Cognac, France

Eurostar: targeted cancellations, rolling delays today

Monday, October 20, 2025

A Eurostar e320 stands under St Pancras departure boards as travelers face Eurostar cancellations and delays today across Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris.

EU Entry/Exit System: Week one winners and losers

Friday, October 17, 2025

Automated e-gates and biometric kiosks at a Schengen airport illustrate the EU Entry/Exit System rollout.

Safest travel destinations 2026, Netherlands leads

Friday, October 17, 2025

A bright Amsterdam canal scene with historic gabled houses and a bridge, illustrating safest travel destinations 2026 and Netherlands ranking first.

Contiki will cover first-time U.S. passport costs

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A U.S. passport sits beside a Contiki Europe tour brochure at an airport check-in counter, illustrating the Contiki free passport program.

Air France expands Africa schedule, extends Cape Town

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Air France Airbus A350-900 departing Paris, illustrating the Air France Africa expansion with added Nairobi capacity and extended Cape Town season.

France strikes and protests: What travelers should expect

Monday, October 6, 2025

Police barriers and march banners on a central Paris street during France strikes and protests, suggesting possible travel delays and detours.

France ATC strike suspended for October 7-9

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Paris Charles de Gaulle control tower with aircraft on the ramp as the France ATC strike suspension eases travel disruptions.

Choice nearly doubles its France footprint with 50 new Quality Suites

Friday, October 3, 2025

Street-level view of a Quality Suites hotel in France, illustrating the Choice Hotels France expansion and new midscale options for travelers.

France rail strike: What changed on October 2

Thursday, October 2, 2025

A Transilien commuter train arrives in Île-de-France during the France rail strike as Paris demonstrations cause bus detours and brief station crowding.

Titanium unveils micro-group 'Intimate Journeys'

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

An intimate small-group wine tasting on a Douro Valley terrace, illustrating Titanium Intimate Journeys with vineyard rows and historic estate backdrop.

France's October 2 rail strike: Limited impacts, here's how to plan

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

A TGV at a French station during a rail strike advisory, illustrating limited disruption and traveler options for TER and Intercités.

EU entry/exit system starts October 12: what to expect

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

U.S. warns Europe against capping transatlantic flights

Friday, September 26, 2025

Amsterdam Schiphol ramp with KLM wide-bodies near the control tower, illustrating policy debates over transatlantic flights and possible capacity caps.

Contiki drops prices on 2026 Europe tours, adds three trips

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Contiki coach on a scenic European lakeside road highlights new savings on Contiki 2026 Europe tours and flexible payment options.

European Air Travel Update, Cyberattack and CPH Drones

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A wide view of Copenhagen Airport's apron and tower as operations resume after a drone disruption, part of today's European air travel update.

France Protests Travel Advisory after September 10

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Police-controlled traffic near the Paris Périphérique during residual protests, illustrating delays and routes for the France protests travel advisory.

Paris Air Traffic Control Strike Postponed to October 7 to 9

Sunday, September 14, 2025

A wide view of CDG's control tower and terminal under clear skies, illustrating the Paris air traffic control strike timing and operational impact.

France protests recap: what happened on the ground and what travelers should expect next

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Police checkpoint and rerouted traffic on Paris ring road during France protests, with evening airport schedule cuts and metro closures impacting travel.

France "Bloquons tout" protests disrupt roads, rail hubs, and airport transfers

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Busy CDG departures hall viewed from above during France Bloquons tout protests as travelers adjust plans and airport transfers face delays.

France travel disruptions after government collapse

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Departure hall at Paris Charles de Gaulle during protest season, with flight boards and security posts, reflecting France travel disruptions risk.

France nationwide protests Sept 10, inter-union Sept 18

Thursday, September 4, 2025

A quiet Paris intersection near République with barriers and signage, illustrating France nationwide protests and likely rally routes that travelers should avoid.

Eurostar works Day 2: cancellations, retimings, airport tips

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Eurostar e320 at St Pancras during Eurostar works, with departure boards visible and travelers affected by engineering-related delays.

Spain Leads Accessible Tourism, U.S. Travelers Top Spend

Monday, September 1, 2025

A step-free Barcelona tram platform with tactile paving, elevators, and clear wayfinding illustrates Spain's leadership in accessible tourism.

France's September ATC strike could ripple across Europe

Friday, August 29, 2025

A wide view of Paris Charles de Gaulle control tower and terminal as the French air traffic control strike threatens schedules across Europe.

Eurostar cancellations, Eurocontrol caps squeeze travel

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Eurostar e320 at St Pancras as travelers plan buffers during Eurostar cancellations and Eurocontrol arrival regulations across Europe.

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