Business travel

The new business class launched by Corsair aims to give the French carrier a more "business" image.

Ryanair confirms its intention to acquire Alitalia. Michael O'Leary told Reuters that a binding offer is being finalised.

Ritz-Carlton is putting its stamp on the prestigious Hôtel de la Paix in Geneva. Opened 152 years ago, this historic establishment has been completely renovated for the occasion.

EasyJet confirms its transatlantic ambitions. The airline has just formalised an agreement with Norwegian which will form part of the "Worldwide by easyJet" platform to combine the networks of the two carriers.

Thalys is reinventing its invitation to travel, with an olfactory stroll that combines roaming and poetry. The Thalys Scents of the City exhibition stops off in Paris until Sunday 17 September.

Finnair is also introducing a chatbot, Finn, to support travellers using artificial intelligence.

Delta Air Lines will be launching a new Paris-Indianapolis route in May, the first route to Europe operated by an American carrier from Indiana.

Faced with what it considers to be passenger abuse, low-cost carrier Ryanair has decided to tighten up the conditions governing the carriage of baggage in the cabin. The new regulations will apply from 1 November.

Next March, Perth will be the first city in Australia to have a non-stop flight to Europe. The capital of Western Australia is embarking on a campaign of international seduction to promote its image as a destination offering excellent value for money.

The opening of the ibis Styles New York LaGuardia Airport hotel marks the arrival of the budget brand in the United States, in a leading business destination.

Google Maps is introducing a new feature in 25 cities, including Paris, warning motorists of the difficulty of finding a parking space near their final destination. The next step is to offer a solution by indicating available parking spaces...

Finnair is unveiling its flight schedule for summer 2018, which will see the airline densify its offer in Asia, while adding new destinations in Europe.

In its turn, Transavia is getting a chatbot to automate the exchanges that can be automated in its customer relations. Named Laura, the new tool is available via Facebook Messenger.

HOP! Air France is launching a new business route on 28 August, with a daily flight operated all year round between Rouen and Lyon.

Etihad's withdrawal from the capital of Air Berlin is likely to bring the airline's history to a close. The carrier is likely to be integrated into the giant Lufthansa, the candidate favoured by the German government. The name Air Berlin will then be no more than a memory...

How is air traffic doing at the Qatar Airways hub in Doha? The discontinuation of flights to four countries has led to a drop in traffic. But the airline is planning to get back on track by speeding up the opening of new routes, as Salam Al Shawa, Senior Vice President Marketing and Corporate Communications at Qatar Airways, explains.

Lisbon, Belgrade, Zagreb. The most unlikely destinations are now linked to China. The challenge is to attract not only tourists but also investment from the Middle Kingdom.

The UK authorities are lifting the laptop ban restrictions on flights from two new international airports, Tunis and Istanbul.

Delta has recently been experimenting with a new way of communicating with its reservations service: a video chat is now available at Ronald Reagan airport in Washington.

In September, MagicStay will be inaugurating a new coworking space called Business Travel - The Hub, combining the worlds of business travel and start-ups.