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The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) presented on October 13 at the IMEX America show the 2026 edition of their Incentive Travel Index. Conducted with the Oxford Economics firm, the study is based on the responses of 2,100 professionals in the "incentive travel" industry, buyers and suppliers alike. This incentive market is showing a…

As the winter season approaches, Air France is pursuing a strategy based on the development of its long-haul network, the upgrading of its product range and the strengthening of its positions in major international markets. Following the launch of Las Vegas in spring 2026 and the reinforcement of New York, the airline is continuing to...

United unveiled, back-to-back on the 1st and 2nd of September, two digital innovations designed to streamline the journey for rushed travellers. The first relates to the management of flight disruptions, the second to waiting times between flights. Together, they target the same audience: frequent flyers accustomed to tight connections. The...

A thousand business travellers – exactly 1,006 – were surveyed by American Express as part of the Amex Trendex survey. This has made it possible to identify major trends in business travel, at least in the US market, as the sample was limited to the United States. A. Bernet (American Express): "Travel, but not at just any...

If there's one airport where American Airlines has every reason to put its best foot forward, it's Dallas. After all, Fort Worth is the carrier's main hub, and what's more, it's celebrating its centenary in 2026. American Airlines is therefore logically committed to strengthening its lounge offering, as already demonstrated...

Last December, Frontier Airlines unveiled its transformation strategy, which involves an upgrade of the ultra low-cost carrier. This plan, dubbed "The New Frontier," is intended to help it attract more business travellers, among other things. An offensive that should be boosted by the company's latest announcement, which has chosen Starlink…

Delta is unveiling a new business showcase in Los Angeles. The American carrier, which claims the title of the leading international airline at LAX, has opened its second Delta One Lounge. Designed as an "intimate space," the new lounge totals 370 m² on the mezzanine level of Terminal 2 and can accommodate 75 travellers. It is...

The Football World Cup will have at least one advantage. It allows for some advances in North American mobility. And one of the most remarkable developments is the possibility for travellers on the Amtrak Cascades rail service to complete pre-clearance immigration and customs formalities at Vancouver station in…

Same causes, same effects… Just as happened during the Paris 2024 Olympics or the London Olympics, hoteliers’ hopes for the World Cup could well be dashed, particularly in the business segment. Faced with soaring prices in anticipation of the event, coupled with an increase in supply, the…

So this is a first, an unpublished route which was launched on 2 May. ITA Airways now connects Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH). The fourth-largest city in the United States thus becomes the airline's 9th US destination. The Rome-Houston flights are operated by an Airbus A330-900,…

It had been 35 years since a major American company ceased operations. The year 1991 had been particularly fatal for the airline sector in the United States with the disappearance of Eastern Airlines, a historic airline, and Midway Airways, a low-cost carrier. On May 2, 2026, Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Spirit Airlines, announced it was beginning "a..."

American Airlines has slammed the door on United Airlines' proposed merger between the two carriers, an idea that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby appeared to be favouring. The discussions about a potential merger, which had been ongoing for several months, gained momentum in April, ultimately hitting a brick wall with American Airlines.

"If you don't come to work at WeWork, WeWork will come to you." This is the idea behind the launch of the WeWork Go offering. The coworking space specialist has just unveiled a solution designed directly for professionals on the go. Specifically, these are office pods that WeWork will deploy in...

By 24 hours, some might have thought it was a joke. Not at all! On March 31, the management of Palm Beach Airport – not far from Mar-a-Lago – made the news official: it would indeed be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, as had been rumoured for several weeks. To do this, it…

As agreements multiply between Starlink and airlines around the world, to the point of making SpaceX's technology a new standard, Delta is taking a step to the side. The American carrier has turned to another giant – at least, for now, in the online sales sector…

Air France's 2026 summer schedule reflects the geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf. The airline continues to avoid serving the Middle East, but is increasing capacity to a number of destinations in Asia. The long-haul offer continues to grow, with an increase of 2% in available seat kilometres compared with summer 2025. This...

United Airlines is following the example of Air New Zealand's Skycouch, which involves booking three economy seats to benefit from a lie-flat bed. Named "United Relax Row" for the American company, this offer allows travellers to actually sleep horizontally. And, to alleviate the discomfort generated by the space…

With some 130 destinations served in 47 countries, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is rolling out one of the densest programmes in its history for Summer 2026, confirming its strategic position as France's second international air hub. Nice indeed confirmed its status last year as the leading airport in the regions, with traffic of 15.23 million...

American low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has decided to "drop" two of the most important international airports in the United States. As part of the ongoing optimisation of its network, Southwest Airlines announced in mid-March the total suspension of all flights at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Washington-Dulles (IAD) airports ....

A new destination for business travellers visiting Colorado. Delta now welcomes them to its brand new Delta Sky Club, which was inaugurated at the beginning of March. The Denver lounge covers 1,200 m² on the 4th floor of the A wing, with a seating capacity of 230. But it is already...