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Terminal D now open at Toulouse’s Blagnac Airport

10. March 2010

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The new Terminal D at Toulouse Blagnac Airport opened today with an Air Austral flight departing to Saint–Denis in The Reunion Island. The new terminal has almost doubled the airport’s surface area and brought its passenger capacity level to 8.5 million passengers, with the new terminal handling both European and Long-Haul destinations.

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Eurostar increases passenger volumes in 2009 despite December’s disruption

26. January 2010

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Eurostar managed to increase both the value of its ticket sales and passenger volumes in 2009 despite the severe disruption experiences during December owing to the wintry weather. 2009 ticket sales for 2009 totalled a record £675.5 million, up 1.7% on 2008.  Passenger numbers were up 1.2% at 9.2 million. The highest rate of growth was on [...]

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Air France and Fat Passengers – Clarification

21. January 2010

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There have been recent erroneous reports in the British tabloid media stating that that French flag carrier, Air France, will force overweight flyers to pay for two seats, or they will be prevented from boarding for ’safety reasons’. Air France has officially denied the accusation, stating on their website that ‘Air France has no intention of [...]

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The French Climate

13. September 2009

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While everyone knows that Paris is lovely in springtime, the truth is that Paris is lovely all the year long. While spring is pleasant due to the smaller crowds, blooming flowers, and temperate weather, so is autumn. The hottest months, July and August, are the least comfortable; winters are mostly chilly, but Paris is relatively [...]

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French Hotels and Accommodation

28. August 2009

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If you have always wanted to live in a French château near Lyon, in a seaside flat in Nice or in Paris’s Latin Quarter, you can: book accommodation for these and other unique French stays the next time you go on holiday. To find apartments, villas, chateaux, and condominiums in France, look online or speak with [...]

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Flights to France

18. August 2009

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With the great number of international airports in France, no matter where you are flying from, you can get to France easily. Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport is the eighth busiest airport in the world and the area’s main airport; Orly, also in Paris, is favoured by the smaller airlines. Charles de Gaulle airport is [...]

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Cruise Travel in France

12. June 2009

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France is one of the world’s best destinations for cruise travellers. The country offers cruise travellers the chance to explore exciting destinations that are known around the world for their culture. Travellers can have a sip of French wine and a taste of delicious French cuisine while on the cruise ship but it is better [...]

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Eurostar Latest in UK / France Snow Event

2. February 2009

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Eurostar have issued an update for on Monday 2 February 2009 and thereafter. Monday 2 February: Eurostar is currently operating but subject to possible delays. Due to heavy snow in the U.K. and consequent disruption to our services on Monday 2 February, the following four services will be cancelled on Tuesday 3 February: London – Paris: [...]

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Villa Holidays with a touch of luxury

4. January 2009

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Interviewed in a recent article in the Financial Times, Viva the Villa, Villa Book director, Edward Marquis, confirmed that in these difficult economic times, there are plenty of signs already that holidaymakers are opting for a villa holiday over a hotel holiday. In fact, over the last few months, The Villa Book has seen a [...]

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Eurostar Direct Services to Avignon during Summer 2009

11. December 2008

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Eurostar, the high speed passenger train service linking UK with the continent, has announced that tickets for its direct weekly summer services  to Avignon – located in the heart of Provence  -  will go on sale on Tuesday 23 December 2008. The direct service will run every Saturday from London St Pancras International and Ashford International [...]

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