Business travel

The strengthened open skies agreement between Portugal and Brazil consolidates Lisbon's position as a gateway between Europe and Brazil, while paving the way for new routes.

Taken over last year, the Balladins chain is adopting a new, well-founded strategy and offering a range of different products and services.

Flygskam - the "shame of flying" - is gaining momentum in Sweden, leading to a sharp drop in air traffic. But this trend is having a positive effect on rail traffic in the country, with the national company SJ seeing its traffic increase by 8% in 2018. As a result, it is stepping up initiatives to attract more passengers onto its trains, particularly business travellers.

The British capital will see the opening this summer of two hotels with resolutely lifestyle concepts: The Hoxton and Mama Shelter.

Lufthansa's low-cost/hybrid subsidiary is losing a lot of money and is finding it hard to be the European group's strategic bulwark against low-cost airlines on the Old Continent. Hence the drastic restructuring decided by the parent company...

Kapten Business, the 'pro' range of VTC services made in France, is expanding its catalogue. The aim is to meet corporate control requirements while enhancing the user experience, and to cover the needs of large groups as well as entrepreneurs and start-ups.

With the ambition of becoming the world's leading airline, China Southern intends to continue its expansion away from the major alliances.

A second French airport will finally benefit from a regular service to China. Star Alliance member Air China has announced that it will be flying to Nice this summer, offering the first air link between the Côte d'Azur and Beijing.

While Brexit, whatever form it takes, will have a negative impact on the Irish economy, the Dublin hotel industry is not suffering the consequences. On the contrary, it is booming.

Emirates and Etihad are aiming to be more responsive to passenger needs with à la carte products, demonstrating a major trend towards offering an airline product shaped by passengers themselves.

Its history dates back to the Second Empire. Opened under Napoleon III, the Hôtel du Louvre has completed its metamorphosis after two years of renovation, blending modern touches with its rich past.

Members of the Flying and Le Club AccorHotels loyalty programmes can now earn points and miles when they travel or stay.

Garuda is stopping its flights to London and restricting its offer to Amsterdam, while AirAsia X and Philippine Airlines are preparing their return to Europe, notably to Paris.

Passed on first reading by the Senate and the National Assembly, the Mobility Orientation Bill (LOM) sets out a new framework for everyday mobility.

At the Paris Air Show, RATP, Airbus and Aéroports de Paris signed a partnership agreement on autonomous flying vehicles. The aim is to study the possibility of testing these flying taxis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Airbus' presentation of its A321 XLR at the Paris Air Show is opening up new prospects for airlines, particularly for long-haul flights to secondary destinations.

The app's 13 million users will benefit from the arrival of new mobility players who will be able to design and even book door-to-door journeys. Everyday journeys will be the first to be covered, with a planned extension to long-distance journeys.

By equipping 700 of its aircraft to guarantee business travellers an efficient wi-fi connection, American Airlines prides itself on becoming the leading airline in terms of in-flight connectivity.

Miami airport is to embark on a modernisation programme costing 5 billion dollars over five to fifteen years. The aim is to increase MIA's capacity to 77 million passengers and build two new hotels.

The 4* lifestyle chain is opening its new 170-room flagship on platform 1 of the Paris train station. The establishment features a new concept for the layout and decoration of the rooms, which will be deployed in future Okko Hotels.