Hi, I know this topic has already been discussed, but in a rush, I booked a flight ticket with my married name (on my passport it’s noted as "married name X").
I’m flying with Oman Air, but since I booked through Expedia, they refuse to change it to my maiden name. Can I still travel? I’m really panicking!
What you did isn’t the best thing, but it’s not a disaster either.
It might be tricky to check in online, but the check-in agent will handle it. You’ll just have a slight disadvantage when choosing seats and will need to go to the counter.
That said, you’ll still board.
Don’t bother trying to get it changed by calling the agency or the airline—those folks usually can’t or won’t update the name. At check-in, it’ll be sorted in person with your ID.
Safe travels.
Hi, I know this topic has already been discussed, but in a rush, I booked a flight ticket with my married name (on my passport it's noted as married name X).
I'm traveling with Oman Air, but since I booked my tickets through Expedia, they refuse to change it to my maiden name. Can I still travel? I'm really panicking.
Hi there,
I love hearing about passengers in tricky situations after booking their tickets—rather than asking for advice before doing so.
Anyway...
The only rule for passenger names:
The name on the ticket must match exactly the name on the passport.
So,
It's best to buy your ticket directly from the airline
For any possible changes or cancellations.
The only rule for passenger names
The name on the ticket must match exactly the one on the passport
Yes, yes, that’s what’s always said to keep it simple.
In reality, just one first name—the first one—is enough, for example, and if the name on the ticket appears somewhere on the passport, even if it’s not in the machine-readable zone, it’s highly likely things will work out at check-in.
Even though there’s still a risk of issues, of course.
The best approach is to go in confidently, not point out the potential problem yourself, and rely on good faith.
Calling the agency or the airline won’t help and will only add confusion.
Calling the agency or the airline is useless and only adds confusion.
Michel
Hmm... Still, it does help to know the airline's exact and official rule. If it's just to show up at check-in on the day, argue, and maybe not board, it's better to anticipate and try to sort it out beforehand, right?
The only rule that lets you avoid any risk and potential issues is to put only the name that appears on the passport's magnetic strip, following it to the letter when it's a compound name. Specifically, for married women, it's the maiden name, not the married name.
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Okay, the problem with the "exact and official rule"—besides the fact that it’s nowhere to be found—is that it freaks out a ton of travelers who suddenly start worrying about extra first names, accents, hyphens, boarding pass truncations, and so on.
If you had as many 50 € bills as French women who board a plane every month with a ticket in their married name, that yacht in the Caribbean would be waving at you.
maybe it’s better not to board—better to anticipate and try to sort this out beforehand, right?
There’s no reason you wouldn’t be allowed to board. At worst, they’ll reissue the ticket with a fee.
When you call an airline or agency with this kind of question, you always get the same answer: buy a new ticket.
Might as well save your time.
That said, I think I recently saw a link on one of my bookings labeled "if you made a mistake in your name" for an online service.
KLM, I think.
Okay, the problem with the "exact and official rule," aside from the fact that it’s nowhere to be found,
It’s the one applied by airlines and travel professionals. And it makes sense to use the name that appears on the magnetic strip.
it’s what panics a lot of travelers who suddenly worry about extra first names, accents, hyphens, or truncations on their boarding pass, etc.
There’s no punctuation on flight tickets. If you have a compound first or last name, just write it like this, for example: "MARTIN DUPONT JEAN FRANCOIS"
Regarding first names, as you mentioned, be careful because some airlines—like HK Express in Hong Kong (a Hong Kong low-cost carrier)—require all first names to be listed when booking. There are probably others, so pay close attention when reserving.
If you had as many 50 € bills as French women who board a plane each month with a ticket in their married name, a yacht in the Caribbean would be within reach.
Some airlines and destinations are stricter than others. If you can anticipate a potential issue, it’s always better to try to resolve it beforehand. If you prefer to wait until you’re at the airport, you have to accept the risk if there’s a problem.
Maybe it’s better not to board—better to anticipate and try to fix it before, right?
No reason not to board; at worst, you’ll have to reissue the ticket with fees.
Unfortunately, there’s no certainty. Do you know Oman Air’s rule well enough to say that? Maybe there won’t be a problem boarding, but you’d have to ask Oman Air directly. And if you need to reissue the ticket, you’ll have to check where it was purchased—hopefully not through an online agency, because that’s a nightmare.
When you call an airline or agency with this kind of question, you’re met with one and only one answer: buy a new ticket.
Not true! Some airlines allow a maximum of 3-letter corrections if you’ve made a minor mistake. Beyond that, it’s case by case and depends on the airline’s goodwill when you need to change everything. Some are flexible, others are very strict.
Might as well not waste your time.
Oh really? Trying to resolve a potential issue beforehand is a waste of time? Personally, I’d rather arrive at the airport feeling reassured, even if I had to pay a penalty to make a change or have an email/screenshot from someone confirming I can board.
That said, I think I recently saw a link on one of my bookings labeled "if you made a mistake in your name," for an online service.
I think it was KLM.
See? Even KLM plans for this kind of thing.
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This is the rule applied by airlines as well as travel and tourism professionals. And it makes sense to use the name that appears on the magnetic strip.
As we might say, it’s stated as fact.
There’s no punctuation on flight tickets. When you have a compound first name and/or last name, you just need to write, for example, "MARTIN DUPONT JEAN FRANCOIS"
Of course, but when you explain to people that it has to match their passport exactly—as you say—they read the name on the photo page and then worry when spaces and accents disappear on the ticket. That’s why I’m explaining that a simplistic rule also leads to a lot of misunderstandings.
Regarding first names, as you mentioned, you need to be careful because some airlines, like HK Express Hong Kong (Hong Kong’s low-cost carrier), require all first names to be listed when booking. There are surely others, so pay close attention when reserving.
There are extremely few of them, and the rare ones that do this mostly take advantage of some staff’s incompetence. At worst, it’s just an opportunity to squeeze out a little extra money—it’s never actually stopped anyone from boarding their flight.
Some airlines and destinations are stricter than others. When you can anticipate a potential issue, it’s always better to try to resolve it beforehand. If you prefer to wait until you’re at the airport, you have to accept the consequences if there’s a problem.
Not really—there aren’t actually destinations that are more sensitive about this. You can try to anticipate, but it doesn’t lead to anything except hearing the usual responses after waiting on the phone for hours.
Maybe it’s better not to risk not boarding—shouldn’t you try to resolve this before? Right?
There’s no reason not to board; at worst, you’ll have to reissue the ticket with a fee.
Unfortunately, there’s no certainty. Do you know Oman Air’s rule well enough to say that? Maybe there won’t be a problem boarding, but you’d have to ask Oman Air directly. And if you need to reissue the ticket, you’ll have to check where it was purchased—hoping it wasn’t through an online agency, because that’s a nightmare.
Do you know of even one documented case of a passenger being denied boarding with no possible solution for this reason?
The only thing that’s certain is that buying through an agency doesn’t put you in a good position for this kind of issue.
False! Some airlines allow a maximum of 3-letter changes if you’ve made a small mistake. Beyond that, it’s case by case and at the airline’s discretion when you need to change everything. Some are flexible, others are very strict.
That’s exactly why I mentioned the link about KLM’s booking rules.
Oh, so trying to resolve a potential problem beforehand is a waste of time? Personally, I prefer to arrive at the airport reassured, even if I’ve paid a penalty to make a change or have an email or screenshot from someone confirming I can board.
You can buy peace of mind and try to feel reassured, but often, to make these kinds of changes, they prefer to see the passport and the actual person in front of them.
Of course, but when you explain to people that it must match the passport exactly, as you say, they read the name on the photo page, and then worry that spaces and accents disappear on the ticket. That’s why I’m explaining that a simplistic rule also leads to a lot of misunderstandings.
When it’s complicated, people don’t understand, and when it’s simple, they still don’t? By using the civil status exactly as it appears on the passport’s magnetic strip, you can be sure you’ll never get it wrong.
There are extremely few cases, and the rare ones who do this are mostly targeting the incompetence of some staff. At worst, it’s just an opportunity to extract a little extra money—it’s never stopped anyone from boarding their flight.
This is part of the airline’s conditions, and passengers must comply. Staff incompetence has nothing to do with it—they’re just applying the rules. If a ticket reissue with a penalty is required, they’re just doing their job.
You can try to anticipate, but it actually leads to nothing except hearing the same old responses after waiting on the phone for hours.
Some airlines are easy to reach, while others are more complicated. There’s no harm in trying to contact Oman Air by phone, chat, or social media.
Their FAQ covers this topic. For example, it specifies the second first name.
Oman Air | FAQ - Booking
No reason not to board; at worst, the ticket needs to be reissued with fees.
Normally, yes, but it’s always better to have confirmation or a screenshot. Only written proof holds value.
Do you know of, or have you heard of, a single documented case of a passenger being denied boarding with no possible solution for this reason?
There are regular cases with a maiden name on the passport and a married name on the flight ticket. In this specific case, I’m not aware of any.
Cosandrine posted the same type of message elsewhere on 11/3 and still doesn’t seem reassured, especially since she can’t reach Oman Air.
Ticket purchased with my married name on Oman Air—could this cause a problem? - Flights - Routard.com Forums
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Of course, if the name on the ticket doesn’t appear at all on the passport, the passenger won’t be allowed to board.
But that’s not the case here, and you even said you’re not aware of any boarding refusals with the current setup.
For the second first name, it’s a misunderstanding based on a mistranslation of "Middle name."
French people don’t have a middle name and travel with their first name—any others are simply secondary or incidental.
That’s why I’m talking about a competence issue with some staff members.
I’ve always traveled using only my married name on my flight tickets, even though both names are on my passport.
For over 15 years, with several trips a year and many different airlines, I’ve never had a single comment or name change on my tickets.
Worst case: once, all our first and last names were swapped and booked through an online agency. The check-in agent just sighed a little at having to re-enter 6 names to put everything back in order.
Thanks to the kind person who isn’t trying to confuse me—I made that mistake once before, but usually I’m on it. Finally, thank you for this reassuring message!
Unfortunately, your issue with online agencies is all too common, and they really should be avoided. And that’s not even the only problem
Yes, of course, even if sometimes it requires manual input by the agent (worst case, reissuing the ticket with or without a penalty) and some questions (I’ve had this happen with Virgin flying to San Francisco and Aeroflot flying to Moscow, where the visa is under the birth name, as all visas are). Since I started applying this simple rule of using the birth name for my wife, there’s been no more risk, cold sweats, or potential hassles.
In fact, airlines and travel agencies recommend using only the birth name, which appears on the magnetic strip. Here are a few examples:
Booking: How to enter your name correctly | Transavia
Traveler information for flights
Should I use my maiden name or married name? - Spots d'Evasion
ESTA Form - USA Tourism Office
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Hello, I know this topic has already been discussed, but in a rush, I booked a flight ticket with my married name (on my passport it’s noted as married name X).
I’m flying with Oman Air, but since I booked through Expedia, they refuse to change it to my maiden name. Can I still travel? I’m really panicking.
Hello,
Here’s what’s stated in the FAQ section on Oman Air’s website:
For the question:
"If I made a mistake when entering the passenger name, what should I do?"
The answer is:
"Any name or spelling error means the ticket will need to be canceled (with cancellation fees applied), and a new ticket will have to be purchased under the correct name, subject to current fares and flight availability."
Airlines can have different ticket policies.
It would probably be wise to prepare for the possibility that the check-in agent will follow the rules to the letter, just in case.
Not reassuring... but the goal is to answer your question based on reliable information when the stakes are this high.
Actually, there isn’t really an error as such, in the sense that the term is used in the post you’re replying to.
The ticket is indeed under a name that matches the passport, but it’s under the passenger’s preferred name rather than their family name.
Competent check-in staff shouldn’t be surprised by this, especially on flights departing from France—it happens quite often, in fact.
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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..
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
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!
Hi everyone,
Next January, I’m heading to India.
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Thanks so much!
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AIR FRANCE offers tickets to MALTA in partnership, if I understood correctly.
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Thanks,
HERVE
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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!
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.
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 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.
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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
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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?
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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🙁)
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.
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Thanks!
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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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…
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?
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
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 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!
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
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?
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?
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