AIR FRANCE CEO IN SURPRISE RESIGNATION
AIR FRANCE HAS ACCEPTED the resignation of Franck Terner as chief executive of the airline, appointing newcomer Benjamin Smith to fill the role temporarily. The reason for his resignation was not outlined in the airline’s statement. Terner became chief executive in November 2016, having joined the Air France 36 years ago. Smith was hired as the new chief executive of the Air France KLM group in September. Following Terner’s resignation, Smith will oversee the operation of Air France in the interim. He takes over the role as Air France continued negotiations with unions in a dispute over staff salary that has led to multiple days of strike action and cost the airline hundreds of millions of euros.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE BBT HOTLIST 2019
BUYING BUSINESS TRAVEL IS LOOKING FOR YOUR nominations of who – or what – you think should be included in its Hotlist for 2019. The BBT Hotlist recognises those
people, companies and products driving change, setting agendas and having an impact on business travel. It’s based on the opinions of BBT readers, key industry leaders and
our editorial staff.
Let us know who deserves to be recognised There’s no limit to the number of nominations you can put forward. A short explanation of why you think the person, organisation or brand should be on the list is welcome. The 2018 Hotlist featured industry
influencers and new names to watch, such as IATA’s NDC team, US president Donald Trump and Capita Travel and Events’ Smarter Working initiative. To put forward your nominations for next
year’s list, tweet @BBT_online, email digital editor Molly Dyson at mdyson@panaceamedia. com or get in touch via Linkedin. The deadline for nominations is Friday,
Flybe unveils new livery
REGIONAL CARRIER FLYBE has revealed a new livery being rolled out across its Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 175 aircraft. The airline said some ten aircraft will
be rebranded with the new livery every year, with completion of the entire fleet scheduled for 2025. Coordinated in line with the carrier’s existing fleet repainting and planned maintenance programmes, the new white and purple livery can be delivered “at no extra cost”, according to Flybe. The first rebranded aircraft was added to the fleet in September.
The new design is a major upgrade
of Flybe’s well-known, all-over purple branding, and the airline stated the “streamlined” livery brings its aircraft in line with its new “Close to You” tagline. Four new Embraer 175 jets, scheduled
to be delivered in July 2019, will feature the new livery.
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FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH IN LONDON, Marriott International is planning to expand its homesharing pilot to include Paris, Rome and Lisbon. Customers can
16 November 2018. ■ The BBT Hotlist will be published in the January/February 2019 issue
Marriott expands homesharing pilot
book more than 340 properties across the four European markets with the ability to earn and redeem points on Marriott’s loyalty platform, which includes Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Properties range in size and design. The Tribute Portfolio Homes brand was launched in the UK capital in
A home in Lisbon that is being used in Marriott’s homesharing pilot
collaboration with home rentals management company Hostmaker. During the five-month trial, Marriott International said it found that travellers were drawn to the offering by a “curated selection of homes, ease of booking and service level”.
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