Europe

Latvian carrier airBaltic, which is indeed a major player in air transport in Latvia but also in Lithuania, is also the preferred whipping boy of Ryanair's CEO. Michael O'Leary regularly predicts that the company will go bankrupt. Admittedly, airBaltic is going through a difficult period. A major player in Northern Europe with a…

Already working with some 250 rail operators, Rail Europe continues to expand its range of companies available for booking in B2C and B2B. After BritRail in March and then the night train operator European Sleeper, the distribution platform has just integrated Leo Express. The arrival of the Czech company allows it to strengthen its offer of...

In its strategic transformation, Southwest Airlines has broken taboos one by one. The American low-cost carrier has recently changed its baggage policy as well as its seating assignment policy. A new small revolution is on the horizon: Southwest CEO Bob Jordan indicated, about ten days ago at Bernstein Strategic Decisions…

According to a new analysis by AirHelp, the company that helps passengers claim compensation for flight disruptions, Paris-CDG is among the international airports with the highest risk of missed connections, scoring 4.36 out of 10, placing it 15th globally out of 196 airports analysed. The airport…

In its latest report, "Travelling by Train: a Puzzle for Passengers," the Réseau Action Climat has highlighted the thirty or so air routes that carry over a million passengers per year between France and European cities, and their similar accessibility by train. The aim is to demonstrate the delay in...

Montenegro is attracting more and more leisure tourists. Is the MICE client also part of the country's tourism strategy? Ana Tripkovic Markovic - This is one of our strategic priorities today. Although Montenegro is recognised by leisure clients, our long-term objective is to make the country a...

Marriott began its offensive in the European mid-range hotel sector with Four Points Flex by Sheraton in 2023, which quickly expanded to 40 hotels across seven countries since its launch. This makes it the US group's fastest-growing brand in the region. Today, Marriott is adding another string to its bow…

Etihad Airways has just revealed – subject to last-minute changes – its flight schedule from 20 to 31 March. French-speaking Europe will once again be served with several daily frequencies. Brussels will benefit from three weekly flights operated by Boeing 787-10; Geneva will be connected by four weekly flights in Boeing…

For years, the Gulf airlines have used their global hubs strategy to take some of their Asian traffic from European carriers. And vice versa. But now the war in the Gulf, with Iran regularly attacking its neighbours, has shaken - temporarily, it seems - the balance of power.

Marriott had a banner year in 2025 in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. While the world leader's portfolio grew by +4.3% overall, it rose by +7.8 % in the EMEA region alone. The American group added 170 establishments to its portfolio, for a total of almost...

There are places that you visit, and others that you remember. The Basque Country unquestionably falls into the latter category. A land of contrasts, the Basque Country combines vibrant cities, spectacular landscapes and a culture deeply rooted in everyday life. Here, every experience - a stroll through a historic centre, a pintxo tasted in the...

Scandic is to strengthen the network of its Scandic Go brand, unveiled in 2020. The Nordic hotel operator announced its new project on Thursday. The budget chain is heading for Stavanger, where it will open a new address in 2028. The Norwegian destination has a particularly strong reputation in the energy sector. "Stavanger is one of the world's most important economic centres for...

Volotea's arrival on the Strasbourg-Munich route is part of a two-year public service delegation contract. It will start operating on 9 April, with two flights a week on Mondays and Thursdays using Airbus A320s. Departure from Strasbourg is at 8.40am on Monday...

Turkish Airlines left Tirana in June 2019. It is returning just under six years later with one or two daily flights from Istanbul, depending on the day. The airline will operate a Boeing 737-800 with a business and economy class. The flight will leave Istanbul early in the morning with...

Spain, Portugal, France: this is the trifecta for MICE in 2026, according to forecasts unveiled on 3 December by FCM Travel. Organisers of major business events are particularly keen on Malaga, Marbella, Madrid and Barcelona. These destinations benefit from their potential in terms of infrastructure, their accessibility by air and their...

Choice Hotels has just announced the opening of 50 Quality Suites hotels in France, continuing its partnership with the Zenitude group. So the partnership could not be more fruitful. David Beers - Indeed, we are extremely satisfied. For Choice Hotels, it is fundamental to create mutually beneficial relationships, win-win partnerships. After a...

British Airways is expanding its Europe and North Africa network from Gatwick airport for the winter season. Its subsidiary BA Euroflyer will be inaugurating regular services to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, as well as to Graz, an Austrian city renowned for its culture, congresses and economic dynamism. Graz With Graz, the...

The only company in the running to acquire a stake in Air Europa, Turkish Airlines has finally been given the go-ahead to invest $350 million (€300 million) in the airline. This stake will nevertheless be a minority one in the Spanish carrier, representing only 26% to 27% of the capital. The investment will initially be structured as a loan....

Turkish Airlines appears to be the latest airline to bid for a stake in Spain's Air Europa. The Reuters news agency reported that during a conference call on financial results held on 6 August, the company indicated that it was preparing an offer. "We are preparing a firm offer very soon. However,...

Air connectivity in Europe is still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels, despite a full recovery in passenger traffic from 2024. These are the findings of the 2025 report on airport connectivity published by ACI Europe (Airports Association International) at its recent annual congress. The report is based on...