Business travel

On 22 May 2020, Delta will launch a second daily - but seasonal - service between Paris and the Boston hub, with in-flight Wi-Fi.

On 15 December, as the winter programme gets under way, a brand new Lyria TGV will be unveiled on the France-Switzerland routes.

Hip, trendy, rock'n'roll. Whatever the uncertainties of Brexit, London's hotel industry is still swinging.

The Bidroom hotel booking platform advocates a "fair" model for both its users and the hoteliers in its catalogue. The start-up has recently changed its management team, and intends to take on a new dimension.

A new strike will disrupt business travel on 24 September. SNCF and RATP forecasts.

XL Airways has declared itself insolvent and filed for reorganisation. This latest bankruptcy - which follows that of Aigle Azur a fortnight ago - raises the question of the validity of the long-haul low-cost model, which is turning into a disaster in Europe.

Now that Air France and its partner the Dubreuil group have finally given up on taking over Aigle Azur, the question arises: who could fill the void left by the airline, particularly on the France-Algeria route?

Following its opening in Boston, Citizen M is preparing to take on a new dimension on the American market in 2020. Next year, the Dutch brand will also open a new address in Paris, on the Champs Elysées.

July's results show a slowdown in demand, in line with the economic slowdown and political uncertainties around the world.

After eleven years at the helm of SNCF, Guillaume Pepy will hand over the reins of the company at the end of the year. The Elysée Palace has appointed Jean-Pierre Farandou as his successor.

From March, KLM will be reducing its frequencies between Brussels and Amsterdam. Thalys will take over to supply the airline's hub, in response to environmental issues.

Environmental considerations, a socially responsible approach, a quest for authenticity: Accor is adding the new business brand greet to its already impressive portfolio of brands.

Air Canada will be boosting the quality and quantity of its services on departure from Nice.

After London and Moscow, Paris has become the third business destination to welcome Wheely, a new player in the VTC sector.

The RATP strike on Friday 13th will cause major disruption to travel in the Paris region, according to forecasts published ahead of the strike.

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific is seriously tightening up its winter schedule, eliminating certain routes and reducing frequencies, including Paris. Passenger traffic fell by 11% in August, with business class traffic particularly affected.

Carole Gé, Commercial Director for France at Qantas, looks back over the latest news and projects under consideration at the airline, particularly in terms of in-flight services, the very long-haul network and partnerships.

Corsair will be launching a new flight between Paris Orly and New York next year, a daily service with in-flight wi-fi, which should attract business travellers. Following on from this, French Bee has announced the launch of the same route on the same date.

In its search for a buyer, Aigle Azur has attracted the interest of 14 bidders, including Air France, the Dubreuil group, shareholder Gérard Houa and the tandem of Lionel Guérin and Philippe Micouleau, two former Air France employees. These are all French solutions, which do not envisage a total takeover of the airline's activities...

A strike initiated by the BALPA union on the morning of 9 September has paralysed British Airways operations for 48 hours. The airline has cancelled almost all its flights.