Another Easter of travel chaos begins as queues build at Dover and France hit by strikes Wait for passport checks hits 90 minutes as national strike in France grounds flights The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023
New flights launched from Cardiff Airport to Paris with £70 return tickets The new route to Paris-Orly will launch in April Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023
Cardiff Airport boosted with new daily route to Paris The new route will be operated by Eastern Airlines on behalf of Air France Birmingham Post · Mar 23, 2023
Three new Paris routes launched by Eastern Airways as Air France partnership forged for onward travel East Midlands, Cardiff and Southampton to be linked to Paris Orly Birmingham Post · Mar 23, 2023
New daily flights announced from East Midlands Airport to Paris Services are now bookable on the Eastern Airways website Nottingham Post · Mar 23, 2023
Is it safe to travel to Paris during strikes and protests? A general strike is set to take place across France on Thursday 23 March 2023 The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Blow for Irish holidaymakers as budget-friendly airline pulls flights from two Irish airports From June 10 and 1, these routes will be cut entirely, with the airline citing capacity issues Irish Mirror · Mar 19, 2023
Lufthansa unveils amazing plane cabin with heated seats and double beds Lufthansa's new Allegris First Class Suite Plus cabins have whopping 43-inch entertainment screen, personal wardrobes, heated seats and two suites which can be reclined to form a double bed Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023
Daniel Harding pilots to new post as music director in Rome British conductor Daniel Harding has been named music director of Rome’s Orchestra dell’Accademia di Santa Cecilia, starting in the fall of 2024 The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Inside Air France's lavish business class pods as travel expert puts them to the test French flag carrier Air France has added swanky new cabins on its Boeing 777-200ER planes, which have been tested out by the Points Guys on a flight from Paris to New York Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023
Wizz Air named Europe's worst short-haul airline as passengers slam customer service Wizz Air, Ryanair, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and Air France have all received low scores in a Which? customer survey of short haul airlines Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023
Eurostar and airlines hit with disruption as French strikes kick off over half term EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Air France have been hit by air traffic controller strikes part of a movement against the raising of the pension age, with airports in Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Lyon, Montpellier and Nantes impacted Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023
Air France flight turns back to Manchester Airport as 'smell of smoke' fills cabin Witnesses said fire engines were called to the scene after the flight diverted Liverpool Echo · Feb 3, 2023
BREAKING: Flight turns back to Manchester Airport due to 'smell of smoke in cockpit and cabin' Eyewitnesses reported seeing fire engines at the scene when the plane landed Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023
The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023 Strikes over the past 50 years have barely made a dent in the French economy In France, more than 1.2 million people (2.8 million, according to trade unions) took to the streets against proposed pension reform on Tuesday, exceeding crowds galvanised by the first national day of strike on 19 January.
Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023 Air France's new business class will have private pods with beds and 4K screens Air France business class suites have launched on the airline's Boeing 777-300ER planes with swanky pods that feature a fold out cocktail table and bed that can be fully reclined
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Heathrow flight cancellations: What are passengers’ rights? Airlines have a strict duty of care to passengers in terms of meals, accommodation and onward flights
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Air France launches new business class suite with doors Upgraded seats ‘marry refinement and privacy,’ says carrier
Radio France Internationale · Jan 11, 2023 Paris flights to North America delayed as US aviation safety system crashes: Update Paris' international airports have experienced flight delays due to a US Federal Aviation Administration system failure that has affected international flights into North America. Latest reports say air traffic to the US is slowly returning to normal.
Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023 Woman charged £700 after sending off for new passport Sharon Barrett has slammed the fee as "ridiculous"
Wales Online · Jan 8, 2023 Woman slams 'ridiculous' £700 holiday charge to change surname A newlywed couple were charged hundreds to change a surname on their booking for their dream trip to New York
Daily Record · Jan 8, 2023 Newlyweds slam travel company after being charged £700 to update surname on holiday booking Sharon Barrett was informed less than two weeks before she was due to fly to New York with her husband that she would have to pay £700 to change her surname on the booking.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 8, 2023 Newlyweds hit out after being charged £700 to change surname on holiday booking Sharon Barrett was preparing to go away with her new husband Paul when she was contacted by the travel agents and told of the extra cost, which she says has left her 'skint'.
Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023 Newlywed couple slapped with 'ridiculous' £700 fee to change surname on holiday booking Sharon Barrett was told to pay £698.50 to change her surname or she could lose 99% of the £2,200 paid if they cancelled the trip. She was given the news just before they flew off
Wales Online · Jan 7, 2023 Couple 'skint' after £700 charge to change name on New York holiday booking The newlyweds had to use half of their spending money to pay the hefty bill