Business travel

Etihad, the Abu Dhabi airline, and Boeing are exploring the possibilities of more sustainable aviation with the launch of a test phase aboard a B787-10 Dreamliner.

The Radisson Hotel group has announced 15 new openings to strengthen its offer in Europe, Russia and Africa.

From 1 August, All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be offering two weekly flights between Paris CDG and Tokyo Haneda. The Tokyo-Frankfurt route will return to daily service.

Mandarin Oriental is to open its very first hotel in Vienna city centre. The project is due to be completed by the end of 2023.

As part of the strengthening of its flight schedule, Air France is adding a second flight a week to Shanghai. The programme also includes an improved catering offer.

On 15 July, Emirates relaunched its Airbus A380 at Paris CDG airport. Cédric Renard, the airline's Managing Director in France, explains the significance of the event, and reviews the airline's roadmap and the importance of the French market.

M for modernity, mobility and above all modularity: the new generation of TGVs is moving ahead at its own pace. Entry into service scheduled for 2024.

Russian carrier Aeroflot is implementing a strategy that should ensure its long-term survival as a premium carrier by separating domestic and regional activities from long-haul operations.

The International Court of Justice in The Hague has ruled in favour of Qatar in the blockade imposed by its neighbours. The ruling paves the way for the ICAO to call for the blockade to be suspended, on pain of sanctions. What consequences will this ruling have for business travellers?

Japanese carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) resumed services from Tokyo Haneda to Paris on 1 July. Gilles Binard, Marketing & Communications Manager for JAL France, explains the background to JAL's operations in Paris.

With the launch of Hilton EventReady, the group is adapting its CleanStay global cleanliness programme to meetings and events.

Bulgari Hotel in Rome, Rocco Forte in Milan: these two luxury brands will soon be unveiling sophisticated new creations in Italy.

The Austrian Airlines summer programme unveiled on Thursday will see the airline's offer doubled. The Lyon and Paris airports are affected.

The Thalys lounge at Paris Gare du Nord has been open to business travellers again since 9 July. Pending the reopening of the Brussels lounge in the near future.

Jean-Marc Grazzini, Executive Vice President of Air Austral, explains how the Reunionese airline is resuming its activity in a highly volatile environment.

As the Adagio Aparthotels residences resume operations, Karim Malak, the brand's CEO, highlights the advantages of the long-stay product in the current climate.

Qantas does not expect to return to the international arena - with rare exceptions - before mid-2021. A radical decision, but the recent resurgence of the Coronavirus epidemic in the state of Victoria is proof that the Australian company is being extremely cautious.

While a number of Marriott hotels have opened in Germany, the Netherlands and France, the reopening phase has now been extended to Spain.

Valéry Linÿer, CEO of MagicStay, looks at the changing supply and demand for business travel rentals, and announces the launch of a new platform dedicated to long stays: Extendeez.

Since July 1, Emirates business travellers have once again had access to the airline's lounge at its Dubai hub. Finnair has done the same at Helsinki airport.