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.
Everyone flies to Incheon, even Air France...
After that, it depends on your preferred departure airport, your schedule, the price you want to pay, and your preferences for certain airlines—whether for personal or ethical reasons.
Air France, Korean, T'Way, Asiana, Turkish, KLM, SAS, Lufthansa, LOT, Finnair...
For direct flights from Paris, you’ve got Air France as well as the Korean airlines Asiana, Korean Air, and T'way (low-cost).
For flights with one stopover, there’s Lufthansa, but also KLM, Finnair, LOT, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Chinese airlines, and probably others.
You’ve got plenty of options depending on dates and fares!
I really like Air France and I’d prefer just one stopover (Paris). For the past two days, I’ve been trying to log onto the Air France website to check schedules and prices, but I can’t seem to do it.
I also saw LOT for Seoul—I took it to go to Poland. Someone who flies with them very often told me there are often delays.
I found it surprising that Air France doesn’t serve Seoul. As soon as I can log onto the site, I’ll check the schedules and prices—I usually fly Air France.
If you really love flying Air France, there’s no debate. If you're interested in flying SkyTeam for mileage accumulation, check out the KLM option, which for me has a major advantage: the return flight is in the evening and overnight, instead of Air France’s morning departure with a loooong daytime flight. I took this KLM flight recently, and it was great to have the last day in Seoul and be able to sleep for almost half the flight to Amsterdam. When I travel to this part of Northeast Asia, I now avoid those overly long daytime flights. Since the war in Ukraine—except for Chinese airlines (and maybe a few others)—flying over Russia is no longer allowed, and flight times have gotten longer by taking a southern route via Central Asia.
I agree with the KLM idea if the plan is to earn miles on the SkyTeam program. Just a heads-up, though—when you buy an Air France or KLM ticket, it’s really tough to get them to link another SkyTeam alliance card besides Flying Blue. I think it’s actually impossible.
KLM does have a proper premium economy, with way more space, though.
Personally, I think it’s a shame to fly Air France and get stuck in the mess of Roissy when you’ve got an airport near you with solid global connections. Even if the onboard experience with LOT is just okay, Warsaw Airport is a dream—so simple. Finnair, Turkish Airlines, they’re on another level, especially when it comes to service.
Hi,
A little addition to what’s just been said:
The Korean flight is direct from CDG to Seoul.
The airline is a member of SkyTeam.
That means: Flying Blue miles, and likely the option to book through the Air France website,
in "code share." It’ll then be an AF flight number, with ticket issuance and check-in on an AF connecting flight from Nice Airport.
I took this flight a few years ago and have great memories of it.
Best regards
Korea itself is a good idea.
The airline is a member of SkyTeam, like Air France and KLM. You can buy tickets on the Air France or KLM website, but it’s really difficult—if not impossible—to add your Korean Air frequent flyer card if you’re logged into Flying Blue. That’s not great...
I also doubt the miles will be credited to Flying Blue, since most of the time they aren’t awarded if the flight is operated by a partner airline.
Seat selection and other services might also be restricted.
In short, it’s worth thinking about—booking a ticket with one airline when the flight(s) are operated by a partner can lead to a number of inconveniences and a lower level of service.
Thanks everyone for your advice—I see I’m spoiled for choice! I’ll check the schedules, layover times, and prices before deciding.
Yeah, that’s always the way to go :P
I did a round-trip to Seoul with Air France two years ago: the 14-hour flight back to CDG flew by, and I was impressed by the comfort of the new 777 cabin.
The 777s with amazing comfort?
I’d love to hear more—can you elaborate?
After all, they’re still 3-4-3 configurations.
What won you over?
Personally, I first check what you mentioned: the flight itself, its quirks, the interesting bits, the aircraft type, connection opportunities, and the mileage value. But I’m a bit of an avgeek
I did a round-trip to Seoul with Air France two years ago: the 14-hour return flight to CDG flew by—blown away by the comfort of the new 777 cabin.
Definitely business class 😉 Right now, AF is using the A350 with a much newer and more adapted cabin. 14 hours or so of daytime flying is still *sooooo* long.
Definitely business class 😄 Right now, AF is flying the A350 with a much newer and more comfortable cabin. Even so, 14 hours or so of daytime flying is still *sooooo* long.
To each their own, I guess—I actually prefer daytime flights. I don’t sleep on planes anyway, not even in business class. Plus, most planes have Wi-Fi now, which makes a big difference.
Still, I’m a little disappointed—you didn’t really share much about your positive experience!
At the end of the day, whether it’s an A350 or a 787-9, it’s not just about the plane model. The vibe on board and the service matter more. Korean Air uses the 787-9, right?
Everyone has their own tastes, and since I prefer daytime flights—I don’t sleep on planes anyway, not even in business;
Unlike you, I do sleep on flights, which is why I prefer overnight flights, especially on the return from Northeast Asia where I travel regularly.
and now most planes have Wi-Fi, which really changes things.
I’m one of those people who no longer wants to be connected all the time 😅 Plus, I don’t really have a reason to be anymore 😅 So honestly, in-flight Wi-Fi doesn’t matter much to me.
Still, I’m a little disappointed—you don’t really explain much about your positive experience.
That’s because I haven’t flown AF (Air France) on this route in quite a while.
My last trip to ICN in September was on KLM’s 777-300 in premium economy. Duo seats 👍, takeoff from Seoul around 10:30 PM, which was perfect, great cabin crew 👍, stayed at the Crown Plaza, and arrived feeling fresh. As for the catering, I barely touch it since I eat in the lounge and only have breakfast, which is way better than AF’s anyway.
Before that, it was Turkish Airlines with a departure from Seoul around 11 PM, and no complaints there either.
After all, with an A350 or a 787-9, it’s not so much the brand of the plane that matters, but the atmosphere on board and the service.
And most importantly, the seats and IFE for people who don’t use their laptop or phone.
AF has started upgrading the first, business, and premium economy seats on their 777-300s, but it’s not yet rolled out across all aircraft. And nothing for economy class yet.
I’ve never taken KE on a long-haul flight, only regionally to Japan and domestically to Jeju, where they often use wide-body aircraft to meet demand.
Korean Air has a variety of aircraft, including the 787-9, and they deploy them based on demand and season. They’re one of the rare airlines still operating the 747-8 (alongside Lufthansa and Air China), sometimes on the CDG route in the summer.
Unlike you, I sleep on flights, which is why I prefer these overnight flights, especially on the return from Northeast Asia where I travel regularly.
You’re really lucky!
I’m one of those people who no longer want to be connected all the time 😅 And I don’t really have any reason to be anymore 😅 So, honestly, onboard Wi-Fi doesn’t matter much to me.
It’s been a long time since I last watched a movie on an airplane’s IFE. The position, sure, but not the rest. I also have the feeling—just from observation, no hard evidence—that IFE development has kind of stalled, and far fewer passengers use it.
I also eat at the lounge—though the Crown Lounges in Amsterdam aren’t great—but onboard, the meal is more of a bonus, a surprise, something to try, a commercial offering, a signature that helps pass the time. Hunger isn’t really the point, in my opinion.
I’ve got a long-haul coming up on Turkish Airlines: outbound on a 787-9, return on a 777.
That said, if I manage to catch the 1h05 connection in Istanbul.
Departure at 9:35 AM on the outbound, evening departure on the return.
I did a round-trip to Seoul with Air France two years ago: the 14-hour return flight to CDG flew by, blown away by the comfort of the new 777 cabin.
Definitely business class 😄 Right now, AF is using the A350 with a much newer and more suitable cabin. A 14-hour daytime flight is still *so* long though.
I don’t usually pick AF for long-haul because of a few silly biases—I had a booking with Korean but through a sharecode, and after a schedule change, I had to switch and ended up with AF flights.
I can confirm they were 777s.
I found the staff really friendly, it was comfortable, and obviously, there was a huge selection of French movies for the kids/teens. We actually got some decent rest (especially since it was a trip with 7- and 10-hour layovers in Seoul, with kids).
In the end, I realized that traveling within a French ecosystem isn’t so bad compared to foreign airlines where things feel less familiar. I’d struggle to chat for half an hour with a Qatar Airways flight attendant 😏
The 14-hour flight was the return, which was overnight ;)
Though we did have a 13-hour daytime flight on the way there :P
Anyway, I flew with Cathay this summer, still in economy—it’s really another level ;)
What you're saying is interesting because it clearly outlines different passenger profiles... clever 😏.
I already don’t like Air France for domestic or European flights, so I can’t imagine enduring a long-haul flight in a French atmosphere, with cues that at best escape me and at worst annoy me. To be honest, I think I’ve only flown back from Japan once with Air France, upstairs in a 747, no less—but still separated from my preferred travel companion.
The last few times I flew with them, I was struck by the long, sugary spiels about safety instructions—at least three times more chatter than an airline that would give them simply in English. It seemed like more things were banned than elsewhere. And then, "salty or sweet?"—I’ve always found that so hypocritical. Just don’t serve anything, but skip the theatrics.
My last European flight was Warsaw to Paris, and it was particularly dreadful for reasons I’d rather not get into here.
In short, I only fly with them when I really have no other choice—like when a KLM purchase puts them on a codeshare...
Cathay, I think I’ve flown with them four times, but that was thirty years ago, so I can’t really comment. But they do have a good reputation.
I adapt as much as I can to the destination's time zone to be immediately operational.
It’s been a long time since I last watched a movie on an airplane’s IFE; the position, yes, but not the rest.
I also watch movies very rarely. Maybe a music channel just to switch things up from my playlist. Plus, it depends on the airline. I just took 4 Air China premium flights to Taiwan, and the movie selection was more or less okay (French and English versions), even though I didn’t watch any. For the music channels, though, no international artists. Also, a layover in Beijing where there’s a lot to say, but I won’t go into it here to avoid going off-topic. Like you, I watch the Geovision—it helps me settle in and manage my rest times.
I have the feeling, just from observation without any proof to show you, that the development of IFE systems is a bit stalled, and far fewer passengers use them.
When I walk around the cabin, I still see that the vast majority of screens are on.
I also eat at the lounge—by the way, the Crown Lounges in Amsterdam aren’t great
I like transiting through Amsterdam—it’s functional and human-sized. Spending 3 or 4 hours there to avoid rushing, take a shower, and grab a bite is something I really appreciate.
But on board, the meal is more like a bonus, a surprise, something to try, a commercial offering, a signature that helps pass the time. Hunger isn’t really the point, in my opinion.
I agree with you.
I have a long-haul flight coming up on Turkish Airlines; outbound on a 787-9, return on a 777. If I manage to catch the 1h05 connection in Istanbul.
You’re used to Istanbul, no problem 😄. Me, much less. I find it too big, and there’s always a lot of taxiing, whether arriving or departing. And for people without lounge access, it’s one of the most expensive airports if you want to eat or drink anything. But I do like flying TK depending on the destination and opportunities. For example, the schedules for Seoul are perfect for me. Arriving around 6 PM in Seoul, I head to the Best Western Airport hotel I know well, grab dinner there, and the next day, I go back to the airport to pick up the rental car. The return flight around 11 PM is also great.
I’m settling in for a few weeks before taking Qatar Airways to Australia, with some "avgeek" highlights on the agenda: a 787-9 and A380 to Sydney, and a return from Adelaide on an A350-9 and 787-9. It’s been a while since I’ve flown them, and I’m curious to see if they live up to all the praise summarized by Skytrax.
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!
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!
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