Business travel

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.

easyJet strengthens its network in France for the winter season

easyJet confirms it is expanding its winter offering in France with around ten routes departing from seven airports.

China propels the hotel industry into a robotic future

A hotel in China is going to use humanoid robots exclusively. The beginning of the end for person-to-person hospitality?

India recognises the digital airline ticket on mobile phones

India is simplifying departure procedures at its airports by allowing tickets to be presented on a smartphone...

United Airlines to Marseille, Toulouse and Luxembourg in 2027

Next spring, United Airlines will carry out the largest European expansion in its history with 11 new routes, including, for the first time, services to Luxembourg, Marseille and Toulouse.

Lufthansa is improving its inflight culinary offering

Lufthansa now offers hot meals in economy class on its short- and medium-haul routes.

Vietnam’s airline capacity now exceeds Thailand’s in...

This is a development that Thailand certainly did not predict. According to seat capacity statistics from consultants OAG, Vietnam has become the second most important country, behind Indonesia. This paradigm shift actually reflects an economic reality: Vietnam's GDP per capita is climbing the rankings of Southeast Asian nations year after year. After the Philippines and Indonesia, Vietnam is indeed expected to surpass by 2030 a Thailand locked in its own complacency...

Alaska Airlines steps up competition on Paris-Seattle

With Alaska Airlines launching flights on the Paris-Seattle route from May 2027, the route will be operated by three carriers and will be one of the most competitive on the transatlantic corridor from France.

Heart Aerospace takes another step towards the electric aircraft

Heart Aerospace has just flown the X1, presented as the largest all-electric aircraft ever built. A 27-minute flight that constitutes a major milestone towards the future ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

Etihad is adjusting its winter schedule in Europe, with Brussels and Luxembourg...

Etihad Airways is adjusting its European schedule for the 2026-2027 winter season, notably featuring increased capacity to French-speaking Europe, including more flights per week to Brussels and a new route to Luxembourg. 

Green light for Virgin Trains on the Channel Tunnel for late 2030

Richard Branson's company has obtained the right to operate high-speed trains between Paris, London, Brussels and Amsterdam from 1st October 2030.

A fire is disrupting rail traffic in Vienna, particularly to the airport

A fire is affecting a large part of the regional train lines in Vienna, including connections to the airport. A situation that could last for several months...

Paris-Berlin rail line suspended

Deutsche Bahn no longer operates a direct service between Paris and Berlin, forcing passengers to change trains in Frankfurt or Mannheim.

EasyJet strike weekend

EasyJet's operations will be disrupted on 15 and 16 August by a fresh strike.

Emirates further enhances its ticket flexibility

While the situation in the Persian Gulf remains as uncertain as ever, Emirates is "at it again" by offering even more flexibility to its passengers...

Asiana/Korean Air merger: final hurdle cleared

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have secured the final approvals needed for their merger, paving the way for the launch of the new "integrated airline" on 17 December 2026.

Madrid-Barajas rolls out its 3D scanners and launches €146m of works

On 30 July, Aena brought the new 3D scanner security checkpoint at Madrid-Barajas T4 into service and launched two tenders for €146m worth of works.

Brussels Airlines is abandoning its expansion

Brussels Airlines is abandoning plans to acquire two new Airbus A330s for its long-haul network due to its financial difficulties.

Eurostar will serve Antwerp from London in December

Launched on 14 December, this service between London St Pancras and Antwerp will only be possible in this direction due to the lack of border controls at the Belgian station.

Schiphol opens its largest Privium lounge

On 6 August, Schiphol inaugurated the ClubLounge South, an 800 m² Privium lounge with a capacity of 125 travellers, making it the largest in its premium network.

Lufthansa Group is rolling out Starlink in turn

The Lufthansa Group's first Airbus A320neo will take to the skies on 19th August equipped with Starlink.