Baisse de prix sur les vols vers la Thaïlande (moins de demandes)
by Songa
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
si vs avez un adresse d'hotel a bkk, juste pour une nuit, (propre, pas cher etc...!!) je suis preneuse!!
Bonsoir,
Si c'est dans le quartier de Kao San Road, 2 hôtels d'un bon rapport qualité/prix; Le Lamphu House et le New Siam 2 (un peu plus cher car piscine, télé et ascenseur en plus).
Bonsoir,
Si c'est dans le quartier de Kao San Road, 2 hôtels d'un bon rapport qualité/prix; Le Lamphu House et le New Siam 2 (un peu plus cher car piscine, télé et ascenseur en plus).
Mes billets sont comme les votres, ni échangeables ni remboursables, normal c'est le tarif éco.
Ils ne sont pas non plus modifiables si tu les achete chez Opodo et Cie. Et si tu loupes l'aller tu loupes aussi le retour. En revanche en les achetant directement par la compagnie ils sont modifiables (moyennant bien sûr une pénalité ($$)....
Ils ne sont pas non plus modifiables si tu les achete chez Opodo et Cie. Et si tu loupes l'aller tu loupes aussi le retour. En revanche en les achetant directement par la compagnie ils sont modifiables (moyennant bien sûr une pénalité ($$)....
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
Mes billets sont comme les votres, ni échangeables ni remboursables, normal c'est le tarif éco.
Ils ne sont pas non plus modifiables si tu les achete chez Opodo et Cie. Et si tu loupes l'aller tu loupes aussi le retour. En revanche en les achetant directement par la compagnie ils sont modifiables (moyennant bien sûr une pénalité ($$)....
Bigre tu ne connais rien à dire de telles absurdités Les codes de la classe de réservation (lettres) du billet déterminent ce qui est possible ou non de faire Exemple - en résa directe le choix est proposée suivant les dispos et les cies
Ils ne sont pas non plus modifiables si tu les achete chez Opodo et Cie. Et si tu loupes l'aller tu loupes aussi le retour. En revanche en les achetant directement par la compagnie ils sont modifiables (moyennant bien sûr une pénalité ($$)....
Bigre tu ne connais rien à dire de telles absurdités Les codes de la classe de réservation (lettres) du billet déterminent ce qui est possible ou non de faire Exemple - en résa directe le choix est proposée suivant les dispos et les cies
Ben moi je dis que Philgbo a raison et qu'il ne dit pas d'absurdités comme vous dites.
Non mais c'est quoi ce message? encore du Trollien?
Bigre tu ne connais rien à dire de telles absurdités
Les codes de la classe de réservation (lettres) du billet déterminent ce qui est possible ou non de faire
Exemple - en résa directe le choix est proposée suivant les dispos et les cies
Faux!
C'est le "fare basis" qui détermine ce qui est possible ou non de faire, et non pas la lettre de la classe de réservation!
Cordialement.
Faux!
C'est le "fare basis" qui détermine ce qui est possible ou non de faire, et non pas la lettre de la classe de réservation!
Cordialement.
Dans la mesure ou tu es nouveau (surement ancien avec un autre pseudo 😛) j'explicite et te precise qu en achetant un billet chez Opodo tu achetes un siege determiné a l'avance et pré acheté par le brooker. Si tu loupes ton vol aller c'est une "non presentation" : le billet aller ET retour sont donc inutilisables (perdus !).
Si tu l'achetes directement aupres de la compagnie (qui elle peut faire des changements dans la mesure ou elle gere son centre de réservation...) elle est toujours en mesure de changer ton vol moyennant une penalite qui depend de la classe de ton vol. Et tu ne perds pas ton billet. Je suis ainsi plus clair que tes gesticulations orales de grande gueule. 😏
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
achetant un billet chez Opodo tu achetes un siege determiné a l'avance
Bonsoir à tous ,
Halte au feu , je ne veux contrarier personne . Mais je me permets d'apporter ma petite expérience ; j'ai acheté quatre A/R Emirates pour Bkk sur le site de GO voyage . J'ai reçu dans la foulée mes billets electroniques , et je me suis rendu sur la site de Emirates et avec mes N° de réservations , j'ai pu choisir mes sièges , et ce trois mois avant le départ .
J'en conclue , qu'au moins chez "GO voyages ", si ils ont un nombre de sièges réservés , ils ne sont pas déterminés car j'ai pu choisir .
Bonsoir à tous ,
Halte au feu , je ne veux contrarier personne . Mais je me permets d'apporter ma petite expérience ; j'ai acheté quatre A/R Emirates pour Bkk sur le site de GO voyage . J'ai reçu dans la foulée mes billets electroniques , et je me suis rendu sur la site de Emirates et avec mes N° de réservations , j'ai pu choisir mes sièges , et ce trois mois avant le départ .
J'en conclue , qu'au moins chez "GO voyages ", si ils ont un nombre de sièges réservés , ils ne sont pas déterminés car j'ai pu choisir .
Quand je parle de sieges determiné je parle d'un nombre de places dans l'avion (le terme exact doit etre contingent). En passant par Opodo j'ai toujours pu choisir mon siege 3 mois auparavant que ce soit Emirates, Qatar ou Etihad et gratuitement. Ton achat est definitif (billet electronique pour un vol precis a une heure précise) et verouillé. Tu ne peux plus changer de vol ou d'horaire (mais tu peux changer de siege 😛) et Si tu le loupe tu perd TOUT le vol (aller et retour). Apelle Opodo (ou Go Voyages c'est pareil) et tu verras. Alors qu'en le prenant directement aupres de la compagnie ils pourront faire des changements (payants). Et la difference de prix est de 40€ a peine en plus pour un achat direct. Mon choix est vite fait. Ceci m'a ete maintes fois confirmé par les compagnies qui savent comment tu as obtenu ton billet. Elles sont toujours plus "commerciales" avec un client direct plutot que celui qui est passé par un intermediaire pour lequel elles n'accepterons aucun changement. En cas de probleme, tu sera donc furieux contre Opodo mais pas contre la compagnie.... 😇
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
OK , je comprends mieux 😉
Avec Air France tu peux modifier ton billet quelque soit l'endroit où tu l'as acheté, en agence, chez AF, ou sur un website quelconque.
Etre heureux me prenait tout mon temps. D'ailleurs, nous ne sommes pas juges du temps perdu. Nicolas Bouvier
Ben moi je dis que Philgbo a raison et qu'il ne dit pas d'absurdités comme vous dites.
Non mais c'est quoi ce message? encore du Trollien?
Sawadee krap
Toujours le même toujours pas en thérapie http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6391590;#6391590
Sawadee krap
Toujours le même toujours pas en thérapie http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6391590;#6391590
Juste une question, que se passe t'il en cas de faillite de la compagnie aérienne?
Dans le cas de Spanair je me souviens avoir vu au JT que les billets achetés directement auprès de la compagnie étaient perdus alors qu'il était possible de se faire rembourser ceux achetés en agence.
Si c'est effectivement le cas et sâchant qu'une certaine compagnie asiaitque n'est pas au mieux, n'est-ce pas un peu risqué d'acheter chez elle en direct?
Vincent
... les billets achetés directement auprès de la compagnie étaient perdus alors qu'il était possible de se faire rembourser ceux achetés en agence.
C'est ce que certaines agences aiment laisser croire mais JAMAIS ne vont te le confirmer par écrit
En fait il y a quelques cas ou oui les billets via agence peuvent etre remboursés si une Cie fait faillite Lorsque tu achètes en agence tu vas payer l'agence mais celle ci ne paye la Cie que X jours après ( le plus souvent mm indirectement via le BSP) et ce X jour dépasse rarement les 30 j parfois si ça sent mauvais le BSP peut mettre les fonds sous séquestre plus longtemps mais c'est rare ! Donc oui pendant ces 30j maxi tu peux etre rembourser, mais une fois les €€€ dans les caisses de la Cie c'est fini coté agence tu reviens a la cas "comme tout le monde"
Apres si tu peux prouver une faute de l'agence tu as la possibilité de saisir la justice pour manquement a son devoir de conseil mais 🙂
PS bien sur ceci ne s'applique qu'au vols secs si tu as un forfait/package avec un TO il est tenu de te fournir une solution se remplacement ou de te rembourser intégralement
C'est ce que certaines agences aiment laisser croire mais JAMAIS ne vont te le confirmer par écrit
En fait il y a quelques cas ou oui les billets via agence peuvent etre remboursés si une Cie fait faillite Lorsque tu achètes en agence tu vas payer l'agence mais celle ci ne paye la Cie que X jours après ( le plus souvent mm indirectement via le BSP) et ce X jour dépasse rarement les 30 j parfois si ça sent mauvais le BSP peut mettre les fonds sous séquestre plus longtemps mais c'est rare ! Donc oui pendant ces 30j maxi tu peux etre rembourser, mais une fois les €€€ dans les caisses de la Cie c'est fini coté agence tu reviens a la cas "comme tout le monde"
Apres si tu peux prouver une faute de l'agence tu as la possibilité de saisir la justice pour manquement a son devoir de conseil mais 🙂
PS bien sur ceci ne s'applique qu'au vols secs si tu as un forfait/package avec un TO il est tenu de te fournir une solution se remplacement ou de te rembourser intégralement
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
bjr
en theorie et selon
la difference majeure etant qu une agence de voyage francaise suit la legislation feancaise et europenne qui assure une certaine protection du consommateur et l agence qui se couvre avec des assurances diverses etdivers fonds d urgence
si vous achetez sur le net a une compagnie etrangere vous achetez donc au siege de la compagnie et donc suivez la legislation du pays d origine
et non plus la legislation francaise
la difference majeure etant qu une agence de voyage francaise suit la legislation feancaise et europenne qui assure une certaine protection du consommateur et l agence qui se couvre avec des assurances diverses etdivers fonds d urgence
si vous achetez sur le net a une compagnie etrangere vous achetez donc au siege de la compagnie et donc suivez la legislation du pays d origine
et non plus la legislation francaise
Vaut mieux pas prendre malaysia, s il sont delare en faillite . Ca sera galere.
Sinon je trouve pas que les billets soit moins chers pour novembre les habituelle promos qatar. Et c est tout d habitude j attend les promos emirates qui ne sont pas venu et j ai bien fait de sauter sur qatar 598 valable 6 mois. Pas de promos sur singapore, lufthansa ou emirates toujours plus de 800 € a mes dates.
Alors peut etre y aura t il plus de promos de derniere minute comme l annee derniere j avais pris un vol pour mon fils pour 500 € sur qatar et 3 jour apres emirates etait a 550 €
C est vrai que a d autres periodes d autres problematiques
Bonjour,
Je souhaite me rendre en Thailande pendant les vacances de Nooel et je voyagerai seul. Vaut il mieux réserver dès maintenant sachant que le billet le moins cher que j'ai trouvé se situe aux alentours des 700 euros tout de même ou vaut il mieux attendre d'éventuelles promo qui risque de ne jamais arriver?
Merci
Je souhaite me rendre en Thailande pendant les vacances de Nooel et je voyagerai seul. Vaut il mieux réserver dès maintenant sachant que le billet le moins cher que j'ai trouvé se situe aux alentours des 700 euros tout de même ou vaut il mieux attendre d'éventuelles promo qui risque de ne jamais arriver?
Merci
700 euros tout de même ?? c'est pas cher ...en règle général ce tarif...surtout en période de vacances scolaires donc ne rêve pas trop de voir moins cher aux vacances..
si tu parles de cette année??? si tu as trouvé ce prix pour la fin de cette année je suis sceptique... où alors ça doit être des prix avec un temps de voyage de très très longues heures .. ou alors tu passes le réveilllon du jour de l'an dans l'avion.... et tu pars avant le début des vacances scolaires....si c'est ça n'attends pas... car très très rare à trouver.... et quelle compagnie..?
par contre si c'est pour l'année prochaine je suis sceptique qu'il y ai des tarifs à plus de 331 jours avant le départ.....😉
en tous les cas dès que c'est dans tes prix achète n'attends pas car les fêtes de fin d'année c'est prisé donc peu de vols intéressants avec courtes escales....
nous pour les fêtes de fin d'année on achète directement sur le site d'une compagnie aérienne dès parution des tarifs.... cette année nous avons acheté nos billets pour phuket mi janvier pour un départ le 19 décembre.....moins de 1050 euros....on n'a pas vu de baisse au fil des semaines pour cette période de fête.. on a regardé régulièrement exprès pour voir si nous avions bien fait...
par contre on s'est bien planté pour février 2015 on a acheté très tôt.. et les prix ont baissé de 200 euros... même encore il ya 10 jours c'était moins cher que le prix acheté au début d'année... tant pis pour nous (nous partons 3 fois par an en thailande) les prix sont moins chers que les années passées...sans doute à cause des manifestations et prise de pouvoir des militaires...
si tu parles de cette année??? si tu as trouvé ce prix pour la fin de cette année je suis sceptique... où alors ça doit être des prix avec un temps de voyage de très très longues heures .. ou alors tu passes le réveilllon du jour de l'an dans l'avion.... et tu pars avant le début des vacances scolaires....si c'est ça n'attends pas... car très très rare à trouver.... et quelle compagnie..?
par contre si c'est pour l'année prochaine je suis sceptique qu'il y ai des tarifs à plus de 331 jours avant le départ.....😉
en tous les cas dès que c'est dans tes prix achète n'attends pas car les fêtes de fin d'année c'est prisé donc peu de vols intéressants avec courtes escales....
nous pour les fêtes de fin d'année on achète directement sur le site d'une compagnie aérienne dès parution des tarifs.... cette année nous avons acheté nos billets pour phuket mi janvier pour un départ le 19 décembre.....moins de 1050 euros....on n'a pas vu de baisse au fil des semaines pour cette période de fête.. on a regardé régulièrement exprès pour voir si nous avions bien fait...
par contre on s'est bien planté pour février 2015 on a acheté très tôt.. et les prix ont baissé de 200 euros... même encore il ya 10 jours c'était moins cher que le prix acheté au début d'année... tant pis pour nous (nous partons 3 fois par an en thailande) les prix sont moins chers que les années passées...sans doute à cause des manifestations et prise de pouvoir des militaires...
...par contre on s'est bien planté pour février 2015 on a acheté très tôt.. et les prix ont baissé de 200 euros... même encore il ya 10 jours c'était moins cher que le prix acheté au début d'année...
Bonsoir,
Attendre ou pas...
Vos billets pour février; période des vacances scolaires?
Bonsoir,
Attendre ou pas...
Vos billets pour février; période des vacances scolaires?
Vos billets pour février; période des vacances scolaires
OUI en plein dedans...pour février nous nous sommes plantés cette année... 200 euros d'écart... j'ai pas revérifié en rentrant de las végas avant hier.... en tous les cas début octobre les prix étaient plus bas que notre achat du début d'année 2014 pour un départ 13 février 2015....
donc là faut tout de même acheter....ça ne descendra pas plus bas .... nous , nous l'avons eu pour 1041 euros....🙁 (pour phuket).. au départ de Marseille..bien entendu au départ de paris il ya beaucoup plus de choix....intéressants.. nous, nous refusons de partir de paris donc peu de marge de manoeuvre... on assume notre choix...😏
c'est la première année où l'on se fait "avoir".... d'habitude ça ne baisse pas autant surtout aux vacances
par contre pour les fêtes de fin d'année faut acheter dès que c'est dans le budget.... là on regrette pas ça n'a fait qu'augmenter sur lufthansa (pour notre part)...depuis l'achat...
OUI en plein dedans...pour février nous nous sommes plantés cette année... 200 euros d'écart... j'ai pas revérifié en rentrant de las végas avant hier.... en tous les cas début octobre les prix étaient plus bas que notre achat du début d'année 2014 pour un départ 13 février 2015....
donc là faut tout de même acheter....ça ne descendra pas plus bas .... nous , nous l'avons eu pour 1041 euros....🙁 (pour phuket).. au départ de Marseille..bien entendu au départ de paris il ya beaucoup plus de choix....intéressants.. nous, nous refusons de partir de paris donc peu de marge de manoeuvre... on assume notre choix...😏
c'est la première année où l'on se fait "avoir".... d'habitude ça ne baisse pas autant surtout aux vacances
par contre pour les fêtes de fin d'année faut acheter dès que c'est dans le budget.... là on regrette pas ça n'a fait qu'augmenter sur lufthansa (pour notre part)...depuis l'achat...
Tout est aujourd'hui moins intéressant; compagnie, temps d'escale, dates, prix.
ah bon ?? au départ de Marseille ?? pour Bangkok ou phuket ?? vos dates ??
vous avez regardez directement sur lufthansa ?? c'est incroyable leurs prix qu'il y a eu septembre et début octobre...
pour avril 2015 idem nous avons pris des billets pour Bali et encore il ya 15 jours il y avait une différence de 600 euros sur le prix total du dossier que nous avons (snif).. et là je viens de regarder ça a augmenté...moins intéressant que notre achat.. ... septembre/première semaine d'octobre c' était apparemment le super moment pour acheter
nous avons décidé de ne plus acheter par un intermédiaire... (lastminute nous prenions souvent)... mais pas terrible si changement d'horaire il gérait mal l'information et les alternatives..)
là nous attendons impatiemment le début d'année pour acheter des billets pour Sydney pour les fêtes de fin d'année 2015.... toujours sur lufthansa, les prix sont pas excessifs (en machine jusqu'à première semaine d'octobre 2015....(un bon écart en moins par rapport Air france et british airways...)....
cherchez encore ne baisser pas les bras ..
ah bon ?? au départ de Marseille ?? pour Bangkok ou phuket ?? vos dates ??
vous avez regardez directement sur lufthansa ?? c'est incroyable leurs prix qu'il y a eu septembre et début octobre...
pour avril 2015 idem nous avons pris des billets pour Bali et encore il ya 15 jours il y avait une différence de 600 euros sur le prix total du dossier que nous avons (snif).. et là je viens de regarder ça a augmenté...moins intéressant que notre achat.. ... septembre/première semaine d'octobre c' était apparemment le super moment pour acheter
nous avons décidé de ne plus acheter par un intermédiaire... (lastminute nous prenions souvent)... mais pas terrible si changement d'horaire il gérait mal l'information et les alternatives..)
là nous attendons impatiemment le début d'année pour acheter des billets pour Sydney pour les fêtes de fin d'année 2015.... toujours sur lufthansa, les prix sont pas excessifs (en machine jusqu'à première semaine d'octobre 2015....(un bon écart en moins par rapport Air france et british airways...)....
cherchez encore ne baisser pas les bras ..
Tout est aujourd'hui moins intéressant; compagnie, temps d'escale, dates, prix.
ah bon ?? au départ de Marseille ?? pour Bangkok ou phuket ?? vos dates ??
cherchez encore ne baisser pas les bras ..
Paris-Bkk; 15-27 (ou 28) février.
Suis passée par les comparateurs et par les sites des compagnies.
Courant septembre; Qatar, dates précises, courtes escales, 500e! Le meilleur billet que j'ai trouvé depuis.😕
Je ne baisserai pas les bras.😏
ah bon ?? au départ de Marseille ?? pour Bangkok ou phuket ?? vos dates ??
cherchez encore ne baisser pas les bras ..
Paris-Bkk; 15-27 (ou 28) février.
Suis passée par les comparateurs et par les sites des compagnies.
Courant septembre; Qatar, dates précises, courtes escales, 500e! Le meilleur billet que j'ai trouvé depuis.😕
Je ne baisserai pas les bras.😏
vous auriez du prendre à 500 euros!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
faut pas trop "rêver tout de même" surtout au départ de paris en pleine vacances parisiennes ils savent qu'ils vont remplir leur vol...
peut être qu'il va y avoir d'autres tarifs d'ici la mi novembre...
faut pas trop "rêver tout de même" surtout au départ de paris en pleine vacances parisiennes ils savent qu'ils vont remplir leur vol...
peut être qu'il va y avoir d'autres tarifs d'ici la mi novembre...
vous auriez du prendre à 500 euros!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
faut pas trop "rêver tout de même" surtout au départ de paris en pleine vacances parisiennes ils savent qu'ils vont remplir leur vol...
peut être qu'il va y avoir d'autres tarifs d'ici la mi novembre...
Oui!!! Mais à ce moment là, je n'étais pas sûre de vouloir partir.😕
Désormais, la patience est la seule option qui me reste.😛
faut pas trop "rêver tout de même" surtout au départ de paris en pleine vacances parisiennes ils savent qu'ils vont remplir leur vol...
peut être qu'il va y avoir d'autres tarifs d'ici la mi novembre...
Oui!!! Mais à ce moment là, je n'étais pas sûre de vouloir partir.😕
Désormais, la patience est la seule option qui me reste.😛
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Bonjour,
Je pense partir bientôt pour la Malaisie
J'ai vu des prix interessant et vol direct de Paris avec Malaysia Airlines
Est ce une compagnie fiable?
Merci pour vos retours
J'effectue régulièrement des voyages depuis plus de vingt ans
maís c'est la première fois qu'un compagnies me traite si mal que Air France.
Deux voyages, deux fois des problèmes. Le dernier:
Voyage de Séoul à Rennes. Dernière partie de París CDG à Rennes par Air France.
J'arrive à Paris et je me rends directement chez Air France pour obtenir la carte d'embarquement jusqu'à Rennes. On n'y assure que mon bagage suit jusqu'à Rennes.
Arrivé à Rennes, pas de bagage, comme c'est le cas de 5 personnes.
Le bureau d'Air France est fermé et le oersonnel de l'aéroport m'assure qu''il y a rarement quelqu'un.
Avec l'aide du personnel de l'aéroport, je fais une réclamation par internet et Mon bagage est quadi directement localisé, en conséquence je l'aurai le lendemain.
4 jours plus tard, le bagage est toujours au même endroitvà CDG, rien ne bouge.
Le problème est qu'Air France m'a pas de service clientèle. Ce qu'ils appellent service clientes, c'est un service qui répond après une heure et qui vous répète ce qu''il y a sur le FORMULAIRE informatique. Aucune coordination, aucune moyen de faire bouger les choses, je suppose que Air France préfère me payer l'indemnisation après 21 jours que se bouger le cul.
J'ai déjà eu des bagages égarés dans d'autres voyages maís c'est la première fois que je vous un tel je-m'en-foutisme foutisme et manque de professionalisme..
maís c'est la première fois qu'un compagnies me traite si mal que Air France.
Deux voyages, deux fois des problèmes. Le dernier:
Voyage de Séoul à Rennes. Dernière partie de París CDG à Rennes par Air France.
J'arrive à Paris et je me rends directement chez Air France pour obtenir la carte d'embarquement jusqu'à Rennes. On n'y assure que mon bagage suit jusqu'à Rennes.
Arrivé à Rennes, pas de bagage, comme c'est le cas de 5 personnes.
Le bureau d'Air France est fermé et le oersonnel de l'aéroport m'assure qu''il y a rarement quelqu'un.
Avec l'aide du personnel de l'aéroport, je fais une réclamation par internet et Mon bagage est quadi directement localisé, en conséquence je l'aurai le lendemain.
4 jours plus tard, le bagage est toujours au même endroitvà CDG, rien ne bouge.
Le problème est qu'Air France m'a pas de service clientèle. Ce qu'ils appellent service clientes, c'est un service qui répond après une heure et qui vous répète ce qu''il y a sur le FORMULAIRE informatique. Aucune coordination, aucune moyen de faire bouger les choses, je suppose que Air France préfère me payer l'indemnisation après 21 jours que se bouger le cul.
J'ai déjà eu des bagages égarés dans d'autres voyages maís c'est la première fois que je vous un tel je-m'en-foutisme foutisme et manque de professionalisme..
Hi there,
We had planned a trip to Sicily in August, and due to the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna, my flight was canceled. The airline is refunding the outbound flight, but none of the non-refundable expenses: accommodation booked through Booking, rental car, and the return flight aren’t covered. My SUPER Gold card doesn’t work in this specific case! :( If anyone has been in this situation, could you let me know if you were able to get any recourse and, if so, how?
Thanks in advance
Hello,
Back in February, I booked a flight with Air France-KLM from Lyon to San Diego with a layover in Amsterdam (flights operated by KLM). The flight is scheduled for late August. My Lyon→Amsterdam flight was canceled by KLM in June, and a replacement flight the evening before was booked for me. So, I’ll end up spending the night at Amsterdam Airport to catch my flight to San Diego the next morning.
Since the cancellation happened more than 14 days before departure, I know I’m not entitled to financial compensation (EU Regulation 261/2004). But am I entitled to reimbursement for a hotel night in Amsterdam?
Back in February, I booked a flight with Air France-KLM from Lyon to San Diego with a layover in Amsterdam (flights operated by KLM). The flight is scheduled for late August. My Lyon→Amsterdam flight was canceled by KLM in June, and a replacement flight the evening before was booked for me. So, I’ll end up spending the night at Amsterdam Airport to catch my flight to San Diego the next morning.
Since the cancellation happened more than 14 days before departure, I know I’m not entitled to financial compensation (EU Regulation 261/2004). But am I entitled to reimbursement for a hotel night in Amsterdam?
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,
I booked an Etihad ticket on their website for Dusseldorf-Abu Dhabi. In the first name field, I entered all my first names (something I never do and I regret it, but the site was confusing). Everything is spelled correctly, but the problem is that I just received my new passport and only my first two first names and the first letter of the third appear—there’s no trace of the last one.
I called Etihad, and of course, they tried to charge me $100 USD to remove that last first name. But I’m hesitant because usually, I only put my first first name and not the others, and I’ve never had an issue... So I’m wondering if having that extra first name, which isn’t on my passport, could get me denied at check-in. Thanks for your feedback!
I called Etihad, and of course, they tried to charge me $100 USD to remove that last first name. But I’m hesitant because usually, I only put my first first name and not the others, and I’ve never had an issue... So I’m wondering if having that extra first name, which isn’t on my passport, could get me denied at check-in. Thanks for your feedback!
Hi everyone,
Next January, I’m heading to India.
My outbound flight is with Emirates from Paris to Dubai, then another Emirates flight from Dubai to Calcutta.
Could anyone tell me how the connection works? I’ve heard there’s a dedicated Emirates zone, but how does it actually work in practice—I’ve got a 2-hour layover.
Thanks so much!
Take care.
Hi there,
I’d like to fly to Malta from Lyon. I’ve read a lot of negative reviews about KM MALTA, especially regarding baggage fees at the airport. Of course, I don’t want to book through third parties (like SkyScanner, Opodo…). AIR FRANCE offers tickets to MALTA in partnership, if I understood correctly. On AIR FRANCE, the tickets include everything (checked baggage, cabin bag, small personal item, seat), whereas with KM MALTA, everything is extra and the final price is almost double! In this case, is AIR FRANCE considered the same as sites like Opodo or others? Given the price difference, I’m hesitant… Have any of you booked with AIR FRANCE for this destination? How did it go? Thanks, HERVE
I’d like to fly to Malta from Lyon. I’ve read a lot of negative reviews about KM MALTA, especially regarding baggage fees at the airport. Of course, I don’t want to book through third parties (like SkyScanner, Opodo…). AIR FRANCE offers tickets to MALTA in partnership, if I understood correctly. On AIR FRANCE, the tickets include everything (checked baggage, cabin bag, small personal item, seat), whereas with KM MALTA, everything is extra and the final price is almost double! In this case, is AIR FRANCE considered the same as sites like Opodo or others? Given the price difference, I’m hesitant… Have any of you booked with AIR FRANCE for this destination? How did it go? Thanks, HERVE
Hi everyone, I’ve unfortunately only just noticed that I booked two flight tickets, but I made a mistake on the second first name. Basically, my computer auto-filled and typed my first name twice, so both tickets are in my first name. Only the last names—mine and my friend’s—are correct.
TAP Portugal refuses to make the change because they consider it a change of passenger, even though it’s clearly a typo (plus, my last name isn’t common). I’m leaving in 5 days, and buying a new ticket would cost 3 times the original price. Has anyone been in this situation before? I’d like to try negotiating at the airport, but it’s a gamble… Thanks in advance for any advice!
TAP Portugal refuses to make the change because they consider it a change of passenger, even though it’s clearly a typo (plus, my last name isn’t common). I’m leaving in 5 days, and buying a new ticket would cost 3 times the original price. Has anyone been in this situation before? I’d like to try negotiating at the airport, but it’s a gamble… Thanks in advance for any advice!
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 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.
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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:

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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