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Hi, I’m looking for a solution for my flight—I’ll explain my situation.

I live in the French overseas territories, so I have a flight from St. Martin to Orly. Early September is cyclone season. If there’s an alert or cyclone, my flight could be postponed.

I’m considering connecting with a flight from CDG to Bangkok. I’d have to buy my second flight as open-ended, otherwise I’d lose it—it’s not the same airline. I found a good price on Oman Air, Economy Comfort option. Change fees are only 20 OMR—basically nothing. Then there’s the option for a paid upgrade: would that mean the price gets adjusted on the day of the flight?

If I’ve made myself clear, do you have any other solutions? Please—thanks!

Hi,

My friend is supposed to leave on June 26th for Philadelphia. American Airlines called him last night to ask him to cancel or postpone his flight because they’re canceling around a hundred flights from Europe, mainly due to fears of retaliatory attacks after the bombings in Iran. Their offer is either to postpone with compensation (the amount would be known once he accepts) or to cancel completely with a refund and the standard compensation for flights departing from Europe. The airline gave him until 24 hours before departure to decide. Otherwise, he can still go to the airport for now with no obligation to board since he’s traveling alone—they’re prioritizing families in case of overbooking due to some flight cancellations. The same goes for the return flight. In short, it’s total chaos. We’re waiting until tonight or tomorrow to decide whether to cancel outright.

Hi,

If you take the bus from Bangkok Ekkamai to Pattaya, foreigners will be asked to pay an extra 20k for checked baggage, even though it’s already been paid for and listed on the ticket. They don’t even weigh it—a woman just demands you pay again, and if you refuse, she goes to get security colleagues who yell at you and threaten not to let you board. We later found out at the hotel that this is a well-known organized scam. The company is ROONG REUANG COACH, and we were about fifteen people—all foreign tourists—in the same situation. For Thai passengers, they didn’t ask for anything.

Then in Pattaya, violence and corruption rule. The next day, we learned the city is classified as "scarlet" (high-risk). A hotel guest was attacked with a knife by four Thais on a scooter—they stole his bag with his bank card and cash inside, luckily not his passport. A large hotel near ours was just shut down administratively for pedophilia. On Apple Maps, many reviews warn about how dangerous the city is. I’ve been coming to Thailand regularly for over 30 years, but I barely recognize the country since COVID. The "Land of Smiles" is turning into the "Land of Scowls," and a form of racism is emerging. For us, this will be the last time—next stop, Vietnam, and even China, which pleasantly surprised us.

Finally, China and the U.S. are advising their citizens against traveling to Thailand due to violence. Right now, most tourists here are Indians and Russians—together, they make up the majority—along with some from the Gulf (Qatar, Dubai, Oman).

Hi everyone,

I’m back from this “mixed” two-week cruise in the Indian Ocean on the Norwegian Sky.

Originally, I had booked a cruise with AIDA (also in the Indian Ocean), but unfortunately, the company decided to cancel it and offered us other options, which we declined because the dates didn’t work for us.

Since my wife really wants to do a cruise in the Indian Ocean, but very few companies offer this destination, it’s a bit complicated—especially when the dates don’t line up. Finding a good compromise between companies and timing is tough. Retirement can’t come soon enough!!!

After some research, I found a really great itinerary with Silversea (a luxury cruise line) for a 19-day cruise from Cape Town to Victoria, stopping in Madagascar (2 days), Praslin, La Digue... But my wife couldn’t get the time off. Not only was the itinerary amazing, but the price was unbeatable (5,200 € per person for a balcony suite, all-inclusive). What a shame—I would’ve loved to try this company, but maybe next time (if we’re lucky enough to have the chance).

My wife tried to take unpaid leave but wasn’t successful... Oh well!

On my end, I have more flexibility with vacation time since I travel a lot for work, so I can accumulate my days off and take them when it suits me.

So, we settled for this cruise (the only one that matched my wife’s vacation dates). Sure, we weren’t thrilled about the ship, but the itinerary wasn’t bad. We figured, why not?

I requested a quote from Logitravel, and after a discount, we paid 2,600 € per person for a balcony cabin (category BA) with the More At Sea package, which includes: 300 minutes of internet, premium drinks, 5 restaurants, and discounts on excursions...

The itinerary:

Day 1 Dubai (UAE) Boarding 11:59 PM Day 2 Abu Dhabi (UAE) 7:00 AM Day 3 Abu Dhabi (UAE) 2:00 PM Day 4 Sea day Day 5 Sea day Day 6 Sea day Day 7 Sea day Day 8 La Digue (Seychelles) 10:00 AM 8:00 PM Day 9 Mahé (Seychelles) 7:00 AM 8:00 PM Day 10 Sea day Day 11 Antsiranana (Madagascar) 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Day 12 Sea day Day 13 Pointe des Galets (Réunion) 8:00 AM 9:00 PM Day 14 Port Louis (Mauritius) 7:00 AM Day 15 Port Louis (Mauritius) 8:00 AM

After booking the cruise, I started looking for flights (Paris/Dubai and Mauritius/Paris). It’s peak Easter vacation time, so tickets are crazy expensive... I ran several simulations on Skyscanner and was shocked by the prices.

A direct flight from Paris to Dubai with Emirates is 1,400 € per person (one way), and the return from Mauritius to Paris (also with Emirates via Dubai) is 1,350 € per person.

Given these outrageous prices, I decided to book a flight with a layover. The best value I found was with Qatar (via Doha) for 650 € per person, with a 2.5-hour layover in Doha, and a direct flight from Mauritius to Paris with Corsair for 750 € per person.

With the More At Sea package, we had a 300 € credit per person for flight tickets (as long as we booked through NCL).

I requested a quote, and they offered: OUTBOUND: April 18, 2025 – Egyptair CDG-CAIRO 10:05 PM-2:30 AM February 19, 2025 – CAIRO-DUBAI 5:30 AM-10:55 AM RETURN: May 3, 2025 – Kenya Airways Port Louis-Nairobi 6:50 PM-10:10 PM, Nairobi-CDG 11:50 PM(+1)-7:30 AM (price: 950 € per person).

Sure, the price was good, but we didn’t want to fly with those airlines, and NCL didn’t have any other options. So, we booked our flights ourselves.

D-Day: Departure from Paris on April 18 with Qatar via Doha:

Two days before leaving, I checked in online and took the opportunity to buy seats near the emergency exits since my wife tends to get swollen legs on long flights. So, she prefers having extra legroom (cost: 132 € per person). It’s a bit pricey, but peace of mind is priceless.

Usually, when I have an early flight from Roissy, I always book a hotel the night before (near the airport) to avoid stress and not miss my flight. But since it was school vacation time and Good Friday, we decided to leave very early from home...

The flight was scheduled for 9:05 AM. We live 70 km from the airport and had to be there by 7:05 AM.

We barely slept... Up at 4:30 AM, and by 5:45 AM, our Uber was outside. We arrived at the airport (Roissy Terminal 1) by 6:50 AM.

Check-in was smooth—less than 10 minutes, and our bags were dropped off with boarding passes in hand.

This was my first time flying out of Roissy Terminal 1 since it was renovated for the Olympics. Wow, it’s a huge improvement—nothing like the old “camembert box” we used to know!

A few photos:

















Coming up: Layover in Doha

This first trip of 2025 will have the taste of Asia.

More precisely, Thailand!

It’s not my first time—I’ve often traveled across Southeast Asia between 2000 and 2015. (This travel journal, for example...)

But it’ll be my partner’s first steps in this part of the world.

The itinerary we’ve chosen will alternate between familiar sights for me and new discoveries for both of us.

I’ll get to see how the country has changed in 20 years—and what’s stayed the same!

We were torn between the north and the south of the kingdom. Fears of smoke from slash-and-burn farming and a desire to relax on the sand tipped the scales toward the south...

What if we rented a car?

I think driving in sprawling Bangkok would be a bit ambitious, so we’ll only book our vehicle from Hua Hin to return it in Surat Thani.

Other transportation will range from tuk-tuks to overnight trains and ride-hailing services.

And of course, the plane!

I’d love to travel from Auvergne to Bangkok by road, but 15 days wouldn’t be enough...

Plus, the current geopolitical situation isn’t exactly favorable...

So, once again, we’ll be stuck for hours in the less-than-comfortable economy class of Qatar Airways.

The arrival time was on schedule, entry formalities were quick, and all our luggage made it.

We left Lyon in wind and cold—now we’re breathing in the warm, humid air of กรุงเทพมหานคร.

To reach our hotel, we first took the metro, which dropped us off in the city center in about 30 minutes for the incredible price of 1.18 €.

A few taps on the GRAB app, and we booked a ride-hailing service for the last few kilometers.

We waited a while for our driver due to insane traffic in the area, but once in the 4x4, we were at our lodging in no time.

We chose this small hotel for its riverside location, tranquility, and price.

It’ll do the job perfectly—the only downside is the weak breakfast.

The room is inviting, and we collapse onto the bed for a well-deserved short nap.

Wake-up call in an hour for our first visits!

See you soon...

Direct flights PAR / BKK in business class: AIR FRANCE or THAI AIRWAYS – prices, comfort. Thanks a bunch!

Hi there,

Lately, when I check Skyscanner (sorted by price low to high 😛), I don’t see Gulf airlines at the top of the list anymore. Instead, Air India dominates (I flew with them a few years ago, and my experience was pretty mixed). After that, there’s Royal Jordanian… and the first Gulf Air, Etihad, and others only show up at 7XX € or more (with endless layovers). What’s going on with these airlines? Did they change their target market? I really like these routes for Southeast Asia trips because they give you a perfect midway break.

Hi there,

Have you ever traveled with this airline? It seems like they have a real monopoly on some destinations and are also much cheaper.

Thank youuuu.

Bonjour à tous ,

Mon vol pour la Thaïlande réservé via eDreams avec la compagnie ETHIAD avec départ le 5 avril 2020 ayant été annulé suite au Covid

A ce jour je n'ai toujours pas été rembourser .

Y aurai t il quelqu'un dans le même cas ?

Que faire pour un remboursement et non un bon avoir ?

Merci

Hello,

Je ne peux que vous recommander la plus grande prudence avec la compagnie aérienne SAA, en effet ils étaient au bord du dépôt de bilan avant le Covid-19, alors maintenant ... Et dans ce cas point de remboursement de billets 😕

Bonjour à tous , Nous devons partir en Afrique du Sud le 8 octobre prochain pour 10 jours , essentiellement au Kruger pour fêter nos 10 ans de mariage et les 60 ans de mon mari . Jusqu’à présent cette échéance me paraissait lointaine et je pensais qu’il n’y aurait plus de problème pour voyager à cette période . Or , même si c’est encore prématuré , je vois de plus en plus approcher le moment où il nous faudra annuler ou reporter notre voyage . Si malheureusement c’etait nécessaire , comme il n’est pas question d’annuler , je sollicite votre avis sur la période la plus favorable pour un éventuel report : Soit avril - mai ou octobre 2021 ? J’ai une préférence pour avril-mai ( moins de monde ? Quelle météo ?) mais ça dépendra des disponibilités des hébergements que nous avions choisis . J’espere que nous n’en arriverons pas là mais je doute .. Merci de vos avis et en attendant portez vous bien . Pilar

Hello la communauté,

De retour sur VF, j'entame donc la préparation de notre retour en Namibie prévu pour l'année prochaine, à priori en Avril 2021.

Après 2 voyages namibiens au mois d'Aout, nous avons maintenant hâte de découvrir la Namibie pendant la saison chaude et humide (enfin pas trop quand même hein ?!), c'est pourquoi nous voudrions partir au mois d'Avril, à la fin de la saison des pluies, pour pouvoir profiter des paysages verdoyants, des piscines des lodges et des soirées tempérées sous le ciel étoilé.

Nous serons entre 2 et 6 (Dépend de la fiabilité des amis 😇) et l'idée serait de louer un (ou plusieurs) 4x4 équipé et d'alterner nuit en camping et nuit en lodge.

Ayant déjà fait 2 séjours de 15 jours en Namibie nous voulons cette fois ci découvrir de nouvelles région (Kunene et Caprivi) et prendre un petit peu plus notre temps (mais ça on se le dit à chaque fois et au final on ne s'y tient jamais 😄)

Nous espérons disposer de 23 jours sur place. Et voici l'ébauche de notre programme :

J1 : Arrivée Windhoek tôt le matin -> Bagatelle Kalahari GR J2 : Bagatelle Kalahari GR -> Namibrand Family Hideout J3 : Namibrand Family Hideout J4 : Namibrand Family Hiedout -> Sossus Dune Lodge J5 : Sossus Dune Lodge J6 : Sossus Dune Lodge -> Rostock Ritz J7 : Rostock Ritz -> Swakopmund J8 : Swakopmund -> Brandberg White Lady J9 : Brandberg White Lady -> Palmwag J10 : Palmwag -> Grootberg Lodge J11: Grootberg Lodge J12 : Grootberg Lodge -> Epupa J13 : Epupa J14 : Epupa -> Dolomite Camp J15 : Dolomite Camp -> Okaukuejo J16 : Okaukuejo -> Halali J17 : Halali J18 : Halali -> Mahango GR (Caprivi) J19 : Mahango GR (Caprivi) J20 : Caprivi ? J21 : Caprivi ? J22 : Victoria Falls ? Retour Windhoek ? J23 : Remise du véhicule (Kasane ou Windhoek) et décollage (le soir de préférence)

En gros... Ce qui fait quand même un bon 4000km en un peu plus de 3 semaines. Sachant que les étapes incontournables de ce prochain voyage sont Epupa, Etosha et la bande de Caprivi.



Alors, j'ai vu que beaucoup d'entre vous étiez allé, ou retourné, en Namibie ces dernières années. 🙂 J'ai lu la plupart des carnets récents concernant cet itinéraire (nombreux) et cette période de l'année (beaucoup moins nombreux 😇) et j'ouvre donc ce sujet pour regrouper un peu les informations et les conseils.

J'ai déjà beaucoup de questions 😊 Dans l'ordre,

Quelle compagnie relie l’Europe (Paris ou Francfort) et Windhoek à cette période avec arrivée tôt le matin ? Sans escale si possible.

Je voulais retourner à Bagatelle où nous avions dormi lors de notre premier voyage il y a 5 ans mais j'ai lu aussi beaucoup de retours positifs sur le Kalahari Anib Lodge, quelqu'un a t'il déjà comparé les deux ?

Plutot Ameib Ranch ou Bagatelle White Lady ? 😉 Vous savez si il y a des éléphants du coté du Brandberg à cette période ?

Pour la bande de Caprivi j'ai bien entendu noté la Mahango GR, et il nous resterait 2 jours. Y a t'il d'autre réserve sympa à visiter avec beaucoup de faune au bord du fleuve +/- balade en bateau ? Si vous avez des conseils coté botswanais je suis preneur aussi. 🙂

Dans l'état actuel du programme j'envisage fortement un drop off à Kasane avec pourquoi pas une journée aux chutes Victoria mais ce n'est pas obligatoire.

Merci par avance pour vos remarques, vos conseils et votre bonne humeur ! 🙂

Pour discuter, partager, c'est ici ! Le concours est là 🙂

Bonjour, Nous avions prévu un séjour au Botswana en novembre prochain. Tout est réservé y compris les billets d'avion et la réservation des sièges. J'ai versé un acompte au guide pour ses services, la réservation des emplacements dans les parcs, les entrées ... Budgetair vient de me prévenir que la compagnie LUFTHANSA vient d'annuler les vols A/R et qu'ils procéderont plus tard au remboursement des billets. Seul reste maintenu le vol Johannesburg/Maun (le vol retour Kasane/Johannesbourg est annulé aussi. J'attends maintenant de notre guide qu'il me dise si nous devons tout annuler ou s'il faut attendre. D'ici novembre on peut espérer que l'épidémie sera terminée en Europe mais qu'en sera-t-il en Afrique? Je ne sais pas si je dois faire ouvrir un dossier d'annulation dés maintenant chez ALLIANZ où j'ai pris une assurance voyage. C'est stressant. Je suis doublement déçu car après un magnifique voyage organisé par Africa coeur safaris (2 français) en 2017, j'ai déjà du annuler le voyage prévu en 2018 pour cause de maladie. Je recommande cette agence qui nous a proposé le circuit idéal pour découvrir le Botswana depuis le delta de l'Okavongo jusqu'aux chutes Victoria au Zimbabwe.

Courriel reçu de cour de la parr de BA pour un vol : Marseille - Londres - Chicago et retour La nouvel Orleans - Chicago - Marseille

Dear Customer,

We’re looking forward to welcoming you onboard your upcoming flight to London on 21 April 2020.

At British Airways we take our commitment to your safety, comfort and well-being very seriously, which is why we wanted to tell you about some of the changes we have made to our onboard service to ensure we deliver on that promise.

We know you will understand in the circumstances why it is necessary to avoid food preparation on board our aircraft. This means that food or drinks will not be available to purchase onboard your flight, but we will be offering complimentary light refreshments and hot drinks.

If you have any special dietary requirements or allergies, unfortunately these will not be provided for.

You are very welcome to eat any food you might have brought with you that does not require heating or chilling and we will continue to assist parents who need to heat milk for their children.

If you are preparing for your flight and would like to bring food onboard it’s important for you to be aware that many restaurants and shops at the airport may be closed, so we suggest you purchase any food before you reach the airport.

We hope by the next time you fly with us normal services will have resumed at British Airways but until then, thank you for your patience and understanding.

For the latest information on coronavirus, including answers to frequently asked questions, please go to www.ba.com/coronavirus

British Airways

Sont-ils au courant des différents confinements en France, au Royaume Uni et aux USA ??

En plus de payer un billet (cher, en éco +), il faut que tu amènes ta nourriture et ta boisson !!!

Bsr

Un compte Twitter géré par le ministre de la Santé aurait posté des remarque discriminatoire sur les touristes occidentaux, affirmant qu'ils sont "sales" et plus susceptibles de propager le coronavirus que les Asiatiques. Le ministre de la Santé, Anutin Charnvirakul, avait déjà suscité une grande fureur en suggérant que les touristes occidentaux qui ne portent pas de masque devraient être "expulsés" du pays. Il avait ensuite présenté ses excuses.

Bonjour,

Suite au confinement obligatoire en France, et ne pouvons plus rejoindre l'aéroport et sortir de notre pays je souhaiterais avoir des conseils concernant l'annulation de mes billets d'avion. La Cie Emirates ne semble pas annuler le VOL LYON - DUBAI - DUBAI - BANGKOK le 10 avril et dans ce cas, si j'annule de moi même ma réservation , je perds environ 600 euros (sur 1068 euros payés)... Que me conseillez vous ? Dois je attendre encore qu'EMIRATES décide d'annuler son vol ou bien je me décide à annuler maintenant et perdre plus de la moitié du billet ! Merci de votre aide.

Bonjour à tous, nous sommes actuellement à Bagan et venons d’apprendre que Singapore Airlines avait annulé notre vol retour pour cause de covid 19.Petite précision nous avons acheté nos billets via budget air avec qui nous n’avons jamais eu de souci. Est ce déjà arrivé à quelqu’un et qui aurait une idée de comment faire pour rentrer? Je prends toutes les idées 🙂. Merci de votre aide