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Wales Online
04-07-2025
- Wales Online
I was supposed to fly to see Wales in the Women's Euros but my trip ended before it even began
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Europe is in chaos today [Friday, July 4] as air traffic workers in France have gone on strike meaning hundreds of flights are cancelled, and even planes that just wanted to pass politely overhead have had to write off their flights. Sadly, I'm one of the unlucky ones stuck on the wrong side of the channel with my intentions to watch Wales take on the Netherlands now firmly grounded alongside my flight. EasyJet, Ryanair, HOP! and Air France scrapped around 500 flights on Thursday as the disruption kicked off and by the time today rolled around, it's safe to say it's carnage out there. My original plan was to travel from Cardiff to London and fly from there to Zurich. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here But easyJet slid into my DMs last night with the dreaded cancellation message (through no fault of their own) and after a good few hours spent playing the game of 'how many tabs can one person have open?' it became obvious that the trip was going to be a no-go. By midnight, I think anyone who was able to had already re-routed themselves to any airport in Switzerland that wasn't completely swamped. I even looked at nearby cities like Strasbourg to see if I could cobble together a train route into Lucerne, where Wales are playing. But pretty much everything was booked solid, probably by other fans with the same idea, or other travellers trying to flee the crowded scenes. There were also many journeys which were estimated to last over 18 hours which didn't look work-able so it quickly became apparent that it was looking like it would become a bit of a mare. Getting there from Cardiff amid the travel chaos to arrive in time was just not going to happen, so I made peace with the idea (after several hours of searching for alternative options) that it wasn't meant to be. However, I did learn a few things while researching different routes and while it wasn't practical for me to get myself over from Cardiff, I've put together a few tips and tricks for you if you are trying to re-route your journey today or need to re-assess your plans for something like this in the future: Look beyond your original destination Zurich will probably be the most popular airport in Switzerland this weekend because of its proximity to Lucerne. But I found that checking flights to nearby cities like Basel, Strasbourg, or even Milan gave a few more options even if it meant a longer train or bus journey at the other end. Trains are your friend (if you're quick) European train routes can often fill up just as fast as planes during disruption but if you act quickly you might snag a seat and I think it's easy to forget how quick and easy the Eurostar can be from the UK if you get your timings right. Keep an eye on routes from France, Germany, or northern Italy into Switzerland and try searching through both national and cross-border operators like SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, and SBB. Consider flying from less obvious airports While major UK airports like London Gatwick and Heathrow were packed or cancelled, regional airports like Birmingham or even Bristol occasionally had routes with availability. It's worth expanding your search radius if you're still determined to make it. Split the journey Instead of trying to book one direct trip, break the journey down into segments. For example, a coach to London, a flight to a city on the edge of the strike zone, and then a train or another plane into Switzerland from a different place. It can be chaotic, but you might piece together a viable route. Check airlines' disruption policies Some offer various types of support. If your flight is cancelled, jump on the app or website ASAP to see if they're giving free transfers to other services.
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CAE launches a new era in airline operations with Flightscape - Powered by CAE Français
ATHENS, Greece, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE today announced that it has rebranded its portfolio of airline operations solutions to Flightscape – Powered by CAE. Flightscape is a data-driven platform for airlines that provides real-time insights to improve operational performance. With Flightscape, CAE is ushering in a new era in operational intelligence, empowering all Operations Control Centre (OCC) stakeholders to prevent disruptions and adapt seamlessly when challenges arise, to optimize operations and costs in even the most complex and time-sensitive situations. "Flightscape is the ultimate decision-making platform for airlines, powered by CAE. In a dynamic operating environment, airlines need to seize every opportunity to improve performance, reduce costs and optimize resources while enhancing the passenger experience," said Pascal Grenier, Division President, Flightscape, Airline Operations Solutions. "Flightscape provides real-time insights that enable airlines to adapt to ever-changing conditions. We recognize that our customers aren't just buying a solution, they are choosing a long-term partner and our objective with Flightscape is to ensure our airline partners have advanced solutions to optimize their operations." Flightscape is the next chapter for CAE's operations platform. Since entering the airline operations market three years ago, CAE has transformed the business and has put customers at the heart of everything it does. The company has invested significantly in its solutions and growing its airline OCC offering into a unified, modular platform that can scale with evolving needs. It has also strengthened its implementation process and customer service globally to ensure long-term success of its airline partners, including French regional airline, HOP! where Flightscape's Operations Control solution was successfully implemented earlier this year. "The implementation of our first module, Flightscape's Operations Control solution was completed in the first quarter of this year, and we could not be more pleased with the results and impressed by the successful and customized implementation process," said Eric Chaumette, Chief Information Officer of HOP!. Two more modules, Crew Manager and Crew Planner, are expected to go live in late 2025, a process overseen by a dedicated onboarding team. "This represents a technological transformation for us, as we were using old systems that were locally hosted. Moving to Flightscape's cloud-based solution – which is continuously updated - we feel confident this new system is setting us up to be more cost-effective, reactive and proactive going forward, while maintaining a high passenger experience level." Built on a modular architecture, Flightscape enables airlines to deploy the solutions they need for operations control, crew management, flight management, airport management, and in-flight service management. Flightscape's Unified Task Board integrates data from multiple OCC systems to streamline critical decision-making and boost operational efficiency during time-critical situations. Delivered as a cloud-native SaaS, the Flightscape portfolio provides a more agile, cost-effective, and future-proof solution than proprietary software, ensuring continuous access to the latest features, security updates, and regulatory compliance without manual intervention. The system integrates easily with existing tools via secure APIs, and its architecture adapts to evolving technologies, making it a long-term, low-risk investment for modern airline operations. About HOP! HOP! is 100% owned by AIR FRANCE. The company provides flight hours in ACMI on behalf of Air France and offers more than 60 destinations in France and Europe. Flights, mainly to and from the Hubs at Roissy-CDG and Lyon, are operated regularly at times suited to business travellers and leisure customers alike. HOP's Maintenance and Engineering Division carries out all maintenance of the airline's fleet thanks to expertise acquired over more than 20 years of work on regional aircraft. It proposes engineering services, base maintenance and major maintenance inspections to other airlines operating regional aircraft. HOP!, which is Part-CAMO, Part-21-J, Part-147 and Part-145 approved, also operates an aircraft maintenance technician training centre in Clermont-Ferrand. About CAE At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter. Read our FY24 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report. CAE Contacts: SOURCE CAE Inc.
