16, München, Bayern 80639, DE
Countries servedGlobal
Languages2
Integrations10+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Lanes & Planes

Lanes & Planes is a transportation management software from Lanes & Planes GmbH that focuses on logistics planning. It combines route improvement, fleet management, and real-time tracking so users can improve delivery efficiency. The software provides tools for managing shipments, analyzing transportation costs, and generating reports for better decision-making. Lanes & Planes also supports integration with other systems for comprehensive data analysis and workflow management. Key capabilities: route improvement fleet management real-time tracking shipment management cost analysis Best for: logistics managers and transportation coordinators that need to improve delivery routes and manage fleet operations efficiently.

Lanes & Planes is a fully integrated travel management solution that unifies booking, expense handling, and automated accounting into one digital workflow, making it especially valuable for companies with frequent business travel. The platform stands out for its wide European B2B travel inventory, allowing employees to book trains, flights, hotels, and rental vehicles in a single system, while built-in travel policies ensure every reservation automatically complies with company rules. Its interface is intentionally simple and intuitive, making adoption easy across organizations, and the accompanying mobile app allows users to manage bookings and digitize receipts on the go. A major differentiator is the single creditor model, which consolidates all bookings into one invoice and direct debit, drastically reducing administrative workload for finance teams. Data flows directly into the company’s ERP or accounting system without manual intervention, creating full transparency and eliminating reconciliation errors. The platform also helps companies monitor sustainability efforts by displaying CO2 tracking per trip, enabling more informed travel decisions.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Excellent customer support with fast response during travel issues or emergencies.
  • +Intuitive user interface and reliable concierge service for quick problem resolution.
  • +Easy integration with internal processes and customizable invoice reporting.
  • +Wide selection of airlines and hotels, plus calendar sync for trip planning.
  • +Automatic check-in and reimbursement handling streamline travel logistics.
  • +Helpful support team responds quickly, even for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • +Simple setup with good hotel pricing and smooth SSO integration.
  • +All-in-one dashboard for booking, payments, and expense tracking.
  • +Consolidates travel and expense management, reducing admin work and emails.
  • +Handles full booking process, eliminating need for personal payments or spreadsheets.
What users flag
  • Occasional bugs in the web app require refreshing to resolve.
  • Booking low-cost options can be slow or less reliable than other platforms.
  • International check-in may fail despite document uploads.
  • Automatic seat assignment sometimes places users in undesirable rows.
  • Search results load slowly and lack advanced filtering options.
  • Interface could be more intuitive when modifying bookings.
  • Cheapest direct flights may not appear due to enterprise-level filtering.
  • Transportation-only search option is currently unavailable.

Features

Key features

All-in-One Travel Management
Provides a complete end-to-end solution for booking, managing, and invoicing all business travel.
Largest B2B Travel Inventory in Europe
Offers a closed travel chain with a wide selection of flights, trains, hotels, and rental cars.
1 Creditor for All Travel Services
Consolidates all travel services onto a single invoice and payment process, simplifying accounting.
Automatic Policy and Budget Compliance
Enforces pre-set travel policies and budgets at the time of booking to ensure 100% compliance.
Digital Expense Management
Enables travelers to scan and submit receipts and expenses on the go with the Lanes & Planes App, eliminating paperwork.
Direct ERP System Integration
Allows for synchronous and direct porting of all travel and expense data into the company's existing accounting system.

Additional features

Travel Management as a Service
Offers a service model for booking, managing, and invoicing business travel.
Your Pocket Pilot
The Lanes & Planes App: Provides a mobile application for business travelers.
All-in-one Booking
Allows booking of flights, trains, hotels, and rental cars through a single portal.
Scan Receipts on the Go
Enables business travelers to scan and submit receipts instantly via the app.
Never Incur Costs Again (for travelers)
Implies a system where the traveler does not have to pay out-of-pocket for expenses.
Simplify Approval Processes
Streamlines the system for getting travel requests authorized.
Set Travel Policies and Budgets
Allows administrators to define and enforce company travel rules and spending limits.
Assign Roles to Your Employees
Enables the setup of different permissions and responsibilities within the system.
React Flexibly to Changes
Provides tools to easily manage and adjust travel plans as needed.
1 Creditor for All Travel Services
Consolidates all booking and expense payments onto a single monthly bill.
Synchronous Porting into Your ERP System
Ensures real-time or immediate transfer of data to the accounting system.
VAT Refund from Abroad
Facilitates the electronic reclaiming of Value-Added Tax incurred on foreign trips through partners.
Automated Workflows, Fast Testing
Provides streamlined and quick processes for expense and travel data checks.
Full Transparency in Company Travel Behavior
Offers complete visibility into how employees are traveling and spending.
Detailed Figures and Reports
Generates comprehensive data on travel activity for analysis.
CO2 per Trip and Means of Transport Visible
Provides data on the environmental impact of each booking.
100% Compliance-Compliant
Ensures all travel and expense processes meet company policies and legal requirements.
Largest Inventory of the B2B Travel Industry in Europe
Provides a wide range of booking options for business travel.
Closed Travel Chain
Offers a seamless, connected process from booking through to invoicing.
Self-Service Concept
Allows employees to easily book their own trips within company guidelines.
Integrated Travel Expense Accounting
Directly combines booking with the expense management process.
TÜV-Certified Customer Support
Provides highly-rated, professional, and personal customer service.
No Error-Prone Entries
Eliminates manual data entry, reducing accounting mistakes.
Single Direct Debit Procedure
Simplifies payment by using one automatic payment method for all travel costs.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
2
Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishGerman

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR🇬🇧GBP🇯🇵JPY🇦🇺AUD🇨🇦CAD🇨🇭CHF🇸🇪SEK🇳🇴NOK🇩🇰DKK

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