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easyJet Airbus A319 flying with landing gear down against a blue sky

EasyJet cuts another 700,000 seats from winter flights

Higher fuel prices put pressure on operating costs

Virgin unveils design of new Paris-London trains

The service would give passengers another option to Eurostar for crossing the Channel

Dordogne takes action to make cycling easier

New charter aims to create safer, better-connected routes across the department

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New EU hand luggage rules published, 2027 start date revealed

Not all flights from UK to EU will be subject to the rules

More direct US-France flights announced for 2027

United, American and Delta add new routes

SNCF launches flash sale of 450,000 TGV tickets at 45% off

Offer marks 45 years since the first TGV and runs until Thursday, for travel in October and November

UK e-gates to use facial recognition instead of passports

Upgraded systems should make crossing UK border quicker, with plans to widen scheme to other nationals

Volotea cuts 10% of winter flights: French airports affected

High jet fuel prices risk disrupting winter travel schedules

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

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

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

France listed among countries to delay full EES border check rollout

Ferry operators say technology does not work well enough yet

A view of a sign into London St. Pancras station

Eurostar urges St Pancras expansion as France rail competition grows

Train company has also appealed decision giving Virgin green light for UK-EU trains

New rules for e-scooter users in Paris and surrounding areas

Reflective clothing and helmets are now compulsory for users of certain motorised vehicles

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

French regional airports under threat of funding cuts

Some face struggle to survive as stricter EU rules proposed

List of direct US-France flights grows, routes to Toulouse and Marseille launching

The services come after the announcement last week of a direct Austin-Paris route

Delta to launch first Austin-Paris non-stop flight

Daily service will run throughout summer 2027 season

Travellers to Paris warned of poor exchange rates at airport currency exchanges

We offer tips to get the most value when exchanging your money

From Puget-Théniers to Annot: visiting Provence by steam train

How volunteers are keeping France's steam train heritage alive

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

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

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

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

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EasyJet cuts another 700,000 seats from winter flights

Virgin unveils design of new Paris-London trains

Dordogne takes action to make cycling easier

New EU hand luggage rules published, 2027 start date revealed

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EasyJet cuts another 700,000 seats from winter flights

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SNCF launches flash sale of 450,000 TGV tickets at 45% off

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

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New rules for e-scooter users in Paris and surrounding areas

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French regional airports under threat of funding cuts

List of direct US-France flights grows, routes to Toulouse and Marseille launching

Delta to launch first Austin-Paris non-stop flight

Travellers to Paris warned of poor exchange rates at airport currency exchanges

From Puget-Théniers to Annot: visiting Provence by steam train

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

Delay forecast for EU travel authorisation scheme after website changes

Further easyJet strike action possible in France following weekend chaos

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France flight updates you may have missed for summer 2026

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

Tips to help reduce French mobile roaming fees when abroad

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

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

France urged to overhaul air traffic control after delays

French passports remain powerful despite low ‘safety’ ranking

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

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

New catamaran Channel crossing to be trialled between Sussex and Normandy

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

EasyJet opens summer 2027 flights: one UK route not included

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

Surprise train strike to hit Normandy this weekend

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

Tourists in France flock to Norman coastline to avoid heatwave

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

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

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

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