Travel and transport

Study ranks best - and worst - French airports for flight punctuality

The global ranking also looked at customer service and food and shopping facilities

Aer Lingus reopens summer Dublin-Brittany routes

Weekly flights to Brest and Rennes offer Celtic connection

American visitors take Nice airport to record passenger numbers

International tourists to the French Riviera destination made up more than 50% of all visitors in 2025

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French woman ordered to pay €6,000 after suing Air France over lost luggage

Recent case sheds light on airline liability and the risks of pursuing legal action

Ryanair reopens Tours-London route for summer 2026

All four of the Irish airline’s summer services have returned to the airport

Why flying from France is often cheaper than taking the train

Rail travel can be three times more expensive on cross-border routes, says report from French environmental organisation

French rail strike: no disruption to TGVs but local Occitanie and Paris routes impacted

Unions are calling on workers to walk out as negotiations with management begin

What are seatbelt rules on coaches and buses in France?

Police have been carrying out spot checks on school buses

Why was passport stamped when entering France?

EES began rollout in October

Trenitalia targets launch of London–Paris Channel Tunnel trains by 2029

Italian state rail company aims to be first to provide rival service to Eurostar after investment boost from American fund

Flights, ferries, trains: What's new in France in 2026

Changes include new transport links and operator changes for popular routes

UK-France trains back after long night of delays to Eurostar and Le Shuttle

Power outage in the Channel Tunnel stopped all services for several hours

Power outage suspends all Eurostar and Eurotunnel travel

A power outage in the Channel Tunnel has caused mass disruption

January 1 easyJet strike: French union calls for ‘zero take-offs’

Minority cabin crew union calls for one-day walkout over scheduling issues

Ryanair confirms routes to Dole-Jura airport maintained in summer 2026

Airline previously said that more routes to France will be axed next year

British and French travellers to be impacted by new ‘social media rules’ for US travel

American authorities will ask travellers to hand over social media information as part of application process to visit country

‘Eurostar Snow’ trains return connecting London to French Alps

Weekly service stops at six stations close to iconic Alpine resorts

Which airline is the worst for delays across Europe?

Three companies saw at least 40% of flights delayed this year

Pets are considered luggage on airlines, EU court rules

Landmark ruling follows loss of dog on Argentina - Spain flight

Paris metro station Villejuif-Gustave Roussy named world’s most beautiful

International architecture award supported by Unesco given to stop on metro line 14

Air France announces launch of Paris CDG – London Gatwick flights

Twice daily flights to start in March 2026

Strike action to hit travellers flying to France from Luton over Christmas

Check-in and baggage handling staff confirmed six days of strike action during the peak holiday period

Commuter boat service planned for Paris

‘River metro’ could soon become a reality on the Seine

EasyJet expected to expand Bordeaux coverage in summer 2026

Aircraft have been redistributed following the closure of Toulouse hub

Customers in France affected by Ryanair’s closure of frequent flyer club

The subscription scheme only launched eight months ago

High-speed Bordeaux-Lyon TGV service to launch by 2027

Journey will take five hours with route avoiding central France and instead going north close to Paris

Must residency card holders in France keep three months’ validity on passport?

Fast-track and premium renewals are possible

Britons in France urged to ensure UK passports valid as tougher ETA rules approach

The UK’s travel authorisation scheme will become stricter next year

The Paris region has one of France’s ‘most beautiful’ villages

It is an official ‘plus beau village de France’

EasyJet adds three new France-UK routes, taking total to 50

Flights to and from Nice, Montpellier, and Paris expand summer services

Tips on how to save money on train trips in France

Record passengers and fewer trains mean finding the best rates is more of a challenge

Rowdy flight passengers face new sanctions in France

Fines of €10,000 and flight bans for passengers who obstruct flight crews are part of anti-disruption measures

Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

Reductions come as France sidelined from future growth plans

France routes in doubt as Wizz Air reduces flights from Gatwick

Airline will begin relocating planes to Luton but will not pull out of West Sussex airport entirely

‘Stupid’: Ryanair boss mocks travellers without digital passes

Airline aims to save up to €40 million a year with digital switch

Paris-Berlin night train route set to continue

The first journey by new operators is scheduled to start at the end of March next year

All-aboard the French ski train: sales open for winter season

Tickets to destinations for winter 2026 are expected to go fast

Two new flights announced for Brive airport in south-west France

Destinations to include Strasbourg and Geneva during tourist season. Ryanair yet to announce return

EasyJet offers 17 new winter routes to France, including several from UK

Bordeaux, Grenoble, and Lyon see services expanded

Wizz Air trials ‘budget business’ seats on routes

Guaranteed empty middle seat and quicker boarding are perks on ticket aimed at professionals

Dover port pauses EES border check rollout for car travellers

Port says it is ready but it is awaiting go-ahead from French authorities

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

EES checks rollout, energy bills, taxes, and winter rules: See what is changing in France next month

Ryanair to appeal EU order to repay €1.8m to Carcassonne airport

Airline 'convinced' appeal court will recognise the independence of the 2001–2011 agreements

Virgin Trains given boost to provide rival service to Eurostar

Company set to launch its own international rail routes by 2030

‘Huge support’ for new TGV line in south-west France

87% of people polled say they are in favour of the project

Sabotage on rail lines in France: many TGVs to south-east cancelled

Separate fires on high-speed line near Lyon has crippled services

Plane near-collision at Nice: aircraft were just ‘three metres away’ from disaster

Pilot confusion over landing runway likely to be cause says preliminary report

Air France expands US schedule with direct Paris-Las Vegas route

Airline now offers 19 US destinations

Jet2 to return to Bergerac and expands UK routes for summer 2027

Both Jet2 and Ryanair are set to serve Bergerac from the UK

New ferry service to link Corsica and Var

Weekly route increases options for travellers

Ryanair summer services between UK and Béziers return

Flights to London, Bristol, Manchester and others can be booked

French authorities pause EES questions for travellers in UK

Questions, especially at kiosks, were feared to cause confusion; change affects ferries, Eurostar and Eurotunnel

French airports among hardest hit by Ryanair winter cuts

It comes as Poland, Ireland, and Malta see increases over the season

Eurostar strike threatens London-Paris travel this Christmas

The RMT rail union, which led the recent strikes on the London Underground, will vote on action in coming weeks

Are changes to flight compensation rules on the way in France?

European MPs set to debate changes to sector

French flights worst in Europe for delays

Air traffic controllers in France are responsible for almost a third of flight delays, says European air traffic management body

EES border checks start: long queues at Prague airport but France calm

Czechia opted to fully implement system but checks were later suspended for Britons and Australians

EES rollout: which French border points are affected first?

We look at airports, Dover and other ports and Eurostar passengers and what the process involves, including travel questions

Am I impacted by EES if catching a connecting flight?

We also cover rules for cruises

Is biometric information handed over for previous visas used for EES?

Data provided at registration is retained for at least three years

How does EES affect me if I need to travel to France urgently?

Travel authorisation system Etias may pose more problems in this area

EES rules in France: How are spouses of EU citizens affected?

New system comes into force on October 12

SNCF opens ticket purchases online for Christmas period

Buying tickets in advance for major journeys such as Paris-Marseille could save you up to 60%

French air traffic control strike called off, Ryanair reinstates flights

Low-cost airline boss asks European Commission to reform sector, calling its president Ursula ‘von Derlayed-Again’

Ryanair summer 2026 schedule: Bergerac back, but not Brive nor Béziers

Not all former UK-France routes have yet been scheduled

Expansion to Nice airport approved by courts: completion expected in 2026

Upgrades will bring annual capacity up to 18 million

Seat numbering system on French TGV trains to change

New three-digit system already in place on other trains in network is being utilised to ‘harmonise and simplify’ train travel

EES: Eurotunnel estimates two minutes extra for UK-France travel

Lorries and coaches will be affected first with car travellers following later this year

Can you remain in France on 90/180 days quota after six-month stay is up?

American citizens benefit from short-stay visa access to bloc without needing a visa

Nice airport: near collision between easyJet and Nouvelair planes on runway

Planes were just metres away from serious crash - inquiry opened

Changes make it harder to claim for flight compensation in France

The current free of charge route of filing a court claim is set to end

Ryanair new boarding pass requirements: French flights impacted

Airline will no longer accept physical boarding passes on most flights from November 3

Why French air controllers called off September 18 strike and instead plan October action

Three-day stoppage will impact air travel early next month

Which flight routes connect France to Bournemouth airport?

There are links from three French cities

Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service

All planes should have technology by end of next year

Travel and transport

Study ranks best - and worst - French airports for flight punctuality

Aer Lingus reopens summer Dublin-Brittany routes

American visitors take Nice airport to record passenger numbers

French woman ordered to pay €6,000 after suing Air France over lost luggage

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French law on snow tyres criticised as authorities unable to issue fines

‘Reckless’: French winemakers react to Trump’s new threat of 200% tariffs

French woman ordered to pay €6,000 after suing Air France over lost luggage

Poor-quality fibre internet installations remain an issue in France

Homes evacuated and cars submerged as flash floods hit south of France

The five other capitals of France before Paris

French MPs and Senators agree to scrap low-emission ZFE zones

Ryanair reopens Tours-London route for summer 2026

Why flying from France is often cheaper than taking the train

French rail strike: no disruption to TGVs but local Occitanie and Paris routes impacted

What are seatbelt rules on coaches and buses in France?

Why was passport stamped when entering France?

Trenitalia targets launch of London–Paris Channel Tunnel trains by 2029

Flights, ferries, trains: What's new in France in 2026

UK-France trains back after long night of delays to Eurostar and Le Shuttle

Power outage suspends all Eurostar and Eurotunnel travel

January 1 easyJet strike: French union calls for ‘zero take-offs’

Cars and driving: What's new in France in 2026

Ryanair’s presence confirmed at Tours-Val de Loire airport

Over one million in France miss out on flight delay compensation

Ryanair confirms routes to Dole-Jura airport maintained in summer 2026

‘I saw flames’: Air France plane makes emergency landing in Lyon after technical fault

Ryanair UK routes return to Bergerac for summer 2026

Aer Lingus to relaunch Dublin-Montpellier route

Travellers returning to UK from France warned over taking sandwiches, dairy, and meat

Ferry prices: summer 2026 France-UK crossings

British and French travellers to be impacted by new ‘social media rules’ for US travel

‘Eurostar Snow’ trains return connecting London to French Alps

Which airline is the worst for delays across Europe?

Pets are considered luggage on airlines, EU court rules

Paris metro station Villejuif-Gustave Roussy named world’s most beautiful

Air France announces launch of Paris CDG – London Gatwick flights

Strike action to hit travellers flying to France from Luton over Christmas

Commuter boat service planned for Paris

EasyJet expected to expand Bordeaux coverage in summer 2026

Customers in France affected by Ryanair’s closure of frequent flyer club

High-speed Bordeaux-Lyon TGV service to launch by 2027

Must residency card holders in France keep three months’ validity on passport?

Britons in France urged to ensure UK passports valid as tougher ETA rules approach

The Paris region has one of France’s ‘most beautiful’ villages

EasyJet adds three new France-UK routes, taking total to 50

Tips on how to save money on train trips in France

Rowdy flight passengers face new sanctions in France

Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

France routes in doubt as Wizz Air reduces flights from Gatwick

‘Stupid’: Ryanair boss mocks travellers without digital passes

Paris-Berlin night train route set to continue

All-aboard the French ski train: sales open for winter season

Two new flights announced for Brive airport in south-west France

EasyJet offers 17 new winter routes to France, including several from UK

Wizz Air trials ‘budget business’ seats on routes

Dover port pauses EES border check rollout for car travellers

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

Ryanair to appeal EU order to repay €1.8m to Carcassonne airport

Virgin Trains given boost to provide rival service to Eurostar

‘Huge support’ for new TGV line in south-west France

Sabotage on rail lines in France: many TGVs to south-east cancelled

Plane near-collision at Nice: aircraft were just ‘three metres away’ from disaster

Air France expands US schedule with direct Paris-Las Vegas route

Jet2 to return to Bergerac and expands UK routes for summer 2027

New ferry service to link Corsica and Var

Ryanair summer services between UK and Béziers return

French authorities pause EES questions for travellers in UK

French airports among hardest hit by Ryanair winter cuts

Eurostar strike threatens London-Paris travel this Christmas

Are changes to flight compensation rules on the way in France?

French flights worst in Europe for delays

EES border checks start: long queues at Prague airport but France calm

EES rollout: which French border points are affected first?

Am I impacted by EES if catching a connecting flight?

Is biometric information handed over for previous visas used for EES?

How does EES affect me if I need to travel to France urgently?

EES rules in France: How are spouses of EU citizens affected?

SNCF opens ticket purchases online for Christmas period