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There are concerns over the infection rate in France (Credit: Chris Karidis / Unsplash)
Pension demonstrations in France trigger Foreign Office warning
It comes after large scale strikes started in central Paris and elsewhere in France and police presence increased
France will include the UK in its marketing efforts (Credit: Anthony Choren / Unsplash)
French general strike set to hit air, rail and ferry links on Tuesday
Several airlines, ferry firms and Eurostar have warned of the potential impact of a fresh general strike over pension reform on Tuesday (7 March)
There are concerns over the infection rate in France (Credit: Chris Karidis / Unsplash)
Mass French strike action likely to impact travel next month
Unions renew calls for cross-sector strike action across France on Tuesday 7 March, prompting a fresh warning from the Foreign Office
There were reports of six-hour delays at Dover (Credit: iStock)
Border Force strikes blamed for ‘six-hour’ weekend delays at ports
P&O Ferries advised passengers to ‘come prepared’ for the delays with refreshments
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The capital poised to become the world's single biggest tourism destination
Sorry, Paris – but c’est la vie
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Jersey's Blue Islands to extend Brittany air link this summer
Rennes service launched last summer to operate up to three times a week between June and September
Eurostar Group reveals new brand ahead of autumn launch
Transport sec confident of making new EU biometric checks work
Mark Harper headed to France this week to discuss the EU’s new entry-exit system, which will introduce biometric checks at external EU borders – such as with the UK at ferry ports and international rail terminals
There are concerns over the infection rate in France (Credit: Chris Karidis / Unsplash)
Travel braces for fresh wave of French industrial action starting today
Travel to and from France set to be disrupted by more industrial action over the coming days, affecting air and rail services
Eurostar Group reveals new brand ahead of autumn launch
Eurostar halts ticket sales for half-term getaway
Inter-continental rail operator closes sales on trains departing London on 11 February owing to planned strike action in France next week
France will include the UK in its marketing efforts (Credit: Anthony Choren / Unsplash)
Next week's French strikes trigger Foreign Office travel warning
Several of the country’s unions have called for cross-sector strike action and demonstrations on 7 and 11 February
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Viking adds fifth river vessel to 2025 Seine deployment
The new Viking Longship will sail the company’s eight-day Paris and the Heart of Normandy itinerary
Jet2 has 98 new Airbus aircraft on firm order, with options to increase this to 146 (Credit: Ondrej Bocek / Unsplash)
Jet2 warns of delays owing to Spanish ATC strike action next week
Winter sun flights to Alicante, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote (Arrecife) all at risk of delays
Anantara Plaza Nice offers a panoramic rooftop bar
Anantara makes French debut with property in Nice
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has opened the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, marking its first offering in France
Lift operators in France are preparing for industrial action (Credit: iStock)
French unions deny plans to close winter sports resorts
French unions clarify industrial action that will affect mountain resorts
Half-term skiing could be under threat (Credit: Joan Oger/Unsplash)
FCDO warning as French ski lift conflict endangers half-term holidays
Half-term winter sports holidays under threat from industrial action
Brittany Ferries Cotentin will sail the route
Cross Channel passenger ferry service to resume in the spring
Brittany Ferries will reopen its Portsmouth-Le Havre service in March 2023 following several years of freight-only operations owing to Covid
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Domestic bliss: could the UK crack down on internal flights?
The EU has approved the French government’s plan to limit short domestic flights, but such a move in the UK looks unlikely to take off according to TTG’s Gary Noakes
Club Med Tignes is the resort to be added to the operator’s all-inclusive Alpine collection
Club Med ski resort launches in Tignes
The new ski resort designed for families and active couples opens on 2 December
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Belmond launches new luxury river ship in France
Coquelicot will sail ’bespoke itineraries’ and take travellers ’deeper into the effervescence’ of Champagne
France will include the UK in its marketing efforts (Credit: Anthony Choren / Unsplash)
Three-day French air traffic control strike called off
Walkout over 28-30 September averted following lengthy talks
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Val d’Isere showcases what's new for upcoming season
The resort is offering free children’s ski lift passes and celebrating new luxury accommodation and two restaurant launches
Coronavirus could cost aviation more than $100 billion revenue this year (Ashim D'Silva/Unsplash)
French air traffic controllers threaten further three-day strike
It comes after a strike on Friday (16 September) led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights
Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
Hundreds of flights cancelled due to French air traffic control strike
Ryanair has cancelled 420 flights, easyJet will suspend 76 flights and British Airways 22 services
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French Air Traffic Control to strike this week
French Air Traffic controllers expected to cause disruption on Friday with industrial action