Business travel

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.

Air France has just inaugurated a new Paris-Quito route on 23 May, with three flights a week.

SAS has just signed a partnership agreement with Airbus to work together on electric aircraft.

The Ground Monitor 2019 report published by American Express GBT forecasts stable prices in the car rental market over the next twelve months.

After four years at the helm of Toulouse Blagnac airport (ATB), Chinese investor Casil Europe was approached on 15 May by Eiffage to take over this stake. This should not change the development strategy of Toulouse, France's fifth-largest airport with 9.63 million passengers in 2018.

Over 1,600 Accor group hotels will be offering an online event management and booking solution thanks to a partnership with meetago.

Air Canada's letter of intent to buy the leisure airline Air Transat would give the Canadian flag carrier a virtual monopoly in the premium and hybrid segment. This news has raised eyebrows in government circles in the province of Quebec, as it could mean the loss of a major airline player for Montreal.

The Uber application is getting some new features, including a "silent mode" that tells the driver that the passenger does not wish to engage in conversation. For the moment, this option is limited to the US market.

Benjamin Smith's decision to reduce Air France's domestic network is supported by the facts. The French flag has been declining for many years on domestic routes, even though the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has noted an increase in traffic, particularly on cross-border routes.

More comfort on board, more routes and more services. This is what Deutsche Bahn is promising its customers, particularly business travellers.