Travel and transport

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

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

Confusion persists over document including over EES rollout

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

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

UK ETA: What happens to dual nationals who do not follow rules

Dual nationals are now told to travel to UK with British passport or ‘certificate of entitlement’

Lufthansa pilot strike hits flights across Europe, including France

Two-day strike announced at short notice affects nearly half of flights

SNCF tickets for summer and autumn travel across France on sale today

Extra tickets for Nice, Marseille, and Annecy available across several months

Dual-UK citizens in France face issues with new passport rules

UK ended a ‘tolerance period’ with regard to its new ETA scheme

Toulouse airport traffic falls in 2025

EasyJet base closure weighs on passenger numbers

US airline can ban passengers who do not wear headphones for audio - French flights impacted

New ‘headphone policy’ comes amid expansion of online WiFi services

French rail groups continue push to reopen closed lines

Groups have criticised new Bordeaux-Lyon line for failing to serve rural communities

Did you know? Injured skiers can get special SNCF train in France

The dedicated carriages have more space, time, and assistance for injured passengers

More ticket-free toll motorways due in France despite driver confusion

Operators press ahead with plans to remove traditional entry barriers

Road between France and Andorra to reopen from March 9 after rockfall

Reopening to come more than seven weeks earlier than initially forecast after end of January closure

Aer Lingus launches summer Nice-Cork service

Two flights per week between May and September link south of Ireland and France

UK’s ETA transition period ends: what changes for residents of France?

Rules have been toughened for those with dual UK or Irish and another citizenship

Rail passenger in France fined €200 for playing music aloud on phone

On-the-spot fine was increased after passenger initially refused to pay

French airports request EES rollout suspension this summer

Risk of congestion feared if April full deployment of system for all eligible passengers takes place

Ryanair may allow dual British nationals to travel to UK without UK passport despite ETA rules

Airlines must carry out checks before boarding to ensure passengers have right to enter UK

New luxury Paris-Amalfi sleeper train service

Three-day Orient-Express trip includes hotel stays and Pompeii visit among other excursions

Eurostar to cut St Pancras boarding times by 30 minutes

Station authorities want passenger experience to be ‘less like an airport’ as it targets major growth

New social media obligation for British and French visitors to the US to start ‘mid-2026’

There is confusion over the plan, with many expecting a February start date

Digital ID to be accepted at French airports this summer

Scheme not open to non-French residents despite plans to include certain card holders by the end of 2025

New Paris-Jersey direct flight to launch this summer

Loganair route forms part of Channel Island’s tourism boost plan

British Airways launches bargain £2 flights to France (but there’s a catch)

The flights are only available to members of the airline’s Avios scheme who are redeeming loyalty points

Ryanair axes Dublin-Rodez route but London connection retained

“We are disappointed but had no say in decision” say airport authorities

Transavia to replace Air France for Nice-Orly flights

Up to eight return journeys a day to be offered by the budget carrier

EES: Airports and airlines call for immediate review ahead of summer traffic

Warnings of four-hour delays during peak season as industry leaders ask for extended suspension period

Ryanair brings back Brive-Stansted service for summer 2026

Route was one of several axed last winter

Paris airport to remove passenger drop-off zones near terminals

Travellers being taken to airport by family or friends will need to use shuttle bus or public transport to reach terminal

Campervans are new target for thefts in France

Hybrid SUVs were also among the vehicles more at risk, a new study shows

British and French travellers to the US must soon provide more personal details

Social media account handles, phone numbers and email addresses will need to be declared during application

Animal-assisted therapy comes to France’s Nice airport to calm anxious passengers

Emotional support animals arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

France tightens reimbursement rules for flight delays or cancellations

New measures include mandatory mediation and new claim procedures

Train passengers in Occitanie to be reimbursed over frequent delays and cancellations

See eligibility conditions and find out how refunds will be issued

France public transport fares should double, claims report to Transport Ministry

French passenger fares currently cover less than a fifth of the total service cost

'Lunatic': proposed EU baggage rule will drive up prices in France, says Easyjet boss

If approved EU rule would give all airline passengers the right to an extra free cabin bag

What are the 2026 French airport rules on liquids, as Heathrow scraps 100ml limit?

The new rules hinge on the operation of new CT luggage scanners

Scotland-France ferry still planned for 2026

French port says route is part of Dunkirk's €40bn regeneration programme - but service has no start date yet

Ryanair to end all Clermont-Ferrand flights, including UK route

Seasonal route to London-Stansted will not return this summer

Why France’s EES border checks are increasing

Many more travellers are undergoing fingerprinting and facial scans

French passport beats US and UK for global access

Rankings measure visa-free access to foreign countries

Ryanair boss warns French strikes will cause summer travel ‘mess’

We look at your rights if strikes do occur as predicted by the low-cost company

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

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

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

Changes include licence exchange fees, motorway toll changes and speed camera changes

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

Bookings for summer flights to Marseille and Morocco are already open

Over one million in France miss out on flight delay compensation

Growing trend of airlines trying to avoid paying out, research finds

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

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

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

Flight carrying 173 passengers to Ajaccio diverted to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry on Saturday

Ryanair UK routes return to Bergerac for summer 2026

Dozens of flights to Dordogne airport offered by low-cost carrier in summer season

Aer Lingus to relaunch Dublin-Montpellier route

Service will fly twice per week during summer season with easy US connections touted as bonus

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

Restrictions on food imports from earlier this year continue

Travel and transport

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?

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New outbreak of electric ants in the south of France sparks concern

France announces ban on gas boilers in new homes and expanded electric car leasing

French residency card delays and online malfunctions flagged by watchdog

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

Houses sell for average of €550/m²: discover France's cheapest village

French fuel price update: little to no decline

American hiker in French Alps hospitalised after snake bite

Ryanair stops flying Poitiers-Barcelona route

TGV driver killed when train crashes into lorry at level crossing in France

UK caravan owners warned over new number plate rules for travel in France

Four lesser known pilgrimage walks to tackle in France

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

Union calls for easyJet Easter strike at French bases

EasyJet reopens Newcastle base with new flights to Nice

Ryanair becomes most popular carrier at Toulouse airport

New reports of Britons missing flights due to EES delays

French mountain holidays are no longer just for skiing

How Eurostar is preparing for competitors on Channel link

EasyJet to equip new planes with ultra-lightweight seats for extra legroom

UK ETA: What happens to dual nationals who do not follow rules

Book flights now or face price rises if Middle East conflict continues, says easyJet boss

Self-driving buses to arrive in France in next six months

EES app: second EU country begins limited use before summer peak

Bordeaux Airport invests in AI to cut waiting times

Air France-KLM announces ticket price increases due to fuel volatility

Lufthansa pilot strike hits flights across Europe, including France

SNCF tickets for summer and autumn travel across France on sale today

Dual-UK citizens in France face issues with new passport rules

Toulouse airport traffic falls in 2025

US airline can ban passengers who do not wear headphones for audio - French flights impacted

French rail groups continue push to reopen closed lines

Did you know? Injured skiers can get special SNCF train in France

More ticket-free toll motorways due in France despite driver confusion

Road between France and Andorra to reopen from March 9 after rockfall

Aer Lingus launches summer Nice-Cork service

UK’s ETA transition period ends: what changes for residents of France?

Rail passenger in France fined €200 for playing music aloud on phone

French airports request EES rollout suspension this summer

Ryanair may allow dual British nationals to travel to UK without UK passport despite ETA rules

New luxury Paris-Amalfi sleeper train service

Eurostar to cut St Pancras boarding times by 30 minutes

New social media obligation for British and French visitors to the US to start ‘mid-2026’

Digital ID to be accepted at French airports this summer

New Paris-Jersey direct flight to launch this summer

British Airways launches bargain £2 flights to France (but there’s a catch)

Ryanair axes Dublin-Rodez route but London connection retained

Transavia to replace Air France for Nice-Orly flights

EES: Airports and airlines call for immediate review ahead of summer traffic

Ryanair brings back Brive-Stansted service for summer 2026

Paris airport to remove passenger drop-off zones near terminals

Campervans are new target for thefts in France

British and French travellers to the US must soon provide more personal details

Animal-assisted therapy comes to France’s Nice airport to calm anxious passengers

France tightens reimbursement rules for flight delays or cancellations

Train passengers in Occitanie to be reimbursed over frequent delays and cancellations

France public transport fares should double, claims report to Transport Ministry

'Lunatic': proposed EU baggage rule will drive up prices in France, says Easyjet boss

What are the 2026 French airport rules on liquids, as Heathrow scraps 100ml limit?

Scotland-France ferry still planned for 2026

Ryanair to end all Clermont-Ferrand flights, including UK route

Why France’s EES border checks are increasing

French passport beats US and UK for global access

Ryanair boss warns French strikes will cause summer travel ‘mess’

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

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