Travel and transport

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

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

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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

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

Summer travel to be impacted by Entry/Exit System issues

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 Malta Air Boeing airliner approaching Luqa airport against a blue sky

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

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

Brittany Ferries: no fuel surcharge for travellers this summer

Company's CEO also says there is no chance that Brittany Ferries will run out of fuel

Nantes airport unveils new automated luggage check-in system

‘Conveyor belt’ system allows passengers to drop off luggage without manual checking

Brown dog standing in open car boot next to luggage

Pet passport rules clarified for Great Britain residents travelling to France and EU

EU passports are only for ‘habitual’ residents since rule change

Commercial aircraft being refuelled on airport apron with hose connected under wing

Thousands fewer flights scheduled for France this year

Aviation bodies warn more reductions are likely

Small dog watching a woman leave home with an orange suitcase

EU pet passports and GB-France travel: five questions answered

We answer your questions re French citizens, those taking pets to GB, and the closing of a potential loophole for second-home owners

EasyJet announces nine new French flights for winter, including UK destination

Domestic connection and winter hotspots among new routes

French airline cancels flights over fuel shortage fears

Up to 2% of Transavia flights from May and June schedule are impacted

French traveller found passport had been invalidated at airport

The woman was denied boarding at Zurich Airport

A view of a United Airlines plane against a blue sky

French flights set to be impacted by United Airlines price hike

Tickets may rise by up to 20% as jet fuel price increases passed onto customers

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

Travel and transport

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

DFDS sees strong rise in Jersey-France ferry demand

SNCF trials new technology in Normandy to prevent animal collisions

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

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Why France's 'Cathar castles' will no longer be called Cathar

Red heatwave alerts extended: Up to 41C forecast for millions in France

Drought map: tap water restrictions tighten in France

32 detained in France over suspected forest fire-starting

Live map: Where are wildfires in France today?

Small earthquake felt in southern France over the weekend

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

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

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

€3.65billion Marseille-Nice rail project on track

Why are so many trains in France cancelled during heatwaves?

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

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

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

BlaBlaCar’s intercity coach service to shut in France

High-speed rival to open Paris-Bordeaux route

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

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

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

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

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

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

Map: Where are France’s 33 exceptional hotels?

France among countries recommended to end internal Schengen border checks

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

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

Greece backtracks on EES exemptions for Britons

British Airways opens London City - Toulon route

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

France suspends Dover’s EES border checks amid long queues

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

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

Transavia launches five new international flights from western France

Latest on EU extra free cabin bag and flight payout reforms

Ryanair rules out summer flight cancellations due to fuel issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

First aircraft for direct Sydney-London route exits Toulouse factory

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

New direct ferry to link northern France and Ireland from June

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

French rail unions announce joint strike action on June 10

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

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

Brittany Ferries: no fuel surcharge for travellers this summer

Nantes airport unveils new automated luggage check-in system

Pet passport rules clarified for Great Britain residents travelling to France and EU

Thousands fewer flights scheduled for France this year

EU pet passports and GB-France travel: five questions answered

EasyJet announces nine new French flights for winter, including UK destination

French airline cancels flights over fuel shortage fears

French traveller found passport had been invalidated at airport

French flights set to be impacted by United Airlines price hike

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

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

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

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

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

EasyJet trials new route connecting Nantes to Strasbourg

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

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

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

Channel island considers more ferries on Cherbourg route

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

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

What future for smaller French airports?

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

France’s SNCF train operator eyes Italian expansion

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

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