Business travel

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.

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.