The strike at Lufthansa takes shape
The threats of strike action that have been mooted for several weeks at Lufthansa should soon be put to bed: cabin crew have failed to reach an agreement with the airline's management, and are expected to launch strike action in the coming days - or even hours.
Hotel Price Radar: HRS highlights the French exception
On 23 August, HRS published its "Hotel Price Radar" indicator for the second quarter of 2012, which shows an overall increase in rates worldwide, with the French market being the exception.
Jet Airways strengthens its links with the United Arab Emirates
Jet Airways is launching a new route between Mumbai and Sharjah, bringing to six the number of daily flights operated by the Indian airline to the United Arab Emirates.
Brazil: growth on the move
Brazil intends to develop its rail network significantly to support its economic growth, with the flagship project being the high-speed line between Rio and Sao Paulo.
New domestic strategy for Virgin Atlantic: Heathrow-Manchester in 2013
Virgin Atlantic is preparing to operate its first domestic flights across the Channel, with the launch of a Manchester-London Heathrow flight in March 2013. A first, which should mark the beginning of a new strategy for the airline.
Russia's TGV falls victim to the crisis
The extension of the high-speed rail network has finally been abandoned by Russia, which was supposed to take advantage of the Football World Cup to improve its rail facilities.
Qatar Airways goes service 2.0 with the iPad
Qatar Airways has decided to equip its teams at Doha and London Heathrow airports with iPad tablets, with a view to improving the quality of service offered to passengers.
Asiana Airlines power 4 in Paris
Asiana Airlines will be increasing the number of weekly flights between Paris and Seoul to four from 18 November, with the addition of a new Sunday flight.
Marriott gets a makeover in Boston
The Marriott Copley Place in Boston has just completed a five-year renovation programme. It now offers modern facilities tailored to business customers.
Lufthansa threatened by strike action
Lufthansa could soon be hit by strike action by its cabin crew. The verdict is expected before the end of August.
Record traffic at Orly in July
Aéroports de Paris (ADP) has published slightly lower figures for July 2012 (-0.4%), despite record traffic at Orly.
Air France-KLM signs Jetstar to Australia
The Ar France-KLM group is expanding its range of services to Australia through a code-share agreement with low-cost carrier Jetstar Airways.
Thalys traffic down in the first half of the year
A mixed first half for Thalys, which saw a slight increase in sales (+3.2%), while traffic slowed (-0.5%).
Transform 2015: Air France pilots vote in favour
The majority of the Syndicat National des Pilotes de Ligne (SNPL) (67%) has approved the "Transform 2015" restructuring plan proposed by Air France management.
A seventh Best Western for Bangkok
Best Western has inaugurated the Klassique Sukhumvit hotel, becoming the group's seventh property in Bangkok.
Ikea: business travel in the cards
Ikea is clarifying its plans for business travel: the location of the Swedish furniture manufacturer's first hotel, due to open in 2013, will soon be known.
New identity for "by Como" hotels
Como hotels are getting a facelift: the traditional hotel name will now be joined by "by Como". The new image of these luxury establishments is accompanied by the launch of a new online storefront, with new functionalities and a display adapted to mobile browsing.
Starwood launches Aloft in South Korea
The Starwood Group plans to open the Aloft Suwon hotel in 2014, marking the brand's arrival in South Korea.
Majan lounge, Oman Air's new business lounge in Muscat
Muscat airport is now home to a new lounge, Majan, for business travellers from Oman Air and its partner airlines.
American Airlines is launching into luggage delivery with Bags...
American Airlines is introducing a new ancillary service. The airline is launching "Bags VIP", a baggage delivery service that could be of interest to many business travellers.
