Business travel

A report published by the Fondation pour l'innovation politique (Fondapol) and the Roland Berger consultancy imagines the future of air travel post-Covid-19. Traditional airlines would be threatened more than ever by their low-cost competitors in this post-Covid world.

Compulsory masks, one train in two for everyday journeys, 15% for TGVs: SNCF is preparing for the aftermath of 11 May.

The Board of Directors of the Air France-KLM group met on Wednesday. On the agenda: the financial impact of the health crisis, and the very gradual resumption of operations, with systematic temperature checks on passengers.

Health safety, falling traffic, airline bankruptcies: in the age of decontamination, airports are going to have to reinvent themselves. We take a look at the new health regulations that could disrupt the operation of hubs and the airline industry as a whole.

Matthias Suhr, Managing Director of Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, takes stock of the situation, outlines the main areas for consideration in preparing for the post-confinement era, and discusses competition from rail transport.

Vienna International Airport is offering a unique service in Europe for passengers wishing to undergo a Covid-19 contamination test.

Certification, strengthened procedures, barrier measures: hotel groups are putting in place the conditions needed for business to resume.

Since 4 May, travellers wishing to board a Eurostar or Thalys train have had to wear a mask.

In addition to traditional airlines, private jets have also been impacted by the repatriation of travellers caused by the health crisis. A PrivateFly study analyses the evolution of demand in this unprecedented period.

Health safety, falling traffic, border closures, airline bankruptcies: airports are in crisis. In the post-containment period, they will also have to reinvent themselves. What will their health response be? Several avenues are emerging, inspired in particular by Asian airports.

The €7 billion support plan guaranteed by the French government for Air France will include strong commitments, particularly on the environmental front. Starting with the abolition of air routes when the rail alternative does not exceed 2h30, except for stopovers.

Brussels Airlines aircraft will not be taking off again until 1 June. The company has extended the temporary suspension of its flights by 15 days.

In-depth cleaning, more frequent disinfection, wipes and touch-free check-in: Hilton is setting a new health standard in collaboration with RB/Lysol and the Mayo Clinic.

Best Western is preparing for the reopening of its establishments and the resumption of business, with good health practices, a sales policy and help in setting up back-up plans.

As expected since the start of the Covid19 crisis, France is to provide financial support to the Air France KLM group, to the tune of seven billion euros for the French carrier.

Philippe Marguet, Managing Director of The Originals Human Hotels & Resorts, discusses the impact of the crisis on the independent hotel industry.

The airline industry is preparing for the post-confinement era, with the task of reassuring travellers with new health standards. The designer Aviointeriors has unveiled two concepts designed to isolate travellers in economy class.

The TGV should be better placed than its airline competitor in the "post-Covid-19 world", particularly for business travellers. And the low-cost airline model could well be put to the test in the near future...

With the launch of a global cleanliness council, the Marriott group is working towards higher sanitary standards adapted to the pandemic.

Air France distributes masks to passengers on flights where social distancing is not possible. At the same time, the airline has donated comfort kits to hospitals.