So, even before starting my explanation, I’d like to introduce myself since this is my first post on the forum :) I’m Jérôme, a huge Asia enthusiast, and I’m currently in the process of moving to Japan with my family in 2028.
Now, onto the topic :)
We’re a family of four traveling together to Seoul, with two separate bookings.
Our original itinerary was:
Madrid → Doha → Seoul (March 23–24)
The issue is that our entire outbound flight was canceled, and the airline simply rescheduled the Madrid → Doha leg.
Now we’re left with an incomplete journey, with no solution to reach our final destination (Seoul).
Since then:
- Can’t modify flights online (technical error every time)
- Can’t get help via chat or WhatsApp
- Phone support is unreachable, and the usual French number isn’t working right now
We don’t want a refund.
We just want to be rerouted to Seoul, as our original ticket promised.
We’re flexible:
- On dates (we can leave on March 21 or 22 instead of the 23rd)
- On the itinerary (different layovers if needed)
Have any of you dealt with this before?
Do you know how to unlock a booking in this case or get a rerouting? We’re considering going straight to the airport to resolve it at the Qatar Airways counter....
I can understand that with the current situation, it’s not easy for the airlines involved, but here we’re facing a "no response," which is really frustrating...
Yeah, I think we’ll head to Madrid as early as Friday, and the only way to resolve this will be by going to the QA counter.
Thanks again for renaming the post’s subject—it’s definitely clearer now.
Under no circumstances will we request a refund, because we’d end up paying MUCH more for our new tickets. If I’m not mistaken, we’re not obliged to accept the refund.
However, they *are* obliged to get us to Seoul, according to the T&Cs (I’ve got them right here—cancellation within 15 days of departure).
We found a flight on March 21st at 10:45 PM from Madrid, with a 2-hour layover in Doha, then departure from Doha at 9:40 AM. These flights are bookable right now, but we can’t make the change on the QA dashboard.
It really feels like they’re trying to refund customers just to make them pay more afterward....
huge Asia enthusiast, currently in the process of moving to Japan with my family in 2028.
You’ll see there are quite a few Asia lovers here. Awesome plan for 2028! 👍
with 2 different bookings.
Could you clarify, please? One booking for the outbound and one for the return? Or two bookings for two people?
Also very important info: Did you buy the tickets directly from Qatar or through an intermediary agency?
Our initial itinerary was:
Madrid → Doha → Seoul (March 23-24)
The issue is that our entire outbound flight was canceled, and the airline simply rescheduled the Madrid → Doha leg.
We’re now left with an incomplete journey, with no solution to reach our final destination (Seoul).
Currently, Qatar isn’t guaranteeing connections in Doha given the very complicated and risky situation.
Since then:
Impossible to modify flights online (technical error with every attempt)
Impossible to get help via chat or WhatsApp
Phone support is unreachable, and the usual French number isn’t working at all right now
I messaged them on Messenger, and it was quick. I first got this automatic reply: "Greetings, and thank you for your message. To assist you further, we kindly ask you to provide the following booking details: -Your booking reference or e-ticket number -The full name of the passenger on the booking -The registered mobile number and email address on the booking. -The date the ticket was purchased Once we receive these details, we will be able to support you accordingly. Thank you."
You should get a response within 24h 🤓
We don’t want a refund.
We just want to be rerouted to Seoul, as our original ticket promised.
Have you ever faced this situation?
Do you know how to unlock a booking in this case or get a rerouting?
Reroutings are nearly impossible—very rare and, from what I’ve read, only happen at the very last minute. Their priority is evacuating people stranded in Doha and trying to repatriate those scattered around the world. And that’s a *lot* of people 😔
I had a Qatar ticket Barcelona/Sydney for March 21 and asked for a refund. The risk was too high to hope for a hypothetical rerouting—maybe with a 40-hour trip instead of 24 and incompatible dates. I booked a new ticket, tweaked the dates a bit, added a domestic flight, and now I’m leaving from Marseille via Shanghai at a great price—actually cheaper than the Qatar ticket, even including the domestic flight (booked last week).
Also, late March is a busy period in South Korea, and flights are often fully booked.
I totally get that you’d prefer a rerouting. But you can’t force the impossible. If this trip is essential, you’re risking ending up with nothing. Plus, they’ve grounded many planes, especially in the USA and Australia. Crews are also still scattered worldwide. It’ll take time to restart the Doha hub.
We’re considering going directly to the airport to resolve the situation at the QA counter...
The only staff there are for flight check-ins. And if there’s no flight... I think it’s a lost cause.
Hi, thanks for your message and for taking the time to reply so thoroughly!
In response to your questions:
- We have two bookings for two adults (so two references)
- We bought the tickets directly from the QA website
You mentioned that QA no longer handles connections in Doha, and I can understand my surprise right after (I’m not questioning what you’re saying at all).
Here’s the situation (since the return flight isn’t affected yet, I’ll only talk about the outbound):
- Original ticket: Madrid > Doha > Seoul / Departure from Madrid on March 23 at 3:20 PM / Layover in Doha / Departure for Seoul on March 24 at 2:30 AM
- The entire outbound ticket was canceled
- A new Madrid > Doha flight was rescheduled and appears in my dashboard (March 23 at 10:45 PM). We received an email to change our flights, but it’s impossible to do so in the account space
- No Doha > Seoul flight is currently scheduled in the dashboard
Given this situation, I checked the canceled and maintained flights, and we’d like:
- March 21 at 10:45 PM / Madrid > Doha (see photo)
- March 22 at 9:40 AM / Doha > Seoul (see photo)
These two flights are currently bookable, and we just want to switch to them.
I also received the same message as you after sending a DM on X and Messenger. The X agent asked for my number to call me, so I’m waiting for that now.
A refund isn’t an option because I checked, and buying new tickets would cost us double the price of our original ones. We’re hoping for a call now and keeping our fingers crossed!
First off, great news that you booked your tickets directly with QA. Otherwise, it would’ve been up to the agency to handle everything. If it’s a "traditional" brick-and-mortar agency, that’s fine, but when it’s an online agency—good luck with that! 🤑
Okay, so for two files (two people), you’ll need to duplicate the request with all the required details.
QA is managing this crisis by clearly communicating the dates for refunds and repatriation flights. But there’s nothing about rerouting options 😤. At the same time, they’re still selling flights and connections with near-term departures without any idea if they’ll actually operate them. The day before my cancellation request, I even got a bid offer for an upgrade 🤑. They’ll do anything to make money—and on that note, 😤. I won’t go too hard on them, but it does make you think, and in the coming months, a lot of people will remember this.
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Again, I get why you’d prefer a flight change with QA over a refund. But right now, it’s a gamble until the last minute. And even if you manage to get the outbound flight, you’ll be in the same situation for the return. With potential professional and family consequences to deal with. Do you think it’s wise to go through Doha given the current situation, if QA resumes connections and actually operates your two flights? Because all of this is purely theoretical. The slightest drone or attack, and the airspace shuts down immediately. And there you are, stuck in a very complicated situation, hoping not to get stranded in Doha. Personally—but this is just my opinion—it seems safer and more secure to avoid that area right now. Since QA is part of the One World alliance, you can look for a Madrid/Seoul round-trip around your dates with another One World member airline, which makes rerouting easier.
oneworld members: Airlines of the oneworld alliance | oneworld
That way, you can submit what you find to QA and see how they respond 🤷♂️
Thanks for your reply! I think things are finally moving on their end, because I managed to get through to the French hotline.
Just got off the phone—they’ve offered us a departure the next day: Madrid > Istanbul > Doha.
We’ll lose one night in Seoul because of this change (and the hotel’s already paid for), but it looks like we’ll make it to our destination after all ;)
Okay, so rerouting on Turkish Airlines is gonna cost them an arm and a leg 😅 What about your return? Still planned on QA?
For the hotel, check if you can cancel it for free, get a refund, and rebook it for the right dates at a rate that works for you. Worst case, switch hotels. Otherwise, make sure to send them a message so they don’t cancel your whole stay and you lose a night.
Yeah, for now the return flight is still scheduled with QA, and I think we'll decide what to do when the time comes—whether to change it or confirm it, depending on the situation.
For the hotel, I can try to handle it directly with them, and if not, oh well, we'll have lost one night, but at least we'll be there in person.
Another proof, if one were needed, that you should ALWAYS book your tickets directly rather than through an agency, and I’m glad you found a solution for you.
Have a great trip!
I’ve been following this because I have two tickets to Amman (Jordan) via Istanbul on 04/25, and I’m still waiting for news from them…
Hi,
Given the offer you’ve received, you should ask for a full, free refund—you’re eligible, and your entire round-trip ticket will be canceled. After that, it’s up to you to look for another flight with an airline that doesn’t stop over in the Gulf to make sure you can leave and return if needed.
And pay three times what I originally paid? Uh, no thanks really ^^ With 15 days left before departure, the T&Cs are clear: I’m fully entitled to refuse the refund offered, and they’re obligated to get me to my destination.
It’s not me saying it—it’s the nice lady on the phone ^^
Yeah, for now the return is still planned with QA, and I think we'll decide when the time comes whether to change or confirm it, depending on the situation.
It'll all depend on when your return is scheduled. Between the security situation in that whole area and QA needing to restart their flight plans, it might take some time. Worst case, you'll have to do the same in Seoul hoping for a rerouting that works for you.
Yeah, sure, but you’ll be waiting forever—well, actually, Qatar will eventually process an automatic refund. You’ll get a refund email. There are thousands and thousands of people in the same boat. I’m following other forums live, and some have been waiting for two weeks before receiving that automatic refund email. When you check your booking on the site, it no longer exists. I read about this every day from travelers all over the world right now. The same goes for Etihad and Emirates. The worst is Kuwait Airways, which just abandoned its customers mid-journey.
All that’s left to do is wait.
Yet another proof, if one were needed, that you should ALWAYS book your tickets directly rather than through an agency, and I’m happy for you that a solution was found.
Have a great trip!
I was following this because I have two tickets to Amman (Jordan) via Istanbul on 25/04, and I’m still waiting for their news...
Hello, thanks for your message! I only book through airline websites out of habit because the prices aren’t always more expensive than on well-known travel sites ^^ In this case, it worked to my advantage since I had no idea it was such a hassle going through those operators
Another proof, if one were needed, that you should ALWAYS book your tickets directly rather than through an agency, and glad for you that a solution was found.
Absolutely right about online agencies—they should be avoided. We all remember the issues during COVID 😢. With physical agencies, sure, there are booking fees like with online ones, but at least you have someone in front of you who’s there to help and sort out problems. Huge difference 😊.
I’ve been following this because I have two tickets to Amman (Jordan) via Istanbul on 25/04, and I’m waiting for news from them...
Your trip to Jordan and your flights, as things stand now, shouldn’t be affected. Sure, Jordan is geographically close to a war zone, but the country has always been safe and isn’t involved in nearby conflicts. You might just want to adjust your plans and itinerary to avoid seeing any unwanted objects flying overhead 👀.
You’re not taking any risk by asking Turkish Airlines if they offer a refund or a change of destination, with or without an additional fee.
Yeah, sure, but you’ll be waiting forever—well, actually, Qatar will eventually process an automatic refund. You’ll get a refund email, but there are thousands and thousands of people in the same boat. I’m following other forums live, and some have been waiting two weeks before receiving that automatic refund email. After that, if you check your booking on the site, it’ll be gone. I read about this every day from travelers worldwide right now—same thing with Etihad and Emirates. The worst is Kuwait Airways, who just left their customers stranded.
All that’s left to do is wait.
Looks like a solution was found thanks to Qatar Airways being part of the Oneworld alliance, so they’re rerouting through other hubs—in my case, Istanbul!
Important info: Some partner airlines only have 48-hour visibility. For example, I was offered a flight on the 20th with Air China. If I want to leave on the 21st, I have to wait until the 19th to request it.
We’re planning a trip to the Seychelles in summer 2027.
We live in Lyon and I’m looking for all possible flight options.
I’m interested in hearing from people who’ve flown from Barcelona with Emirates to Mahé (layover in Dubai).
I’m wondering how easy parking is in Barcelona and how manageable it is to fly from there with two kids aged 10 and 13.
Flights from Barcelona are cheaper than from Lyon or CDG. I’d love to hear from anyone who chose BCN with Emirates.
If you’ve got other suggestions, I’m all ears.
Thanks!
I’ll have a long layover at Beijing Airport (PEK) on December 6, 2026.
I arrive at Terminal 3 around 5:30 AM on Air China and depart at 6:15 PM, also with Air China, for an international flight.
I’d like to stay in the transit zone, without leaving the airport or going through Chinese immigration, if possible.
I’m just looking for a private room for a few hours, ideally 7-8 hours, so I can get some sleep and take a shower.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Jean-Philippe
Hello,
On October 2, 2026, Regulation 2026/2202 of the European Parliament and Council, amending Regulation 261/2004, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This new regulation will apply from October 23, 2027. For all flights operated up to that date, Regulation 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council, along with all related case law, will continue to apply.
This new regulation introduces numerous improvements and clarifications, particularly by incorporating a large body of case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union. That’s why it expands from 7 pages to 45 pages. Additionally, it adds new rights. However, it remains clear and perfectly understandable, even for non-legal professionals.
But watch out for a new pitfall: passengers will have to file a claim in writing within 9 months of the flight date. If the response is negative or if there’s no response, the passenger "may file a complaint" (the wording is precise!) with the airline, under Article 15 bis of Regulation 2026/2202, within 12 months of the flight date, or within 3 months of the date of the first claim, whichever is later. Failure to meet either of these deadlines will make the claim inadmissible.
Note that Article 15 bis of Regulation 2026/2202 directly conflicts with Article 1 of Decree 2025-772, which requires referring the matter to the Tourism and Travel Ombudsman within one year.
The entry into force of this new regulation will render Decree 2025/772 obsolete, which currently requires legal action to bring a case before the court for flights operated before October 23, 2027. Unless this decree is annulled by the Council of State before that date due to ongoing appeals.
Hi there,
I’m planning a winter trip across India. Departing in early December and returning to France in mid-April.
My main concern is finding an airline that offers this round-trip with the fewest hassles regarding cancellations or flight schedule changes. The unstable geopolitical situation in the Middle East isn’t making this search any easier—recent reviews online about airlines from Gulf states describe quite a few struggles over the past few months.
The direct Paris-Delhi round-trip flights offered by Air France or Air India are probably the safest options, but not the cheapest!
Given this uncertainty, I’m still holding off on finalizing my ticket purchase... Maybe some of you India lovers on VoyageForum have tips or experiences to share?
Thanks, and happy travels to all.
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,
I’m thinking of heading to Malaysia soon.
I’ve seen some great prices and direct flights from Paris with Malaysia Airlines.
Is it a reliable airline?
Thanks for your feedback!
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 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
I’ve been traveling regularly for over twenty years,
but this is the first time an airline has treated me as poorly as Air France.
Two trips, two problems. The latest:
Trip from Seoul to Rennes. Last leg from Paris CDG to Rennes with Air France.
I arrive in Paris and go straight to Air France to get my boarding pass to Rennes. They assure me my baggage is continuing to Rennes.
Arriving in Rennes, no baggage—same as five other people.
The Air France office is closed, and the airport staff tell me there’s rarely anyone there.
With the help of the airport staff, I file a claim online, and my baggage is almost immediately located. As a result, I’m told I’ll have it the next day.
Four days later, the baggage is still in the same place at CDG—nothing’s moving.
The problem is Air France has no customer service. What they call customer service is a department that takes an hour to answer and just repeats what’s on the online form. No coordination, no way to get things moving. I guess Air France would rather pay the compensation after 21 days than actually do something.
I’ve had lost baggage on other trips, but this is the first time I’ve seen such indifference and lack of professionalism.
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’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!
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.
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.
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.
Do any of you have updates?
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.
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…
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!
