Travel and transport

Remember: New TGV luggage limits now apply in France

Changes affect the number and size of bags allowed per person

Ryanair does U-turn on starting flights to and from major Paris airport

Planned routes to Slovakia and Italy – the first for the company from either of the capital’s main airports – have been scrapped

Will French air traffic control strikes continue over Christmas?

We cover refund and compensation rights in the event of strikes causing cancellations or delays

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French air traffic controllers strike to ground flights at several airports

Other airports in the south are affected as well as those in Lyon and Corsica

Cable damage stops opening of world-famous French cable car for skiers

Alpine area famous for off-piste routes faces tourism hit

EasyJet announces nine new flight routes from France including to UK

A service from Bordeaux to Birmingham is among the new announcements

Bordeaux-Ireland flights: Aer Lingus to replace Ryanair

The three flights per week will replace a service previously offered by Ryanair, which has now stopped all flights to and from Bordeaux

Conductors on French public transport will soon be able to check your address

Move is part of anti-fraud plans to prevent people from giving false information during fines including on SNCF trains

December French rail strike: Less disruption expected than forecast

High-speed services should not be affected during the Christmas season

Airlines told to cancel some flights to and from France due to Thursday’s public servant strikes

Some airports will see 20% plus of flights affected at certain times of the day on December 5

Ryanair to begin flying from major Paris airport

Two new UK routes also announced by easyJet and WizzAir

France – US flight diverts to Ireland because of passenger disruption

Irish police arrest man on Delta Airlines’ Paris-Atlanta route

French airport trials free ‘no queue’ security lane booking system

Passengers at Lyon Terminal 1 can reserve 15-minute slots to pass through security

Ryanair threatens to end flights to ten regional French airports over tax plan

Airline boss says it will reduce traffic to France by 50% if proposed tax increases on tickets are approved

Bus stop opens on French motorway near Strasbourg

It will link to tram stop and cut travel times for people in city suburbs

French pilots set to strike next week over plans to raise flight ticket taxes

Single day of action may be followed by future strikes, union warns

Cheapest destinations and best days to fly for a Christmas getaway from France

These are the best low-price offers and dates to fly on according to a French consumer website

Flights cancelled in second day of strike action at Nantes airport

Firefighter and safety workers have walked out. Travellers are advised to check with their flight provider to see if they are affected

New France-US flight route announced by Air France

Paris to Orlando route will be carrier’s 18th destination in US

Flash sale of high-speed TGV French train tickets

200,000 cut-price tickets are on offer

Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?

EU rules on passport validity requirements are strict

How is France affected by delays to new EU border controls?

Digital 'Entry/Exit System' was widely expected to start on November 10, but latest delay will give French ports and airports more time to prepare

Planned French air travel tax hike will push up ticket prices, say easyJet

The tax increase would be part of the French government's efforts to reduce a €60bn deficit

Engineer creates a map showing every single train route in France

All of France’s some 6,000 train stations are shown, from city hubs to tiny rural tracks

New train operator sets sights on west of France

Private company ‘Le Train’ plans to focus on linking up regional cities with direct trains

Train 'revolution' on its way in France as high-speed market opens to competition

New French companies, as well as established foreign operators, will compete with the SNCF on TGV lines across the country

Nîmes and Tours: New domestic and international flights for 2025

The new services are part of plans to boost the regions’ economy and tourism, with tickets available from November for flights departing in May

France-Luxembourg rail travel to be impacted by repair works

Travellers are advised to check journey schedules close to the time of travel

New direct Paris-Montréal air route to launch in 2025

Low-cost carrier French bee will offer return flight from under €300

Eurostar announces disruption for France-UK trains in November

There will be fewer trains running, and those that are will take longer to reach London

Tourists, foreign residents: How France’s new Schengen border checks will work

Border guards will be able to carry out ID checks on road, sea, and air routes from six European countries beginning in November

France to strengthen border controls for six Schengen countries: what will you need to show?

Checks will last for at least six months, and visitors entering France from these countries will need valid documents

Call for safer pet travel measures at French borders

Animal advocates push for enhanced security at ports and Eurotunnel to prevent animals escaping during microchip checks

EasyJet announces 27 new international lines from France (4 are to UK)

The increased 2025 winter programme represents a 5% increase in the airline’s traffic to France

Eurostar relaunches website that gives up to 50% off tickets

It includes London - Paris trains. The catch? You only know the time of your train two days before travel

Air France announces it will no longer serve Strasbourg

The airline has blamed the change on economic reasons and changing passenger habits

Couple win court payout over TGV route opened near ‘quiet’ Brittany home

High-speed route sees over 50 trains pass through per day

French inventors' glasses aim to combat all forms of travel sickness

A liquid layer in the spectacles acts as an artificial horizon to help alleviate symptoms

SNCF to test a stand-up comedy show for TGV passengers tomorrow

The project comes as train ticket sales open for new Paris-Berlin direct daytime service

EasyJet boss says EU border changes risk 'passengers being left stuck on planes’

Senior figures in the travel sector are concerned over implementation of EES

UK updates its official site for Britons living in France about border changes

Information for families highlights key document required for children to travel out of the EU

Crackdown on speeders after rise in road deaths in three areas of France

Penalties for dangerous driving have increased and more checks are taking place

Train route Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse to face severe disruption in 2025

Works will take place during the day so night freight traffic can keep to schedules

Ryanair to change boarding pass rules: French flights affected

Travellers who 'want the piece of paper are the same demographic that were the first ones to switch to the internet for cheaper airfares' says airline boss Michael O’Leary

Italian train operator Trenitalia to open Paris-Marseille route

The line is also set to serve Nice, Genoa, and Milan

Air France partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer high-speed WiFi

Comprehensive coverage will be free of charge for all passengers

France reviews air taxes: what increases are proposed for UK and US flights?

Airlines say rises would have to be passed on to passengers, especially on long-haul flights

New Transavia flights at Bordeaux airport after Ryanair withdrawal

The low-cost airline is opening more international and domestic routes although none include the UK

Eurostar and air travel will soon be available with a single ticket

Travellers will be able to book a train and flight with one reservation

SNCF will increase number of seats on TGV Atlantique trains

The company will use double-decker carriages to add capacity

Paris tramway cuts service for six months in vital upgrade

The service on a 6.6km stretch of the T1 line will be replaced by a bus

Car driving in the wrong direction causes 52km jam in south-west France

The driver was stopped by police, no injuries have been reported

SNCF expects ‘slight’ disruptions due to protests on October 1

Some local and national routes will be impacted but service should be ‘almost as normal’

Make frequent fliers pay more not less, French association says

Plane tickets should increase in price the more passengers travel, to shift the ‘climate penalty’ to those who ‘can afford it’, a new report states

Three easyJet French routes to stop as airline pulls out of Paris Beauvais airport

It comes less than a month after announcement of base closure at Toulouse

Union fears more French easyJet bases may close after Toulouse

UK-France flights among those served currently by south-west base

Paris – Berlin direct TGV train link to start December 16

The journey will take eight hours

Rail unions join October 1 French protest: who else is striking?

Widespread disruption on routes expected as unions continue to push for large-scale mobilisation

325,000 French train tickets offered at discount rate in SNCF flash sale

Rail operator looks to fill TGVs and other trains in period before Christmas holidays

Work to enlarge Nice airport ‘on track’

The changes will allow Terminal 2 to cope with millions of extra visitors annually

Train strikes expected in Paris this Tuesday

Unions call for action claiming an off-duty driver was ‘attacked’ by security forces

Eurostar threatens to suspend Amsterdam - London and Paris services in 2025

The CEO said a ‘lack of communication’ about work in Amsterdam Centraal station could have major knock-on effects

New French train luggage rule: do staff get a bonus for each fine given?

SNCF has new bag limits, and inspectors have the power to issue fines of up to €150

Air France to test charging for meals on some flights

Passengers will still be offered a free drink, but food must be paid for on-board

France reported to be asking for new border system delay

Three countries are said to have requested more time, saying they are not ready for the current November 10 launch

French TGVs: 15 minutes to sit down or seat reallocated

Passengers will need to confirm ticket with conductor or risk losing seat

Single €2.50 ticket price to be introduced across Paris region for metros and trains

Bus and tram tickets will also have new fixed fee as part of tariff simplification

IMAGES: How €100m revamp is set to give Bordeaux airport a new look

Venue said to be ‘making efforts’ after years of low rankings based on Google reviews

French regional trains suffer unreasonable delays, says consumer group

More than 11% of TER services are delayed, with France coming in behind Germany and Italy

Are French easyJet workers going to strike this week?

A strike motion filed last week over closure of carrier’s Toulouse base begins from today

Severe disruption on Barcelona – Paris TGV due to fire near border

Passengers were left sleeping outside of Spanish station, without some not being given information on the disruption for over 24 hours

Medicine, food, liquids: what you can take on flights from France

The ‘100ml’ liquid rules are back

Ireland-France travel affected as ferry service cancelled

The decision has been described as the end of a ‘wonderful option for people travelling to and from France’

‘Unlimited’ easyJet strike notice announced over plan to close French base

Union says ‘large-scale joint action’ will be confirmed in coming days

Eurostar flash sale includes Paris-London tickets for €39

Tickets can be purchased online and cover journeys running until late November