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Signia by Hilton: MICE smiles on it in the United States

Higher, bigger: the Signia by Hilton brand embodies MICE in the American style, with hundreds and hundreds of rooms in its hotels, thousands of square metres for meetings and conferences, not to mention a host of bars and restaurants and relaxation areas to appeal to leisure customers too....

Christian Vernet (La Compagnie): "We are considering a possible increase in the...

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...

Delta Air Lines: review and outlook with Béatrice...

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...

Delta bows out of the Brussels-New York route

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 says no to the Aeromexico-Delta Air Lines partnership

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...

The Trump administration buries the Biden plan for compensation for air travel delays

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...

The Trump administration to save New York's Penn Station...

Solving unsolvable problems with a wave of his magic wand: since the start of his term in office, Donald Trump has claimed to be able to put an end to the war in Ukraine, the Israeli-Iranian-Palestinian conflict or, with greater success, the rifts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo or between Armenia and...

Faster high-speed trains between Boston and Washington

Since 27 August, the Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston has been enjoying a new lease of life thanks to the entry into service of the fastest trains in the United States. These 28 Avelia Liberty trains, named Nextgen Acela, were ordered by the public rail company Amtrak from the French manufacturer Alstom. By 2027,...

Delta to link Nice to Boston

Delta Airlines will be expanding its European network next year. On Wednesday, the American airline announced a number of new transatlantic services departing from Boston Logan. Nice airport will benefit from this European offensive. From 17 May 2026, Delta Airlines will inaugurate a new direct Nice-Boston route. The two airports will be linked three times a week, each...

Southwest goes after corpulent passengers

Southwest Airlines is looking for new resources following the publication of less favourable financial results. Its latest genius idea: forcing its "oversized" passengers to buy a second seat in advance. This idea reflects the end of "political correctness" and a more inclusive society in the United States. Until now, passengers...

"Window... or no window? That's the question for...

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are both facing class actions in the federal courts. The reason for the complaint, which would seem to be a joke? That they misled passengers into paying more for window seats. But in fact they weren't. The...

The clouds are gathering for Spirit Airlines in the United States

Spirit Airlines, the low-cost carrier based in Florida, is increasingly suffering from a depressed US aviation market. The carrier has warned its investors that there is "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating beyond the next twelve months. The causes: persistent losses, falling revenues...

New flights to Europe for American Airlines

Despite the chaotic context of relations between the United States and Europe, under the impetus of the Trump presidency, the transatlantic axis remains no less attractive for travellers, and therefore for airlines. American Airlines is a case in point, even if problems with Boeing aircraft deliveries have put the brakes on the company's ambitions... American Airlines announces...

Accor: solid but mixed first-half results

Business is still buoyant, with results boosted by the lifestyle and luxury segment, but revenues have been penalised by sharp fluctuations in the US and Australian dollars and the Brazilian real in particular: the Accor group's first-half performance is showing good momentum "despite a complex geopolitical context and the impact...

Miami: "work in progress" for the VIP terminal

It is already two years since the project for a VIP terminal was unveiled by the management of Miami airport. Since July, the project has been taking concrete shape. A ceremony was held to mark the official launch of the works. The work is due to be completed in spring 2026, with the inauguration of a top-of-the-range terminal....

The US government gives the go-ahead for the partnership between JetBlue...

At the end of July, JetBlue and United Airlines finally obtained authorisation from the US Department of Transportation to implement their planned partnership. In so doing, the two airlines are benefiting from a softening of the Trump administration's stance on mergers and partnerships in the industry. Above all, it is excellent news for the New York-based company...

Accor: an ace in Las Vegas, a winner in Italy

Nearly 3,000 rooms. The Accor group has just found its largest establishment in the world, in a city where mega hotels are the norm: Las Vegas. Its Handwritten Collection brand will soon be operating, through a franchise agreement, the Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, for its second...

With airfares calculated by AI, Delta Air Lines is opening...

At first sight, the project may seem rather exciting. In fact, it could make the air ticket market totally unpredictable. Traditional fare structures would disappear. Probably in favour of personalised prices, calculated by AI-powered algorithms. A frightening revolution? During the presentation of its first-quarter results...

Hilton: new business hotels around the world

Waldorf Astoria is heading north. This year, the Hilton Group's luxury brand is set to make its Scandinavian debut in Helsinki. The American hotelier has just signed a management agreement with M&L Group to integrate the Hotel Maria, soon to be renamed Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, into its portfolio. Located in the...

American Airlines expands to Miami

American Airlines is moving upmarket at its Miami hub, with major investments in its airport lounges. Work to extend and renovate the business infrastructure will almost double the surface area of the lounges in which "AA" will welcome its passengers. The airline's motto, in Spanish: "Tranquilo y...