Business travel

London Heathrow Airport is claiming a new record for 2025. And it is releasing nearly €1.5 million to "become an extraordinary airport"...

Cirium reveals that Aeromexico, Saudia and SAS were the world's most punctual carriers in 2025. Latin American airports are also performing miracles in terms of punctuality...

From five-star luxury to budget concepts, from Paris intra muros to Roissy and Marne-la-Vallée: a guide to the new hotels due to open in the Paris Region in 2026.

Vice President France for the Hyatt Group and Director of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, Alice Mafaity looks back at the development of the Group's offering in France and the trends expected this year.

Guirec Grand-Clément, CEO of Enterprise Mobility France and Chairman of the Shared Mobility branch of Mobilians, which groups together short-term car hire companies, takes stock of the car hire market.

Brussels Airlines is launching African-inspired meals on flights between sub-Saharan Africa and Brussels from 1 January 2026.

The SNCF is pleased to say that the fare increase will be less than inflation, forecast at 1.3% for 2026, with unchanged fares for the Liberté card for business travellers. The Fnaut points to a fare increase of 73% for Ouigo between 2017 and 2023.

With the delay in delivery of the Airbus A321XLR, Saudia will finally receive its new aircraft in mid-2026. And it will finally be able to offer a long-haul product including a business class equipped with couchettes, on a single-aisle aircraft. 

The investment fund is investing in Trenitalia France to support its growth and its plans for cross-Channel links and cross-border markets. Its networks and tour operators will be invited to push the sale of the railway company.

With 32 million passengers, Vienna airport will close 2025 with the highest traffic figures in its history.

OAG reveals the busiest air routes for 2025. The Asian market will undoubtedly dominate, both on domestic and international routes.

On the one hand, Air France is suspending its Paris-Manila route for the summer season. On the other, LOT Polish Airlines is launching the first route in its history to Bangkok. South-East Asia remains at the heart of the concerns of European carriers. 

More than ever, TAP Air Portugal is THE airline between Europe and Brazil. It has just beaten a record for passenger numbers to the South American giant. 

Royal Air Maroc is expanding its network of major destinations for business travellers. Starting with Los Angeles, which will be linked to the Casablanca hub for the first time.

Emirates is extending its "Train + Air" partnership with SNCF. In addition to the connections offered from Paris-CDG to 24 French cities, the airline now includes the TGV station at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport.

The Spanish Prime Minister has announced the introduction in early 2026 of a €60-a-month travelcard allowing unlimited use of regional and suburban trains, as well as national buses.

Launched in 2024 in Saint-Ouen, the B&B Home brand, the long-stay arm of the B&B Hotels group, continues to expand in the Paris region with three openings in Rueil-Malmaison, Vélizy and Paris.

Members of the American Airlines frequent flyer programme will no longer earn miles or other rewards when they purchase a Basic Economy ticket, the airline's lowest fare. 

Finnair is continuing to expand its long-haul network. In October, the airline will launch flights to Melbourne via Bangkok, which is emerging as a major Asian hub for many airlines.

The only five-star hotel on the legendary avenue, the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel boasts 192 completely refurbished rooms, combining the elegance of a Parisian residence with top-of-the-range services for business travellers.