Business travel

Business travellers are taking up less space on planes, unlike VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) travellers, according to the latest Air Passenger Survey by the General Directorate for Civil Aviation (DGAC).

Japan intends to maintain its position as an innovative nation in rail transport with the realisation of this magnetic levitation line, a first section of which will link the capital to Nagoya.

Malaysia Airlines is partnering with SNCF to offer easy connections between Kuala Lumpur and 28 French cities via CDG.

The updated position, company by company, on cancelled flights this summer in the Near and Middle East.

Luxury brand Fairmont, part of the Accor group, has embarked on an extensive renovation programme for its hotels worldwide, refurbishing its entire network.

Reversal: easyJet has found a better buyer than Castlelake and now recommends a sale to another American investor, Apollo.

If airports and Gulf airlines continue to operate their flights, unexpected delays and suspensions are possible due to the resumption of attacks by the United States and Iran.

The world's most populous country will open its first high-speed line to connect Mumbai to Ahmedabad in under two hours, compared to nine currently.

Scandic will soon open a third hotel in Frankfurt. The establishment will, in particular, play the MICE card thanks to its proximity to the convention centre.

Thai Airways is strengthening its presence in Europe, particularly in Amsterdam with a daily flight and in Paris with a second flight each day.

Qatar Airways will not be resuming flights to 13 destinations in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, reducing its service by 7% this winter.

Canada has implemented a simplified and expedited airport procedure for passengers transferring between two international flights.

Accor has unveiled a new wave of luxury hotel projects in China and stated its ambition: to develop 1,600 establishments in the country within five to six years, relying in particular on strong partnerships with key market players.

The Four Points by Sheraton brand, part of the Marriott group, is arriving in France with its first address in Reims, a hotel with 85 rooms and two meeting rooms.

The Hyatt group is part of the metamorphosis of the historic Olympia Exhibition Centre into an event destination, encompassing culture, gastronomy, and business, with the opening of the Hyatt Regency London Olympia.

The Franco-Swiss train company TGV Lyria has developed a loyalty programme for its business customers based on four tiers according to total spending.

Reluctantly accepted by Americans 50 years ago - probably because the technology wasn't theirs, supersonic flights could make their return to the United States in the coming years if new aircraft come onto the market.

Air France has just opened its new business lounge at London Heathrow Airport.

The two companies together will advise the California High-Speed Authority on the operation and maintenance of the future Californian high-speed rail line.

Meetings, seminars, incentives, trade shows... The distribution platform Kombo is launching a booking tool open to companies for their groups of 10 to 60 people. SNCF retains the advantage beyond this.