Business travel

Autonomous and electric, the aerial vehicle developed by Boeing as part of the Boeing NeXt programme is an unprecedented innovation. Here's a look back at the first test of this futuristic prototype.

Manchester Airport is to get a private terminal, called PremiAir, guaranteeing business travellers a top-of-the-range airport experience at a reasonable price, starting this year.

Aeroméxico has just completed a record year, not only globally but also on the French market. Paul Verhagen, Vice President in charge of the international market, reveals the new ambitions of the Mexican airline in Paris, and reviews the company's strategy.

A new Sheraton address awaits business travellers in Manila, next to the international airport.

New menus and improved comfort on board Premium Economy are part of a programme to upgrade British Airways' travel classes, which should lead to a new First Suite on the airline's Boeing 777s by the end of the year.

Cityscoot is setting out to conquer the international market, by targeting a market that loves two-wheeled travel: Italy. The French start-up specialising in self-service electric scooters has just launched in Milan, and will be arriving in Rome in summer 2019.

Enterprise is to acquire Deem during the first quarter. A partner of the car rental company since 2011, this San Francisco-based player has distinguished itself in the field of business travel reservation technologies.

Since 14 January, business travellers have been able to use Transilien's Chatbot services for their business trips in the Ile-de-France region. This beta version will soon be improved.

As it celebrates its 90th anniversary, LOT Polish Airlines is adding a new strategic destination for business travellers: New Delhi.

Hampton for one, Staybridges Suites for the other: Frankfurt and London Heathrow airports are seeing the arrival of new hotels to cater for business travellers.

Marriott is renaming its loyalty programme from 13 February, with Marriott Rewards becoming Marriott Bonvoy.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) intends to deploy autonomous shuttles at Tokyo Haneda airport by 2020. The Japanese airline has just launched a second test phase at its Tokyo hub.

The "shutdown" resulting from the lack of funding for certain US federal administrations is disrupting air transport, in particular the TSA and airport security checks.

The "Egencia Awards" 2018 have been "awarded" by the business travel agency, which has identified the 100 hotels preferred by business customers worldwide. And it has to be said that the Parisian hotel industry came out on top.

Caen-Carpiquet airport recorded the strongest growth in France in 2018, with a year-on-year increase in traffic of more than 50 %.

Aigle Azur is working on the launch of a new route between Marseille and Moscow's Domodedovo airport. The first flight is scheduled for March.

While France is struggling to liberalise its rail services, Italian businessmen are reaping the full benefits of competition on the country's TGV lines...

Gulf Air is following the example of other airlines to position itself in a niche market, in order to better differentiate itself in the face of competition from the major Gulf carriers.

A strike by the security services is bringing Frankfurt airport to a standstill this Tuesday 15 January: business travellers are advised to postpone their business trips.

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has made the move to a three-class cabin by introducing a Premium Economy class from the beginning of the year.