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
Airports in the Persian Gulf Emirates
by Puma2A
Translated into English.
Yeah, that must be it, kudos to the crews who risk their lives every moment.
Cordialement,
Patrick.
When you check the Emirates flight history on FR24, I think there were evacuations with empty returns or with UAE nationals or residents stuck abroad who wanted to get home.
Also, Emirates confirmed this afternoon that refunds are allowed for tickets with departures up to March 31st. That’s a sign 😕
In Doha, Bahrain, and Kuwait, no flights 😕
This whole area is super tense and anxiety-inducing 😕
Also, Emirates confirmed this afternoon that refunds are allowed for tickets with departures up to March 31st. That’s a sign 😕
In Doha, Bahrain, and Kuwait, no flights 😕
This whole area is super tense and anxiety-inducing 😕
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Yes, several airlines that transit or have destinations in the Gulf offer refunds for flights up until the end of March.
Cordialement,
Patrick.
Gulf Air and Qatar aren't there yet as of 3/31. Several updates throughout the day.
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You're flying with Qatar Airways—how long have they canceled flights for?
Cordialement,
Patrick.
Yes, on 21/3 with Qatar Airways.
Last update this morning.
Last update this morning.
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You still have to wait, but it's not looking good for March. You can't even look elsewhere for another ticket at reasonable prices as long as Qatar isn't allowing refunds. Qatar could've at least allowed it until the end of March—it's not cool.
Cordialement,
Patrick.
We’ll see 🤷♂️! Logically, Qatar and Gulf Air will probably do the same. I’ve got a few leads to still get to Australia or, worst case, head back to my beloved South Korea.
Qatar has set up a few evacuations from Muscat and one from Riyadh.
Qatar has set up a few evacuations from Muscat and one from Riyadh.
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It’s still fragile and very risky; I wouldn’t set foot on those planes for anything in the world given the conditions.
I checked this morning—quite a few inbound flights to DXB are circling in the sky... probably waiting for clearance between two missile volleys 😅
I checked this morning—quite a few inbound flights to DXB are circling in the sky... probably waiting for clearance between two missile volleys 😅
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
I can't even imagine the state people were in on the plane, between fear and stress, plus a lot of empty flights too.
Cordialement,
Patrick.
Hello,
First and foremost, my thoughts go out to the Iranian and Lebanese people who are paying a heavy price in this ugly war and whose lives are constantly under threat.
Of course, the poor tourists are lucky enough to be in countries with missile defense systems, but their only concern is getting home, and it’s incredibly stressful to wait with no guarantee of a quick return.
Some are demanding immediate help and repatriation in front of embassies and consulates—total dreamers, no doubt...
Over the past few decades, there have been people stranded due to coups (I’m speaking from experience), border closures, flight issues (overbooking or mechanical damage), weather, erupting volcanoes, viruses... I’ve lived through all of that, and it’s really unpleasant, but it’s part of the risks of travel.
Hi,
I completely agree with you.
Catherine
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Hello,
Completely agree with you. These are the most affected populations 😢
Every trip has a greater or lesser degree of unpredictability to consider and plan for.
Completely agree with you. These are the most affected populations 😢
Every trip has a greater or lesser degree of unpredictability to consider and plan for.
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Good evening,
Some airlines are taking the initiative. A friend called me this morning to say that her flight to Doha via Jeddah scheduled for March 29 has been outright canceled. The full refund has already been issued to her account, with no explanation even though we know why. She called them, and the response was, "We are currently unable to guarantee our flights to Gulf destinations until the end of March."
Hello,
In the event of a canceled flight (even well in advance) and even in cases of "extraordinary circumstances," the airline is required to offer re-routing.
If the airline simply refunds the ticket—when the passenger hasn’t requested it—without offering re-routing, they must refund the price difference for any ticket the passenger had to rebook themselves. Additionally, since the airline failed to meet its obligation to offer re-routing "as soon as possible" (they didn’t offer any at all!!!), and even if there are "extraordinary circumstances," if the flight was canceled less than 14 days before departure, they must pay the compensation provided under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council. See here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/indemnisation-meme-si-circonstance-extraordinaire-droit-reacheminement-dans-les-meilleurs-delais/
And here (Article 4.2 of the "Commission Communication"): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:C_202405687
All of this, of course, applies only to flights departing from the European Union, regardless of the airline, as well as flights from a third country to the EU if the airline (or at least one airline operating a segment of a connecting flight) is headquartered in the EU. Note that the outbound flight is considered separate from the return flight, even if both are on the same ticket.
Best regards
Hello,
In the event of a canceled flight (even well in advance) and even in cases of "extraordinary circumstances," the airline is required to offer re-routing.
If the airline simply refunds the ticket—when the passenger hasn’t requested it—without offering re-routing, they must refund the price difference for any ticket the passenger had to rebook themselves. Additionally, since the airline failed to meet its obligation to offer re-routing "as soon as possible" (they didn’t offer any at all!!!), and even if there are "extraordinary circumstances," if the flight was canceled less than 14 days before departure, they must pay the compensation provided under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council. See here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/indemnisation-meme-si-circonstance-extraordinaire-droit-reacheminement-dans-les-meilleurs-delais/
And here (Article 4.2 of the "Commission Communication"): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:C_202405687
All of this, of course, applies only to flights departing from the European Union, regardless of the airline, as well as flights from a third country to the EU if the airline (or at least one airline operating a segment of a connecting flight) is headquartered in the EU. Note that the outbound flight is considered separate from the return flight, even if both are on the same ticket.
Best regards
Yeah, it's true that those texts exist, but right now it's not relevant—the airlines don’t care about re-routing you and either refund you or tell you to wait. Over time, things might change, but for now, you’ve got to get home and find a solution on your own. Even the government said this morning not to wait for a return or help from the airlines right now and to take matters into your own hands in an emergency.
Cordialement,
Patrick.
Yes, it's true that these texts exist, but right now it's not relevant—the airlines don’t care about re-routing you and either refund you or tell you to wait. Later on, things might change, but for now, you’ve got to get home and find a solution on your own. Even the government said this morning not to wait for a return or help from the airlines and to take matters into your own hands in an emergency.
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Hello, You’re absolutely right. That’s exactly what I had to do when I was stranded thousands of kilometers from France during COVID.
But it’s good to know your rights so you can enforce them, even in court if necessary, once you’re back. In fact, the amounts involved can be significant and hard to bear without later reimbursement, especially for smaller budgets.
But to do that, you need to know (and cite before the judge) the applicable regulations.
Best regards,
.
Hello, You’re absolutely right. That’s exactly what I had to do when I was stranded thousands of kilometers from France during COVID.
But it’s good to know your rights so you can enforce them, even in court if necessary, once you’re back. In fact, the amounts involved can be significant and hard to bear without later reimbursement, especially for smaller budgets.
But to do that, you need to know (and cite before the judge) the applicable regulations.
Best regards,
Hi,
Need your legal insights, please 😅
What’s the situation when a booking (PNR) isn’t canceled, but the airline allows a refund (still not the case for Qatar, unfortunately)? Are we entitled to ask for re-routing and ignore the refund? And if re-routing is an option, is it just the outbound flight or the entire round trip? If it means arriving at the destination but having issues getting back because the conflict isn’t over, it’s probably best to avoid.
Thanks a lot.
Need your legal insights, please 😅
What’s the situation when a booking (PNR) isn’t canceled, but the airline allows a refund (still not the case for Qatar, unfortunately)? Are we entitled to ask for re-routing and ignore the refund? And if re-routing is an option, is it just the outbound flight or the entire round trip? If it means arriving at the destination but having issues getting back because the conflict isn’t over, it’s probably best to avoid.
Thanks a lot.
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Hello,
The question is simple: has the airline notified you of the flight cancellation or not? Important note: just because the airline offers you a refund doesn’t mean they’ve officially notified you of the cancellation.
Once you request a refund, you lose all rights to re-routing.
The question of the return flight doesn’t come into play as long as it hasn’t been canceled AND you haven’t requested a refund.
Best regards
Once you request a refund, you lose all rights to re-routing.
The question of the return flight doesn’t come into play as long as it hasn’t been canceled AND you haven’t requested a refund.
Best regards
Hi,
Thanks for the details.
Thanks for the details.
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After that, it’s also a cash-flow issue—some people won’t wait ages to find a solution. As soon as a full refund is allowed, they’ll take the refund and look for another airline.
Cordialement,
Patrick.
My thoughts go first and foremost to the Iranian and Lebanese people who are paying a heavy price in this dirty war and whose lives are constantly under threat.
Yes, it’s primarily the civilians in these countries who are paying the heaviest price—many children have already been killed.
When it’s all over, these people will have lost everything—their homes, their families—while Western tourists might already be planning their next trip or vacationing elsewhere....
Yes, it’s primarily the civilians in these countries who are paying the heaviest price—many children have already been killed.
When it’s all over, these people will have lost everything—their homes, their families—while Western tourists might already be planning their next trip or vacationing elsewhere....
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After that, it's also a matter of cash flow—some won't wait ages to find a solution. As soon as a full refund is allowed, they'll take it and look for another airline.
That's what I plan to do because with Qatar, you have to wait for a rerouting 48 hours before departure.
That's what I plan to do because with Qatar, you have to wait for a rerouting 48 hours before departure.
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You’ll need to wait for the next announcement—you’ll probably be on it. The 15th seems really soon to me.
Cordialement,
Patrick.
Fingers crossed, yeah! 🤞 I hope to have an answer by Monday so I can pull the trigger on Plan B or C 🤞
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Yes, and I think that even though we're on a "travel forum," there's something indecent about only thinking and ranting selfishly about our canceled flights or those about to be canceled, about our possibly disrupted plans, without a word for the human side.
But that’s the image of our world... egocentric +++
I remember a post from someone returning from Ethiopia that particularly shocked me: the war and atrocities against the populations in the North had just ended, and two young women were raving about the magnificent landscapes they’d been able to admire... their successful trip...
It’s clear that when our turn comes, we won’t deserve any sympathy
After that, it’s also a cash-flow issue—some people won’t wait ages to find a solution. As soon as a full refund is allowed, they’ll take the refund and look for another airline.
Hi there, That could make a huge price difference!
Even just from a cash-flow perspective, it’s likely to be very unfavorable.
But if you don’t ask for a refund on the canceled ticket, the airline will have to cover the cost of the new ticket—even if it’s booked with another airline—if they didn’t offer re-routing "as soon as possible." This only applies to flights covered by EU Regulation 261/2004.
The main challenge will be patience and not being afraid of legal action. Contrary to popular belief, it’s actually straightforward.
More details here: https://retardimportantavion/wordpress.coml
Best regards
Hi there, That could make a huge price difference!
Even just from a cash-flow perspective, it’s likely to be very unfavorable.
But if you don’t ask for a refund on the canceled ticket, the airline will have to cover the cost of the new ticket—even if it’s booked with another airline—if they didn’t offer re-routing "as soon as possible." This only applies to flights covered by EU Regulation 261/2004.
The main challenge will be patience and not being afraid of legal action. Contrary to popular belief, it’s actually straightforward.
More details here: https://retardimportantavion/wordpress.coml
Best regards
I think that even on a "travel forum," there’s a certain indecency in only thinking and ranting selfishly about our canceled flights or those about to be, about our possibly disrupted plans, without a word for the human cost.
But that’s just a reflection of our world... egocentric +++
I even read somewhere (not on this forum) that stranded tourists were living a "nightmare." That’s more than indecent—it’s obscene to use that word when civilians have been living under bombs for a week and dozens of children have been killed.
But it’s clear we identify more easily with stranded tourists than with Iranians or Lebanese.
Not to mention there’s a dehumanization of certain peoples that makes us indifferent to their fate. Let’s not forget that when we dehumanize the Other, whoever they are, we dehumanize ourselves too.
I even read somewhere (not on this forum) that stranded tourists were living a "nightmare." That’s more than indecent—it’s obscene to use that word when civilians have been living under bombs for a week and dozens of children have been killed.
But it’s clear we identify more easily with stranded tourists than with Iranians or Lebanese.
Not to mention there’s a dehumanization of certain peoples that makes us indifferent to their fate. Let’s not forget that when we dehumanize the Other, whoever they are, we dehumanize ourselves too.
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Hi there,
I just think you might be in the wrong place: you chose to come to an "airlines" space, and you seem surprised that we only talk about air travel and flight tickets here? If you want to discuss all the world's misfortunes, there are certainly more appropriate spaces dedicated to that... but this isn't one of them. Now, if every time someone posts something here, you feel the need to remind us that there are people worse off, rest assured, we're all aware of that...
I just think you might be in the wrong place: you chose to come to an "airlines" space, and you seem surprised that we only talk about air travel and flight tickets here? If you want to discuss all the world's misfortunes, there are certainly more appropriate spaces dedicated to that... but this isn't one of them. Now, if every time someone posts something here, you feel the need to remind us that there are people worse off, rest assured, we're all aware of that...
Hello and thanks for bringing up this super important point: "If the airline only refunds the ticket, even though the passenger didn’t request it, without offering re-routing, it must refund the price difference with the ticket the passenger had to rebook themselves."
Similarly, if the airline offers to cancel and refund proactively while the flight isn’t yet canceled, it’s a carrier trick to void the contract at little cost. The customer might seem to benefit since they’ll get their money back, but this usually doesn’t allow them to find an equivalent solution at the same price.
Similarly, if the airline offers to cancel and refund proactively while the flight isn’t yet canceled, it’s a carrier trick to void the contract at little cost. The customer might seem to benefit since they’ll get their money back, but this usually doesn’t allow them to find an equivalent solution at the same price.
Tourists stranded in the Emirates are also living a nightmare since they’re caught up in the war and bombings too.
Unlike Iranians, they don’t even have the hope that this war will lead to a better world for them.
What I don’t get is why buses aren’t taking them to Jeddah so they can return to where they came from?
Unlike Iranians, they don’t even have the hope that this war will lead to a better world for them.
What I don’t get is why buses aren’t taking them to Jeddah so they can return to where they came from?
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Hello and thank you for bringing up this super important point: "If the airline only refunds the ticket, even though the passenger didn’t ask for it, without offering re-routing, it must refund the price difference with the ticket the passenger had to rebook themselves."
Similarly, if the airline offers cancellation and a refund on its own while the flight isn’t yet canceled, it’s a trick to get out of its contract cheaply. The customer might seem to benefit by getting their money back, but it usually doesn’t allow them to find an equivalent solution at the same cost.
Hello,
Yes, that’s exactly the issue—especially since it leaves passengers facing difficulties they never even imagined.
Important clarification: everything below applies to: 1. All flights departing from the E.U., whether the airline is European or not; 2. All flights from a non-E.U. country to the E.U., but only if the "actual air carrier" (or one of them, in the case of connecting flights) is headquartered in the E.U.
If the passenger requests a refund for a canceled ticket: 1. The refund will likely have to go through the company they bought the ticket from. This can be a real nightmare. See here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/05/03/vol-annule-droit-indiscutable-au-remboursement-si-pas-reachemine-voucher-uniquement-si-accord-du-passager/ 2. If it’s a round-trip ticket, how do you split the price of the outbound flight from the return? Except for low-cost airlines, the price of a round-trip ticket isn’t just the sum of two one-way fares. Some airlines, if the return flight is canceled, recalculate the price by converting (for example) the round-trip fare into the price of a one-way flight that was actually taken, then determine the refund for the return by difference.
Now, unless it’s a low-cost airline, it’s not uncommon for a one-way ticket to cost almost as much as a round-trip—or even more.
3. If the flight ticket is part of a package bought from a tour operator (flight + hotel + transfers), it becomes impossible to determine the price of the flight, let alone just the return leg.
4. If it’s just a flight ticket (not a package), the only legal text that allows splitting the price of the outbound from the return is a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. But this ruling only applies to cases where a passenger was downgraded to a lower class than the one they paid for.
https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/05/25/vous-avez-achete-un-billet-business-class-mais-vous-avez-ete-declasse-en-classe-eco-droit-remboursement/
The simplest way to avoid all of the above is to **NOT** request a refund for the canceled ticket. If the airline doesn’t offer re-routing "as soon as possible" (and you’ve found a re-routing yourself that gets you there at least 1 day earlier), buy that new ticket (even if it’s with another airline) and then demand a refund for it. It’s worth noting that, in this case, the refund is the responsibility of the "actual air carrier" and doesn’t have to go through the company you bought the ticket from, which makes things much simpler.
Additionally, if the flight was canceled less than 14 days before departure and you weren’t re-routed "as soon as possible" (which the ticket you had to rebook proves), you’re also entitled to the compensation provided under Article 7 of Regulation 261/2004.
https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/indemnisation-meme-si-circonstance-extraordinaire-droit-reacheminement-dans-les-meilleurs-delais/
And an example of the procedure: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/
Finally, just because an airline *should* refund you doesn’t mean it’ll happen quickly. See here (even with a certain court ruling in advance, legal action was needed): https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/10/23/lufthansa-championne-du-refus-des-droits-des-passagers/
Best regards,
Similarly, if the airline offers cancellation and a refund on its own while the flight isn’t yet canceled, it’s a trick to get out of its contract cheaply. The customer might seem to benefit by getting their money back, but it usually doesn’t allow them to find an equivalent solution at the same cost.
Hello,
Yes, that’s exactly the issue—especially since it leaves passengers facing difficulties they never even imagined.
Important clarification: everything below applies to: 1. All flights departing from the E.U., whether the airline is European or not; 2. All flights from a non-E.U. country to the E.U., but only if the "actual air carrier" (or one of them, in the case of connecting flights) is headquartered in the E.U.
If the passenger requests a refund for a canceled ticket: 1. The refund will likely have to go through the company they bought the ticket from. This can be a real nightmare. See here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/05/03/vol-annule-droit-indiscutable-au-remboursement-si-pas-reachemine-voucher-uniquement-si-accord-du-passager/ 2. If it’s a round-trip ticket, how do you split the price of the outbound flight from the return? Except for low-cost airlines, the price of a round-trip ticket isn’t just the sum of two one-way fares. Some airlines, if the return flight is canceled, recalculate the price by converting (for example) the round-trip fare into the price of a one-way flight that was actually taken, then determine the refund for the return by difference.
Now, unless it’s a low-cost airline, it’s not uncommon for a one-way ticket to cost almost as much as a round-trip—or even more.
3. If the flight ticket is part of a package bought from a tour operator (flight + hotel + transfers), it becomes impossible to determine the price of the flight, let alone just the return leg.
4. If it’s just a flight ticket (not a package), the only legal text that allows splitting the price of the outbound from the return is a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. But this ruling only applies to cases where a passenger was downgraded to a lower class than the one they paid for.
https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/05/25/vous-avez-achete-un-billet-business-class-mais-vous-avez-ete-declasse-en-classe-eco-droit-remboursement/
The simplest way to avoid all of the above is to **NOT** request a refund for the canceled ticket. If the airline doesn’t offer re-routing "as soon as possible" (and you’ve found a re-routing yourself that gets you there at least 1 day earlier), buy that new ticket (even if it’s with another airline) and then demand a refund for it. It’s worth noting that, in this case, the refund is the responsibility of the "actual air carrier" and doesn’t have to go through the company you bought the ticket from, which makes things much simpler.
Additionally, if the flight was canceled less than 14 days before departure and you weren’t re-routed "as soon as possible" (which the ticket you had to rebook proves), you’re also entitled to the compensation provided under Article 7 of Regulation 261/2004.
https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/indemnisation-meme-si-circonstance-extraordinaire-droit-reacheminement-dans-les-meilleurs-delais/
And an example of the procedure: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/
Finally, just because an airline *should* refund you doesn’t mean it’ll happen quickly. See here (even with a certain court ruling in advance, legal action was needed): https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/10/23/lufthansa-championne-du-refus-des-droits-des-passagers/
Best regards,
Tourists stranded in the Emirates are also living a nightmare since they too are affected by the war and the bombings.
Unlike the Iranians, they don’t even have the hope that this war will lead to a better world for them.
Regarding the "nightmare" of tourists, it’s not their homes being bombed, their lives blown apart, or their families massacred.
So far, no tourists have been killed, while dozens of Iranian and Lebanese children have been killed and have been living under the hell of bombs for a week, left without homes or parents.
Comparing the situation of stranded tourists in the Emirates to that of Iranian and Lebanese civilians is cynical, to say the least.
I don’t quite understand the second sentence: should stranded tourists hope for a better world for themselves? In what sense? Economic, ecological?
As for the future of Iranians, no one knows—after Western interventions in Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, etc., are the people living better?
I hope you’re not naive enough to believe that Trump, the Great Benefactor of Humanity, is acting for the good of Iranians?
Unlike the Iranians, they don’t even have the hope that this war will lead to a better world for them.
Regarding the "nightmare" of tourists, it’s not their homes being bombed, their lives blown apart, or their families massacred.
So far, no tourists have been killed, while dozens of Iranian and Lebanese children have been killed and have been living under the hell of bombs for a week, left without homes or parents.
Comparing the situation of stranded tourists in the Emirates to that of Iranian and Lebanese civilians is cynical, to say the least.
I don’t quite understand the second sentence: should stranded tourists hope for a better world for themselves? In what sense? Economic, ecological?
As for the future of Iranians, no one knows—after Western interventions in Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, etc., are the people living better?
I hope you’re not naive enough to believe that Trump, the Great Benefactor of Humanity, is acting for the good of Iranians?
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Tourists stranded in the Emirates are also living a nightmare since they’re caught up in the war and bombings.
I totally agree with that. And I don’t see a favorable outcome to this crisis after 8 days of intense conflict :(
I totally agree with that. And I don’t see a favorable outcome to this crisis after 8 days of intense conflict :(
I hope you're not naive enough to think that Trump, the Great Benefactor of Humanity, is acting for the good of Iranians?
The person mentioned risks sinking the U.S. economy if this continues. If a financial crisis hits, it’s going to hurt badly. Either way, for the government in question, it’s an open bar, and they don’t care if the budget deficit keeps growing... One day of war costs the U.S. defense nearly a billion dollars.
The person mentioned risks sinking the U.S. economy if this continues. If a financial crisis hits, it’s going to hurt badly. Either way, for the government in question, it’s an open bar, and they don’t care if the budget deficit keeps growing... One day of war costs the U.S. defense nearly a billion dollars.
Trump only acts for what he thinks is good for himself.
But the repercussions of what he thinks is good for him could end up benefiting Iranians.
The French also suffered from American bombs—some villages were razed, cities were largely destroyed, and funeral businesses thrived. It wasn’t for our pretty eyes.
But thanks to that, we were rid of Hitler.
Peace is a beautiful concept. A concept that shatters when faced with reality.
The French also suffered from American bombs—some villages were razed, cities were largely destroyed, and funeral businesses thrived. It wasn’t for our pretty eyes.
But thanks to that, we were rid of Hitler.
Peace is a beautiful concept. A concept that shatters when faced with reality.
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My comment about peace also applies to the texts and other regulations...
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Trump only acts for what he thinks is good for himself.
The French also suffered from American bombs, But thanks to that, we were rid of Hitler.
Trump acts in his own interests, and that’s why he’s bombing Iran, just like he previously detained Nicolás Maduro and launched missiles on Caracas. Now he’s threatening to launch missiles on the countries of drug cartels—that is, Mexico and Colombia, two countries whose leaders aren’t under the thumb of the U.S.
Trump violates international law; it’s the law of the jungle. If that’s the case, why shouldn’t other countries have the right to do the same? Why shouldn’t Putin have the right to bomb Ukraine if he believes there’s a threat to Russia? Besides, didn’t Trump call Zelensky a "dictator"? Dictators need to be dealt with...
Other powers shouldn’t hesitate to do what they think is best for them—there’s no reason Trump should be the only one allowed to violate international law.
The comparison to Hitler and Europe is surprising—the situation in the Middle East is different and very complex, and we often see dictators replaced by other dictators or chaos.
The West intervened in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya—has life improved for people since those interventions?
The French also suffered from American bombs, But thanks to that, we were rid of Hitler.
Trump acts in his own interests, and that’s why he’s bombing Iran, just like he previously detained Nicolás Maduro and launched missiles on Caracas. Now he’s threatening to launch missiles on the countries of drug cartels—that is, Mexico and Colombia, two countries whose leaders aren’t under the thumb of the U.S.
Trump violates international law; it’s the law of the jungle. If that’s the case, why shouldn’t other countries have the right to do the same? Why shouldn’t Putin have the right to bomb Ukraine if he believes there’s a threat to Russia? Besides, didn’t Trump call Zelensky a "dictator"? Dictators need to be dealt with...
Other powers shouldn’t hesitate to do what they think is best for them—there’s no reason Trump should be the only one allowed to violate international law.
The comparison to Hitler and Europe is surprising—the situation in the Middle East is different and very complex, and we often see dictators replaced by other dictators or chaos.
The West intervened in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya—has life improved for people since those interventions?
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Hi Sinforosa, what you're writing is really relevant.
You’ll probably retort that I’m the kind of person who says "do as I say, not as I do." 😉
Still, be careful not to stray too far from the main topic either 🙂
Because the said topic might end up being permanently closed.
Iranians are not Arabs.
And it’s not just foreign interventions that have failed to bring peace and democracy to North Africa and the Middle East. The internal revolutions of the Arab Spring didn’t lead to freedom either.
Why is the 1000 € question?
A bit like Russia, which only gets rid of one dictator (the tsar, the communists, Putin...) to replace him with another.
Latin America, on the other hand, has experienced real democratic periods and has known—or knows how—to remove presidents with totalitarian tendencies. Except in Venezuela and Cuba, where emigration has replaced internal revolution. The drug trafficking problem, however, remains unresolved.
And it’s not just foreign interventions that have failed to bring peace and democracy to North Africa and the Middle East. The internal revolutions of the Arab Spring didn’t lead to freedom either.
Why is the 1000 € question?
A bit like Russia, which only gets rid of one dictator (the tsar, the communists, Putin...) to replace him with another.
Latin America, on the other hand, has experienced real democratic periods and has known—or knows how—to remove presidents with totalitarian tendencies. Except in Venezuela and Cuba, where emigration has replaced internal revolution. The drug trafficking problem, however, remains unresolved.
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I'd like to know before this thread closes why the evacuation of those who want to leave isn't happening via Jeddah?
A 2,000-kilometer bus ride, sure, but at least that airport isn't being targeted.
This war seems to be reshuffling the deck considerably when it comes to the future of travel to the East. Between the closure of Russian airspace and that of the Persian Gulf, the options for getting to the Orient are shrinking.
The desire to travel there too—most travelers prioritize safety above all.
Fewer travelers to the East, more to the West?
Prices are also going to be affected. Fewer airlines, less competition. Especially since the ones that were offering lower fares are now grounded.
Not to mention the soaring oil prices...
Once the war is over, though, we should expect another kind of return. A commercial one this time. Qatar, Emirates, and the like will want to reclaim their slice of the pie...
A 2,000-kilometer bus ride, sure, but at least that airport isn't being targeted.
This war seems to be reshuffling the deck considerably when it comes to the future of travel to the East. Between the closure of Russian airspace and that of the Persian Gulf, the options for getting to the Orient are shrinking.
The desire to travel there too—most travelers prioritize safety above all.
Fewer travelers to the East, more to the West?
Prices are also going to be affected. Fewer airlines, less competition. Especially since the ones that were offering lower fares are now grounded.
Not to mention the soaring oil prices...
Once the war is over, though, we should expect another kind of return. A commercial one this time. Qatar, Emirates, and the like will want to reclaim their slice of the pie...
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Hello,
Les iraniens ne sont pas des arabes
Oh, you're absolutely right there. And what do you conclude from that? The Iranians, Persians if you prefer, are a very ancient people, highly organized for a long time, sharing a common trait with France and Turkey: the state preceded the nation there. Shia Muslims, they await the twelfth imam—that is, a messiah—an interesting point in common with, well, you know who. They lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians during the war against Iraq in the 1980s. So, imagining a quick resolution is to misunderstand what peoples are. You have a Rousseauist idea of freedom—universal and collective, very French—which doesn’t align with either the United States’ worldview or that of the Iranians. The latter are very strict in public but quite liberal in private.
Michel
Les iraniens ne sont pas des arabes
Oh, you're absolutely right there. And what do you conclude from that? The Iranians, Persians if you prefer, are a very ancient people, highly organized for a long time, sharing a common trait with France and Turkey: the state preceded the nation there. Shia Muslims, they await the twelfth imam—that is, a messiah—an interesting point in common with, well, you know who. They lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians during the war against Iraq in the 1980s. So, imagining a quick resolution is to misunderstand what peoples are. You have a Rousseauist idea of freedom—universal and collective, very French—which doesn’t align with either the United States’ worldview or that of the Iranians. The latter are very strict in public but quite liberal in private.
Michel
I’m not drawing any conclusions. I’m just observing.
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Fewer travelers in the east, more in the west?
Where in the west? Yesterday, Trump threatened to launch missiles at certain Latin American countries—we’ll see if he follows through on his threats.
Where in the west? Yesterday, Trump threatened to launch missiles at certain Latin American countries—we’ll see if he follows through on his threats.
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Well, we’ll stay home then.
Not great for the carbon footprint!
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I’ve noticed that some countries are allowed to violate all the rules of international law under the pretext of security, yet we’re outraged when others—like Russia, for example—do the same. Why the double standard?
If it’s the law of the jungle, then it should be the law of the jungle for everyone. If one country believes another is threatening its security, it should follow Trump’s example and drop bombs—and we shouldn’t be outraged since we accept it from the United States.
If it’s the law of the jungle, then it should be the law of the jungle for everyone. If one country believes another is threatening its security, it should follow Trump’s example and drop bombs—and we shouldn’t be outraged since we accept it from the United States.
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" Ahora todos quieren ser latinos , no , ey , pero les falta sazon , bateria y reggaeton " ( Bad Bunny )
Well, we’ll stay home then.
Back to travel—I think as long as Trump is in power, we haven’t seen the last of the surprises and upheavals.
The safest bet will be to travel in Europe.
Back to travel—I think as long as Trump is in power, we haven’t seen the last of the surprises and upheavals.
The safest bet will be to travel in Europe.
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" Ahora todos quieren ser latinos , no , ey , pero les falta sazon , bateria y reggaeton " ( Bad Bunny )
Ukraine isn't under a dictatorship.
That’s the big difference compared to Iran, Venezuela, or Gaza.
But we’re way off topic now. 🙂
But we’re way off topic now. 🙂
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Trump and others...
It was ultimately easier to travel in the 1970s in certain parts of the world, even if reaching those countries took time or money.
No one would have ever been stranded in Dubai or the Emirates back then!
And the number of travelers needing repatriation across the Middle East or Africa would have been significantly lower...
It was ultimately easier to travel in the 1970s in certain parts of the world, even if reaching those countries took time or money.
No one would have ever been stranded in Dubai or the Emirates back then!
And the number of travelers needing repatriation across the Middle East or Africa would have been significantly lower...
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Hello,
Back in February, I booked a flight with Air France-KLM from Lyon to San Diego with a layover in Amsterdam (flights operated by KLM). The flight is scheduled for late August. My Lyon→Amsterdam flight was canceled by KLM in June, and a replacement flight the evening before was booked for me. So, I’ll end up spending the night at Amsterdam Airport to catch my flight to San Diego the next morning.
Since the cancellation happened more than 14 days before departure, I know I’m not entitled to financial compensation (EU Regulation 261/2004). But am I entitled to reimbursement for a hotel night in Amsterdam?
Back in February, I booked a flight with Air France-KLM from Lyon to San Diego with a layover in Amsterdam (flights operated by KLM). The flight is scheduled for late August. My Lyon→Amsterdam flight was canceled by KLM in June, and a replacement flight the evening before was booked for me. So, I’ll end up spending the night at Amsterdam Airport to catch my flight to San Diego the next morning.
Since the cancellation happened more than 14 days before departure, I know I’m not entitled to financial compensation (EU Regulation 261/2004). But am I entitled to reimbursement for a hotel night in Amsterdam?
Hi,
Air Cairo offers good prices on domestic flights and schedules that work for us, but is this airline reliable?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
I booked an Etihad ticket on their website for Dusseldorf-Abu Dhabi. In the first name field, I entered all my first names (something I never do and I regret it, but the site was confusing). Everything is spelled correctly, but the problem is that I just received my new passport and only my first two first names and the first letter of the third appear—there’s no trace of the last one.
I called Etihad, and of course, they tried to charge me $100 USD to remove that last first name. But I’m hesitant because usually, I only put my first first name and not the others, and I’ve never had an issue... So I’m wondering if having that extra first name, which isn’t on my passport, could get me denied at check-in. Thanks for your feedback!
I called Etihad, and of course, they tried to charge me $100 USD to remove that last first name. But I’m hesitant because usually, I only put my first first name and not the others, and I’ve never had an issue... So I’m wondering if having that extra first name, which isn’t on my passport, could get me denied at check-in. Thanks for your feedback!
Hi everyone,
Next January, I’m heading to India.
My outbound flight is with Emirates from Paris to Dubai, then another Emirates flight from Dubai to Calcutta.
Could anyone tell me how the connection works? I’ve heard there’s a dedicated Emirates zone, but how does it actually work in practice—I’ve got a 2-hour layover.
Thanks so much!
Take care.
Hi there,
I’d like to fly to Malta from Lyon. I’ve read a lot of negative reviews about KM MALTA, especially regarding baggage fees at the airport. Of course, I don’t want to book through third parties (like SkyScanner, Opodo…). AIR FRANCE offers tickets to MALTA in partnership, if I understood correctly. On AIR FRANCE, the tickets include everything (checked baggage, cabin bag, small personal item, seat), whereas with KM MALTA, everything is extra and the final price is almost double! In this case, is AIR FRANCE considered the same as sites like Opodo or others? Given the price difference, I’m hesitant… Have any of you booked with AIR FRANCE for this destination? How did it go? Thanks, HERVE
I’d like to fly to Malta from Lyon. I’ve read a lot of negative reviews about KM MALTA, especially regarding baggage fees at the airport. Of course, I don’t want to book through third parties (like SkyScanner, Opodo…). AIR FRANCE offers tickets to MALTA in partnership, if I understood correctly. On AIR FRANCE, the tickets include everything (checked baggage, cabin bag, small personal item, seat), whereas with KM MALTA, everything is extra and the final price is almost double! In this case, is AIR FRANCE considered the same as sites like Opodo or others? Given the price difference, I’m hesitant… Have any of you booked with AIR FRANCE for this destination? How did it go? Thanks, HERVE
Hi everyone, I’ve unfortunately only just noticed that I booked two flight tickets, but I made a mistake on the second first name. Basically, my computer auto-filled and typed my first name twice, so both tickets are in my first name. Only the last names—mine and my friend’s—are correct.
TAP Portugal refuses to make the change because they consider it a change of passenger, even though it’s clearly a typo (plus, my last name isn’t common). I’m leaving in 5 days, and buying a new ticket would cost 3 times the original price. Has anyone been in this situation before? I’d like to try negotiating at the airport, but it’s a gamble… Thanks in advance for any advice!
TAP Portugal refuses to make the change because they consider it a change of passenger, even though it’s clearly a typo (plus, my last name isn’t common). I’m leaving in 5 days, and buying a new ticket would cost 3 times the original price. Has anyone been in this situation before? I’d like to try negotiating at the airport, but it’s a gamble… Thanks in advance for any advice!
Hello,
Since it came into force, Regulation 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council, which defines air passenger rights, has faced fierce resistance from airlines, backed by IATA (the association representing almost all passenger airlines).
Beyond the airlines' often abusive—and even frequently bad-faith—resistance to passenger rights, IATA has been lobbying EU institutions for years, with the Council paying close attention for a long time.
As a result, the Council and the Commission have been proposing revisions to Regulation 261/2004 for years that are particularly unfavorable to passengers. The latest attempt nearly eliminated the right to compensation for delays of 3 hours or more upon arrival at the final destination.
However, since this is a regulation of both the European Parliament AND the Council, the two bodies had to agree.
But the European Parliament has always stood firm, consistently responding that passenger rights must be preserved.
After 11 years of struggle, it seems likely that we’re finally nearing the end of the match between the European Commission, the Council (the 27 heads of state or government), and the European Parliament.
Indeed, the Commission and the European Parliament have agreed on a text that will be debated again on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a vote scheduled for July 7, 2026. It’s very likely that this text, which would come into force in a year, will be adopted.
The main changes would be as follows: - Families with children will no longer be forced to pay to sit together on planes; - A flight will be considered canceled (not just delayed) if it departs more than one hour late; - Right to compensation for arrival at the final destination if the delay exceeds 3 hours (no longer "3 hours OR more"). The arrival time will be when the plane, having reached its parking spot, engages its parking brakes (no longer when the aircraft door opens); - Airlines can no longer refuse boarding or charge extra on the return flight for a passenger who didn’t take the outbound flight; - If a flight is canceled, the airline must, at the same time as informing passengers of the event, offer the choice between a refund and re-routing, and inform them of their rights to assistance and, if applicable, compensation; - The airline must, without undue delay, inform passengers of the reason; - In the case of a connecting flight, if the connection is missed and the delay at the final destination entitles the passenger to compensation, the responsible airline will be liable. This is very different from the current situation, where, under the KLM ruling, any airline operating a segment of the flight is liable for compensation. This promises more disputes that the Court of Justice of the European Union will have to resolve if two separate airlines operating segments of a connecting flight are both responsible for the delay. See this case for an example: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/swiss-international-air-lines-la-mauvaise-foi/ Moreover, this case demonstrates in advance another potential dispute: It could be argued that it wasn’t a missed connection since the flight was canceled before the first leg even departed. - Within 96 hours of a flight that could entitle passengers to compensation, the airline must contact them to inform them of their rights and explain the next steps. - Passengers must claim their right to compensation within 9 months. This is very different from the current situation, as Regulation 261/2004 sets no time limit. Currently, national law applies—in France, the limit is 5 years. The airline must respond within 30 days. If the airline refuses compensation on the grounds of "extraordinary circumstances," it must specify which type of case it refers to from the list in the annex of the new regulation. If the case isn’t on the list, the airline must explain what the event was, why it qualifies as extraordinary circumstances with "clear, substantial, and concise" explanations, and why it’s directly linked to the reason given. It must also declare what "reasonable measures" were taken to mitigate the issue. This is, of course, a huge change in the regulation, with the clear goal of preventing airlines from declaring just anything as "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid compensation. - If, within 3 hours of a last-minute canceled or delayed flight, the airline hasn’t offered re-routing under comparable transport conditions and as soon as possible—whether on one of its own flights or another airline’s—the passenger will have the right to arrange their own re-routing and demand a refund for the new ticket, up to 400% of the original ticket price. This is a significant improvement that would have likely prevented the case described here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ - If a flight is canceled due to "extraordinary circumstances," the airline will only be required to offer up to 3 nights in a hotel. This is a major change, as there’s currently no limit. Expect disputes if the extraordinary circumstances end while the passenger hasn’t been re-routed. - The price of a flight, as first displayed, must obligatorily include a cabin bag. This doesn’t prevent the airline from offering a price reduction if the passenger waives the cabin bag. This will put an end to abnormal practices, such as (just one example) Condor charging extra for a cabin bag on long-haul flights like Frankfurt (Germany)–Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)–Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)–Frankfurt. - Free correction of a passenger’s name if requested 48 hours before departure. Note: This can’t be used to replace one passenger with another—just to correct a typo, e.g., Dupont instead of Dpont. - Airlines’ websites and apps must include information on how to file a claim.
It’s clear that, despite a few details, these changes are very positive for upholding passenger rights. It remains to be seen whether this text will be definitively adopted on July 7, 2026, as is very likely, and, more importantly, whether IATA will encourage airlines to loyally respect these new rules or persist in their old habits.
Best regards,
Since it came into force, Regulation 261/2004 of the European Parliament and Council, which defines air passenger rights, has faced fierce resistance from airlines, backed by IATA (the association representing almost all passenger airlines).
Beyond the airlines' often abusive—and even frequently bad-faith—resistance to passenger rights, IATA has been lobbying EU institutions for years, with the Council paying close attention for a long time.
As a result, the Council and the Commission have been proposing revisions to Regulation 261/2004 for years that are particularly unfavorable to passengers. The latest attempt nearly eliminated the right to compensation for delays of 3 hours or more upon arrival at the final destination.
However, since this is a regulation of both the European Parliament AND the Council, the two bodies had to agree.
But the European Parliament has always stood firm, consistently responding that passenger rights must be preserved.
After 11 years of struggle, it seems likely that we’re finally nearing the end of the match between the European Commission, the Council (the 27 heads of state or government), and the European Parliament.
Indeed, the Commission and the European Parliament have agreed on a text that will be debated again on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a vote scheduled for July 7, 2026. It’s very likely that this text, which would come into force in a year, will be adopted.
The main changes would be as follows: - Families with children will no longer be forced to pay to sit together on planes; - A flight will be considered canceled (not just delayed) if it departs more than one hour late; - Right to compensation for arrival at the final destination if the delay exceeds 3 hours (no longer "3 hours OR more"). The arrival time will be when the plane, having reached its parking spot, engages its parking brakes (no longer when the aircraft door opens); - Airlines can no longer refuse boarding or charge extra on the return flight for a passenger who didn’t take the outbound flight; - If a flight is canceled, the airline must, at the same time as informing passengers of the event, offer the choice between a refund and re-routing, and inform them of their rights to assistance and, if applicable, compensation; - The airline must, without undue delay, inform passengers of the reason; - In the case of a connecting flight, if the connection is missed and the delay at the final destination entitles the passenger to compensation, the responsible airline will be liable. This is very different from the current situation, where, under the KLM ruling, any airline operating a segment of the flight is liable for compensation. This promises more disputes that the Court of Justice of the European Union will have to resolve if two separate airlines operating segments of a connecting flight are both responsible for the delay. See this case for an example: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/swiss-international-air-lines-la-mauvaise-foi/ Moreover, this case demonstrates in advance another potential dispute: It could be argued that it wasn’t a missed connection since the flight was canceled before the first leg even departed. - Within 96 hours of a flight that could entitle passengers to compensation, the airline must contact them to inform them of their rights and explain the next steps. - Passengers must claim their right to compensation within 9 months. This is very different from the current situation, as Regulation 261/2004 sets no time limit. Currently, national law applies—in France, the limit is 5 years. The airline must respond within 30 days. If the airline refuses compensation on the grounds of "extraordinary circumstances," it must specify which type of case it refers to from the list in the annex of the new regulation. If the case isn’t on the list, the airline must explain what the event was, why it qualifies as extraordinary circumstances with "clear, substantial, and concise" explanations, and why it’s directly linked to the reason given. It must also declare what "reasonable measures" were taken to mitigate the issue. This is, of course, a huge change in the regulation, with the clear goal of preventing airlines from declaring just anything as "extraordinary circumstances" to avoid compensation. - If, within 3 hours of a last-minute canceled or delayed flight, the airline hasn’t offered re-routing under comparable transport conditions and as soon as possible—whether on one of its own flights or another airline’s—the passenger will have the right to arrange their own re-routing and demand a refund for the new ticket, up to 400% of the original ticket price. This is a significant improvement that would have likely prevented the case described here: https://retardimportantavion.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/reacheminement-catastrophique-droit-indemnisation-meme-circonstances-extraordinaires-2/ - If a flight is canceled due to "extraordinary circumstances," the airline will only be required to offer up to 3 nights in a hotel. This is a major change, as there’s currently no limit. Expect disputes if the extraordinary circumstances end while the passenger hasn’t been re-routed. - The price of a flight, as first displayed, must obligatorily include a cabin bag. This doesn’t prevent the airline from offering a price reduction if the passenger waives the cabin bag. This will put an end to abnormal practices, such as (just one example) Condor charging extra for a cabin bag on long-haul flights like Frankfurt (Germany)–Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)–Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)–Frankfurt. - Free correction of a passenger’s name if requested 48 hours before departure. Note: This can’t be used to replace one passenger with another—just to correct a typo, e.g., Dupont instead of Dpont. - Airlines’ websites and apps must include information on how to file a claim.
It’s clear that, despite a few details, these changes are very positive for upholding passenger rights. It remains to be seen whether this text will be definitively adopted on July 7, 2026, as is very likely, and, more importantly, whether IATA will encourage airlines to loyally respect these new rules or persist in their old habits.
Best regards,
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Georgia this summer and I’ve been comparing some airlines. I’m not particularly set on flying with Pegasus (though it’s convenient with direct flights from Lyon to Tbilisi), but right off the bat, Pegasus states this:
As of January 1, 2026, all foreign nationals traveling to Georgia for tourism purposes will be required to present valid travel health insurance. Guests who fail to provide the relevant health insurance will not be accepted on our flights to Georgia. Sincerely, Pegasus Airlines
In other words, if you don’t show proof of travel health insurance, you’ll be denied boarding. Personally, my credit card insurance has always been enough for me, and I’d rather not take out extra coverage... Have any of you run into this issue before? If not, what do you think? Why is Pegasus asking for this proof? Other airlines don’t mention it at all.
I’m planning a trip to Georgia this summer and I’ve been comparing some airlines. I’m not particularly set on flying with Pegasus (though it’s convenient with direct flights from Lyon to Tbilisi), but right off the bat, Pegasus states this:
As of January 1, 2026, all foreign nationals traveling to Georgia for tourism purposes will be required to present valid travel health insurance. Guests who fail to provide the relevant health insurance will not be accepted on our flights to Georgia. Sincerely, Pegasus Airlines
In other words, if you don’t show proof of travel health insurance, you’ll be denied boarding. Personally, my credit card insurance has always been enough for me, and I’d rather not take out extra coverage... Have any of you run into this issue before? If not, what do you think? Why is Pegasus asking for this proof? Other airlines don’t mention it at all.
Hi,
I bought my flight ticket with my first (usual) first name, which appears first on my passport. However, I have two first names on my passport, and of course, it’s mentioned in the machine-readable zone at the bottom.
I booked with Turkish Airlines (through an online agency) for a trip to South Korea.
I wanted to know if it would be a problem that I only used my first first name on the ticket, while my passport has two. I had requested through the agency to add the second first name, but the airline refused because it doesn’t meet their general conditions. (They must have seen that the last name and first name were the same, and only the second first name was added.)
So, my ticket has my last name and first first name correctly spelled, and when I check in online, I’ll enter the passport details correctly.
I’ll have a layover in Istanbul on the flight.
Thanks in advance for your replies. Have a great day.
I bought my flight ticket with my first (usual) first name, which appears first on my passport. However, I have two first names on my passport, and of course, it’s mentioned in the machine-readable zone at the bottom.
I booked with Turkish Airlines (through an online agency) for a trip to South Korea.
I wanted to know if it would be a problem that I only used my first first name on the ticket, while my passport has two. I had requested through the agency to add the second first name, but the airline refused because it doesn’t meet their general conditions. (They must have seen that the last name and first name were the same, and only the second first name was added.)
So, my ticket has my last name and first first name correctly spelled, and when I check in online, I’ll enter the passport details correctly.
I’ll have a layover in Istanbul on the flight.
Thanks in advance for your replies. Have a great day.
Hi there,
I traveled in June 2025 with Nouvelair Destinations to Hammamet.
I had one checked bag and one carry-on sized 40x24x30, which I usually take on low-cost flights, and I didn’t have any issues. But I just read on a website that Nouvel Air only accepts carry-ons of 40x20x15. I’m flying back to Djerba in June—what do you think? Especially since that size is impossible to find??????? Thanks
Hi, it's my first time taking a plane and I chose EasyJet for a Geneva -> Barcelona flight.
I booked my ticket.
I received my booking reference by email, but I don’t see the actual ticket (barcode or QR code?).
Then I checked in to get the boarding pass with the flight details, QR code, etc. But does this boarding pass act as the ticket?
Because I’ve seen several times online that the flight ticket and the boarding pass aren’t the same thing.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
Hi,
A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.
What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania? https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php
Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!
Loïc
A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.
What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania? https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php
Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!
Loïc
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. 🙁