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
news Air France rolls out free on-board WiFi service All planes should have technology by end of next year
‘Increasingly concerned’, ‘terrible’, ‘not great for the region’: Readers respond to Ryanair French route cuts Axing of France-UK winter services affects many readers
Ryanair increases free cabin bag size allowance: French flights impacted Airline continues to oppose new EU plans to overhaul baggage rules
Eurostar Snap: potential for cheaper fares between the UK and France It can be a good option if last-minute organisation works for you
Flights from Béziers among winter cuts from Ryanair Uncertain if routes will return for the 2026 season
Ryanair route cuts at French regional airports: will there be more? A rise in French ticket taxes has led Ryanair to axe several winter routes, affecting regional airports
River 'motorway' aims to reduce lorries on French roads New inland port aims to double maritime traffic, reducing pollution and costs, despite logistical challenges
Controversial ‘tax’ on French rail tickets proposed Critics argue Government should make up the money rather than beleaguered rail consumers
New direct Nice-Boston flight to launch in May 2026 Delta flight will bring tourism boost to region say local officials
French air traffic controllers announce September strike Flights set to be cancelled or delayed as unions calls for controllers across France to walk out Passenger receives fine on Paris-Brittany train after complaints over meowing cat Uber announces Channel Tunnel train to compete with Eurostar Wizz Air arrives in Bordeaux airport with three new routes
Ryanair expected to be back in Bergerac next year says airport operator Airport is not threatened by winter withdrawal of low-cost carrier said Dordogne Chamber of Commerce President in an exclusive interview Is an attestation d’accueil needed for people visiting France in 2025? Brittany Ferries to increase frequency of popular France-Ireland route Travelling from France with a non-family child: what are the necessary steps? Will French Ryanair flights be affected by ground staff strike in Spain? Air France customers warned after cyberattack, phishing scams expected
French MP fears for future of Clermont-Ferrand airport Airport needs a €10 million subsidy from the state, she says
How to save money on ferries to and from France From booking early to being flexible on dates, tips for discounted ferry tickets
Tickets now available for new Nice-UK flight route in 2026 EasyJet will serve eight UK destinations from popular Riviera airport
Recap: Ferry updates for travel to and from France Including a new service from Brittany Ferries and the latest on the Rosyth–Dunkirk and Cherbourg–Rosslare routes
'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head The low-cost carrier will end flights from late October for the winter season
UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter The low-cost carrier says it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg in response to France’s recent tax rise on airline flight tickets
Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction New road tunnel under Alps is open to traffic
Future of Channel catamaran project hinges on more funding The SailLink service offers channel crossings in a catamaran between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Dover
Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather The Air France flight ended up landing at Marseille airport
Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths Many are confused by the new free-flow system
Discover the Karbike: France's eco-friendly electric bike with car features Columnist Samantha David talks to inventor Lucas Vançon, who has helped to develop a new green form of transport which he says is ideal for urban areas
EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions We look at queries about e-gate usage visitors, spouses of French citizens and foreign residents and visa holders
Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights Airline wants to end ‘scourge’ of oversized baggage, which causes disruptions
Photos: where to go star-gazing in south-west France Natural park one of seven prestigious ‘dark sky’ areas in the country
Ryanair says flights over France must be protected from air traffic controller strikes Strikes at start of the month cost airlines over €100 million as budget airline claims workers ‘wanted time off’
Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route In addition the popular Poole-Cherbourg route will run year-round
Do train tickets in France with tight connections have extra guarantees? Connections can sometimes be between two stations in the same city
Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry faces further delays, 2025 launch unlikely Scottish port requires upgrade before service can launch
€1 train tickets in France: budget travel to beach resorts draws crowds Hundreds of thousands of cut-price tickets are available on popular summer holiday routes in north and south
New flight tax rises would put small French airports ‘at risk’ Carcassonne, Poitiers, and Bergerac said to be particularly vulnerable due to reliance on low-cost airlines
Are dogs allowed on public transport in France or are they banned? Rules differ depending on the type of transport used
Boarding change will improve travel to France from London via Eurostar It is first step in increasing capacity for international travellers at St Pancras station
Air traffic controller shortage threatens summer of delays at Nice airport It could take up to two years before new recruits can plug gaps as easyJet reduces flights to southern city
Ryanair to increase free cabin bag size limit - flights to and from France impacted The new allowance is larger than the minimum dimensions recently proposed by the EU
New day-trip ferry service starts from France to Jersey Travellers can spend up to five hours on island before returning to mainland
EasyJet expansion in Brittany brings new UK-Rennes route Services to Spain and Switzerland will also begin in October
I sent my parents to Marseille… this is what they thought Sun, sea, and rosé are highlights in the up-and-coming city-break location
Stena Line to end popular France-Ireland ferry crossing Rival operators will continue to serve Cherbourg port as passenger numbers on route increase
One dead after violent storm, mudslide and flooding in Savoie and Italy ‘Worst flooding in 70 years’ cuts rail and road traffic across Alps
Flights, trains, motorways: summer strikes threaten travel in France Action lasting into September may affect the travel plans of many as summer of strikes begins
Luggage delivery and new regional operator: what is changing for French trains The Marseille–Nice TER line is the first regional line that the SNCF has lost to a private competitor.
How you can access French airport lounges at discounted rates Bank accounts and loyalty schemes can open doors while you are waiting for your flight
Good news for Occitanie residents as ‘in demand’ flight route to run all year Domestic flight will connect Perpignan and Lille twice per week
MEPs vote to adapt hand luggage rules: flights to and from France affected Travellers should have right to personal bag as well as one piece of carry-on luggage weighing up to 7kg
Protesting taxi drivers threaten to block Paris airports Strike action poised to continue as drivers and government fail to find solution over hospital transport fees
Construction of a Nice-Monaco metro link ‘difficult’ says French Transport Minister Several smaller solutions are preferred to one major project
Dover prepares as France declares readiness for new EU border checks EU confirms that it is preparing an autumn start for its new border controls
Air traffic control strike looms in France just ahead of summer holidays Cancellations and delays are likely
Popular UK–France ferry link to resume after 14-year gap Brittany Ferries’ daily Poole to Cherbourg link is starting again this winter
EasyJet to begin four new UK-France flight routes They are among nine new destinations from France this winter for the airline
EasyJet announces new Nice-Newcastle route for next year Airline is opening major base at northern UK airport with 11 new flights
Good news for people flying to France as EU clarifies luggage rule change The EU previously ruled that airlines must accept hand luggage of a reasonable size but did not define ‘reasonable’
French rail union announces June - September strike action Rolling strike attempts to catch rail operator off guard with last-minute walkouts
Flight delay compensation changes include travel to and from France New EU proposals address delay periods and compensation levels, together with easier claim processes and re-routing requirements
EasyJet resumes Toulouse-London service for winter season Airline will fly up to six flights per week on route during Christmas period
Guernsey sees record number of ferry visitors from France We review the ferry routes between France and the Channel Island
Strike to shut down public transport in Nice, other networks unaffected The rail network and transport in other French cities remain mostly unaffected, although a major union called on workers across France to join action on June 5
Activists fight to halt rail project in south-west France Environmental concerns over high-speed line echo recent motorway case, sparking hopes for construction halt
Virgin's plans for trains to France given 'green signal' by UK regulator Group told it can use Eurostar's London depot to maintain and store its trains
Corsica Ferries opens new route between Toulon and Minorca ‘Mini-cruise’ tickets can be purchased without an overnight cabin
New flight route offers direct link between Nice and Washington DC The connection ‘demonstrates the growing attractiveness of Nice to Americans’ as tourist and expat numbers rise
French night train renaissance continues as number of destinations grows New routes and rolling stock as passengers look for air travel alternative
Are contactless payments coming to public transport in Paris? Easier navigation of metro for tourists would come at a cost
Low-cost airlines serving France criticised over hand luggage fees It is a right for passengers and should not be subject to charges, state associations
Are French residency card holders affected by 90/180 days rule when travelling inside EU? EU citizens and eligible residents are supposed to register when moving to a new country in the bloc
France extends ID border checks with six neighbouring countries Travellers may be asked to present their passport including entries by road and rail as well as flights
Flights cancelled for second day at Paris Orly airport after technical issue Up to 15% of flights are set to be impacted, with 40% cancelled yesterday evening
Transiting flights: Have EU rules changed regarding passports? British news outlets recently suggested that regulations surrounding validity have been updated - we check it out