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Ryanair rules out summer flight cancellations due to fuel issues

Fares are dropping due to lower demand - but are likely to increase later

Summer flight ticket price increases ‘inevitable’ due to jet fuel issues

Airlines are unlikely to absorb costs from rising kerosene prices, but widespread fuel shortages not expected

Gîtes de France among three booking websites to be hit by cyberattack

Data relating to more than two million bookings accessed over the weekend

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Cruise ship carrying 1,700 people leaves Bordeaux after norovirus quarantine

Outbreak left more than 50 passengers ill, alongside unrelated death of Briton, 92

EasyJet to open new route from Bordeaux: see all scheduled routes

The new route will be the low-cost airline’s 47th from the Gironde airport

Children to be able to use UK e-gates from age of eight to reduce border queues

Change open to UK and EU nationals as well as citizens from countries such as Australia, Canada and the US

1,700 confined on cruise ship in Bordeaux amidst gastroenteritis fears

Briton in his nineties died on board from illness

First aircraft for direct Sydney-London route exits Toulouse factory

Sydney-Paris has been identified as a future opportunity for a direct Qantas route

France rail police authorised to use tasers at Paris, Rennes and Lyon stations

Around 10% of officers will be able to carry them at major stations and on certain rail lines

New direct ferry to link northern France and Ireland from June

Route between Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer to run six times a week

French town slashes public transport costs by 60% in response to fuel crisis

A one-way bus ticket in Laval, in the Pays de la Loire region, is set to cost €0.50 instead of €1.30

French rail unions announce joint strike action on June 10

Groups declare ‘state of emergency’ on French rail network

Which passport lane should French residency card holders use upon arrival?

Non-EU passport lanes see longer queues due to EES registration

Express train between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport to launch in 2027

The ‘CDG Express’ will run four times per hour and connect airport to Gare de l’Est in 20 minutes

Thousands fewer flights scheduled for France this year

Aviation bodies warn more reductions are likely

Ryanair boss says airline's fuel supply could run out after May

Flight cancellations touted as airlines grapple with risk of fuel shortages

UK vet’s tips on travelling to France with pets for the first time

The joy of having your pets with you makes the daunting process worthwhile

UK ETA now required for Jersey and Guernsey but special French exemption remains

The requirement also applies to the Isle of Man and came into force on April 23

Ryanair will close luggage drop off and in-person check-in earlier to ease airport delays

Self-service check-in to be deployed at majority of airports

Flight cancellations ‘very likely’ this summer due to jet fuel crisis, warns EU

Ticket price surges also expected as price of jet fuel more than doubles

EasyJet trials new route connecting Nantes to Strasbourg

The service is currently set to run until May 18

SNCF Connect may soon sell tickets from other operators on France’s rail network

Booking website currently shows limited tickets for services

Greece exempts Britons from EES biometric registration: will France follow suit?

Suspension of regulations for Britons helps ease fears of holiday queues but risks ire from Brussels and neighbours

EES delays: should you arrive earlier at French airport or ferry port?

Several reports of delays and missed journeys have arisen linked to the new system

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Channel island considers more ferries on Cherbourg route

Alderney also has an airport, which operates regular flights to both Southampton and Guernsey

We missed Paris flight due to EES despite arriving early to airport

Incidents raise questions about passenger rights in such situations

Europe at risk of jet fuel shortage as airlines mull further price rises

Jet fuel is major cost element for all airlines, and there may be as little as six weeks supply left

What future for smaller French airports?

Vulnerability to the whims of low-cost airlines is becoming more evident

EasyJet condemns ‘unacceptable’ EES border queues as hundreds miss flight to UK

Travellers were held up by lack of EES infrastructure, passengers criticise airline for failing to offer refunds

France’s SNCF train operator eyes Italian expansion

Italian authorities rule company can run 18 trips per day on Italian network from Turin hub

French E-bike ‘van’ is eco answer for door-to-door deliveries

The Midipile, which can carry a 300kg load, is a hybrid of an electric bicycle and covered vehicle

Do I need attestation d’acceuil for my son to visit if he lives outside EU?

Confusion persists over document including over EES rollout

Exterior of Poitiers-Biard airport with a Ryanair plane shown in an inset image.

Ryanair stops flying Poitiers-Barcelona route

The removal of the route in 2026 is the latest French change by the low-cost carrier

TGV driver killed when train crashes into lorry at level crossing in France

Lorry was carrying military goods. A dozen train passengers were injured in collision

Martin Daines showing correct way to display caravan registration in France

UK caravan owners warned over new number plate rules for travel in France

This relates to any caravans or other trailers with a gross weight over 750kg

Four lesser known pilgrimage walks to tackle in France

Less-crowded trails can show off France’s rural beauty and charm

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

New ferry to add two extra roundtrip sailings per week

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

Shortages could see prices rise further or routes cut altogether

Union calls for easyJet Easter strike at French bases

All cabin crew are being urged to walk out

EasyJet reopens Newcastle base with new flights to Nice

Airline offers more than 50 destinations from southern French airport after latest route added

Ryanair becomes most popular carrier at Toulouse airport

Several low-cost carriers are targeting the French city with route expansions

New reports of Britons missing flights due to EES delays

Queues of several hours reported in Spain prior to full EES rollout

French mountain holidays are no longer just for skiing

Many resorts offer more than just skiing and snowboarding

How Eurostar is preparing for competitors on Channel link

‘We already run a European metro’, the operator says, to challengers Trenitalia and Virgin Trains

EasyJet to equip new planes with ultra-lightweight seats for extra legroom

UK carrier says the seats installed on more than 200 new aircraft will also help cut jet fuel costs

UK ETA: What happens to dual nationals who do not follow rules

Dual nationals are now told to travel to UK with British passport or ‘certificate of entitlement’

Passengers board an EasyJet plane in Bordeaux

Book flights now or face price rises if Middle East conflict continues, says easyJet boss

Price increases to start ‘in three weeks’ unless situation calms

Passengers boarding a Navya autonomous shuttle with Keolis branding at a roadside stop.

Self-driving buses to arrive in France in next six months

Final testing of the vehicles is currently underway

EES app: second EU country begins limited use before summer peak

France has yet to approve use of the Travel To Europe app which allows passengers to pre-register certain information

Bordeaux Airport invests in AI to cut waiting times

A new tool is being trialled with the aim of improving passenger flow and satisfaction

Air France-KLM announces ticket price increases due to fuel volatility

Return economy tickets on long-haul routes rise by €50

Lufthansa pilot strike hits flights across Europe, including France

Two-day strike announced at short notice affects nearly half of flights

SNCF tickets for summer and autumn travel across France on sale today

Extra tickets for Nice, Marseille, and Annecy available across several months

A blue UK border sign is shown at passport control in an airport

Dual-UK citizens in France face issues with new passport rules

UK ended a ‘tolerance period’ with regard to its new ETA scheme

Exterior view of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport terminal with access road and planted flower beds.

Toulouse airport traffic falls in 2025

EasyJet base closure weighs on passenger numbers

US airline can ban passengers who do not wear headphones for audio - French flights impacted

New ‘headphone policy’ comes amid expansion of online WiFi services

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French rail groups continue push to reopen closed lines

Groups have criticised new Bordeaux-Lyon line for failing to serve rural communities

Did you know? Injured skiers can get special SNCF train in France

The dedicated carriages have more space, time, and assistance for injured passengers

More ticket-free toll motorways due in France despite driver confusion

Operators press ahead with plans to remove traditional entry barriers

Road between France and Andorra to reopen from March 9 after rockfall

Reopening to come more than seven weeks earlier than initially forecast after end of January closure

Aer Lingus launches summer Nice-Cork service

Two flights per week between May and September link south of Ireland and France

UK’s ETA transition period ends: what changes for residents of France?

Rules have been toughened for those with dual UK or Irish and another citizenship

Rail passenger in France fined €200 for playing music aloud on phone

On-the-spot fine was increased after passenger initially refused to pay

French airports request EES rollout suspension this summer

Risk of congestion feared if April full deployment of system for all eligible passengers takes place

Ryanair may allow dual British nationals to travel to UK without UK passport despite ETA rules

Airlines must carry out checks before boarding to ensure passengers have right to enter UK

New luxury Paris-Amalfi sleeper train service

Three-day Orient-Express trip includes hotel stays and Pompeii visit among other excursions

A view of a sign into London St. Pancras station

Eurostar to cut St Pancras boarding times by 30 minutes

Station authorities want passenger experience to be ‘less like an airport’ as it targets major growth

New social media obligation for British and French visitors to the US to start ‘mid-2026’

There is confusion over the plan, with many expecting a February start date

Digital ID to be accepted at French airports this summer

Scheme not open to non-French residents despite plans to include certain card holders by the end of 2025

New Paris-Jersey direct flight to launch this summer

Loganair route forms part of Channel Island’s tourism boost plan

British Airways launches bargain £2 flights to France (but there’s a catch)

The flights are only available to members of the airline’s Avios scheme who are redeeming loyalty points

Ryanair axes Dublin-Rodez route but London connection retained

“We are disappointed but had no say in decision” say airport authorities

Transavia to replace Air France for Nice-Orly flights

Up to eight return journeys a day to be offered by the budget carrier

EES: Airports and airlines call for immediate review ahead of summer traffic

Warnings of four-hour delays during peak season as industry leaders ask for extended suspension period

A view of a Ryanair plane in Bordeaux, France

Ryanair brings back Brive-Stansted service for summer 2026

Route was one of several axed last winter