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Bonjour à tous
Qui peut m'expliquer pourquoi un trajet Nice - Las Vegas via Londres est 200e moins cher qu'un direct Londres - LV avec meme compagnie et mêmes vols?
Vol direct plus cher que vol avec escale
by Redfastoilot
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
C'est la règle.
De Londres British Airways vous permet de ne pas vous faire effectuer de correspondande, d'avoir un voyage plus court, cela se paye.
Inversement, les autres compagnies a Londres qui vous feront faire une correspondance baisseront le prix pour que les contraintes de la correspondance et l'allongement du temps de parcours ne deviennent pas un blocage
Ok mais ce que je ne comprend c'est que c'est du 100% british et que 4 vols coûtent moins chers que 2
Ca ne me paraît pas du tout logique. C'est comme si au resto, un plat coûtait plus cher qu'une entree+plat. A ce compte là, il vaut mieux habiter à 1h ou 2 de vol d'un hub.
C’est tout à fait logique sur le plan économique.
Par exemple, je vis à Londres et je veux me rendre en Afrique du Sud pour un long week end de 4 jours.
Je peux prendre British Airways en vol direct. BA sait que je souhaite un vol direct avec tous les avantages liés au vol direct. On va donc me faire payer le billet plus cher et j’accepte car cela m’arrange (Je ne pars que pour 4 jours, je n’ai pas envie d’avoir une correspondance, l’aéroport de Londres est proche de mon domicile, je suis voyageur fréquent BA etc… )
Par contre, je peux également partir avec Air France. Mais je dois aller à Paris, me taper une correspondance avec tout ce que cela implique (rater la correspondance, attendre, voyager sur une compagnie où je n’ai pas de statut, pas de salon, pas de fast track etc….). Air France va automatiquement me proposer un prix plus bas car il veulent m’avoir comme client et potentiellement me fidéliser. Ils partent du principe que si le prix est le même que sur BA, jamais je ne choisirais de voyager avec Air France.
Je peux prendre British Airways en vol direct. BA sait que je souhaite un vol direct avec tous les avantages liés au vol direct. On va donc me faire payer le billet plus cher et j’accepte car cela m’arrange (Je ne pars que pour 4 jours, je n’ai pas envie d’avoir une correspondance, l’aéroport de Londres est proche de mon domicile, je suis voyageur fréquent BA etc… )
Par contre, je peux également partir avec Air France. Mais je dois aller à Paris, me taper une correspondance avec tout ce que cela implique (rater la correspondance, attendre, voyager sur une compagnie où je n’ai pas de statut, pas de salon, pas de fast track etc….). Air France va automatiquement me proposer un prix plus bas car il veulent m’avoir comme client et potentiellement me fidéliser. Ils partent du principe que si le prix est le même que sur BA, jamais je ne choisirais de voyager avec Air France.
Ca ne me paraît pas du tout logique. C'est comme si au resto, un plat coûtait plus cher qu'une entree+plat. A ce compte là, il vaut mieux habiter à 1h ou 2 de vol d'un hub.
.....et pourtant les tarifs de l'aérien sont régis par de puissants algorithmes.....logique, donc.
.....et pourtant les tarifs de l'aérien sont régis par de puissants algorithmes.....logique, donc.
Alors si c'est la logique des ordis... Qu'est ce que tu dirais de payer 50e de péage sur un Lyon - Paris et 40 pour un Avignon - Paris ?
Je suis d'accord avec vous, ce n'est pas tres logique... Au niveau rationnel !!
Mais au niveau marketing, il y a une logique.
L'industrie aérienne est concue sous forme de hubs, qui permet de faire venir des passagers d'autres provenances pour remplir ses vols directs. Donc pournles inciter a faire une correspondance, on baisse le prix.
Possiblement sinon il n'y aurait peut etre pas (ou moins de capacité/frequences) de ligne Londres Las Vegas.
Oui, vu comme ça je comprends mieux.
Bonjour,
Autre exemple :
Marseille-La Havane sur Air France 1160€ via Paris Barcelone-La Havane sur Air France 603€ via Paris
L’Espagne ayant plus de concurrence, les départs d’Espagne vers Cuba sont moins chers.
Sinon pour les vols direct, ils offrent plus de confort donc sont plus cher. Tu mets moins de temps pour arriver à destination, donc c'est plus cher.
Ceci dit, ce n'est valable que sur le long courrier, car avec les low costs, qui offrent des vols directs, c'est moins cher.
Autre exemple :
Marseille-La Havane sur Air France 1160€ via Paris Barcelone-La Havane sur Air France 603€ via Paris
L’Espagne ayant plus de concurrence, les départs d’Espagne vers Cuba sont moins chers.
Sinon pour les vols direct, ils offrent plus de confort donc sont plus cher. Tu mets moins de temps pour arriver à destination, donc c'est plus cher.
Ceci dit, ce n'est valable que sur le long courrier, car avec les low costs, qui offrent des vols directs, c'est moins cher.
La vie n'est qu'un bail, duquel on ne contrôle pas la durée...
Qui acheterait un vol avec escale s'il était plus cher qu'un vol direct ou même au même prix ? Personne ...
Qui est prêt à payer un supplément pour un vol direct ? Tout le monde si le supplément est modique ...
Le but d'une compagnie est de faire du chiffre d'affaire (donc de vendre) et plus encore de faire du bénéfice (donc de vendre chaque siège le plus cher possible).
Qui est prêt à payer un supplément pour un vol direct ? Tout le monde si le supplément est modique ...
Le but d'une compagnie est de faire du chiffre d'affaire (donc de vendre) et plus encore de faire du bénéfice (donc de vendre chaque siège le plus cher possible).
Qui acheterait un vol avec escale s'il était plus cher qu'un vol direct ou même au même prix ? Personne ...
Qui est prêt à payer un supplément pour un vol direct ? Tout le monde si le supplément est modique ...
Le but d'une compagnie est de faire du chiffre d'affaire (donc de vendre) et plus encore de faire du bénéfice (donc de vendre chaque siège le plus cher possible).
Oui c'est valable si tu habites à proximité de l'aéroport. Mais si t'es à 1 ou 2 h de vol? Faut bien un acheminement.
Qui est prêt à payer un supplément pour un vol direct ? Tout le monde si le supplément est modique ...
Le but d'une compagnie est de faire du chiffre d'affaire (donc de vendre) et plus encore de faire du bénéfice (donc de vendre chaque siège le plus cher possible).
Oui c'est valable si tu habites à proximité de l'aéroport. Mais si t'es à 1 ou 2 h de vol? Faut bien un acheminement.
bonjour,
Bonjour à tous Qui peut m'expliquer pourquoi un trajet Nice - Las Vegas via Londres est 200e moins cher qu'un direct Londres - LV avec meme compagnie et mêmes vols?
-ça peut dépendre du nombre de siège en classe d'affaire-business etc.... -de la politique commerciale, faire venir les Français sur les vols de BA -comme mentionné auparavant à juste titre oui c'est une question de hubs.
Bonjour à tous Qui peut m'expliquer pourquoi un trajet Nice - Las Vegas via Londres est 200e moins cher qu'un direct Londres - LV avec meme compagnie et mêmes vols?
-ça peut dépendre du nombre de siège en classe d'affaire-business etc.... -de la politique commerciale, faire venir les Français sur les vols de BA -comme mentionné auparavant à juste titre oui c'est une question de hubs.
Un paramètre qui doit rentrer en ligne de compte c'est que les compagnies paient des redevances aux aéroports. Je ne suis pas un spécialiste du trafic aérien mais on peut imaginer que c'est plus intéressant pour British Airlines de décoller de Londres que de France, tout comme Air France a surement des avantages par rapport à d'autres compagnies étrangères sur les aéroports parisiens.
http://www.air-journal.fr/2012-10-31-taxes-daeroport-et-redevances-passagers-qui-paye-quoi-559095.html
http://www.air-journal.fr/2012-10-31-taxes-daeroport-et-redevances-passagers-qui-paye-quoi-559095.html
Un paramètre qui doit rentrer en ligne de compte c'est que les compagnies paient des redevances aux aéroports. Je ne suis pas un spécialiste du trafic aérien
Bonjour,
Non ce ne sont pas les différences de taxes aéroportuaires qui entrent en ligne de compte. Ce qui influe, et comme des intervenants précédents l'ont très bien dit, c'est le souhait des compagnies d'attirer des clients vers leur hub (CDG pour AIR FRANCE, LHR pour BRITISH AIRWAYS, etc ..., la concurrence existante des autres compagnies sur la destination, et les joies usuelles du YIELD.
C'est pour cela (entre des milliers d'exemples) qu'un aller retour sur AIR FRANCE pour BANGKOK pourra être moins cher depuis LONDRES (LHR > CDG > BKK > CDG > LHR) que depuis PARIS (CDG > BKK > CDG) étant compris que les segments CDG > BKK et BKK > CDG sont sur les même vols. Bien évidemment il faut partir de LHR (obligatoire) et retourner à LHR (sauf si sans bagage de soute qui lui sera toujours étiqueté pour LHR car il est alors possible, de fait, de ne jamais prendre le vol CDG > LHR pour un passager habitant à PARIS par exemple).
En classe affaires la différence peut être très importante sur certaines destinations. Sur une destination "Antilles" en classe affaires (AIR FRANCE), à différentes dates, depuis PARIS le prix était de 3 500 Euro et d'une autre capitale de l'union européenne c'était 2 200 Euro (cela à certains jours en dehors des départs des vacances) avec bien évidemment le trajet depuis cette capitale vers CDG et le retour ensuite.
Je vous souhaite une bonne journée.
Bonjour,
Non ce ne sont pas les différences de taxes aéroportuaires qui entrent en ligne de compte. Ce qui influe, et comme des intervenants précédents l'ont très bien dit, c'est le souhait des compagnies d'attirer des clients vers leur hub (CDG pour AIR FRANCE, LHR pour BRITISH AIRWAYS, etc ..., la concurrence existante des autres compagnies sur la destination, et les joies usuelles du YIELD.
C'est pour cela (entre des milliers d'exemples) qu'un aller retour sur AIR FRANCE pour BANGKOK pourra être moins cher depuis LONDRES (LHR > CDG > BKK > CDG > LHR) que depuis PARIS (CDG > BKK > CDG) étant compris que les segments CDG > BKK et BKK > CDG sont sur les même vols. Bien évidemment il faut partir de LHR (obligatoire) et retourner à LHR (sauf si sans bagage de soute qui lui sera toujours étiqueté pour LHR car il est alors possible, de fait, de ne jamais prendre le vol CDG > LHR pour un passager habitant à PARIS par exemple).
En classe affaires la différence peut être très importante sur certaines destinations. Sur une destination "Antilles" en classe affaires (AIR FRANCE), à différentes dates, depuis PARIS le prix était de 3 500 Euro et d'une autre capitale de l'union européenne c'était 2 200 Euro (cela à certains jours en dehors des départs des vacances) avec bien évidemment le trajet depuis cette capitale vers CDG et le retour ensuite.
Je vous souhaite une bonne journée.
Bonjour,
Vous avez raison, et cela illustre bien que beaucoup de compagnies aériennes marchent sur la tête, et que le concept de certains hubs est à la peine!
En effet non seulement on accorde des réductions de l'ordre de 20 à 30% pour vendre des billets en dehors de son hub, mais en plus on pré-achemine et on ramène ces clients gratuitement depuis leur aéroport de départ.
Par exemple pour AF, comme on peut le lire, 40% des passagers des long-courriers sont en correspondance à CDG, ce qui représente 20% du remplissage des moyen-courriers qui alimentent CDG, ce qui signifie que 1 avion sur 5 vole gratuitement ( lol!).
En plus il faut rajouter les coûts pour gérer les correspondances ratées, mauvaise image pour le client de ces gros retards, car à la vente on fait miroiter au client des escales courtes, tant à l'arrivée qu'au départ...places perdues au dernier moment...hébergement...restauration...compensations financières et nombreux personnels au sol pour s'occuper de tout cela...et sans compter la livraison des bagages à domicile.
Les coûts du fonctionnement en hub est élevé et c'est certainement là que les low-costs long-courriers feront la différence (voir la nouvelle filiale de Lufthansa dont les nouveaux long-courriers low-costs partiront depuis les régions...)
A noter que par exemple, le hub de Dubaï pour Emirates ne supporte pas ces coûts, il s'agit en général de 2 vols de 7h avec une escale de 3 heures, vols plus économiques ( car la consommation de carburant est moindre que pour un vol de 13h, nonobstant la consommation pour le redécollage), Avec en plus la possibilité de charges cargo très élevées qui remplacent le carburant et augmentent la recette (un avion consomme 30% de plus à pleine charge qu'en fin de croisière, et un décollage à pleine charge à puissance maxi use davantage les moteurs).
Cordialement.
Vous avez raison, et cela illustre bien que beaucoup de compagnies aériennes marchent sur la tête, et que le concept de certains hubs est à la peine!
En effet non seulement on accorde des réductions de l'ordre de 20 à 30% pour vendre des billets en dehors de son hub, mais en plus on pré-achemine et on ramène ces clients gratuitement depuis leur aéroport de départ.
Par exemple pour AF, comme on peut le lire, 40% des passagers des long-courriers sont en correspondance à CDG, ce qui représente 20% du remplissage des moyen-courriers qui alimentent CDG, ce qui signifie que 1 avion sur 5 vole gratuitement ( lol!).
En plus il faut rajouter les coûts pour gérer les correspondances ratées, mauvaise image pour le client de ces gros retards, car à la vente on fait miroiter au client des escales courtes, tant à l'arrivée qu'au départ...places perdues au dernier moment...hébergement...restauration...compensations financières et nombreux personnels au sol pour s'occuper de tout cela...et sans compter la livraison des bagages à domicile.
Les coûts du fonctionnement en hub est élevé et c'est certainement là que les low-costs long-courriers feront la différence (voir la nouvelle filiale de Lufthansa dont les nouveaux long-courriers low-costs partiront depuis les régions...)
A noter que par exemple, le hub de Dubaï pour Emirates ne supporte pas ces coûts, il s'agit en général de 2 vols de 7h avec une escale de 3 heures, vols plus économiques ( car la consommation de carburant est moindre que pour un vol de 13h, nonobstant la consommation pour le redécollage), Avec en plus la possibilité de charges cargo très élevées qui remplacent le carburant et augmentent la recette (un avion consomme 30% de plus à pleine charge qu'en fin de croisière, et un décollage à pleine charge à puissance maxi use davantage les moteurs).
Cordialement.
Merci aixois et Fred pour vos réponses. Je comprends mieux maintenant. Si BA me fait du mrs-lhr-Denver à moins de 500e en mars, j'achète de suite ;)
Pour mieux aider à comprendre, c'est comme avec une demoiselle. Si on est très direct, le résultat est généralement moins bon qu'avec une escale ( de discussion de deux heures ). Ca peut parfois être considéré comme un peu usant mais au bout du compte le résultat est sensiblement meilleur. Des fois, avec un exemple, c'est plus clair
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Je comprend l'explication de Bastien et la logique de faire payer plus pour un vol direct.
Mais j'ai encore vu plus étonnant. Souvent un vol Province-Hub-Destination et moins cher qu'un vol du même Hub jusqu'à la même destination et ce avec le même deuxième vol. En gros, c'est même pas que le vol province-hub est gratuit, c'est carrément qu'il coûte une somme négative si j'ose dire. Pour être plus clair, un exemple concret que je viens de rester : - Aller retour Genève-Helsinki-Singapour avec Finnair : 739 CHF - Aller retour Helsinki-Singapour : 810 CHF Aux mêmes dates et avec le même horaire de vol Helsinki-Singapour bien entendu.
On pourrait se dire : la même logique va s'appliquer. Un Finlandais aura à choisir entre le vol direct à 810 CHF ou un vol avec escale moins cher d'une compagnie rivale. Cependant, ce n'est même pas le cas ! Je viens de regarder sur un comparateur de vol, le 810 CHF A/R de Finnair est le moins cher.
Bref, très étonnant ce cas !
Mais j'ai encore vu plus étonnant. Souvent un vol Province-Hub-Destination et moins cher qu'un vol du même Hub jusqu'à la même destination et ce avec le même deuxième vol. En gros, c'est même pas que le vol province-hub est gratuit, c'est carrément qu'il coûte une somme négative si j'ose dire. Pour être plus clair, un exemple concret que je viens de rester : - Aller retour Genève-Helsinki-Singapour avec Finnair : 739 CHF - Aller retour Helsinki-Singapour : 810 CHF Aux mêmes dates et avec le même horaire de vol Helsinki-Singapour bien entendu.
On pourrait se dire : la même logique va s'appliquer. Un Finlandais aura à choisir entre le vol direct à 810 CHF ou un vol avec escale moins cher d'une compagnie rivale. Cependant, ce n'est même pas le cas ! Je viens de regarder sur un comparateur de vol, le 810 CHF A/R de Finnair est le moins cher.
Bref, très étonnant ce cas !
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De province pour une destination long courrier il n'y a souvent pas d'autre choix que de faire une escale.
Il faut donc "rabattre" les passagers vers le hub, qu'il soit de la même nationalité ou d'une autre.
Pour résumer, de Marseille, Bordeaux ou autres, Air France est en concurrence avec British Airways, Ibéria, Lufthansa et autres compagnies européennes qui proposent des tarifs attrayants pour que les passagers passent par leu hub.
Là où, de Paris, le vol direct à 100 est plus pratique que le vol avec escale à 90, de Marseille ou Bordeaux, le vol est avec escale de toutes façon et Air France est obliger de s'aligner sur les 90 des autres pour avoir des passagers 'donc moins cher que le même vol au départ de Paris). C'est la loi de la concurrence : on tient compte de l'offre globale et non du prix de revient réel.
Pour vous convaincre de ce jeu de la concurrence, amusez vous, sur des longs courriers dans des conditions de voyage identiques, à calculer le prix de l'heur de vol pour le passager. (un vol de 12 h coûtant parfois le même prix qu'un vol de 8h)
Pour vous convaincre de ce jeu de la concurrence, amusez vous, sur des longs courriers dans des conditions de voyage identiques, à calculer le prix de l'heur de vol pour le passager. (un vol de 12 h coûtant parfois le même prix qu'un vol de 8h)
C'est vrai, les aberrations sont parfois incroyables... je m'amusais à rêver et imaginer un voyage inaccessible à ma bourse sur différents sites de tour operators et voilà ce que j'ai trouvé : un vol en classe affaire ( allez 4 janvier 2016 /retour 25 janvier 2016) Barcelone/Francfort/Bogota à 4025,80 € pour deux passager... Si je prends le même vol, le même jour, à la même heure, sur la même compagnie mais seulement la partie Francfort/Bogota, il est à ... 7920,72 € allez/retour pour deux passagers !!
carpe diem
Cela ne fait que corroborer tout ce qui a été écrit précédemment.
Vu que les BCN - BOG sont à 2000€ l'A/R avec un seul changement à Miami sur American Airlines je suppose que passer par Francfort ne serait pas vraiment intéressant s'il était vendu 4000€ l'A/R, non ?
Bonjour Dominique,
j'indiquais seulement un exemple d'aberrations parmi tant d'autres sur les prix des vols.
Je précise cependant que le prix que j'annonce pour Barcelone/Bogota est pour deux passagers et en classe affaire et en plus évite les USA ce qui est une très bonne chose : en passant par les USA, même juste en correspondance, il est impossible de placer les bagages en soute au départ et les recueillir seulement à l'arrivée : il faut les réceptionner et repasser au contrôle (et même remplir des formulaires et payer quelques euros avant de partir!)
Par ailleurs j'ai profité il y a quelques années de ces aberrations de prix en payant un vol Marseille Copenhague Oslo AR moins de cent euros alors que le même vol à partir de Copenhague valait largement plus (étais-je tombé sur une promo? Possible... "mon prix" n'existait plus le lendemain de mon achat!
Vu que les BCN - BOG sont à 2000€ l'A/R avec un seul changement à Miami sur American Airlines je suppose que passer par Francfort ne serait pas vraiment intéressant s'il était vendu 4000€ l'A/R, non ?
Bonjour Dominique,
j'indiquais seulement un exemple d'aberrations parmi tant d'autres sur les prix des vols.
Je précise cependant que le prix que j'annonce pour Barcelone/Bogota est pour deux passagers et en classe affaire et en plus évite les USA ce qui est une très bonne chose : en passant par les USA, même juste en correspondance, il est impossible de placer les bagages en soute au départ et les recueillir seulement à l'arrivée : il faut les réceptionner et repasser au contrôle (et même remplir des formulaires et payer quelques euros avant de partir!)
Par ailleurs j'ai profité il y a quelques années de ces aberrations de prix en payant un vol Marseille Copenhague Oslo AR moins de cent euros alors que le même vol à partir de Copenhague valait largement plus (étais-je tombé sur une promo? Possible... "mon prix" n'existait plus le lendemain de mon achat!
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After 11 years of struggle, it seems likely that we’re finally nearing the end of the match between the European Commission, the Council (the 27 heads of state or government), and the European Parliament.
Indeed, the Commission and the European Parliament have agreed on a text that will be debated again on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a vote scheduled for July 7, 2026. It’s very likely that this text, which would come into force in a year, will be adopted.
The main changes would be as follows: - Families with children will no longer be forced to pay to sit together on planes; - A flight will be considered canceled (not just delayed) if it departs more than one hour late; - Right to compensation for arrival at the final destination if the delay exceeds 3 hours (no longer "3 hours OR more"). The arrival time will be when the plane, having reached its parking spot, engages its parking brakes (no longer when the aircraft door opens); - Airlines can no longer refuse boarding or charge extra on the return flight for a passenger who didn’t take the outbound flight; - If a flight is canceled, the airline must, at the same time as informing passengers of the event, offer the choice between a refund and re-routing, and inform them of their rights to assistance and, if applicable, compensation; - The airline must, without undue delay, inform passengers of the reason; - In the case of a connecting flight, if the connection is missed and the delay at the final destination entitles the passenger to compensation, the responsible airline will be liable. This is very different from the current situation, where, under the KLM ruling, any airline operating a segment of the flight is liable for compensation. This promises more disputes that the Court of Justice of the European Union will have to resolve if two separate airlines operating segments of a connecting flight are both responsible for the delay. See this case for an example: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/swiss-international-air-lines-la-mauvaise-foi/ Moreover, this case demonstrates in advance another potential dispute: It could be argued that it wasn’t a missed connection since the flight was canceled before the first leg even departed. - Within 96 hours of a flight that could entitle passengers to compensation, the airline must contact them to inform them of their rights and explain the next steps. - Passengers must claim their right to compensation within 9 months. This is very different from the current situation, as Regulation 261/2004 sets no time limit. Currently, national law applies—in France, the limit is 5 years. The airline must respond within 30 days. If the airline refuses compensation on the grounds of "extraordinary circumstances," it must specify which type of case it refers to from the list in the annex of the new regulation. If the case isn’t on the list, the airline must explain what the event was, why it qualifies as extraordinary circumstances with "clear, substantial, and concise" explanations, and why it’s directly linked to the reason given. It must also declare what "reasonable measures" were taken to mitigate the issue. This is, of course, a huge change in the regulation, with the clear goal of preventing airlines from declaring just anything as "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid compensation. - If, within 3 hours of a last-minute canceled or delayed flight, the airline hasn’t offered re-routing under comparable transport conditions and as soon as possible—whether on one of its own flights or another airline’s—the passenger will have the right to arrange their own re-routing and demand a refund for the new ticket, up to 400% of the original ticket price. This is a significant improvement that would have likely prevented the case described here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ - If a flight is canceled due to "extraordinary circumstances," the airline will only be required to offer up to 3 nights in a hotel. This is a major change, as there’s currently no limit. Expect disputes if the extraordinary circumstances end while the passenger hasn’t been re-routed. - The price of a flight, as first displayed, must obligatorily include a cabin bag. This doesn’t prevent the airline from offering a price reduction if the passenger waives the cabin bag. This will put an end to abnormal practices, such as (just one example) Condor charging extra for a cabin bag on long-haul flights like Frankfurt (Germany)–Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)–Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)–Frankfurt. - Free correction of a passenger’s name if requested 48 hours before departure. Note: This can’t be used to replace one passenger with another—just to correct a typo, e.g., Dupont instead of Dpont. - Airlines’ websites and apps must include information on how to file a claim.
It’s clear that, despite a few details, these changes are very positive for upholding passenger rights. It remains to be seen whether this text will be definitively adopted on July 7, 2026, as is very likely, and, more importantly, whether IATA will encourage airlines to loyally respect these new rules or persist in their old habits.
Best regards,
Since it came into force, Regulation 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council, which defines air passenger rights, has faced fierce resistance from airlines, backed by IATA (the association representing almost all passenger airlines).
Beyond the airlines' often abusive—and even frequently bad-faith—resistance to passenger rights, IATA has been lobbying EU institutions for years, with the Council paying close attention for a long time.
As a result, the Council and the Commission have been proposing revisions to Regulation 261/2004 for years that are particularly unfavorable to passengers. The latest attempt nearly eliminated the right to compensation for delays of 3 hours or more upon arrival at the final destination.
However, since this is a regulation of both the European Parliament AND the Council, the two bodies had to agree.
But the European Parliament has always stood firm, consistently responding that passenger rights must be preserved.
After 11 years of struggle, it seems likely that we’re finally nearing the end of the match between the European Commission, the Council (the 27 heads of state or government), and the European Parliament.
Indeed, the Commission and the European Parliament have agreed on a text that will be debated again on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a vote scheduled for July 7, 2026. It’s very likely that this text, which would come into force in a year, will be adopted.
The main changes would be as follows: - Families with children will no longer be forced to pay to sit together on planes; - A flight will be considered canceled (not just delayed) if it departs more than one hour late; - Right to compensation for arrival at the final destination if the delay exceeds 3 hours (no longer "3 hours OR more"). The arrival time will be when the plane, having reached its parking spot, engages its parking brakes (no longer when the aircraft door opens); - Airlines can no longer refuse boarding or charge extra on the return flight for a passenger who didn’t take the outbound flight; - If a flight is canceled, the airline must, at the same time as informing passengers of the event, offer the choice between a refund and re-routing, and inform them of their rights to assistance and, if applicable, compensation; - The airline must, without undue delay, inform passengers of the reason; - In the case of a connecting flight, if the connection is missed and the delay at the final destination entitles the passenger to compensation, the responsible airline will be liable. This is very different from the current situation, where, under the KLM ruling, any airline operating a segment of the flight is liable for compensation. This promises more disputes that the Court of Justice of the European Union will have to resolve if two separate airlines operating segments of a connecting flight are both responsible for the delay. See this case for an example: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/swiss-international-air-lines-la-mauvaise-foi/ Moreover, this case demonstrates in advance another potential dispute: It could be argued that it wasn’t a missed connection since the flight was canceled before the first leg even departed. - Within 96 hours of a flight that could entitle passengers to compensation, the airline must contact them to inform them of their rights and explain the next steps. - Passengers must claim their right to compensation within 9 months. This is very different from the current situation, as Regulation 261/2004 sets no time limit. Currently, national law applies—in France, the limit is 5 years. The airline must respond within 30 days. If the airline refuses compensation on the grounds of "extraordinary circumstances," it must specify which type of case it refers to from the list in the annex of the new regulation. If the case isn’t on the list, the airline must explain what the event was, why it qualifies as extraordinary circumstances with "clear, substantial, and concise" explanations, and why it’s directly linked to the reason given. It must also declare what "reasonable measures" were taken to mitigate the issue. This is, of course, a huge change in the regulation, with the clear goal of preventing airlines from declaring just anything as "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid compensation. - If, within 3 hours of a last-minute canceled or delayed flight, the airline hasn’t offered re-routing under comparable transport conditions and as soon as possible—whether on one of its own flights or another airline’s—the passenger will have the right to arrange their own re-routing and demand a refund for the new ticket, up to 400% of the original ticket price. This is a significant improvement that would have likely prevented the case described here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ - If a flight is canceled due to "extraordinary circumstances," the airline will only be required to offer up to 3 nights in a hotel. This is a major change, as there’s currently no limit. Expect disputes if the extraordinary circumstances end while the passenger hasn’t been re-routed. - The price of a flight, as first displayed, must obligatorily include a cabin bag. This doesn’t prevent the airline from offering a price reduction if the passenger waives the cabin bag. This will put an end to abnormal practices, such as (just one example) Condor charging extra for a cabin bag on long-haul flights like Frankfurt (Germany)–Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)–Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)–Frankfurt. - Free correction of a passenger’s name if requested 48 hours before departure. Note: This can’t be used to replace one passenger with another—just to correct a typo, e.g., Dupont instead of Dpont. - Airlines’ websites and apps must include information on how to file a claim.
It’s clear that, despite a few details, these changes are very positive for upholding passenger rights. It remains to be seen whether this text will be definitively adopted on July 7, 2026, as is very likely, and, more importantly, whether IATA will encourage airlines to loyally respect these new rules or persist in their old habits.
Best regards,
Hi,
Air Cairo offers good prices on domestic flights and schedules that work for us, but is this airline reliable?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Georgia this summer and I’ve been comparing some airlines. I’m not particularly set on flying with Pegasus (though it’s convenient with direct flights from Lyon to Tbilisi), but right off the bat, Pegasus states this:
As of January 1, 2026, all foreign nationals traveling to Georgia for tourism purposes will be required to present valid travel health insurance. Guests who fail to provide the relevant health insurance will not be accepted on our flights to Georgia. Sincerely, Pegasus Airlines
In other words, if you don’t show proof of travel health insurance, you’ll be denied boarding. Personally, my credit card insurance has always been enough for me, and I’d rather not take out extra coverage... Have any of you run into this issue before? If not, what do you think? Why is Pegasus asking for this proof? Other airlines don’t mention it at all.
I’m planning a trip to Georgia this summer and I’ve been comparing some airlines. I’m not particularly set on flying with Pegasus (though it’s convenient with direct flights from Lyon to Tbilisi), but right off the bat, Pegasus states this:
As of January 1, 2026, all foreign nationals traveling to Georgia for tourism purposes will be required to present valid travel health insurance. Guests who fail to provide the relevant health insurance will not be accepted on our flights to Georgia. Sincerely, Pegasus Airlines
In other words, if you don’t show proof of travel health insurance, you’ll be denied boarding. Personally, my credit card insurance has always been enough for me, and I’d rather not take out extra coverage... Have any of you run into this issue before? If not, what do you think? Why is Pegasus asking for this proof? Other airlines don’t mention it at all.
Hi,
I bought my flight ticket with my first (usual) first name, which appears first on my passport. However, I have two first names on my passport, and of course, it’s mentioned in the machine-readable zone at the bottom.
I booked with Turkish Airlines (through an online agency) for a trip to South Korea.
I wanted to know if it would be a problem that I only used my first first name on the ticket, while my passport has two. I had requested through the agency to add the second first name, but the airline refused because it doesn’t meet their general conditions. (They must have seen that the last name and first name were the same, and only the second first name was added.)
So, my ticket has my last name and first first name correctly spelled, and when I check in online, I’ll enter the passport details correctly.
I’ll have a layover in Istanbul on the flight.
Thanks in advance for your replies. Have a great day.
I bought my flight ticket with my first (usual) first name, which appears first on my passport. However, I have two first names on my passport, and of course, it’s mentioned in the machine-readable zone at the bottom.
I booked with Turkish Airlines (through an online agency) for a trip to South Korea.
I wanted to know if it would be a problem that I only used my first first name on the ticket, while my passport has two. I had requested through the agency to add the second first name, but the airline refused because it doesn’t meet their general conditions. (They must have seen that the last name and first name were the same, and only the second first name was added.)
So, my ticket has my last name and first first name correctly spelled, and when I check in online, I’ll enter the passport details correctly.
I’ll have a layover in Istanbul on the flight.
Thanks in advance for your replies. Have a great day.
Hi there,
I traveled in June 2025 with Nouvelair Destinations to Hammamet.
I had one checked bag and one carry-on sized 40x24x30, which I usually take on low-cost flights, and I didn’t have any issues. But I just read on a website that Nouvel Air only accepts carry-ons of 40x20x15. I’m flying back to Djerba in June—what do you think? Especially since that size is impossible to find??????? Thanks
Hi, it's my first time taking a plane and I chose EasyJet for a Geneva -> Barcelona flight.
I booked my ticket.
I received my booking reference by email, but I don’t see the actual ticket (barcode or QR code?).
Then I checked in to get the boarding pass with the flight details, QR code, etc. But does this boarding pass act as the ticket?
Because I’ve seen several times online that the flight ticket and the boarding pass aren’t the same thing.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
Hi,
A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.
What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania? https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php
Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!
Loïc
A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.
What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania? https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php
Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!
Loïc
Hi,
Right now, with the war raging in Iran and affecting all the neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf, many airports are completely closed to all traffic.
Several airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others have almost completely halted their operations.
Whether in the Middle East or Africa, many travelers are stranded—maybe for a long time... A heartfelt thought for them and the struggles this will cause.
Four months ago, I was in Kenya with a flight booked through Qatar Airways... I can’t even imagine how I’d react if I were stuck there now. ??
Wishing all these travelers courage, patience, and success in making it back home.
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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
Hi there,
I have a question...
Has anyone managed to get a refund from Oman Air?
After a delayed flight, we missed our connecting flight to get home!! At midnight, the flight attendant booked us on a flight to Nice via Munich, even though we were in Munich and wanted to get back to Nice... Too tired from the trip, we didn’t notice the mistake!! The next day, of course, the booking wasn’t valid!! We had to pay again for the flight back to Nice... I’m really struggling!! I think they’re giving me the runaround!! I’ve sent several emails, tried Messenger and WhatsApp, but the only responses I get are: "We need to investigate!! We’ll get back to you in 15 days!!" It’s been over a month!!
I just sent a registered letter (LRAR) to their office at Paris Charles de Gaulle, which is still open!!
Do you have any other suggestions for me?
Thanks in advance for your help! Virginie
After a delayed flight, we missed our connecting flight to get home!! At midnight, the flight attendant booked us on a flight to Nice via Munich, even though we were in Munich and wanted to get back to Nice... Too tired from the trip, we didn’t notice the mistake!! The next day, of course, the booking wasn’t valid!! We had to pay again for the flight back to Nice... I’m really struggling!! I think they’re giving me the runaround!! I’ve sent several emails, tried Messenger and WhatsApp, but the only responses I get are: "We need to investigate!! We’ll get back to you in 15 days!!" It’s been over a month!!
I just sent a registered letter (LRAR) to their office at Paris Charles de Gaulle, which is still open!!
Do you have any other suggestions for me?
Thanks in advance for your help! Virginie
Hi!
Sri Lanka has announced it could run out of fuel in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. The government has implemented a mandatory four-day workweek to save oil, and there are long lines at gas stations due to fears of an early shortage.
In Vietnam, the government has warned all airlines that flights will need to be reduced due to a lack of kerosene. The country imports two-thirds of its jet fuel from China and Thailand, but both countries have now banned exports out of fear of domestic shortages.
The state is asking airlines to plan ahead and park aircraft to drastically reduce operations, starting with domestic flights and then international ones. International carriers will also need to cut back on their rotations.
This will begin in the coming days. 🙁
Hi there,
I’ve got a long layover (about 10 hours) in Seoul on an upcoming trip.
I arrive from Phnom Penh at 7:20 AM and depart for Montreal at 6:00 PM.
First question: Will my checked baggage be transferred automatically? I have a single ticket from KTI to YUL (Air Canada ticket—KTI-ICN operated by Asiana (codeshare) and ICN-YUL by Air Canada).
Second question: I saw it’s possible to join free guided tours (Airport Transit Tour). What do you think of this kind of service? And is my "actual" layover time (accounting for security checks, check-in, etc.) enough to do one of these tours?
Thanks in advance to everyone who chimes in on this!
First question: Will my checked baggage be transferred automatically? I have a single ticket from KTI to YUL (Air Canada ticket—KTI-ICN operated by Asiana (codeshare) and ICN-YUL by Air Canada).
Second question: I saw it’s possible to join free guided tours (Airport Transit Tour). What do you think of this kind of service? And is my "actual" layover time (accounting for security checks, check-in, etc.) enough to do one of these tours?
Thanks in advance to everyone who chimes in on this!
Hi everyone,
I'm heading to Namibia next May. I'm planning to take a first flight from Paris to Johannesburg with Air France, departing at 11:20 PM and arriving at 11:05 AM in Johannesburg. Then a second flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek at 3:25 PM with South African Airways.
Four hours between the two flights seems enough to catch my connection, but a friend told me I should maybe take the 5:30 PM flight instead because I need to go through immigration, collect my luggage, and check in again. Apparently, I have to do this because I bought the two tickets separately (it's actually much cheaper).
What do you think?
Also, in terms of South African airlines, which one do you think is the most reliable between South African Airways and Airlink?
Thanks for your advice!!
So, even before starting my explanation, I’d like to introduce myself since this is my first post on the forum :) I’m Jérôme, a huge Asia enthusiast, and I’m currently in the process of moving to Japan with my family in 2028.
Now, onto the topic :)
We’re a family of four traveling together to Seoul, with two separate bookings.
Our original itinerary was: Madrid → Doha → Seoul (March 23–24)
The issue is that our entire outbound flight was canceled, and the airline simply rescheduled the Madrid → Doha leg. Now we’re left with an incomplete journey, with no solution to reach our final destination (Seoul).
Since then:
- Can’t modify flights online (technical error every time) - Can’t get help via chat or WhatsApp - Phone support is unreachable, and the usual French number isn’t working right now
We don’t want a refund. We just want to be rerouted to Seoul, as our original ticket promised.
We’re flexible:
- On dates (we can leave on March 21 or 22 instead of the 23rd) - On the itinerary (different layovers if needed)
Have any of you dealt with this before? Do you know how to unlock a booking in this case or get a rerouting? We’re considering going straight to the airport to resolve it at the Qatar Airways counter....
Thanks so much for your help! 😊
Now, onto the topic :)
We’re a family of four traveling together to Seoul, with two separate bookings.
Our original itinerary was: Madrid → Doha → Seoul (March 23–24)
The issue is that our entire outbound flight was canceled, and the airline simply rescheduled the Madrid → Doha leg. Now we’re left with an incomplete journey, with no solution to reach our final destination (Seoul).
Since then:
- Can’t modify flights online (technical error every time) - Can’t get help via chat or WhatsApp - Phone support is unreachable, and the usual French number isn’t working right now
We don’t want a refund. We just want to be rerouted to Seoul, as our original ticket promised.
We’re flexible:
- On dates (we can leave on March 21 or 22 instead of the 23rd) - On the itinerary (different layovers if needed)
Have any of you dealt with this before? Do you know how to unlock a booking in this case or get a rerouting? We’re considering going straight to the airport to resolve it at the Qatar Airways counter....
Thanks so much for your help! 😊