Business travel

Generally reluctant to work together, China and Japan have just seen the formation of a giant joint venture that could revolutionise air transport in Asia with the announcement of the merger between Japan Airlines and China Eastern.

Start-up Jacques Vaucanson is looking to raise funds to develop a concept for a train on air cushions. The Spacetrain should enable passengers to make inter-city journeys at very high speed.

The European Commission is concerned about delays in air transport and wants to speed up measures to reduce passenger waiting times, according to Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport, and Karima Delli, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism. 

Aigle Azur will be making its debut on the domestic network with a new route popular with business customers: twelve flights a week between Nantes and Lyon.

Initially interested in acquiring a stake in the Air France KLM group, the management of AccorHotels has finally changed its mind.

St. John's Airport and Air Canada will be opening a new lounge this autumn. The lounge will be more spacious and will feature a bistro and a self-service bar.

Alongside its establishments in paradisiacal locations, Alila is also developing business-oriented urban resorts in the heart of Asian metropolises.

Double Tree by Hilton is offering a new hotel in France, with a breathtaking view of the medieval city of Carcassonne.

To make air travel less stressful or really relaxing, Paris Aéroport and Air France each have their own solution.

Whether in Paris, New York or near many of the world's airports, Marriott's Renaissance brand is taking on a new contemporary look.

Faced with budgetary difficulties, Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi airline, is expanding its range of paying services in both economy and business class.

Delta Air Lines had long been reluctant to introduce a Premium Economy class, but finally gave in to the spirit of the times by launching the "Premium Select" class on its new Airbus A350. By 2021, all its long-haul aircraft will have a Premium Economy class.

Bombardier's CSeries regional jetliners are now being rebranded as Airbus A220s, a new step for the European aircraft manufacturer as it expands its range to include smaller aircraft with between 100 and 150 seats.

On the face of it, opening a new route seems like one of the most trivial operations for an air carrier. But launching a new service is a long process involving many parameters. Success is not always guaranteed, and the 'luck' factor has to be taken into account.

With ever more efficient connectivity and the advanced integration of smartphone functions into the on-board interface, everything is in place to transform a vehicle into a nomadic extension of an office. Here's how it works.

Since 2 July, Le Club AccorHotels has welcomed members of the Raffles Ambassadors, Fairmont President's Club and Swissôtel Circle loyalty programmes.

Business travel agency Carlson Wagonlit Travel is launching a new system enabling its customers to save up to 2 % on the price of flights and hotel rooms.

Richard McGinnis, France and Benelux Director of Leading Hotels of the World, explains the longevity of the luxury hotel chain and how it has evolved over time.

In future, Brussels Airlines will be even less Belgian than it has been since Lufthansa took a stake in its capital. From next year, three quarters of its activities will be managed from the Eurowings headquarters in Cologne. However, the long-haul business of Eurowings and Brussels Airlines will continue to be managed by a Belgian division.

Partially open since last January, Air France's new Business lounge in Hall L of terminal 2E now boasts a surface area of 3,200 m2 with a chic bar, restaurant and the largest wellness area among the airline's lounges.