Good results for Lyon airport
Europcar and car2go drive together for business travellers
Europcar and car2go, the Smart car rental service available directly in the city, are launching a joint venture, which will make its debut in Lyon in early 2012.
A strange 21st October for Frankfurt airport
The inauguration of a fourth runway at Frankfurt airport on Friday is likely to be marred by the curfew recently imposed by an administrative court, which takes effect on 21 October.
French travellers unanimously reject in-flight connectivity
A TravelZoo survey highlights the general public's lack of interest in, and even rejection of, in-flight connectivity, including Internet access.
The 1st Andaz hotel for business travellers in China
The Andaz brand is making its debut in China with the opening of its first hotel in Shanghai to cater for a fast-growing business clientele.
Dubai Airport puts frequent flyers in a box for more...
Widespread growth for SNCF in 2011
On Wednesday, SNCF published a positive balance sheet, with an increase in sales over the first nine months of the year and growth across the board.
Traffic up at Paris airports
Aéroports de Paris released its results for September 2011 on Wednesday, showing an overall increase in passenger traffic (+6.1%) compared with 2010.
Simplified access for business travellers to Brussels Airport
Good results for Eurostar in the 3rd quarter
Tactical moves at the top of SNCF
On Monday, SNCF announced two appointments to its senior management team. David Azema and Alain Picard will be responsible for meeting the new challenges facing the railway company as it opens up to competition.
Trivago Index: hotel prices fall back in October
The hotel price barometer published on 17 October by Trivago highlights the general fall in rates in October compared with the same month last year.
Avis rolls with Air France for business travel
Air France regional offensive: SNCF ready to resist
Vueling takes business travellers to Switzerland
Vueling is continuing to grow in France with a further increase in capacity for the winter season, and the opening of new routes, notably to Zurich, from the end of the month.
Back to square one: Europe protects frequent travellers
The European Court of Justice now considers a flight that has departed from the airport to be cancelled before having to turn back.
Air France goes green: world premiere on Thursday
On Thursday, Air France inaugurated its most CO2-efficient commercial flight ever. The aircraft linking Toulouse to Paris in 1h20 has reduced CO2 emissions by 50% per passenger and per kilometre.
Iberia focuses on the comfort of frequent French travellers
Amadeus study: mobile phones take off in travel...
A new report from Amadeus identifies the next challenges for mobile technologies in business air travel, including the distribution of additional services and payment for services.
Opening up the railways: Europe votes for transparency
The opening up of the railways is approaching, and Europe is preparing the ground. The latest step forward is the European Commission's vote to strengthen legislation on liberalised rail services.
