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From the first kilometre of a business trip right through to arrival at the destination, business travellers and travel managers alike need to be kept abreast of the constant changes in business travel: new air services, business classes, loyalty programmesservices railway companies in trains or stationsoffers taxis or VTC for professionals...(see more)

Not forgetting the new players in the collaborative economy and the technology sector... Daily monitoring of these developments to ensure that business travel is ever safer, more comfortable and more sustainable, in business destinations in France and abroad.

    Trains

    SNCF: the ombudsman awaits passengers on the web

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    The SNCF ombudsman can now be contacted on the Internet, to offer passengers simplified and faster handling of their complaints.

    Airlines

    Rising figures but cautious optimism for IATA

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    Airlines should see an increase in passenger numbers over the course of 2011, according to figures published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which nevertheless remains very cautious about the short-term situation.
    Airlines

    Air Canada narrowly avoids strike action

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    Air Canada passengers can finally travel with peace of mind this week: the strike notice has been lifted by the Canadian union CUPE, allowing the airline to continue operations.

    Airlines

    American Airlines downsizes in Brussels

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    American Airlines will be discontinuing its daily flights between Chicago and Brussels from November, due to the economic downturn.
    Airlines

    Strike threatened at Air Canada

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    Air Canada flights are likely to be disrupted tonight as a result of a strike notice issued by cabin crew. Nearly 7,000 staff are affected by the strike, which is expected to cause delays and cancellations.

    Hotels

    Hotel.info extends its mobile offering

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    The Hotel.info website has extended its range of offers to smartphones, with the launch of dedicated applications for Android and Blackberry users.
    Airlines

    Two new Marseille routes for business travellers

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    Twin Jet is to launch two new routes from Marseille for business travellers. The airports of Toulouse and Pau will soon be served by this carrier geared towards business customers.

    Hotels

    Expedia hotels lands on the mobile of frequent travellers

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    The new application developed by Expedia is available on Apple and Android: Expedia Hotels allows business travellers to choose the establishment best suited to their needs, location and budget.

    Airlines

    The business trip of the future unveiled at Heathrow

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    Heathrow airport unveiled its new driverless passenger transport system on 16 September. Both practical and environmentally friendly, the new vehicles will take business travellers from the car park to the airport terminal, significantly reducing passenger waiting time.
    Airlines

    Virgin America joins American Express for frequent travellers

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    The American Express partner network will soon welcome a newcomer, Virgin America, whose frequent flyer loyalty programme is set to fill the gap left by Continental OnePass.
    Airlines

    Express checks soon available to frequent travellers

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    This autumn, the United States will be launching a test phase for accelerated airport checks for certain passengers considered to be reliable. This measure should make it easier for frequent travellers across the Atlantic.

    Trains

    Opening up the railways doesn't scare off frequent travellers

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    The opening up of the rail sector to competition is not to the displeasure of French passengers, according to the Ifop survey unveiled on 15 September as part of the launch of the "Assises du ferroviaire" conference. In particular, passengers expect better value for money.
    Airlines

    Air France chooses the middle way

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    On Friday, Air France-KLM announced an order for long-haul aircraft to renew its fleet. Faced with pressure to choose Airbus over its American rival, the carrier has opted for balance, launching a firm order for 50 aircraft: 25 Airbus and 25 Boeing.

    Airlines

    Qantas passengers threatened by strike action

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    Business travellers planning a work trip on the Qantas network at the end of September are expected to be affected by a...
    Airlines

    Japan Airlines passengers connected to wifi

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    Japan Airlines will soon offer business travellers the opportunity to work in-flight, and more generally to enjoy the benefits of the internet. The airline...
    Airlines

    Digital tablets: Qantas' turn

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    They've definitely become a must-have in the world of business travel. Already widely used on the ground by business customers, digital tablets are proliferating...
    Airlines

    EasyJet takes to the digital tablet

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    Already present on a number of airlines, in particular American Airlines, digital tablets are set to gain ground in the air....
    Airlines

    Vueling targets business travellers in Lille

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    Things are clearly going very well between Vueling and French travellers. After Paris, Toulouse, Nantes and Bordeaux, the Spanish low-cost airline is taking...
    Airlines

    British Airways flies high to Moscow

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    British Airways is preparing to reach a new milestone in its thrice-daily service between London and Moscow. The British airline...
    Hotels

    Services - Concierge services on the rise

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    Whether they work as a key member of staff in a luxury hotel or for a private company, concierges are there to make their clients' day-to-day lives easier. Whether they are private individuals or companies.

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