Business travel

Air France will be flying to Seattle from 25 March 2018, operating up to five flights a week from Paris-CDG.

Ahead of the IFTM Top Resa trade show, Trainline has announced the launch of an international API to integrate its Trainline for Business offer into business travel agencies and online booking tools. Daniel Beutler, Managing Director of Trainline International, explains the company's strategy. Interview by Florian Guillemin.

Corsair is one of the very first airlines to join forces with easyJet as part of the new "Worldwide by easyJet" platform. Cooperation between the two airlines will begin in December.

The signing of an enhanced strategic partnership agreement between Air France/KLM and Brazilian carrier GOL will create new synergies not only between the two carriers but also for passengers.

The airline has just signed an agreement with easyJet. The carrier's 100% business class offer between Paris and New York will be integrated into the new Worldwide platform launched by the low-cost airline. Jean-Charles Périno, Sales and Marketing Director, explains La Compagnie's strategy. Interview by Florian Guillemin.

After Bordeaux, Rennes and Nantes this year, SNCF plans to roll out its Business Première offer on the Paris-Lyon route in early 2018, then on Paris-Lille and Paris-Strasbourg in the course of next year.

"It was a 'divine' surprise when we learned that our morning Paris-Doha flight would now be equipped with the new QSuite class," enthuses Frédéric Goullet, Marketing Director France and Benelux at Qatar Airways.

MagicStay took advantage of the IFTM Top Resa to make two high-profile partnerships official. The flat booking platform has joined forces with business travel agency Havas Voyages and payment solutions specialist AirPlus.

The Franco-Swiss rail company is introducing a new 1st class travel offer on 10 December, with exclusive services for business travellers.

Aigle Azur is going from strength to strength with the addition of attractive new destinations for business travellers: the airline will soon be flying to Berlin and Moscow.

The official presentation of Joon took place on Monday 25 September. While the in-flight service has many new features, the airline will grow up in the shadow of its big sister, Air France.

The launch of the new Joon airline, the move upmarket, new technologies, network development and alliances: Franck Terner, CEO of Air France, takes stock of the airline's busy schedule.

Uber in London has been dealt a blow. Regulator Transport for London has just refused to renew its operating licence from 30 September. While Uber will appeal the decision, it is a new business destination that is turning its back on the world leader in VTC.

Buoyed by rising sales, Lufthansa is continuing to strengthen its offering in France, particularly in Bordeaux and Nantes. At the same time, the group is investing in new products while focusing on digital technology.

The Hoxton Paris hotel has opened its doors on rue du Sentier in Paris. Sharan Pasricha, founder of the trendy chain, explains the positioning and plans for The Hoxton hotels.

The Voyages-sncf.com website is due to switch to its new name of OUI.sncf on 7 December.

British Airways is continuing to pamper its high-spending passengers by launching private car transfers for travellers at risk of missing their connection to London Heathrow.

CitizenM, the lifestyle brand, has just opened a new address in Paris for business travellers.

In 2018, Mandarin Oriental will make its debut in Beijing, a destination not yet offered by the Asian luxury brand.

The Lufthansa group is launching a new service for business travellers, who can now bring forward their return flight at no cost.