France

France endures the worst wildfire season on record as burned area tops 116,000 hectares; 13,566 fire outbreaks have been recorded since January

French police arrested a man suspected of stealing 44 bottles of wine in Eysines. The alleged theft occurred while the town was largely evacuated because of nearby wildfires

France has activated its maritime evacuation plan and temporarily closed parts of Arcachon Bay due to wildfires near Cap Ferret

Travelers can now use the France Identité app for baggage drop and boarding at French airports, including Air France flights. Over 4.5 million people currently use the app

Air France passengers can now book stopovers in Paris with hotels, transfers, and experiences included through the new Paris Stopover program

Airbus launched a nonstop Toulouse to Melbourne flight as part of testing for Qantas' ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise aircraft. The flight landed in Melbourne after 19 hours and 12 minutes

French authorities have confirmed the deaths of two firefighters who were responding to the ongoing wildfire in Mérignac, near Bordeaux

Air France and Cyprus Airways have introduced a new codeshare agreement offering up to six weekly flights between Paris and Larnaca

From Mars-themed roller coasters to indoor skydiving, a water park with aquatic cinemas and space station hotels, Futuroscope is unlike any other theme park in Europe

Air France's revamped La Première lounge offers Michelin-level dining, Sisley spa services, and exclusive private suites in Paris

Paris has activated an orange heatwave alert as temperatures continue to surge across Europe, with authorities urging residents to stay hydrated and avoid heat exposure

BEA has opened an investigation after a fatal accident involving a parachutist and a Cessna 208 Caravan at Frétoy-le-Château on May 24, 2026

Redefining what mountain living means: The new resort, which will open in Courchevel 1850, will mark the first entry of the luxury brand One&Only into the French Alps and will offer a luxurious hospitality experience with direct access to the ski slopes, wellness complexes, haute cuisine and private luxury residences in the heart of one of the world's most sought-after winter destinations

France enacts strict isolation measures

One of the repatriated passengers showed symptoms during the rescue flight from the North Atlantic. The French Defense Minister announced a special decree to allow isolation measures to be applied to contact cases. The European Commission representation in Spain: "Following Spain's request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, a rescEU air ambulance is being deployed from Norway to Tenerife"

In light of the jet fuel crisis, the French Minister of Transport announced that the government is promoting regulatory relief and financial support for airlines facing operational and economic challenges ahead of the summer season, while protecting passenger rights

Aer Lingus is launching new routes to Nice, Oslo, and Asturias while restoring seasonal services and expanding its transatlantic network for summer 2026

Jet2 brings forward Nice flights from Manchester for MIPIM 2027, adding extra services to meet demand from business travelers and holidaymakers

A rare section of the original Eiffel Tower staircase will be auctioned next month in Paris, with strong interest expected. The piece dates back to 1889 and is estimated at €120,000 to €150,000. Similar staircase sections have previously sold for much higher prices

The Eiffel Tower’s suspended bridge is back, letting visitors walk high above the city before unwinding on a flower-filled terrace with stunning views. Dates, prices, and safety instructions