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Que voilà une bonne nouvelle .....
Siem Reap - Sihannoukville enfin en avion.....
by Alan
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
C'est quoi le rapport avec canal +?
Après c'est sur que du point de vue du touriste pressé ou soucieux de son confort, vous avez certainement raison.
Et puis quand on voit la qualité des infrastructures au Cambodge (routes, hopitaux, écoles, ...), il est tout a fait compréhensible que le gouvernement cambodgien investisse dans des lignes aériennes touristiques.
C'est surtout intéressant pour les "bobos" du coin et la petite bourgeoisie locale, peu pour les cambodgiens, c'est vrai aussi
que c'est la 1 ere catégorie qui lit ce forum !
« Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux. » (Marcel Proust)
Le gouvernement cambodgien fait rien c est une filiale de vietnam airlines........
J'évoquais les "bien-pensant", les "donneurs de leçons" de la télé...Canal est bien placé !
Je pense que tu as raison sur le fond, mais en revanche, je n'adhère pas à ces réponses cinglantes lorsque l'idée de base est une simple info entre voyageurs. Sur un forum de voyageurs. Info attendue je crois. Voyageurs riches et (souvent) pressés, c'est vrai..... Mais, bref, ils pourront prendre un vol domestique entre les temples merveilleux et la plage reposante, s'ils n'ont que peu de temps.
Je pense que tu as raison sur le fond, mais en revanche, je n'adhère pas à ces réponses cinglantes lorsque l'idée de base est une simple info entre voyageurs. Sur un forum de voyageurs. Info attendue je crois. Voyageurs riches et (souvent) pressés, c'est vrai..... Mais, bref, ils pourront prendre un vol domestique entre les temples merveilleux et la plage reposante, s'ils n'ont que peu de temps.
Très bonne nouvelle pour les touristes en effet et qui bien évidemment a sa place sur le forum. Beaucoup renoncent aux plages car le trajet est long, (minimum 9h de bus et encore la nuit) et la route n'est pas des plus sures.
Quels en seront les effets? Les cohortes de Chinois et de Coreens venus jeter un oeil sur les temples séjourneront t-isl à SHN maintenant? Probable.
Quant au reste, c'est un débat stérile. Le pays s'ouvre au tourisme, pour le meilleur et comme toujours aussi malheureusement, pour le pire.
Combien de touristes occidentaux venus de Thailande ont renoncé dans la passé à passer la frontière de Poipet parce que la route jusqu'à Siem Reap était un enfer? Sa réfection, il y a trois ans, a enfin permis d'y accéder facilement et les touristes s'en félicitent. Dans les bus ( 9 dollars de Poipet à Siem Reap) je n'y vois pourtant jamais aucun Cambodgien.Ils continuent de se déplacer en taxi collectif car trop cher.
L'ouverture d'une nouvelle ligne aérienne en Thailande ne provoquerait jamais ce type de débat. Les touristes applaudiraient des deux mains et personne ne se poserait jamais la question de savoir si la population, a ou non, les moyens de prendre l'avion.Et pourtant, beaucoup ne le peuvent pas.
Bref l' initiative de cette compagnie aérienne, filiale de Vietnam Airlines, est effectivement sans aucun rapport avec l'état du pays, de son système de santé ou de son système éducatif...Elle n'en est pas pour autant inutile.
Quant au reste, c'est un débat stérile. Le pays s'ouvre au tourisme, pour le meilleur et comme toujours aussi malheureusement, pour le pire.
Combien de touristes occidentaux venus de Thailande ont renoncé dans la passé à passer la frontière de Poipet parce que la route jusqu'à Siem Reap était un enfer? Sa réfection, il y a trois ans, a enfin permis d'y accéder facilement et les touristes s'en félicitent. Dans les bus ( 9 dollars de Poipet à Siem Reap) je n'y vois pourtant jamais aucun Cambodgien.Ils continuent de se déplacer en taxi collectif car trop cher.
L'ouverture d'une nouvelle ligne aérienne en Thailande ne provoquerait jamais ce type de débat. Les touristes applaudiraient des deux mains et personne ne se poserait jamais la question de savoir si la population, a ou non, les moyens de prendre l'avion.Et pourtant, beaucoup ne le peuvent pas.
Bref l' initiative de cette compagnie aérienne, filiale de Vietnam Airlines, est effectivement sans aucun rapport avec l'état du pays, de son système de santé ou de son système éducatif...Elle n'en est pas pour autant inutile.
Très cordialement
Maddy
Maddy
http://www.crash-aerien.aero/forum/
Bonjour
Siem Reap:/ SHV était deja desservie par PMTair en 2007, avec un Antonov AN24, suite à un crash dans la province de
Kampot, ( une vingtaine de morts), la ligne avait été suspendue, bonne nouvelle effectivement si elle est réouverte.
Cordialement.
Siem Reap:/ SHV était deja desservie par PMTair en 2007, avec un Antonov AN24, suite à un crash dans la province de
Kampot, ( une vingtaine de morts), la ligne avait été suspendue, bonne nouvelle effectivement si elle est réouverte.
Cordialement.
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodia_Angkor_Air:
"Cambodia Angkor Air fut fondée en juillet 2009 en tant qu'entreprise mixte entre le gouvernement cambodgien qui détient 51 % des parts et la compagnie aérienne nationale vietnamienne Vietnam Airlines qui en possède 49 %, avec un investissement d'environ 100 millions de dollars".
Il semble assez difficile de comparer le Cambodge et la Thailande.
"9 dollars de Poipet à Siem Reap" C'est une grosse arnaque à touristes mais au moins sa réfection sert aussi l'interet des cambodgiens.
La bonne nouvelle est surtout pour les grands groupes hoteliers de Sihanoukville qui sont quasiment vide toute l'année.(on peut d'ailleurs imaginer qu'ils ont largement contribué à l'ouverture de la ligne auprès du gouvernement). A croire que le developpement du pays passe par le nombre de touristes qui y circulent.
C'est quand meme dommage de voir un peuple aussi fier de leur pays et de leur culture complètement délaissé par un gouvernement qui préfère investir dans des avions.(et ne me dites pas que c'est une compagnie vietnamienne)
La bonne nouvelle est surtout pour les grands groupes hoteliers de Sihanoukville qui sont quasiment vide toute l'année.(on peut d'ailleurs imaginer qu'ils ont largement contribué à l'ouverture de la ligne auprès du gouvernement). A croire que le developpement du pays passe par le nombre de touristes qui y circulent.
C'est quand meme dommage de voir un peuple aussi fier de leur pays et de leur culture complètement délaissé par un gouvernement qui préfère investir dans des avions.(et ne me dites pas que c'est une compagnie vietnamienne)
Bonjour et c'est vrai que c'est une bonne nouvelle pour tous, aussi pour le développement du pays car ce n'est pas une réserve d'Indien pour touristes!
Crier en faveur du pauvre peuple c'est vraiment hyprocrite et je trouve cette façon de réagir facile....depuis un fauteuil et son ordi.
L'occident a laissé massacrer des plus de 2 millions de personnes et l'occident n'a jamais jugé le principal auteur de ces actes inqualifiables. On a attendu sa mort pour sérieusement réagir et aujourd'hui on fait semblant de juger les intermédiaires.
C'est le comportement de l'occident qui me fait honte!
Il faut ouvrir les yeux et balayer devant sa porte, il y a assez à faire.
J'ai été au Cambodge il y a deux ans et j'y retourne 3 mois à fin 2012. J'y vais pour aider pas pour irroniser bêtement .
Bonne fête de Noël à tous et bon passage dans l'an nouveau.
Gapion
http://gapion.wordpress.com/
Une bonne nouvelle pour qui?
Certainement pas pour des millions de cambodgiens qui ne peuvent meme pas se payer un trajet en bus pour aller voir les temples d'Angkor.
Savez-vous que le tourisme génère des emplois? Savez-vous que dans ces pays (et d'autres plus proches de nous), le tourisme est la source principale de revenus pour des millions de gens, qui plus est souvent sans qualification et qui peuvent ainsi sortir de la misère?
Et pour reprendre les termes de votre post, avez-vous conscience que les gens de Sihannoukville qui étaient au chômage et qui auront du travail dans les hôtels, les restaurants etc. auront la possibilité, si tant est que cela les tente, de se payer le trajet bus en question?
Certes, l’afflux de touristes a ses inconvénients, mais votre remarque est pour le moins étrange, ne pensez-vous pas?
Savez-vous que le tourisme génère des emplois? Savez-vous que dans ces pays (et d'autres plus proches de nous), le tourisme est la source principale de revenus pour des millions de gens, qui plus est souvent sans qualification et qui peuvent ainsi sortir de la misère?
Et pour reprendre les termes de votre post, avez-vous conscience que les gens de Sihannoukville qui étaient au chômage et qui auront du travail dans les hôtels, les restaurants etc. auront la possibilité, si tant est que cela les tente, de se payer le trajet bus en question?
Certes, l’afflux de touristes a ses inconvénients, mais votre remarque est pour le moins étrange, ne pensez-vous pas?
Si le gouvernement, au lieu d'acheter des avions, investissait dans le réseau routier, ne serait-ce pas plus bénéfique pour l'ensemble de la population?
Et si il investissait dans l'éducation, pour éviter les classes surchargés, les cours payants, les profs (sous payés) qui ne viennent pas car les pistes de terre sont impraticables ou qu'ils ont mieux à faire, ça ne serait pas plus bénéfique pour le pays?
Mais non, dans un pays sous développé ou une grande partie de la population vit sous le seuil de pauvreté (et pas de misère svp), le gouvernement ne trouve rien de mieux que d'ouvrir une nouvelle ligne aérienne! Et tout le monde à l'air de trouver ça bien! J'imaginais qu'il y avait quand meme d'autres priorités.
Je vais quand meme préciser que j'ai vécu pendant 1 an dans 1 village à 5 km de kompong Cham, sans eau courante, sans électricité et une piste en tres mauvais état, avec une famille khmère ou il y avait 8 enfants. Je donnai des cours d'anglais bénévole. Une jeune fille est tombé dans le coma suite à un choc cranien, et aucune ambulance ne peut venir la chercher à cause d'une piste dans un état désastreux. Alors qu'il faudrait seulement quelques milliers de dollars pour la rendre convenable, le gouvernement cambodgien préfère acheter à crédits des avions pour quelques millions de dollars.
A vous de voir.
Mais non, dans un pays sous développé ou une grande partie de la population vit sous le seuil de pauvreté (et pas de misère svp), le gouvernement ne trouve rien de mieux que d'ouvrir une nouvelle ligne aérienne! Et tout le monde à l'air de trouver ça bien! J'imaginais qu'il y avait quand meme d'autres priorités.
Je vais quand meme préciser que j'ai vécu pendant 1 an dans 1 village à 5 km de kompong Cham, sans eau courante, sans électricité et une piste en tres mauvais état, avec une famille khmère ou il y avait 8 enfants. Je donnai des cours d'anglais bénévole. Une jeune fille est tombé dans le coma suite à un choc cranien, et aucune ambulance ne peut venir la chercher à cause d'une piste dans un état désastreux. Alors qu'il faudrait seulement quelques milliers de dollars pour la rendre convenable, le gouvernement cambodgien préfère acheter à crédits des avions pour quelques millions de dollars.
A vous de voir.
Si le gouvernement, au lieu d'acheter des avions, investissait dans le réseau routier, ne serait-ce pas plus bénéfique pour l'ensemble de la population?
Et si il investissait dans l'éducation, pour éviter les classes surchargés, les cours payants, les profs (sous payés) qui ne viennent pas car les pistes de terre sont impraticables ou qu'ils ont mieux à faire, ça ne serait pas plus bénéfique pour le pays?
Mais non, dans un pays sous développé ou une grande partie de la population vit sous le seuil de pauvreté (et pas de misère svp), le gouvernement ne trouve rien de mieux que d'ouvrir une nouvelle ligne aérienne! Et tout le monde à l'air de trouver ça bien! J'imaginais qu'il y avait quand meme d'autres priorités.
Je vais quand meme préciser que j'ai vécu pendant 1 an dans 1 village à 5 km de kompong Cham, sans eau courante, sans électricité et une piste en tres mauvais état, avec une famille khmère ou il y avait 8 enfants. Je donnai des cours d'anglais bénévole. Une jeune fille est tombé dans le coma suite à un choc cranien, et aucune ambulance ne peut venir la chercher à cause d'une piste dans un état désastreux. Alors qu'il faudrait seulement quelques milliers de dollars pour la rendre convenable, le gouvernement cambodgien préfère acheter à crédits des avions pour quelques millions de dollars.
A vous de voir.
J'ai aussi vécu dans un pays du Tiers-Monde, un des plus pauvre du monde à l'époque, et encore maintenant, donc je comprends ce que vous voulez dire.
Ceci étant, vous oubliez la dure réalité : l'argent.
Investir dites-vous? Mais avec quoi? Quand bien même on leur donnerait cet argent (avec tout ce que cela implique de désengagement des autorités locales, de corruption et autres problèmes associés), la route il faut l'entretenir. Avec quoi s'il n'y a pas de revenus? Aller chercher cette pauvre fille qui est décédée d'un traumatisme cranien s'il n'y a pas d’hôpital pouir la soigner cela sert à quoi? Et s'il y a un hôpital mais qu'il n'y a pas de médicaments ou qu'il faille donner un bakchich au chirurgien pour qu'il l'opère, cela sert à quoi?
Il n'y a qu’une seule voie pour sortir du sous-développement : la création de richesse. Tout le reste en dépends. Tout.
Les donations des pays riches, surtout dans les pays corrompus comme le Cambodge servent essentiellement à enrichir les dirigeants et à mettre les populations locales dans une situation de dépendance.
Une route oui, mais une route qui aide à la production de richesse.
Et aussi des avions pour amener des touristes qui vont dépenser leur argent sur place. Avec cet argent, si le système économique n'est pas vicié par la corruption ou le socialisme (ce qui est malheureusement le cas au Cambodge), ils s'en sortiront.
Comme eux avant Singapour, la Corée, Taïwan, la Thaïlande, la Malaisie etc.
Sinon, que proposez-vous d'autre?
Mais non, dans un pays sous développé ou une grande partie de la population vit sous le seuil de pauvreté (et pas de misère svp), le gouvernement ne trouve rien de mieux que d'ouvrir une nouvelle ligne aérienne! Et tout le monde à l'air de trouver ça bien! J'imaginais qu'il y avait quand meme d'autres priorités.
Je vais quand meme préciser que j'ai vécu pendant 1 an dans 1 village à 5 km de kompong Cham, sans eau courante, sans électricité et une piste en tres mauvais état, avec une famille khmère ou il y avait 8 enfants. Je donnai des cours d'anglais bénévole. Une jeune fille est tombé dans le coma suite à un choc cranien, et aucune ambulance ne peut venir la chercher à cause d'une piste dans un état désastreux. Alors qu'il faudrait seulement quelques milliers de dollars pour la rendre convenable, le gouvernement cambodgien préfère acheter à crédits des avions pour quelques millions de dollars.
A vous de voir.
J'ai aussi vécu dans un pays du Tiers-Monde, un des plus pauvre du monde à l'époque, et encore maintenant, donc je comprends ce que vous voulez dire.
Ceci étant, vous oubliez la dure réalité : l'argent.
Investir dites-vous? Mais avec quoi? Quand bien même on leur donnerait cet argent (avec tout ce que cela implique de désengagement des autorités locales, de corruption et autres problèmes associés), la route il faut l'entretenir. Avec quoi s'il n'y a pas de revenus? Aller chercher cette pauvre fille qui est décédée d'un traumatisme cranien s'il n'y a pas d’hôpital pouir la soigner cela sert à quoi? Et s'il y a un hôpital mais qu'il n'y a pas de médicaments ou qu'il faille donner un bakchich au chirurgien pour qu'il l'opère, cela sert à quoi?
Il n'y a qu’une seule voie pour sortir du sous-développement : la création de richesse. Tout le reste en dépends. Tout.
Les donations des pays riches, surtout dans les pays corrompus comme le Cambodge servent essentiellement à enrichir les dirigeants et à mettre les populations locales dans une situation de dépendance.
Une route oui, mais une route qui aide à la production de richesse.
Et aussi des avions pour amener des touristes qui vont dépenser leur argent sur place. Avec cet argent, si le système économique n'est pas vicié par la corruption ou le socialisme (ce qui est malheureusement le cas au Cambodge), ils s'en sortiront.
Comme eux avant Singapour, la Corée, Taïwan, la Thaïlande, la Malaisie etc.
Sinon, que proposez-vous d'autre?
perso j'habite dans le sud de la france et ma famille est dans le nord, mes moyens financiers me permettent de prendre la voiture quand je peux faire du co-voiturage et parfois le train en s"y prenant à l'avance...je fais partie du gros tiers des français qui ne pourra jamais prendre l'avion pour une ligne interieur car trop cher...alors cette remarque évidemment, n'a pas sa place ici, quand on a les moyens de voyager comme c'est surement ton cas, on vient pas pondre des énormités...évidemment que c'est une très bonne nouvelle..et comme l'a dit une personne, on est sur un forum de voyage alors forcément, on est intérréssé...😕
Mais est-ce vraiment notre probleme? Non! Notre probleme d' occidental aise et repu fut de circuler facilement entre les ruines d' Angkor Wat et les plages de Sihanoukville pour apprecier et depenser nos conges payes que nous avons gagne avec le sang et la sueur de milliers si ce ne' est millions de travailleurs/fermiers/mineurs/pecheurs/etc francais.
Aux Cambodgiens de se demerder eux-memes. Killing Fields, n' est-ce pas.
😠
Aux Cambodgiens de se demerder eux-memes. Killing Fields, n' est-ce pas.
😠
Tout dans la vie est une affaire de choix. Ça commence par la tétine ou le téton, ça se termine par le chêne ou le sapin. *Everything in life is a matter of choice. It starts with "pacifier or nipple", it ends with "oak or pine". Pierre Desproges.
Merci pour le tuyau!
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Tout dans la vie est une affaire de choix. Ça commence par la tétine ou le téton, ça se termine par le chêne ou le sapin. *Everything in life is a matter of choice. It starts with "pacifier or nipple", it ends with "oak or pine". Pierre Desproges.
Alors cette fois on arrive dans la Philo.,
Oui le monde est monde, Oui il y a des riches et des pauvres, Oui certains bipédes sont nés sous une bonne étoile et d'autres pas, Oui on se goinfre pour Noël et d'autres "crèvent" de faim, Oui le monde est monde et ce n'est pas des phrases sur un site de voyages qui apportent du réconfort et qui change le monde.
Une nouvelle ligne est ouverte au Cambodge, Si elle peut contribuer à une amélioration des conditions de vie du peuble, c'est bien aussi pour le peuple et c'est le cas.
Pour la bonne conscience, on peut s'investir dans une ONG, faire des dons, aller au Cambodge et aider directement une famille mais sur un site de voyageurs, on parle voyages et c'est bien.
Joyeux Noël à tous
Oui le monde est monde, Oui il y a des riches et des pauvres, Oui certains bipédes sont nés sous une bonne étoile et d'autres pas, Oui on se goinfre pour Noël et d'autres "crèvent" de faim, Oui le monde est monde et ce n'est pas des phrases sur un site de voyages qui apportent du réconfort et qui change le monde.
Une nouvelle ligne est ouverte au Cambodge, Si elle peut contribuer à une amélioration des conditions de vie du peuble, c'est bien aussi pour le peuple et c'est le cas.
Pour la bonne conscience, on peut s'investir dans une ONG, faire des dons, aller au Cambodge et aider directement une famille mais sur un site de voyageurs, on parle voyages et c'est bien.
Joyeux Noël à tous
Gapion
http://gapion.wordpress.com/
Je ne suis absolument pas contre l'essor du tourisme au Cambodge qui il est vrai fait vivre de nombreuses familles. Après il est certain que le développement de villes comme sihanoukville profite largement plus à des grands groupes hoteliers qu'à la population locale. Et l'ouverture d'une nouvelle ligne aérienne profite (ou endette) un gouvernement qui est déja largement corrompu alors que les transports locaux redistribuent l'argent des touristes à la population locale.
Reconstruire un pays en misant uniquement sur l'essor du tourisme est à mon sens assez mauvais, d'autant plus sur un tourisme de masse. Vous n'avez qu'à simplement prendre l'exemple de Siem Reap. Le tourisme de masse y a permis la création de nombreuses ong qui ont permis d'aider la population locale. Mais à coté de ça, le gouvernement qui profite ègalement de cette manne touristique et financière se désengage complètement de ses missions premières pour attirer encore plus de touristes. Mais la plus grande partie des cambodgiens, la situation ne change peu.
A coté de ça, 75% de la population vit à la campagne de l'agriculture et pourtant la plupart des biens de consommation (hormis le riz) tels les légumes (pommes de terre, carottes, choux, haricots) et la viande (poulet, porc, boeuf) sont importés du Vietnam ou de Thailande. C'est quand meme étonnant qu'une population de paysans soit incapable d'etre autonome pour la nourriture et dépendent des pays voisins.
Si demain, il y a un ralentissement du tourisme et une hausse du prix des matieres premieres (ce qui est tout a fait prévisible: crise financiere, hausse du pétrole), les cambodgiens creveront de faims comme il y a 30 ans, car faire pousser du tabac ou des hévéas n'a jamais permis de nourrir grand monde.
Comme vous le dites il faut trouver une route qui passe par la production de richesse mais sans etre dépendant d'autres pays, et je passe que cela passe deja par relocaliser l'économie. (Je vais financer un élevage de volailles pour que la petite ong pour laquelle j'ai travaillé ne sois plus uniquement dépendante des dons des touristes, pour offrir du travail à de jeunes cambodgiens et pour que la population locale puisse consommer de la volaille à un prix infèrieur à celui proposé par les vietnamiens, et de meilleur qualité). Je ne suis malheureusement pas un mécène, mon seul but étant d'aider ces gens que j'aime beaucoup sans gagner d'argent ni en perdre.
Mais bon quand je lis les posts ce certains membres, je me demande pourquoi je m'exprime sur ce forum. Peut etre que certains ayant lu cette discussion feront le choix de ne pas prendre des vols domestiques au Cambodge, je l'espère. Et personne ne me fera dire que l'ouverture de cette ligne est une bonne nouvelle pour le pays.
Reconstruire un pays en misant uniquement sur l'essor du tourisme est à mon sens assez mauvais, d'autant plus sur un tourisme de masse. Vous n'avez qu'à simplement prendre l'exemple de Siem Reap. Le tourisme de masse y a permis la création de nombreuses ong qui ont permis d'aider la population locale. Mais à coté de ça, le gouvernement qui profite ègalement de cette manne touristique et financière se désengage complètement de ses missions premières pour attirer encore plus de touristes. Mais la plus grande partie des cambodgiens, la situation ne change peu.
A coté de ça, 75% de la population vit à la campagne de l'agriculture et pourtant la plupart des biens de consommation (hormis le riz) tels les légumes (pommes de terre, carottes, choux, haricots) et la viande (poulet, porc, boeuf) sont importés du Vietnam ou de Thailande. C'est quand meme étonnant qu'une population de paysans soit incapable d'etre autonome pour la nourriture et dépendent des pays voisins.
Si demain, il y a un ralentissement du tourisme et une hausse du prix des matieres premieres (ce qui est tout a fait prévisible: crise financiere, hausse du pétrole), les cambodgiens creveront de faims comme il y a 30 ans, car faire pousser du tabac ou des hévéas n'a jamais permis de nourrir grand monde.
Comme vous le dites il faut trouver une route qui passe par la production de richesse mais sans etre dépendant d'autres pays, et je passe que cela passe deja par relocaliser l'économie. (Je vais financer un élevage de volailles pour que la petite ong pour laquelle j'ai travaillé ne sois plus uniquement dépendante des dons des touristes, pour offrir du travail à de jeunes cambodgiens et pour que la population locale puisse consommer de la volaille à un prix infèrieur à celui proposé par les vietnamiens, et de meilleur qualité). Je ne suis malheureusement pas un mécène, mon seul but étant d'aider ces gens que j'aime beaucoup sans gagner d'argent ni en perdre.
Mais bon quand je lis les posts ce certains membres, je me demande pourquoi je m'exprime sur ce forum. Peut etre que certains ayant lu cette discussion feront le choix de ne pas prendre des vols domestiques au Cambodge, je l'espère. Et personne ne me fera dire que l'ouverture de cette ligne est une bonne nouvelle pour le pays.
t'as pas un problème pour réfléchir toi? allez c'est bon, tu saoules tout le monde, on veut des infos pour les voyages, si tu as une morale à nous pondre, va sur les forums, " je sauve la planète"...les frustrés aigri comme toi, on se passe de leur commentaires😠
c'est une bonne nouvelle effectivement pour les tourists....
Pour les cambodgiens, il faut pas trop attendre de leur gouvernement... C'est les memes Khmer Rouges qui dirigent le pays et ils s'en foutent compelement du pays et de son peuple...
Bonnes fetes a tous
Pour les cambodgiens, il faut pas trop attendre de leur gouvernement... C'est les memes Khmer Rouges qui dirigent le pays et ils s'en foutent compelement du pays et de son peuple...
Bonnes fetes a tous
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(spécialiste local, actif sur les Forums Francophones du Brésil depuis plus de 16 ans déja)
Hello,
Since it came into force, Regulation 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council, which defines air passenger rights, has faced fierce resistance from airlines, backed by IATA (the association representing almost all passenger airlines).
Beyond the airlines' often abusive—and even frequently bad-faith—resistance to passenger rights, IATA has been lobbying EU institutions for years, with the Council paying close attention for a long time.
As a result, the Council and the Commission have been proposing revisions to Regulation 261/2004 for years that are particularly unfavorable to passengers. The latest attempt nearly eliminated the right to compensation for delays of 3 hours or more upon arrival at the final destination.
However, since this is a regulation of both the European Parliament AND the Council, the two bodies had to agree.
But the European Parliament has always stood firm, consistently responding that passenger rights must be preserved.
After 11 years of struggle, it seems likely that we’re finally nearing the end of the match between the European Commission, the Council (the 27 heads of state or government), and the European Parliament.
Indeed, the Commission and the European Parliament have agreed on a text that will be debated again on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a vote scheduled for July 7, 2026. It’s very likely that this text, which would come into force in a year, will be adopted.
The main changes would be as follows: - Families with children will no longer be forced to pay to sit together on planes; - A flight will be considered canceled (not just delayed) if it departs more than one hour late; - Right to compensation for arrival at the final destination if the delay exceeds 3 hours (no longer "3 hours OR more"). The arrival time will be when the plane, having reached its parking spot, engages its parking brakes (no longer when the aircraft door opens); - Airlines can no longer refuse boarding or charge extra on the return flight for a passenger who didn’t take the outbound flight; - If a flight is canceled, the airline must, at the same time as informing passengers of the event, offer the choice between a refund and re-routing, and inform them of their rights to assistance and, if applicable, compensation; - The airline must, without undue delay, inform passengers of the reason; - In the case of a connecting flight, if the connection is missed and the delay at the final destination entitles the passenger to compensation, the responsible airline will be liable. This is very different from the current situation, where, under the KLM ruling, any airline operating a segment of the flight is liable for compensation. This promises more disputes that the Court of Justice of the European Union will have to resolve if two separate airlines operating segments of a connecting flight are both responsible for the delay. See this case for an example: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/swiss-international-air-lines-la-mauvaise-foi/ Moreover, this case demonstrates in advance another potential dispute: It could be argued that it wasn’t a missed connection since the flight was canceled before the first leg even departed. - Within 96 hours of a flight that could entitle passengers to compensation, the airline must contact them to inform them of their rights and explain the next steps. - Passengers must claim their right to compensation within 9 months. This is very different from the current situation, as Regulation 261/2004 sets no time limit. Currently, national law applies—in France, the limit is 5 years. The airline must respond within 30 days. If the airline refuses compensation on the grounds of "extraordinary circumstances," it must specify which type of case it refers to from the list in the annex of the new regulation. If the case isn’t on the list, the airline must explain what the event was, why it qualifies as extraordinary circumstances with "clear, substantial, and concise" explanations, and why it’s directly linked to the reason given. It must also declare what "reasonable measures" were taken to mitigate the issue. This is, of course, a huge change in the regulation, with the clear goal of preventing airlines from declaring just anything as "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid compensation. - If, within 3 hours of a last-minute canceled or delayed flight, the airline hasn’t offered re-routing under comparable transport conditions and as soon as possible—whether on one of its own flights or another airline’s—the passenger will have the right to arrange their own re-routing and demand a refund for the new ticket, up to 400% of the original ticket price. This is a significant improvement that would have likely prevented the case described here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ - If a flight is canceled due to "extraordinary circumstances," the airline will only be required to offer up to 3 nights in a hotel. This is a major change, as there’s currently no limit. Expect disputes if the extraordinary circumstances end while the passenger hasn’t been re-routed. - The price of a flight, as first displayed, must obligatorily include a cabin bag. This doesn’t prevent the airline from offering a price reduction if the passenger waives the cabin bag. This will put an end to abnormal practices, such as (just one example) Condor charging extra for a cabin bag on long-haul flights like Frankfurt (Germany)–Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)–Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)–Frankfurt. - Free correction of a passenger’s name if requested 48 hours before departure. Note: This can’t be used to replace one passenger with another—just to correct a typo, e.g., Dupont instead of Dpont. - Airlines’ websites and apps must include information on how to file a claim.
It’s clear that, despite a few details, these changes are very positive for upholding passenger rights. It remains to be seen whether this text will be definitively adopted on July 7, 2026, as is very likely, and, more importantly, whether IATA will encourage airlines to loyally respect these new rules or persist in their old habits.
Best regards,
Since it came into force, Regulation 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council, which defines air passenger rights, has faced fierce resistance from airlines, backed by IATA (the association representing almost all passenger airlines).
Beyond the airlines' often abusive—and even frequently bad-faith—resistance to passenger rights, IATA has been lobbying EU institutions for years, with the Council paying close attention for a long time.
As a result, the Council and the Commission have been proposing revisions to Regulation 261/2004 for years that are particularly unfavorable to passengers. The latest attempt nearly eliminated the right to compensation for delays of 3 hours or more upon arrival at the final destination.
However, since this is a regulation of both the European Parliament AND the Council, the two bodies had to agree.
But the European Parliament has always stood firm, consistently responding that passenger rights must be preserved.
After 11 years of struggle, it seems likely that we’re finally nearing the end of the match between the European Commission, the Council (the 27 heads of state or government), and the European Parliament.
Indeed, the Commission and the European Parliament have agreed on a text that will be debated again on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a vote scheduled for July 7, 2026. It’s very likely that this text, which would come into force in a year, will be adopted.
The main changes would be as follows: - Families with children will no longer be forced to pay to sit together on planes; - A flight will be considered canceled (not just delayed) if it departs more than one hour late; - Right to compensation for arrival at the final destination if the delay exceeds 3 hours (no longer "3 hours OR more"). The arrival time will be when the plane, having reached its parking spot, engages its parking brakes (no longer when the aircraft door opens); - Airlines can no longer refuse boarding or charge extra on the return flight for a passenger who didn’t take the outbound flight; - If a flight is canceled, the airline must, at the same time as informing passengers of the event, offer the choice between a refund and re-routing, and inform them of their rights to assistance and, if applicable, compensation; - The airline must, without undue delay, inform passengers of the reason; - In the case of a connecting flight, if the connection is missed and the delay at the final destination entitles the passenger to compensation, the responsible airline will be liable. This is very different from the current situation, where, under the KLM ruling, any airline operating a segment of the flight is liable for compensation. This promises more disputes that the Court of Justice of the European Union will have to resolve if two separate airlines operating segments of a connecting flight are both responsible for the delay. See this case for an example: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/swiss-international-air-lines-la-mauvaise-foi/ Moreover, this case demonstrates in advance another potential dispute: It could be argued that it wasn’t a missed connection since the flight was canceled before the first leg even departed. - Within 96 hours of a flight that could entitle passengers to compensation, the airline must contact them to inform them of their rights and explain the next steps. - Passengers must claim their right to compensation within 9 months. This is very different from the current situation, as Regulation 261/2004 sets no time limit. Currently, national law applies—in France, the limit is 5 years. The airline must respond within 30 days. If the airline refuses compensation on the grounds of "extraordinary circumstances," it must specify which type of case it refers to from the list in the annex of the new regulation. If the case isn’t on the list, the airline must explain what the event was, why it qualifies as extraordinary circumstances with "clear, substantial, and concise" explanations, and why it’s directly linked to the reason given. It must also declare what "reasonable measures" were taken to mitigate the issue. This is, of course, a huge change in the regulation, with the clear goal of preventing airlines from declaring just anything as "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid compensation. - If, within 3 hours of a last-minute canceled or delayed flight, the airline hasn’t offered re-routing under comparable transport conditions and as soon as possible—whether on one of its own flights or another airline’s—the passenger will have the right to arrange their own re-routing and demand a refund for the new ticket, up to 400% of the original ticket price. This is a significant improvement that would have likely prevented the case described here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ - If a flight is canceled due to "extraordinary circumstances," the airline will only be required to offer up to 3 nights in a hotel. This is a major change, as there’s currently no limit. Expect disputes if the extraordinary circumstances end while the passenger hasn’t been re-routed. - The price of a flight, as first displayed, must obligatorily include a cabin bag. This doesn’t prevent the airline from offering a price reduction if the passenger waives the cabin bag. This will put an end to abnormal practices, such as (just one example) Condor charging extra for a cabin bag on long-haul flights like Frankfurt (Germany)–Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)–Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)–Frankfurt. - Free correction of a passenger’s name if requested 48 hours before departure. Note: This can’t be used to replace one passenger with another—just to correct a typo, e.g., Dupont instead of Dpont. - Airlines’ websites and apps must include information on how to file a claim.
It’s clear that, despite a few details, these changes are very positive for upholding passenger rights. It remains to be seen whether this text will be definitively adopted on July 7, 2026, as is very likely, and, more importantly, whether IATA will encourage airlines to loyally respect these new rules or persist in their old habits.
Best regards,
Hi,
Air Cairo offers good prices on domestic flights and schedules that work for us, but is this airline reliable?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Georgia this summer and I’ve been comparing some airlines. I’m not particularly set on flying with Pegasus (though it’s convenient with direct flights from Lyon to Tbilisi), but right off the bat, Pegasus states this:
As of January 1, 2026, all foreign nationals traveling to Georgia for tourism purposes will be required to present valid travel health insurance. Guests who fail to provide the relevant health insurance will not be accepted on our flights to Georgia. Sincerely, Pegasus Airlines
In other words, if you don’t show proof of travel health insurance, you’ll be denied boarding. Personally, my credit card insurance has always been enough for me, and I’d rather not take out extra coverage... Have any of you run into this issue before? If not, what do you think? Why is Pegasus asking for this proof? Other airlines don’t mention it at all.
I’m planning a trip to Georgia this summer and I’ve been comparing some airlines. I’m not particularly set on flying with Pegasus (though it’s convenient with direct flights from Lyon to Tbilisi), but right off the bat, Pegasus states this:
As of January 1, 2026, all foreign nationals traveling to Georgia for tourism purposes will be required to present valid travel health insurance. Guests who fail to provide the relevant health insurance will not be accepted on our flights to Georgia. Sincerely, Pegasus Airlines
In other words, if you don’t show proof of travel health insurance, you’ll be denied boarding. Personally, my credit card insurance has always been enough for me, and I’d rather not take out extra coverage... Have any of you run into this issue before? If not, what do you think? Why is Pegasus asking for this proof? Other airlines don’t mention it at all.
Hi,
I bought my flight ticket with my first (usual) first name, which appears first on my passport. However, I have two first names on my passport, and of course, it’s mentioned in the machine-readable zone at the bottom.
I booked with Turkish Airlines (through an online agency) for a trip to South Korea.
I wanted to know if it would be a problem that I only used my first first name on the ticket, while my passport has two. I had requested through the agency to add the second first name, but the airline refused because it doesn’t meet their general conditions. (They must have seen that the last name and first name were the same, and only the second first name was added.)
So, my ticket has my last name and first first name correctly spelled, and when I check in online, I’ll enter the passport details correctly.
I’ll have a layover in Istanbul on the flight.
Thanks in advance for your replies. Have a great day.
I bought my flight ticket with my first (usual) first name, which appears first on my passport. However, I have two first names on my passport, and of course, it’s mentioned in the machine-readable zone at the bottom.
I booked with Turkish Airlines (through an online agency) for a trip to South Korea.
I wanted to know if it would be a problem that I only used my first first name on the ticket, while my passport has two. I had requested through the agency to add the second first name, but the airline refused because it doesn’t meet their general conditions. (They must have seen that the last name and first name were the same, and only the second first name was added.)
So, my ticket has my last name and first first name correctly spelled, and when I check in online, I’ll enter the passport details correctly.
I’ll have a layover in Istanbul on the flight.
Thanks in advance for your replies. Have a great day.
Hi there,
I traveled in June 2025 with Nouvelair Destinations to Hammamet.
I had one checked bag and one carry-on sized 40x24x30, which I usually take on low-cost flights, and I didn’t have any issues. But I just read on a website that Nouvel Air only accepts carry-ons of 40x20x15. I’m flying back to Djerba in June—what do you think? Especially since that size is impossible to find??????? Thanks
Hi, it's my first time taking a plane and I chose EasyJet for a Geneva -> Barcelona flight.
I booked my ticket.
I received my booking reference by email, but I don’t see the actual ticket (barcode or QR code?).
Then I checked in to get the boarding pass with the flight details, QR code, etc. But does this boarding pass act as the ticket?
Because I’ve seen several times online that the flight ticket and the boarding pass aren’t the same thing.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
Hi,
A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.
What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania? https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php
Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!
Loïc
A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.
What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania? https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php
Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!
Loïc
Hi,
Right now, with the war raging in Iran and affecting all the neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf, many airports are completely closed to all traffic.
Several airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others have almost completely halted their operations.
Whether in the Middle East or Africa, many travelers are stranded—maybe for a long time... A heartfelt thought for them and the struggles this will cause.
Four months ago, I was in Kenya with a flight booked through Qatar Airways... I can’t even imagine how I’d react if I were stuck there now. ??
Wishing all these travelers courage, patience, and success in making it back home.
...
Doha Airport on October 21, 2025:
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Right now, with the war raging in Iran and affecting all the neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf, many airports are completely closed to all traffic.
Several airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others have almost completely halted their operations.
Whether in the Middle East or Africa, many travelers are stranded—maybe for a long time... A heartfelt thought for them and the struggles this will cause.
Four months ago, I was in Kenya with a flight booked through Qatar Airways... I can’t even imagine how I’d react if I were stuck there now. ??
Wishing all these travelers courage, patience, and success in making it back home.
...
Doha Airport on October 21, 2025:
...
Hello, some (potentially) good news for Brazil lovers—GOL airline is launching a route to Europe from Rio, starting in September for Lisbon, then Paris at a later date that hasn’t been announced yet.
They’ll be using their new A330-900 neo.
No prices have been announced so far, but hopefully we’ll find direct flights from GIG at a more interesting fare than AF or Latam…
Hello,
I’m really surprised because in TUI’s new tour packages, the airlines they’re using are of low quality. Before, they used to prioritize major airlines, but now it’s small airlines from small countries—companies with terrible ratings and borderline safety concerns. I even just noticed this note for a Tanzania trip: "We inform you that the domestic flight segment in Tanzania included in your trip is operated by an airline listed on the European Union’s list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union. This ban only applies to European Union airspace, meaning this airline is not permitted to take off, land, or fly over European airspace. However, this airline is authorized to operate in Tanzania."
This means they’re using airlines on the blacklist!! It’s pretty worrying for safety. What do you all think?
I’m really surprised because in TUI’s new tour packages, the airlines they’re using are of low quality. Before, they used to prioritize major airlines, but now it’s small airlines from small countries—companies with terrible ratings and borderline safety concerns. I even just noticed this note for a Tanzania trip: "We inform you that the domestic flight segment in Tanzania included in your trip is operated by an airline listed on the European Union’s list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union. This ban only applies to European Union airspace, meaning this airline is not permitted to take off, land, or fly over European airspace. However, this airline is authorized to operate in Tanzania."
This means they’re using airlines on the blacklist!! It’s pretty worrying for safety. What do you all think?
Hello,
We’re planning a cruise to the UAE/QATAR/OMAN starting from DUBAI, with flights departing from Paris CDG. Which airlines would you recommend for round-trip flights, with or without a layover? We need assistance for check-in and boarding/disembarking (my husband is a mobility-impaired traveler who uses a cane and/or a walker). We’ve done a cruise return from Dubai to Paris CDG before in 2016, with a layover in Istanbul, but we booked the transfer and return flight with COSTA. For our current plan, it would be with Celestyal, which doesn’t offer round-trip flights from Paris to Dubai. Should we book very far in advance, or is a few months before departure enough (4/6 months)? We’re thinking of arriving the day before the ship departs, so we’d need to stay overnight in Dubai—either on the way there or for the return flight, depending on the flight schedules. Could you recommend a hotel not too far from the airport, and how to get to the port from the airport?
Thanks so much for your advice. Have a great Sunday! Mum49
We’re planning a cruise to the UAE/QATAR/OMAN starting from DUBAI, with flights departing from Paris CDG. Which airlines would you recommend for round-trip flights, with or without a layover? We need assistance for check-in and boarding/disembarking (my husband is a mobility-impaired traveler who uses a cane and/or a walker). We’ve done a cruise return from Dubai to Paris CDG before in 2016, with a layover in Istanbul, but we booked the transfer and return flight with COSTA. For our current plan, it would be with Celestyal, which doesn’t offer round-trip flights from Paris to Dubai. Should we book very far in advance, or is a few months before departure enough (4/6 months)? We’re thinking of arriving the day before the ship departs, so we’d need to stay overnight in Dubai—either on the way there or for the return flight, depending on the flight schedules. Could you recommend a hotel not too far from the airport, and how to get to the port from the airport?
Thanks so much for your advice. Have a great Sunday! Mum49
Hi,
It's all in the title—this means nothing's getting through, so no more oil.
In Europe, kerosene reserves are still good, but by the end of April, flights will have to be reduced.
European airports fear running out of kerosene if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened within three weeks
Bluff or not? Stay tuned....
Bluff or not? Stay tuned....
Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out to ask for your help with a bit of a problem:
I booked a flight to Berlin from Orly for April 15th—it’s coming up fast. But I just made an annoying discovery: my passport expired two weeks ago.
From what I understand, in principle, I can still travel within the Schengen Zone with an expired passport as long as it’s been less than five years. However, EasyJet’s website explicitly requires a valid ID (and just to add to the fun, my national ID card has been expired for a while now).
So, I’d love to know: how strict are EasyJet’s ID checks? Do they enforce validity rules strictly and refuse boarding if the ID isn’t valid? Or is it more of a luck-of-the-draw situation?
Basically, should I just write off this trip now, or should I still try my luck—maybe with a little tearful plea? Has anyone here had a similar experience? I can’t be the only one, right!
I’m reaching out to ask for your help with a bit of a problem:
I booked a flight to Berlin from Orly for April 15th—it’s coming up fast. But I just made an annoying discovery: my passport expired two weeks ago.
From what I understand, in principle, I can still travel within the Schengen Zone with an expired passport as long as it’s been less than five years. However, EasyJet’s website explicitly requires a valid ID (and just to add to the fun, my national ID card has been expired for a while now).
So, I’d love to know: how strict are EasyJet’s ID checks? Do they enforce validity rules strictly and refuse boarding if the ID isn’t valid? Or is it more of a luck-of-the-draw situation?
Basically, should I just write off this trip now, or should I still try my luck—maybe with a little tearful plea? Has anyone here had a similar experience? I can’t be the only one, right!
Hi there!
Has anyone taken the direct flight from CDG to Las Vegas with Air France?
Looking forward to your feedback!
Hey everyone,
I booked a flight with RyanAir for next month, with the priority+ option and two cabin bags. So I can take a 10 kg bag with dimensions 55x40x20 in the cabin (plus another smaller one). The problem is that the smallest suitcase I have (which is supposed to be designed specifically for cabin size standards, according to the manual) has the following dimensions: 55x37x21, so it's just 1 cm over (wheels included) on one of the measurements.
I wasn’t too worried at first, but I’ve read dozens of stories about people’s misadventures and the hassles they’ve had with RyanAir.
Since I don’t want my suitcase to end up in the hold (that would waste time picking it up when I’m already arriving late and need to get to the city center), nor do I want to pay an extra fee (apparently 50 €) for the outbound and return flights for just 1 centimeter—especially since I paid for the "priority+" option and I’m not exactly rolling in money—I’d love some advice.
Have any of you been in the same situation? I’ve read that with this airline, they check bags in templates (testing them in different positions) and are completely uncompromising. I tried contacting customer service, who, as luck would have it, "don’t handle this kind of request," and a rep I spoke to wasn’t much help.
I know it’s a low-cost airline, and I don’t expect luxury or even kindness, but come on—just 1 cm on a short flight with the + option... I’m a bit overwhelmed by everything I’ve read...
Just to clarify, since I’m going for 8 days, I can’t just take one bag for my stuff. I’ve done that for shorter trips before, and it was a hassle—I even had to buy an extra bag for the return trip... Luckily, the inspector was nice about it!
Thanks so much! I’m a newbie when it comes to air travel :) Hope I posted this in the right section!
I booked a flight with RyanAir for next month, with the priority+ option and two cabin bags. So I can take a 10 kg bag with dimensions 55x40x20 in the cabin (plus another smaller one). The problem is that the smallest suitcase I have (which is supposed to be designed specifically for cabin size standards, according to the manual) has the following dimensions: 55x37x21, so it's just 1 cm over (wheels included) on one of the measurements.
I wasn’t too worried at first, but I’ve read dozens of stories about people’s misadventures and the hassles they’ve had with RyanAir.
Since I don’t want my suitcase to end up in the hold (that would waste time picking it up when I’m already arriving late and need to get to the city center), nor do I want to pay an extra fee (apparently 50 €) for the outbound and return flights for just 1 centimeter—especially since I paid for the "priority+" option and I’m not exactly rolling in money—I’d love some advice.
Have any of you been in the same situation? I’ve read that with this airline, they check bags in templates (testing them in different positions) and are completely uncompromising. I tried contacting customer service, who, as luck would have it, "don’t handle this kind of request," and a rep I spoke to wasn’t much help.
I know it’s a low-cost airline, and I don’t expect luxury or even kindness, but come on—just 1 cm on a short flight with the + option... I’m a bit overwhelmed by everything I’ve read...
Just to clarify, since I’m going for 8 days, I can’t just take one bag for my stuff. I’ve done that for shorter trips before, and it was a hassle—I even had to buy an extra bag for the return trip... Luckily, the inspector was nice about it!
Thanks so much! I’m a newbie when it comes to air travel :) Hope I posted this in the right section!
Hi there,
When I run searches on Skyscanner, I see that only Lufthansa has flights to Seoul with just one stop. Air France doesn’t show up, even though I thought the French airline served Seoul? I can’t even log into the Air France website—it keeps glitching.
When I run searches on Skyscanner, I see that only Lufthansa has flights to Seoul with just one stop. Air France doesn’t show up, even though I thought the French airline served Seoul? I can’t even log into the Air France website—it keeps glitching.
Hi there,
I’d like to return to Uzbekistan next April for 10 days with my husband to visit our son who lives there. We went last July and I bought the flight tickets (direct flight from Paris on Uzbekistan Airways) about 2 months in advance at very reasonable prices. I’ve been checking for late April for a few weeks now, and the tickets are much more expensive and keep rising. I can’t figure out if the prices are going up because it’s still a bit too early to buy and they’ll likely drop if the planes aren’t full, or if it’s because the period is actually in high demand. For reference, last year I bought my son’s ticket on May 30th for a departure on June 3rd—just 3 days later—at a very low price that didn’t budge at all.
Just in case, does anyone know the pricing trends for this airline and can advise me? Should I wait or not?
Thanks, and feel free to ask if you need any tips about the country!
My wife bought a flight ticket (Lucky Air) under her Thai maiden name and was issued a Chinese visa on her new Thai passport but with her French married name (due to administrative requirements). She was denied boarding by the airline in Bangkok for the flight to Kunming—resulting in the loss of our round-trip flight tickets, including mine since we were traveling together—despite presenting both passports at the airline counter at the same time.
Hi there.
I’m planning a trip to Chile, and the fares from the Colombian airline Avianca are really appealing.
Way cheaper than Air France, for example.
That said, the reviews I’ve seen online aren’t great.
What do you think of this airline?
Have any of you taken long-haul flights with Avianca?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Eric
Hi there,
This might be a silly question, but I’m traveling to Japan from CDG and returning via Osaka with EVA Air, and I have a pretty bulky aluminum knee brace. It’s this model: https://enovis-medtech.eu/fr_FR/OA-FullForce-74358.html
Has anyone had any experience with airport security checks or flying with one of these?
Thanks in advance! Best regards,
This might be a silly question, but I’m traveling to Japan from CDG and returning via Osaka with EVA Air, and I have a pretty bulky aluminum knee brace. It’s this model: https://enovis-medtech.eu/fr_FR/OA-FullForce-74358.html
Has anyone had any experience with airport security checks or flying with one of these?
Thanks in advance! Best regards,
Hi there,
I can't seem to find flights between the Cape Verde islands on the airline's website. No matter the date or route, I always get the same response: "no flights on this date." See the photo. Would anyone have an explanation? Surely not all flights are fully booked in July?
Best, Thierry
I can't seem to find flights between the Cape Verde islands on the airline's website. No matter the date or route, I always get the same response: "no flights on this date." See the photo. Would anyone have an explanation? Surely not all flights are fully booked in July?
Best, Thierry
Hi there,
I have a question...
Has anyone managed to get a refund from Oman Air?
After a delayed flight, we missed our connecting flight to get home!! At midnight, the flight attendant booked us on a flight to Nice via Munich, even though we were in Munich and wanted to get back to Nice... Too tired from the trip, we didn’t notice the mistake!! The next day, of course, the booking wasn’t valid!! We had to pay again for the flight back to Nice... I’m really struggling!! I think they’re giving me the runaround!! I’ve sent several emails, tried Messenger and WhatsApp, but the only responses I get are: "We need to investigate!! We’ll get back to you in 15 days!!" It’s been over a month!!
I just sent a registered letter (LRAR) to their office at Paris Charles de Gaulle, which is still open!!
Do you have any other suggestions for me?
Thanks in advance for your help! Virginie
After a delayed flight, we missed our connecting flight to get home!! At midnight, the flight attendant booked us on a flight to Nice via Munich, even though we were in Munich and wanted to get back to Nice... Too tired from the trip, we didn’t notice the mistake!! The next day, of course, the booking wasn’t valid!! We had to pay again for the flight back to Nice... I’m really struggling!! I think they’re giving me the runaround!! I’ve sent several emails, tried Messenger and WhatsApp, but the only responses I get are: "We need to investigate!! We’ll get back to you in 15 days!!" It’s been over a month!!
I just sent a registered letter (LRAR) to their office at Paris Charles de Gaulle, which is still open!!
Do you have any other suggestions for me?
Thanks in advance for your help! Virginie
Hi!
Sri Lanka has announced it could run out of fuel in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. The government has implemented a mandatory four-day workweek to save oil, and there are long lines at gas stations due to fears of an early shortage.
In Vietnam, the government has warned all airlines that flights will need to be reduced due to a lack of kerosene. The country imports two-thirds of its jet fuel from China and Thailand, but both countries have now banned exports out of fear of domestic shortages.
The state is asking airlines to plan ahead and park aircraft to drastically reduce operations, starting with domestic flights and then international ones. International carriers will also need to cut back on their rotations.
This will begin in the coming days. 🙁
Hi there,
I’ve got a long layover (about 10 hours) in Seoul on an upcoming trip.
I arrive from Phnom Penh at 7:20 AM and depart for Montreal at 6:00 PM.
First question: Will my checked baggage be transferred automatically? I have a single ticket from KTI to YUL (Air Canada ticket—KTI-ICN operated by Asiana (codeshare) and ICN-YUL by Air Canada).
Second question: I saw it’s possible to join free guided tours (Airport Transit Tour). What do you think of this kind of service? And is my "actual" layover time (accounting for security checks, check-in, etc.) enough to do one of these tours?
Thanks in advance to everyone who chimes in on this!
First question: Will my checked baggage be transferred automatically? I have a single ticket from KTI to YUL (Air Canada ticket—KTI-ICN operated by Asiana (codeshare) and ICN-YUL by Air Canada).
Second question: I saw it’s possible to join free guided tours (Airport Transit Tour). What do you think of this kind of service? And is my "actual" layover time (accounting for security checks, check-in, etc.) enough to do one of these tours?
Thanks in advance to everyone who chimes in on this!
Hi everyone,
I'm heading to Namibia next May. I'm planning to take a first flight from Paris to Johannesburg with Air France, departing at 11:20 PM and arriving at 11:05 AM in Johannesburg. Then a second flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek at 3:25 PM with South African Airways.
Four hours between the two flights seems enough to catch my connection, but a friend told me I should maybe take the 5:30 PM flight instead because I need to go through immigration, collect my luggage, and check in again. Apparently, I have to do this because I bought the two tickets separately (it's actually much cheaper).
What do you think?
Also, in terms of South African airlines, which one do you think is the most reliable between South African Airways and Airlink?
Thanks for your advice!!
So, even before starting my explanation, I’d like to introduce myself since this is my first post on the forum :) I’m Jérôme, a huge Asia enthusiast, and I’m currently in the process of moving to Japan with my family in 2028.
Now, onto the topic :)
We’re a family of four traveling together to Seoul, with two separate bookings.
Our original itinerary was: Madrid → Doha → Seoul (March 23–24)
The issue is that our entire outbound flight was canceled, and the airline simply rescheduled the Madrid → Doha leg. Now we’re left with an incomplete journey, with no solution to reach our final destination (Seoul).
Since then:
- Can’t modify flights online (technical error every time) - Can’t get help via chat or WhatsApp - Phone support is unreachable, and the usual French number isn’t working right now
We don’t want a refund. We just want to be rerouted to Seoul, as our original ticket promised.
We’re flexible:
- On dates (we can leave on March 21 or 22 instead of the 23rd) - On the itinerary (different layovers if needed)
Have any of you dealt with this before? Do you know how to unlock a booking in this case or get a rerouting? We’re considering going straight to the airport to resolve it at the Qatar Airways counter....
Thanks so much for your help! 😊
Now, onto the topic :)
We’re a family of four traveling together to Seoul, with two separate bookings.
Our original itinerary was: Madrid → Doha → Seoul (March 23–24)
The issue is that our entire outbound flight was canceled, and the airline simply rescheduled the Madrid → Doha leg. Now we’re left with an incomplete journey, with no solution to reach our final destination (Seoul).
Since then:
- Can’t modify flights online (technical error every time) - Can’t get help via chat or WhatsApp - Phone support is unreachable, and the usual French number isn’t working right now
We don’t want a refund. We just want to be rerouted to Seoul, as our original ticket promised.
We’re flexible:
- On dates (we can leave on March 21 or 22 instead of the 23rd) - On the itinerary (different layovers if needed)
Have any of you dealt with this before? Do you know how to unlock a booking in this case or get a rerouting? We’re considering going straight to the airport to resolve it at the Qatar Airways counter....
Thanks so much for your help! 😊
Hi,
We just received an email from Volotea saying our flight time has changed (by more than 2 hours).
The email states "you can request a free date change."
If I change the date, will the flight price stay the same as the original price, or will I have to pay the difference?
Specifically: Our flight on the 7th is 46.25 €, and the one on the 8th is 92.51 €. If we switch to the 8th, how much will we pay?
When I request the date change to the 8th, it says "No additional fees."
Thanks and have a great day! 🙂
Hi everyone,
We’re going on a Nile cruise.
My question:
We’re taking off from Brussels Airport to land in Cairo.
Then we have to catch a second flight to Luxor.
How does that work—do we pick up our luggage, do we have to exit and then re-enter the airport?
Thanks for your help, tips, and advice, etc.…