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Ryanair boss suggests ticket prices to increase by up to 20% by next summer

‘There is no doubt in my mind, we’re underpricing air travel in Europe’

Disruption at French airports as air traffic controllers join public sector strike

Paris and Marseille hardest-hit by calls for flight cancellations

New TGVs delayed as France opens railways to competition

Concerns grow over the future of smaller stations

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Brittany Ferries ends cross-Channel route earlier than planned

It comes as the ferry company expands capacity on Ireland routes

Half-term travel disruption fears as French air crews call strike

Unions for cabin crew and pilots combine to file strike notice over pension changes

Flights to and from UK impacted by air traffic control issue

Second major issue in September sees flights to and from several UK airports impacted

Dfds Crown Seaways ferry on calm water in Oslo under overcast skies.

Scotland-France ferry plans axed as Forth Ports pulls out

Last European passenger ferry service from Rosyth ended in 2010

Wheelchair user facing a long outdoor staircase with arms raised in frustration

Accessible travel in France: a guide for disabled visitors

Practical advice on transport, attractions and accessibility in France

French easyJet pilots postpone strike but flights at risk September 24 and 25

Change follows new round of negotiation over pilot schedules

France listed among countries to delay full EES border check rollout

Ferry operators say technology does not work well enough yet

Regional train derails in France - possible sabotage

44 people were injured including one seriously

A view of a Ryanair plane at Limoges airport

Ryanair does not owe customers going to and from France any favours

Company must take more than passenger wants into consideration

Dover ferry services return to normal after anti-migration protest

Masked demonstrators blocked access roads and briefly delayed sailings

Ryanair Malta Air Boeing airliner approaching Luqa airport against a blue sky

Ryanair to reduce winter flights, blaming high fuel costs

Airline cut 750,000 seats to France last winter season

10 wildlife excursions to try in France

From the Alps to the Riviera, here is our pick of where to watch for wolves, birds, bears and other beasts

Travellers wait in a queue with luggage inside a Paris airport terminal.

Can I enter France before my visa starts and if so must I register for EES?

Nationals of certain countries benefit from visa-free access to France

Travellers queue at Aegean Airlines check-in desks in Thessaloniki airport terminal.

Delay forecast for EU travel authorisation scheme after website changes

€20 ETIAS scheme was originally due to launch in autumn 2026

Passengers board an EasyJet plane in Bordeaux

Further easyJet strike action possible in France following weekend chaos

Thousands of passengers impacted by flight cancellations last weekend

Airport runways and aircraft sit behind a vertical video showing a dense black smoke plume.

Dozens of cars destroyed in airport parking fire near Paris CDG

Holidaymakers return to learn fate of vehicle

Passengers board an EasyJet plane by mobile stairs on a sunny airport tarmac in Nantes.

France flight updates you may have missed for summer 2026

EU backs stronger air rights as Nice-NY flights expand

Strikes and heavy traffic make for a difficult weekend for travel in France

EasyJet cancellations, SNCF disruption and heavy road traffic are expected over the August 15 weekend

Tips to help reduce French mobile roaming fees when abroad

Risk of high costs during ferry trips highlighted

Woman using an automated EES Entry/Exit System kiosk with a touchscreen.

Could the EU 'pause' full EES rollout in September?

Rules allowing airports to suspend certain checks may be extended past next month’s deadline, according to UK press reports

Eurostar rival orders 19 new trains, confirms London-Paris route to open in 2029

Trenitalia expected to be the first operator to offer alternative Channel Tunnel service

France urged to overhaul air traffic control after delays

Audit says reforms are failing and urges study of privatised model

French passport and travel tickets lying on a black suitcase.

French passports remain powerful despite low ‘safety’ ranking

French citizens have better visa-free access than Britons or Americans

Scotland-France ferry plans boosted by £6m funding pledges

20-hour Rosyth-Dunkirk passenger service last ran in 2014

Can I travel between France and UK with national ID card and not French passport?

EU and UK both have electronic border systems in place

New catamaran Channel crossing to be trialled between Sussex and Normandy

Latest route by British start-up will be captained by Vendée Globe winning sailor on his own vessel

Summer works bring disruption to Paris public transport, including Charles-de-Gaulle airport

Airport authorities warn of 90-minute journey times from city centre as several major lines see station closures

EasyJet opens summer 2027 flights: one UK route not included

A recently announced route does not appear in the summer 2027 schedule

France-UK travel: EES biometrics still on hold for cars at Dover and Eurotunnel LeShuttle

Pre-registration kiosks not expected to work until September

Surprise train strike to hit Normandy this weekend

Close to 40% of trains to destinations such as Evreux, Caen, and Rouen cancelled on Friday

A ferry along the Portsmouth coast, surrounded by smaller fishing boats

Green charges hit Channel ferries to France - are more routes at risk?

Companies now apply 'ETS surcharges' on tickets to help recoup part of the costs of EU ecological fees

Tourists in France flock to Norman coastline to avoid heatwave

Bookings up along cool coast where temperatures remain below 30C in heatwave peak

High-angle view of a crowded airport departure hall with travellers, check-in desks and overhead signage.

Is the EU set to relax September’s strict EES implementation?

Nine countries, including France, have asked for greater flexibility

Low-cost Paris-Amsterdam train launches with fares from €19

Dutch company GoVolta will travel at a maximum speed of 160km/h and stop at up to nine stations en route

DFDS sees strong rise in Jersey-France ferry demand

Rise follows cancellation of Jersey-Guernsey summer route

SNCF trials new technology in Normandy to prevent animal collisions

Collisions cause one in every 10 delays

EES: 44,000 individuals refused entry to EU since launch

EU Commission will ‘redouble efforts’ to improve system issues following travel sector criticism of safety measure

European airports at ‘critical point’ due to EES, warns trade body

Five-hour queues reported as calls for EES suspensions grow

Brittany Ferries to end two UK-France routes and sell two ferries

The cuts to routes and ships come amid rising costs

Map showing offshore wind farm phases, routes, markers and a legend along the New England coast.

€3.65billion Marseille-Nice rail project on track

First phase is scheduled for completion around 2030

Why are so many trains in France cancelled during heatwaves?

Commuters point to countries in Africa and Asia where trains still run in extreme heat

Two travellers with luggage pass through an airport security Parafe gate marked 12.

What are French PARAFE gates and how do they relate to EES and ETIAS?

Many nationalities can make use of these to speed up their journeys

Ryanair flight leaves Greece without passengers due to airport ‘mega queue’ and EES issues

At least 20 travellers left stranded after missing their gate in latest travel chaos incident

Nice–New York flight to run year-round as US travel to French Riviera grows

High-profile transatlantic service reflects rising numbers of Americans visiting the south of France city

BlaBlaCar’s intercity coach service to shut in France

The last service will run in January 2027

High-speed rival to open Paris-Bordeaux route

Operator Velvet to start route in 2028

A cargo ship travelling across the sea with a wake trail and a small map inset in the top-right.

New Ireland-France ferry service begins, runs six times per week

Operator expects strong freight and passenger traffic, as Boulogne-sur-Mer sees first international ferry service in 15 years

French rail strike: one in three TGVs cancelled, regional services face 'extreme disruption'

Brittany and Lyon among areas with most disruption, with many TGV and regional routes cancelled

Over-65s to benefit from free public transport in Nice

Around 100,000 residents will be eligible under the new scheme

Major train disruption expected on June 10 due to French rail strike

Many TGV and cross-country routes affected with regional services also seeing mass cancellations

Travellers pass through airport automated passport border control e-gates in a terminal.

EES: Six-hour delays possible at EU borders, warns airline body

Summer travel to be impacted by Entry/Exit System issues

Perpignan-Nantes flight: passengers arrive 13 hours late after travel nightmare

The Volotea aircraft was diverted to Bordeaux as a storm prevented initial landing attempt

Map: Where are France’s 33 exceptional hotels?

Six new establishments gained ‘palace’ status in the 2026 state tourist body’s awards

Road sign with EU stars and France text showing 500 m on a mountain road.

France among countries recommended to end internal Schengen border checks

Introduction of EES reduces need for checks, believes European Commission

No summer cancellations due to jet fuel shortages, predicts Air France

Airline believes fuel supplies are secured throughout summer period and launches flexible ticket promotion

France travel recap: New flights, ferry routes, airport changes and border rules

Includes new summer flights to Nice from UK and US

Greece backtracks on EES exemptions for Britons

Embassy removes website post about UK travellers being exempt from biometric checks

British Airways opens London City - Toulon route

New service targets visitors and residents by offering quieter journey

Airline boss tells travellers to arrive three hours before flights from France to the UK

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) can mean lengthy queues

France suspends Dover’s EES border checks amid long queues

Waiting times reduced and traffic ‘free flowing’ on Sunday, says port

Commercial aircraft taking off above a Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport sign.

Paris airport strike on June 18: which routes are at risk of delays?

One-day strike called by ground staff at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Dover ferry delays: Bank holiday queues grow as Entry-Exit System slows crossings to France

Passengers travelling from the UK warned to expect long waits

Transavia launches five new international flights from western France

Low-cost carrier targets winter sunseekers with new expansions

Latest on EU extra free cabin bag and flight payout reforms

MEPs overwhelmingly supported proposals to allow all passengers extra hand luggage in January

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

Cruise ship VB Englishman with a tug alongside on the sea off Portsmouth.

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