Business travel

Uber will be trialling its flying taxis in Melbourne, and intends to launch its first Uber Air vehicles in 2023. In the meantime, helicopters and even a submarine in Uber colours are already in service.

The new Navigo Easy pass launched by RATP on 12 June should eventually replace cardboard tickets.

The world of frequent flyer programmes is in for a shock. The Lufthansa group's Miles & More programme is allegedly operating on the verge of illegality under German regulations, following a court ruling that could have disastrous consequences for the programme's appeal.

This was a predictable consequence of the grounding of the Indian airline Jet Airways. Air fares to and from India and on domestic routes are soaring. And unfortunately for business travellers, it will take some time to find an adequate range of flights capable of bringing fares down...

At a time when WiFi is beginning to make inroads on board aircraft, Latécoère is experimenting with a new way of transmitting in-flight data, using light.

The Helsinki hub should strengthen its leadership in Scandinavia. Airport authorities and the government are working on connecting the airport to a future long-distance train network.

The Marriott group has decided to give Sheraton a new lease of life with a new logo, a new room concept and a new approach to public spaces.

In addition to the Sofitel Villa Borghese, which is due to reopen in early July, there are a number of new top-of-the-range hotels in Rome.

Daniel Karbownik, previously Managing Director of AccorHotels Luxe for Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, has just been appointed Accor Regional Director for West and Central Africa. This is an opportunity to take stock of the Accor group's strategy and ambitions in Africa.

The latest controversy over air travel in France stems from a proposal by France Insoumise and ecologist MPs François Ruffin and Delphine Batho: to abolish domestic and regional air services when trains can offer a journey time of less than five hours. Is this a bluff? Probably, even if some adjustments are likely...

Enterprise has just announced the opening of a branch at Arlanda airport in Stockholm. This is the vehicle rental company's first location in Sweden.

Travelling by plane can sometimes seem like an obstacle course between changing aircraft, security checks and formalities to enter a country. IATA, Star Alliance and Oneworld all have new programmes to simplify travel.

The Intercontinental Lyon Hôtel-Dieu, a new 5-star hotel with 144 rooms and suites, has opened its doors. This new address in Lyon is located in the former 18th century hospital, a listed building on the banks of the Rhône.

Since 31 May, Turkish Airlines has been linking Strasbourg airport to its hub in Istanbul, with four flights a week.

Business travellers will have to wait longer than expected. Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne has announced the postponement of the CDG Express project until the end of 2025, more than a year after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games...

Airbus is certainly one of Europe's greatest industrial success stories. The aircraft manufacturer, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has retained its pioneering spirit, with new projects in the pipeline, notably for future electric aircraft.

After restricting Airbnb's activity in Japan, the government has finally realised that banning the collaborative platform would drastically reduce already limited accommodation options, with the Tokyo Olympic Games just around the corner...

The Smart flexible economy fare offered by hybrid carrier Eurowings will bring more benefits to the airline's passengers. Good news for business travellers.

Air France is centralising its long-haul operations from Orly at the new connecting terminal, "Orly 3", in particular flights to New York.

The SNCF is simplifying its Pro offers with a Liberté card offering fixed fares in France and a new Pro contract based on the volume of train tickets consumed over the year.