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Pourriez-vous me dire pourquoi certaines compagnies low cost ont-elles des tarifs similaires à des compagnies régulières ?
car une fois ajouter les taxes, on ne fait plus réellement d'économie, voire pas du tout....
Tarifs des compagnies low cost élevés
by Carolaix
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Pourriez-vous me dire pourquoi certaines compagnies low cost ont-elles des tarifs similaires à des compagnies régulières ?
car une fois ajouter les taxes, on ne fait plus réellement d'économie, voire pas du tout....
En effet, il ne faut pas rever. Certains prix sont meme plus élevés que les compagnies régulieres. Il faut dire que le pétrole est aussi cher, les taxes aéroport également (a moins de choisir des aéroports comme Beauvais ou le MP2 a Marseille).
Le gain se fait sur les rotations car les avions volent plus sur une low cost, les contrats de travails sont souvent basés sur des pays où les taxes sont moins importantes et les frais généraux suivent également.
Les low cost ont de super tarifs en réservant très tôt !
En effet, il ne faut pas rever. Certains prix sont meme plus élevés que les compagnies régulieres. Il faut dire que le pétrole est aussi cher, les taxes aéroport également (a moins de choisir des aéroports comme Beauvais ou le MP2 a Marseille).
Le gain se fait sur les rotations car les avions volent plus sur une low cost, les contrats de travails sont souvent basés sur des pays où les taxes sont moins importantes et les frais généraux suivent également.
Les low cost ont de super tarifs en réservant très tôt !
Parce que une compagnie low cost n'est pas une oeuvre de charité, et que son but est d'etre rentable !!
En clair, elle veut MAXIMISER la recette d'un vol, donc faire que le vol soit le plus plein possible avec des passagers qui payent le plus cher possible. De plus en général elles préferent les passagers qui reservent tot : 3 mois avant tu leur donnes déja l'argent d'un vol qui ne sera fait que plus tard. La compagnie profite de ton argent avant de l'utiliser pour ton vol (je schématise mais c'est un peu ca) Enfin les passagers derniere minute sont souvent ceux qui vont voler quelque soit le prix, parce qu'ils n'auront pas le choix ! Si tu leur fais payer quasi le prix de la major, ils viendront quand meme ! Pourquoi se priver !!!
Par contre en contrepartie... elles ne rentabilisent pas leurs sieges vides en faisant des last minutes comme les voyagistes... Pour ne pas faire d'exeption à la regle "plus vous reservez tot, moins vous payez".. à moins de "gruger" comme Air Berlin et Niki, en faisant des offres last minutes avec pakage avion + hotel sous couvert d'une agence spécialisée comme ltur !!!
Enfin, les compagnies low cost ont une clientele principalement loisirs. c'est un peu a relativiser parce que certains vols comme BSL/CDG ont une clientele majoritairement business en semaine, mais quand meme, vu le choix des horaires réduits (un seul AR PAR BCN avec EZY) et le manque de flexibilité des tarifs, la majorité de la clientele est loisirs. Donc voyages en vacances scolaires, en été, ainsi que les week end du vendredi au dimanche ! Alors qu'une major vit principalement avec la clientele affaires et la clientele loisirs sert d'appoint ! Les vols du week end sont moins chargés par les clients "affaires", la compagnie va donc ouvrir plus de places aux tarifs réduits les week ends, avec des offres ciblées comme Evasion Week End chez Air France, afin de remplir ses avions !
Donc en clair pour les week ends, parfois les major sont moins cher que les low cost. De plus elles ont développées des gammes tarifaires pour résister un peu aux low cost. Regardes les tarifs Lufthansa Paris Berlin à partir de 99 EUR TTC : il se peut que EZY soit plus cher certains jours !!
De plus, une compagnie comme EZY ne propose qu'un seul tarif, variable selon la date de reservation, alors que les major ont une gamme tres développée qui leur permet d'etre plus flexible. Un tarif réduit d'une major sera moins cher que le tarif low cost sur un vol, mais tout de meme plus cher que le plein tarif major !! Je pense que la limite de tarif d'une low cost est environ le plein tarif d'une major... hors le cas de la coupe du monde ou, à mesure des victoires de l'équipe de france, EZY faisait flamber ses prix...
En clair, meme si une low cost est GENERALEMENT moins cher, quand tu voyages en période de pointe loisirs, week end et vacances principalement, les major peuvent etre aussi attractives !! Surtout... ne jamais avoir d'idée préconcue et regarder AU CAS PAR CAS sur chaque vol entre toutes les compagnies, y compris avec correspondance !!
En clair, elle veut MAXIMISER la recette d'un vol, donc faire que le vol soit le plus plein possible avec des passagers qui payent le plus cher possible. De plus en général elles préferent les passagers qui reservent tot : 3 mois avant tu leur donnes déja l'argent d'un vol qui ne sera fait que plus tard. La compagnie profite de ton argent avant de l'utiliser pour ton vol (je schématise mais c'est un peu ca) Enfin les passagers derniere minute sont souvent ceux qui vont voler quelque soit le prix, parce qu'ils n'auront pas le choix ! Si tu leur fais payer quasi le prix de la major, ils viendront quand meme ! Pourquoi se priver !!!
Par contre en contrepartie... elles ne rentabilisent pas leurs sieges vides en faisant des last minutes comme les voyagistes... Pour ne pas faire d'exeption à la regle "plus vous reservez tot, moins vous payez".. à moins de "gruger" comme Air Berlin et Niki, en faisant des offres last minutes avec pakage avion + hotel sous couvert d'une agence spécialisée comme ltur !!!
Enfin, les compagnies low cost ont une clientele principalement loisirs. c'est un peu a relativiser parce que certains vols comme BSL/CDG ont une clientele majoritairement business en semaine, mais quand meme, vu le choix des horaires réduits (un seul AR PAR BCN avec EZY) et le manque de flexibilité des tarifs, la majorité de la clientele est loisirs. Donc voyages en vacances scolaires, en été, ainsi que les week end du vendredi au dimanche ! Alors qu'une major vit principalement avec la clientele affaires et la clientele loisirs sert d'appoint ! Les vols du week end sont moins chargés par les clients "affaires", la compagnie va donc ouvrir plus de places aux tarifs réduits les week ends, avec des offres ciblées comme Evasion Week End chez Air France, afin de remplir ses avions !
Donc en clair pour les week ends, parfois les major sont moins cher que les low cost. De plus elles ont développées des gammes tarifaires pour résister un peu aux low cost. Regardes les tarifs Lufthansa Paris Berlin à partir de 99 EUR TTC : il se peut que EZY soit plus cher certains jours !!
De plus, une compagnie comme EZY ne propose qu'un seul tarif, variable selon la date de reservation, alors que les major ont une gamme tres développée qui leur permet d'etre plus flexible. Un tarif réduit d'une major sera moins cher que le tarif low cost sur un vol, mais tout de meme plus cher que le plein tarif major !! Je pense que la limite de tarif d'une low cost est environ le plein tarif d'une major... hors le cas de la coupe du monde ou, à mesure des victoires de l'équipe de france, EZY faisait flamber ses prix...
En clair, meme si une low cost est GENERALEMENT moins cher, quand tu voyages en période de pointe loisirs, week end et vacances principalement, les major peuvent etre aussi attractives !! Surtout... ne jamais avoir d'idée préconcue et regarder AU CAS PAR CAS sur chaque vol entre toutes les compagnies, y compris avec correspondance !!
Parce que une compagnie low cost n'est pas une oeuvre de charité, et que son but est d'être rentable !!
Très bien résumé ... 😎
Low-cost n'est pas synonyme de bas tarif systématique. Le modèle économique a beau être différent d'une major, la finalité reste la même : Faire du profit.
Très bien résumé ... 😎
Low-cost n'est pas synonyme de bas tarif systématique. Le modèle économique a beau être différent d'une major, la finalité reste la même : Faire du profit.
Parce que une compagnie low cost n'est pas une oeuvre de charité, et que son but est d'être rentable !!
Très bien résumé ... 😎
Low-cost n'est pas synonyme de bas tarif systématique. Le modèle économique a beau être différent d'une major, la finalité reste la même : Faire du profit.
Les major n'ont plus ne sont pas des oeuvres charitables. Leur but est aussi la rentabilité de l'actionnaire sinon le pdg prend la porte.
soyez realiste et ne dites pas n importe koi.
Le modele economique des majors est differente des low-cost.
La vrai discussion serait de comparer les 2 modeles eco et non de denigrer l autre.
Très bien résumé ... 😎
Low-cost n'est pas synonyme de bas tarif systématique. Le modèle économique a beau être différent d'une major, la finalité reste la même : Faire du profit.
Les major n'ont plus ne sont pas des oeuvres charitables. Leur but est aussi la rentabilité de l'actionnaire sinon le pdg prend la porte.
soyez realiste et ne dites pas n importe koi.
Le modele economique des majors est differente des low-cost.
La vrai discussion serait de comparer les 2 modeles eco et non de denigrer l autre.
Low-cost n'est pas synonyme de bas tarif systématique. Le modèle économique a beau être différent d'une major, la finalité reste la même : Faire du profit.
Le seul cas de figure ou le "low cost" est toujours moins cher c'est sur les vols simples en cas d'AR le "low cost" reste moins cher sur AR journée ou en cours de semaine mais si il y a un WE inclus, les majors se placent très bien. Bien sur hors des promos de quelques vols a des prix irréels.
Le seul cas de figure ou le "low cost" est toujours moins cher c'est sur les vols simples en cas d'AR le "low cost" reste moins cher sur AR journée ou en cours de semaine mais si il y a un WE inclus, les majors se placent très bien. Bien sur hors des promos de quelques vols a des prix irréels.
Heu... je n'ai jamais dit le contraire. 🤪
Vous devriez lire les interventions des forumeurs plus attentivement. 😕
Les major n'ont plus ne sont pas des oeuvres charitables. Leur but est aussi la rentabilité de l'actionnaire sinon le pdg prend la porte.
soyez realiste et ne dites pas n importe koi.
Le modele economique des majors est differente des low-cost.
Vous devriez lire les interventions des forumeurs plus attentivement. 😕
Les major n'ont plus ne sont pas des oeuvres charitables. Leur but est aussi la rentabilité de l'actionnaire sinon le pdg prend la porte.
soyez realiste et ne dites pas n importe koi.
Le modele economique des majors est differente des low-cost.
Oui exact. Le sujet avait d'ailleurs été abordé ici.
Le seul cas de figure ou le "low cost" est toujours moins cher c'est sur les vols simples en cas d'AR le "low cost" reste moins cher sur AR journée ou en cours de semaine mais si il y a un WE inclus, les majors se placent très bien. Bien sur hors des promos de quelques vols a des prix irréels.
Le seul cas de figure ou le "low cost" est toujours moins cher c'est sur les vols simples en cas d'AR le "low cost" reste moins cher sur AR journée ou en cours de semaine mais si il y a un WE inclus, les majors se placent très bien. Bien sur hors des promos de quelques vols a des prix irréels.
soyez realiste et ne dites pas n importe koi.
Pourquoi (encore) tant d'aggressivité alors que tu as mal interprété ce qui a été dit ? personne n'a dit que les compagnies aériennes normales étaient des oeuvres de charité.... Et personne ne dénigre les lows costs. Certains ont même expliqué des choses intéressantes, il me semble. fenua a même déjà fait ce que tu demandes : comparer les deux modèles...
Pourquoi (encore) tant d'aggressivité alors que tu as mal interprété ce qui a été dit ? personne n'a dit que les compagnies aériennes normales étaient des oeuvres de charité.... Et personne ne dénigre les lows costs. Certains ont même expliqué des choses intéressantes, il me semble. fenua a même déjà fait ce que tu demandes : comparer les deux modèles...
Il n y avait aucune animosité de ma part. C etait juste pour indiquer que l'objectif de toutes sociétés etaient de gagner de l'argent.
Dans ta phrase
"Parce que une compagnie low cost n'est pas une oeuvre de charité, et que son but est d'être rentable !! "
Cela sous-entend, pour moi que les compagnies "normales" ne sont pas comme ca.
en effet je trouve parfois les lowcost au meme tarif que le regulier.
je cherchais un billet sur madrid pas cher je pensais que sur les lowcost j'en aurais pour moins de 90€ A/R bin en fin de compte non, c'est le meme prix que toutes les autres Cie regulieres. donc autant prendre UX (aireuropa), par exemple, au moins je suis sur de partir d'orly avec un large choix horaire, pour le meme prix que ryanair.
mais bon peut etre que MAD est tres demandé d'ou des tarifs identiques au regulier.
je cherchais un billet sur madrid pas cher je pensais que sur les lowcost j'en aurais pour moins de 90€ A/R bin en fin de compte non, c'est le meme prix que toutes les autres Cie regulieres. donc autant prendre UX (aireuropa), par exemple, au moins je suis sur de partir d'orly avec un large choix horaire, pour le meme prix que ryanair.
mais bon peut etre que MAD est tres demandé d'ou des tarifs identiques au regulier.
Mon cher Nemo, tu sembles avoir une lecture assez partielle et incomplète des messages, y compris des tiens.
je te conseille de moins survoler avant de répondre, ça évitera contresens et autres problèmes.
1. Cette phrase n'est pas de moi, mais de quelqu'un d'autre. 2. La phrase en question sous entend simplement qu'une compagnie aérienne low-cost n'a pas à brader ses sièges quand elle peut les vendre plus chers et qu'elle n'est pas toujours si bon marché contrairement à ce que certains pourraient imaginer. Il n'y a aucune comparaison avec une compagnie normale. 3. Dire à quelqu'un comme tu l'as fait soyez realiste et ne dites pas n importe koi. c'est faire preuve d'aggressivité. Que ce soit justifié par de l'animosité ou tout autre raison, genre j'ai pas les yeux en face des trous, j'ai mal lu, je suis de mauvais poil..." ne change rien ..."
je te conseille de moins survoler avant de répondre, ça évitera contresens et autres problèmes.
1. Cette phrase n'est pas de moi, mais de quelqu'un d'autre. 2. La phrase en question sous entend simplement qu'une compagnie aérienne low-cost n'a pas à brader ses sièges quand elle peut les vendre plus chers et qu'elle n'est pas toujours si bon marché contrairement à ce que certains pourraient imaginer. Il n'y a aucune comparaison avec une compagnie normale. 3. Dire à quelqu'un comme tu l'as fait soyez realiste et ne dites pas n importe koi. c'est faire preuve d'aggressivité. Que ce soit justifié par de l'animosité ou tout autre raison, genre j'ai pas les yeux en face des trous, j'ai mal lu, je suis de mauvais poil..." ne change rien ..."
Qustion de définition:
Les compagnies "low cost" ne sont pas des compagnies "low prices", ou "no benef!"
Et si elles profitent des lois du marché pour dégager des marges, pourqui se priveraient elles ?
Elles ne vont quand meme pas faire des soldes à des dates, ou sur des destinations ou la demande dépasse l'offre (première loi de l'économie de marché que presque tout le monde doit comprendre).
Les compagnies "low cost" ne sont pas des compagnies "low prices", ou "no benef!"
Et si elles profitent des lois du marché pour dégager des marges, pourqui se priveraient elles ?
Elles ne vont quand meme pas faire des soldes à des dates, ou sur des destinations ou la demande dépasse l'offre (première loi de l'économie de marché que presque tout le monde doit comprendre).
mamid, c'est pour quand ton paris madrid?
Air Europa est quasi une compagnie low cost meme si elle est tres particuliere (long courrier, fais partie d'une alliance etc)
Desole mais dire les lows costs sont aussi cheres que les compagnies traditionnelles est inexact. A certaines conditions, oui des fois c'est equivalent (je dirais dans 30%-40% des cas) mais generalement la low cost est moins cher meme si on ajoute les taxes, le bus ou les bagages. Ce n'est pas le meme modele economique, ce n'est pas egalement le meme passager. Celui des LCC acceptera generalement de partir le jeudi et de revenir le mardi par exemple.
Je n'ai jamais vu sur aucune compagnie reguliere des tarifs comme 35€ AR taxes incluses entre paris et toulouse, ou 55€ entre paris et rome tt inclus la aussi...
Un mois avant, easyjet est equivalent aux regulieres, 5 mois avant dans 80-90% des cas y'a pas photo Ryanair est toujours moins cher (on va dire dans 70-80% des cas) meme si tu prends en compte le cout total du voyage
Desole mais dire les lows costs sont aussi cheres que les compagnies traditionnelles est inexact. A certaines conditions, oui des fois c'est equivalent (je dirais dans 30%-40% des cas) mais generalement la low cost est moins cher meme si on ajoute les taxes, le bus ou les bagages. Ce n'est pas le meme modele economique, ce n'est pas egalement le meme passager. Celui des LCC acceptera generalement de partir le jeudi et de revenir le mardi par exemple.
Je n'ai jamais vu sur aucune compagnie reguliere des tarifs comme 35€ AR taxes incluses entre paris et toulouse, ou 55€ entre paris et rome tt inclus la aussi...
Un mois avant, easyjet est equivalent aux regulieres, 5 mois avant dans 80-90% des cas y'a pas photo Ryanair est toujours moins cher (on va dire dans 70-80% des cas) meme si tu prends en compte le cout total du voyage
En fait la question commance à se poser quand tu n'es pas à proximité de l'aéroport de la low cost. Dans ce cas le "cout total" peut grimper assez haut...
Là je viens de passer quinze jours à chasser le biller pas cher pour le Maroc, pour finalement me rabattre sur la RAM (au départ de l'Allemagne, pas de la France) qui était la moins chère. Et en plus j'aurais de l'eau gratos en cabine :)
Là je viens de passer quinze jours à chasser le biller pas cher pour le Maroc, pour finalement me rabattre sur la RAM (au départ de l'Allemagne, pas de la France) qui était la moins chère. Et en plus j'aurais de l'eau gratos en cabine :)
je n ai jamais dit que c etait ta phrase. C est par ce que tu m as critiqué sur cette phrase que je te l envoie pour te montrer mon raisonnement.
Je te renvoie donc ta joli remark: relie toi avant de repondre 😛
Je te renvoie donc ta joli remark: relie toi avant de repondre 😛
Manifestement tu ne sais pas lire ce que tu écris toi même ?
Regardes ton message de 13h40. Il y a marqué et ensuite il y a écrit dans ta phrase
Tu as donc bien écrit "ta" phrase et en t'adressant à moi.
Dans un forum, quand on "répond" à quelqu'un, en référence à un message, et qu'on utilise le tu, quand tu me réponds en utilisant le "ta phrase" c'est à moi que tu t'adresses, non ? Ou alors qui était cette personne à qui tu croyais parler ?
Ou alors tu ne sais pas faire la différence entre "la phrase" et "ta phrase" ?
Regardes ton message de 13h40. Il y a marqué et ensuite il y a écrit dans ta phrase
Tu as donc bien écrit "ta" phrase et en t'adressant à moi.
Dans un forum, quand on "répond" à quelqu'un, en référence à un message, et qu'on utilise le tu, quand tu me réponds en utilisant le "ta phrase" c'est à moi que tu t'adresses, non ? Ou alors qui était cette personne à qui tu croyais parler ?
Ou alors tu ne sais pas faire la différence entre "la phrase" et "ta phrase" ?
cé plutot toi qui ne sait pas lire. J'ai simplement cité cette phrase apres ta remarque. Cette phrase se reporte a ton affirmation. si j'ai inséré cette phrase dans mon texte, cé pour que tu puisses mieux comprendre ton erreur.
C'est pas parce que je mets une phrase d'une autre personne et en t'ecrivant que cela signifie que cette phrase t'appartienne.
le par/mad que je cherchais c t du 5/8 au 27/8.
124€chez ryanair (bus compris)mais horaire tres merdique!
161€ chez ezy pareil horaires qui ne conviennent pas
160€ chez aireuropa choix horaire large, depart d'orly, gain de miles, modif billet possible moyennant frais
194€ chez lufthansa mais une escale pour un par/mad ça vaut pas le coup
250€ chez AF comme pour UX large choix horaire et gain de mile.
certes ryanair et easyjet arrive 1er sur les prix, mais ça bloque sur les horaires, le lieu de l'aeroport. donc à 36€ de plus je prefere prendre UX et avoir un plus large choix horaire, gagner au passage des miles FB et partir d'orly et ce pour qlq euros de plus.
certes ryanair et easyjet arrive 1er sur les prix, mais ça bloque sur les horaires, le lieu de l'aeroport. donc à 36€ de plus je prefere prendre UX et avoir un plus large choix horaire, gagner au passage des miles FB et partir d'orly et ce pour qlq euros de plus.
X'est marrant, à chaque fois qu'on te fait une remarque, c'est de la faute des autres à la fin...
C'est pas parce que je mets une phrase d'une autre personne et en t'ecrivant que cela signifie que cette phrase t'appartienne.
A partir du moment où tu mets en me répondant ta phrase, si. Il suffisait d'écrire la phrase.
Cela dit, c'est pas le point essentiel. Le point essentiel c'est pourquoi tant d'aggressivité ? Et là tu bottes en touche...
C'est pas parce que je mets une phrase d'une autre personne et en t'ecrivant que cela signifie que cette phrase t'appartienne.
A partir du moment où tu mets en me répondant ta phrase, si. Il suffisait d'écrire la phrase.
Cela dit, c'est pas le point essentiel. Le point essentiel c'est pourquoi tant d'aggressivité ? Et là tu bottes en touche...
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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 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
Hi,
Right now, with the war raging in Iran and affecting all the neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf, many airports are completely closed to all traffic.
Several airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others have almost completely halted their operations.
Whether in the Middle East or Africa, many travelers are stranded—maybe for a long time... A heartfelt thought for them and the struggles this will cause.
Four months ago, I was in Kenya with a flight booked through Qatar Airways... I can’t even imagine how I’d react if I were stuck there now. ??
Wishing all these travelers courage, patience, and success in making it back home.
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Doha Airport on October 21, 2025:
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Right now, with the war raging in Iran and affecting all the neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf, many airports are completely closed to all traffic.
Several airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others have almost completely halted their operations.
Whether in the Middle East or Africa, many travelers are stranded—maybe for a long time... A heartfelt thought for them and the struggles this will cause.
Four months ago, I was in Kenya with a flight booked through Qatar Airways... I can’t even imagine how I’d react if I were stuck there now. ??
Wishing all these travelers courage, patience, and success in making it back home.
...
Doha Airport on October 21, 2025:
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Hello, some (potentially) good news for Brazil lovers—GOL airline is launching a route to Europe from Rio, starting in September for Lisbon, then Paris at a later date that hasn’t been announced yet.
They’ll be using their new A330-900 neo.
No prices have been announced so far, but hopefully we’ll find direct flights from GIG at a more interesting fare than AF or Latam…
Hello,
I’m really surprised because in TUI’s new tour packages, the airlines they’re using are of low quality. Before, they used to prioritize major airlines, but now it’s small airlines from small countries—companies with terrible ratings and borderline safety concerns. I even just noticed this note for a Tanzania trip: "We inform you that the domestic flight segment in Tanzania included in your trip is operated by an airline listed on the European Union’s list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union. This ban only applies to European Union airspace, meaning this airline is not permitted to take off, land, or fly over European airspace. However, this airline is authorized to operate in Tanzania."
This means they’re using airlines on the blacklist!! It’s pretty worrying for safety. What do you all think?
I’m really surprised because in TUI’s new tour packages, the airlines they’re using are of low quality. Before, they used to prioritize major airlines, but now it’s small airlines from small countries—companies with terrible ratings and borderline safety concerns. I even just noticed this note for a Tanzania trip: "We inform you that the domestic flight segment in Tanzania included in your trip is operated by an airline listed on the European Union’s list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union. This ban only applies to European Union airspace, meaning this airline is not permitted to take off, land, or fly over European airspace. However, this airline is authorized to operate in Tanzania."
This means they’re using airlines on the blacklist!! It’s pretty worrying for safety. What do you all think?
Hello,
We’re planning a cruise to the UAE/QATAR/OMAN starting from DUBAI, with flights departing from Paris CDG. Which airlines would you recommend for round-trip flights, with or without a layover? We need assistance for check-in and boarding/disembarking (my husband is a mobility-impaired traveler who uses a cane and/or a walker). We’ve done a cruise return from Dubai to Paris CDG before in 2016, with a layover in Istanbul, but we booked the transfer and return flight with COSTA. For our current plan, it would be with Celestyal, which doesn’t offer round-trip flights from Paris to Dubai. Should we book very far in advance, or is a few months before departure enough (4/6 months)? We’re thinking of arriving the day before the ship departs, so we’d need to stay overnight in Dubai—either on the way there or for the return flight, depending on the flight schedules. Could you recommend a hotel not too far from the airport, and how to get to the port from the airport?
Thanks so much for your advice. Have a great Sunday! Mum49
We’re planning a cruise to the UAE/QATAR/OMAN starting from DUBAI, with flights departing from Paris CDG. Which airlines would you recommend for round-trip flights, with or without a layover? We need assistance for check-in and boarding/disembarking (my husband is a mobility-impaired traveler who uses a cane and/or a walker). We’ve done a cruise return from Dubai to Paris CDG before in 2016, with a layover in Istanbul, but we booked the transfer and return flight with COSTA. For our current plan, it would be with Celestyal, which doesn’t offer round-trip flights from Paris to Dubai. Should we book very far in advance, or is a few months before departure enough (4/6 months)? We’re thinking of arriving the day before the ship departs, so we’d need to stay overnight in Dubai—either on the way there or for the return flight, depending on the flight schedules. Could you recommend a hotel not too far from the airport, and how to get to the port from the airport?
Thanks so much for your advice. Have a great Sunday! Mum49
Hi,
It's all in the title—this means nothing's getting through, so no more oil.
In Europe, kerosene reserves are still good, but by the end of April, flights will have to be reduced.
European airports fear running out of kerosene if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened within three weeks
Bluff or not? Stay tuned....
Bluff or not? Stay tuned....
Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out to ask for your help with a bit of a problem:
I booked a flight to Berlin from Orly for April 15th—it’s coming up fast. But I just made an annoying discovery: my passport expired two weeks ago.
From what I understand, in principle, I can still travel within the Schengen Zone with an expired passport as long as it’s been less than five years. However, EasyJet’s website explicitly requires a valid ID (and just to add to the fun, my national ID card has been expired for a while now).
So, I’d love to know: how strict are EasyJet’s ID checks? Do they enforce validity rules strictly and refuse boarding if the ID isn’t valid? Or is it more of a luck-of-the-draw situation?
Basically, should I just write off this trip now, or should I still try my luck—maybe with a little tearful plea? Has anyone here had a similar experience? I can’t be the only one, right!
I’m reaching out to ask for your help with a bit of a problem:
I booked a flight to Berlin from Orly for April 15th—it’s coming up fast. But I just made an annoying discovery: my passport expired two weeks ago.
From what I understand, in principle, I can still travel within the Schengen Zone with an expired passport as long as it’s been less than five years. However, EasyJet’s website explicitly requires a valid ID (and just to add to the fun, my national ID card has been expired for a while now).
So, I’d love to know: how strict are EasyJet’s ID checks? Do they enforce validity rules strictly and refuse boarding if the ID isn’t valid? Or is it more of a luck-of-the-draw situation?
Basically, should I just write off this trip now, or should I still try my luck—maybe with a little tearful plea? Has anyone here had a similar experience? I can’t be the only one, right!
Hi there!
Has anyone taken the direct flight from CDG to Las Vegas with Air France?
Looking forward to your feedback!
Hey everyone,
I booked a flight with RyanAir for next month, with the priority+ option and two cabin bags. So I can take a 10 kg bag with dimensions 55x40x20 in the cabin (plus another smaller one). The problem is that the smallest suitcase I have (which is supposed to be designed specifically for cabin size standards, according to the manual) has the following dimensions: 55x37x21, so it's just 1 cm over (wheels included) on one of the measurements.
I wasn’t too worried at first, but I’ve read dozens of stories about people’s misadventures and the hassles they’ve had with RyanAir.
Since I don’t want my suitcase to end up in the hold (that would waste time picking it up when I’m already arriving late and need to get to the city center), nor do I want to pay an extra fee (apparently 50 €) for the outbound and return flights for just 1 centimeter—especially since I paid for the "priority+" option and I’m not exactly rolling in money—I’d love some advice.
Have any of you been in the same situation? I’ve read that with this airline, they check bags in templates (testing them in different positions) and are completely uncompromising. I tried contacting customer service, who, as luck would have it, "don’t handle this kind of request," and a rep I spoke to wasn’t much help.
I know it’s a low-cost airline, and I don’t expect luxury or even kindness, but come on—just 1 cm on a short flight with the + option... I’m a bit overwhelmed by everything I’ve read...
Just to clarify, since I’m going for 8 days, I can’t just take one bag for my stuff. I’ve done that for shorter trips before, and it was a hassle—I even had to buy an extra bag for the return trip... Luckily, the inspector was nice about it!
Thanks so much! I’m a newbie when it comes to air travel :) Hope I posted this in the right section!
I booked a flight with RyanAir for next month, with the priority+ option and two cabin bags. So I can take a 10 kg bag with dimensions 55x40x20 in the cabin (plus another smaller one). The problem is that the smallest suitcase I have (which is supposed to be designed specifically for cabin size standards, according to the manual) has the following dimensions: 55x37x21, so it's just 1 cm over (wheels included) on one of the measurements.
I wasn’t too worried at first, but I’ve read dozens of stories about people’s misadventures and the hassles they’ve had with RyanAir.
Since I don’t want my suitcase to end up in the hold (that would waste time picking it up when I’m already arriving late and need to get to the city center), nor do I want to pay an extra fee (apparently 50 €) for the outbound and return flights for just 1 centimeter—especially since I paid for the "priority+" option and I’m not exactly rolling in money—I’d love some advice.
Have any of you been in the same situation? I’ve read that with this airline, they check bags in templates (testing them in different positions) and are completely uncompromising. I tried contacting customer service, who, as luck would have it, "don’t handle this kind of request," and a rep I spoke to wasn’t much help.
I know it’s a low-cost airline, and I don’t expect luxury or even kindness, but come on—just 1 cm on a short flight with the + option... I’m a bit overwhelmed by everything I’ve read...
Just to clarify, since I’m going for 8 days, I can’t just take one bag for my stuff. I’ve done that for shorter trips before, and it was a hassle—I even had to buy an extra bag for the return trip... Luckily, the inspector was nice about it!
Thanks so much! I’m a newbie when it comes to air travel :) Hope I posted this in the right section!
Hi there,
When I run searches on Skyscanner, I see that only Lufthansa has flights to Seoul with just one stop. Air France doesn’t show up, even though I thought the French airline served Seoul? I can’t even log into the Air France website—it keeps glitching.
When I run searches on Skyscanner, I see that only Lufthansa has flights to Seoul with just one stop. Air France doesn’t show up, even though I thought the French airline served Seoul? I can’t even log into the Air France website—it keeps glitching.
Hi there,
I’d like to return to Uzbekistan next April for 10 days with my husband to visit our son who lives there. We went last July and I bought the flight tickets (direct flight from Paris on Uzbekistan Airways) about 2 months in advance at very reasonable prices. I’ve been checking for late April for a few weeks now, and the tickets are much more expensive and keep rising. I can’t figure out if the prices are going up because it’s still a bit too early to buy and they’ll likely drop if the planes aren’t full, or if it’s because the period is actually in high demand. For reference, last year I bought my son’s ticket on May 30th for a departure on June 3rd—just 3 days later—at a very low price that didn’t budge at all.
Just in case, does anyone know the pricing trends for this airline and can advise me? Should I wait or not?
Thanks, and feel free to ask if you need any tips about the country!
My wife bought a flight ticket (Lucky Air) under her Thai maiden name and was issued a Chinese visa on her new Thai passport but with her French married name (due to administrative requirements). She was denied boarding by the airline in Bangkok for the flight to Kunming—resulting in the loss of our round-trip flight tickets, including mine since we were traveling together—despite presenting both passports at the airline counter at the same time.
Hi there.
I’m planning a trip to Chile, and the fares from the Colombian airline Avianca are really appealing.
Way cheaper than Air France, for example.
That said, the reviews I’ve seen online aren’t great.
What do you think of this airline?
Have any of you taken long-haul flights with Avianca?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Eric
Hi there,
This might be a silly question, but I’m traveling to Japan from CDG and returning via Osaka with EVA Air, and I have a pretty bulky aluminum knee brace. It’s this model: https://enovis-medtech.eu/fr_FR/OA-FullForce-74358.html
Has anyone had any experience with airport security checks or flying with one of these?
Thanks in advance! Best regards,
This might be a silly question, but I’m traveling to Japan from CDG and returning via Osaka with EVA Air, and I have a pretty bulky aluminum knee brace. It’s this model: https://enovis-medtech.eu/fr_FR/OA-FullForce-74358.html
Has anyone had any experience with airport security checks or flying with one of these?
Thanks in advance! Best regards,