air transport

Smartwings, both a spin-off and parent company of the former CSA, is finally taking over from the defunct Czech national airline. The airline, which has mainly been confined to leisure routes, is now boosting its network to the main European cities from Prague. It is inaugurating 7 new stopovers for its new winter flight programme to...

How is La Compagnie's traffic between France and the United States currently performing? Christian Vernet - Our results differ somewhat from those of other carriers, since our fiscal year runs from November to October. For the 2024-2025 financial year, we've got off to a very strong start, with significant growth in sales and excellent traffic forecasts. However...

France has narrowly escaped further chaos at its airports. On Sunday evening, following last-minute negotiations, the main air traffic controllers' union announced that it was abandoning the strike planned for 7 to 9 October. This decision means that hundreds of flights will not have to be cancelled across the country...

Malaysia Airlines is stepping up its international growth strategy, opening new destinations, increasing frequencies and modernising its fleet to meet strong demand in Asia, Australia and Europe. This was the message the airline wanted to get across at the Global Travel Meet 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. During the...

On the sidelines of the strike on 2 October - which will not affect the airline industry as a whole, except at Beauvais - another strike is in the offing. On 29 September, the Syndicat National des Contrôleurs du Trafic Aérien (National Union of Air Traffic Controllers) issued a notice of strike action. The SNCTA is calling for strike action on 7, 8 and 9 October, and specifies "For...

A new day of action is in prospect with the strike on 2 October. On the whole, French skies should escape the turbulence. The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has announced that it will apply the minimum service provisions to air navigation services at Paris Beauvais airport alone. A reduction in the flight schedule...

Béatrice de Rotalier has been the guiding light for Delta Air Lines in France, during a 38-year career with this American airline. Today, 30 September 2025, she is stepping down as Delta's Commercial Director for France. In an exclusive interview with Voyages...

Air France traditionally takes advantage of the IFTM Top Resa tourism trade show in Paris to highlight its recent performance, present its winter programme and product improvements. Henri Hourcade, Vice President France at Air France-KLM, was on hand, reporting that the airline carried up to 140,000 passengers this summer and an equivalent number...

Malaysia Airlines and Qantas, both members of the oneworld alliance, are taking their collaboration a step further with the signing of a codeshare partnership. The aim is to simplify travel between Australia, Malaysia and beyond. It offers passengers greater choice, fluidity and comfort. Thanks to this...

Launched at the end of 2023 in Canada and then in the United States, baggage tracking with Air Canada is now being extended to Europe. Passengers travelling from Paris, London, Dublin and Edinburgh can now benefit from this new functionality within the Air Canada app. The service is also available to customers departing from Rome, Milan and Copenhagen. In addition to...

This is a major surprise for business travellers on the Brussels-New York JFK route. Delta Air Lines is to stop operating the route after 34 years of loyal service. On 5 January next, the American carrier will mark the suspension of this route. The route has been operated this summer with four flights...

The Trump administration has ordered Delta Air Lines to end its joint venture with national carrier Aeromexico by 1 January 2026. The antitrust immunity agreement, which had been in place for nearly nine years, allowed the two airlines to coordinate schedules, fares and capacity for flights between the United States and...

This was one of the Biden administration's flagship measures for travellers. It was designed to oblige airlines to compensate passengers for delays or cancellations caused by the carriers. "When an airline causes a cancellation or delay, passengers shouldn't have to foot the bill", Biden explained...

September sees the return of route openings as business travel resumes in Europe. Several routes between Europe and Asia were inaugurated. KLM got the ball rolling on 2 September. The Dutch airline now flies three times a week from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hyderabad, in central-eastern India. This...

Etihad continues to build on its expansionist momentum with the addition of new destinations and new aircraft. This is reflected in its financial results. The carrier recorded 10.2 million passengers in the first half of 2025. This represents a year-on-year increase of 17%, supported by a 14% rise in available seat kilometres. The...

Reunion-based Air Austral is continuing its commitment to offering its passengers an ever more refined and authentic travel experience. With its exceptional cuisine, prestigious wine selection and revamped comfort, the airline is unveiling its new Club Austral and Comfort Class services. Kevene Marimoutou's culinary signature for the Club Austral Class Revealed last...

Etihad offers two daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Paris. The chosen flight is operated by a Boeing 787-9 taking off at 14:00 for a duration of 7 hours 20 minutes, arriving at 19:20. Etihad Airways Business Class Abu Dhabi-Paris CDG Conditions of purchase Upgrade offered by Etihad Airways. Depending on the booking class (Comfort), the passenger has the option of choosing...

While we wait for a clearer picture of the consequences of the "Let's block everything" strike on 10 September, another date could be black in the diaries of business travellers. The Syndicat National des Contrôleurs du Trafic Aérien (SNCTA) is calling for strike action on 18 September. Strike on 18 September: the movement is gaining ground...

The Managing Director of Thai Airways International, Chai Eamsiri, gave the Thai press a few details about the 2025/2026 winter programme. These include a major expansion of the airline's services to China. The carrier currently flies to Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming and Guangzhou, with 42 weekly flights. From winter...