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Local Italy
06-07-2025
- Business
- Local Italy
Flights disrupted across Europe as French air traffic controllers strike
The DGAC civil aviation authority has asked airlines to cancel some of their flights to ensure there are enough controllers on duty. The strike affected air traffic across Western Europe. Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, said on Thursday it was forced to cancel 170 flights, affecting 30,000 passengers. "Once again, European families are being held hostage by French air traffic controllers," said Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The Airlines for Europe association, which includes Ryanair, Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and EasyJet, described the action as "intolerable". According to sources familiar with the matter, 270 air traffic controllers out of a total workforce of around 1,400 went on strike. UNSA-ICNA, the second biggest labour group in the sector, launched the action to demand better working conditions and more staff. It was joined by the third largest union, USAC-CGT. Shortly after 10 am on Thursday, flights were experiencing significant delays, including an average of 1.5 hours for arrivals and 1 hour for departures in Nice, France's third-largest airport. A quarter of flights departing from or arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly have also been cancelled. Airports in the south were particularly hit. In addition to Nice, 30 percent of flights have been cancelled in cities including Lyon, Marseille, and Montpellier. On the eve of the school holidays on Friday, the situation is expected to become even more tense at Paris airports and Beauvais, where the DGAC has ordered a 40-percent reduction in the number of flights. On Thursday morning, the Eurocontrol monitoring agency warned airlines of "significant" delays in the airspace managed by the air traffic control centres in Marseille, Brest and Reims. Sources said that business aviation, particularly in Nice and Le Bourget near Paris, has also been significantly affected. France's transport minister called the unions' demands unacceptable. "The demands made by minority unions are unacceptable, as is the decision to hold this strike at the start of the holiday season," Philippe Tabarot said on Wednesday.
CNN
05-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
The changes coming to European hand-luggage rules
In travel news this week: Why Thailand did a U-turn on legalizing marijuana, why the party might be over for Germany's clubbing capital, plus more generous luggage rules are coming to European flights. European lawmakers have voted to get rid of tricksy, confusing airline carry-on fees and promote standardization across the industry. The proposal still requires approval from EU member states but, if adopted, travelers could soon be guaranteed a lot more free hand luggage than is currently standard on the region's budget airlines. Right now, low-cost carriers including EasyJet and Ryanair allow passengers one free bag that must fit under the seat in front. However, with no standardized dimensions across airlines, travelers have often been caught unawares with incorrectly sized bags when switching between carriers. The new rule would allow passengers to bring one cabin bag measuring up to 100 centimeters (about 40 inches) and weighing up to seven kilos (15.4 pounds), plus an under-the-seat personal item with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 centimeters. (That's about the size of a small backpack.) If it goes through, it will apply to all flights within the EU, as well as routes to and from the EU. While this rule change has yet to be confirmed, there are other luggage changes already afoot. Trade association Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represents 17 of the region's leading airlines, announced on Wednesday that its members have started applying the guaranteed set of dimensions of 40 × 30 × 15 centimeters for under-seat bags. In line with this move, Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, has said that it will be increasing its small-item size limits from 40 x 25 x 20 centimeters to to 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters in 'the coming weeks, as our airport bag-sizers are adjusted.' While doing those last-minute luggage checks before travel, it's not a bad idea to watch out for snakes — in Australia, at least. A plane was delayed leaving Melbourne on Tuesday because one of the wriggly reptiles got loose in the hold. Watch here as snake catcher Mark Pelley got down to business. Staff at Japan's Yamagata Airport had a bigger critter to contend with, when a bear on the runway forced flights to be canceled on June 26. Traps set up near the runway failed to catch the furry trespasser, but airport officials said they would remain in place. Magellanic penguins, named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, are native to Patagonia, but one little adventurer took to the seas like its famous namesake and was spotted swimming with beachgoers in Rio de Janeiro on June 29. It wasn't the only industrious animal to hit the beach in June. A poodle is the newest member of a dog lifeguard team near Malaga in Spain. Not all heroes wear capes — some have thick luxurious coats. In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Just three years later, a dramatic government U-turn is set to rein in the country's 'green rush.' Here's where things went wrong. There will soon be a lot fewer clouds of smoke in France, too. The country has long been synonymous with cigarette culture, but it's now leading the way in Europe by banning smoking on beaches, in parks and in all outdoor areas frequented by children. Rulebreakers face fines of up to 135 euros (around $150). Next door in Germany, Berlin's reign as the hedonistic party capital of Europe might be coming to an end. The city's nightlife scene has been changing since the pandemic and now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun. All this clean living requires an early start to the day. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have this guide to the best alarm clocks of 2025. Here's to being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. In the Montana town of Missoula, there's world-class wilderness in every direction. But there's much more to this eclectic university town than being a basecamp between two spectacular national parks (Yellowstone and Glacier, if you're asking). There's amazing food, an outdoor music venue, fly fishing, and even surfing in the center of downtown. The rivers are pretty famous too. The 1992 Brad Pitt movie 'A River Runs Through It,' helped put Missoula on the map. 'It just blew up at that point,' says local businessman Todd Frank, 'the number of people coming to recreate, we've been busy ever since then.' She ditched New York for Paris at the age of 79. She says it's the best decision she ever made. This is not the seat you paid for. Here's what to do if you get downgraded on a flight. Two strangers met on a train. Then they decided to travel the world together. The best pizza in the United States? Italy has the answer.
CNN
05-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
The changes coming to European hand-luggage rules
In travel news this week: Why Thailand did a U-turn on legalizing marijuana, why the party might be over for Germany's clubbing capital, plus more generous luggage rules are coming to European flights. European lawmakers have voted to get rid of tricksy, confusing airline carry-on fees and promote standardization across the industry. The proposal still requires approval from EU member states but, if adopted, travelers could soon be guaranteed a lot more free hand luggage than is currently standard on the region's budget airlines. Right now, low-cost carriers including EasyJet and Ryanair allow passengers one free bag that must fit under the seat in front. However, with no standardized dimensions across airlines, travelers have often been caught unawares with incorrectly sized bags when switching between carriers. The new rule would allow passengers to bring one cabin bag measuring up to 100 centimeters (about 40 inches) and weighing up to seven kilos (15.4 pounds), plus an under-the-seat personal item with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 centimeters. (That's about the size of a small backpack.) If it goes through, it will apply to all flights within the EU, as well as routes to and from the EU. While this rule change has yet to be confirmed, there are other luggage changes already afoot. Trade association Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represents 17 of the region's leading airlines, announced on Wednesday that its members have started applying the guaranteed set of dimensions of 40 × 30 × 15 centimeters for under-seat bags. In line with this move, Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, has said that it will be increasing its small-item size limits from 40 x 25 x 20 centimeters to to 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters in 'the coming weeks, as our airport bag-sizers are adjusted.' While doing those last-minute luggage checks before travel, it's not a bad idea to watch out for snakes — in Australia, at least. A plane was delayed leaving Melbourne on Tuesday because one of the wriggly reptiles got loose in the hold. Watch here as snake catcher Mark Pelley got down to business. Staff at Japan's Yamagata Airport had a bigger critter to contend with, when a bear on the runway forced flights to be canceled on June 26. Traps set up near the runway failed to catch the furry trespasser, but airport officials said they would remain in place. Magellanic penguins, named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, are native to Patagonia, but one little adventurer took to the seas like its famous namesake and was spotted swimming with beachgoers in Rio de Janeiro on June 29. It wasn't the only industrious animal to hit the beach in June. A poodle is the newest member of a dog lifeguard team near Malaga in Spain. Not all heroes wear capes — some have thick luxurious coats. In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Just three years later, a dramatic government U-turn is set to rein in the country's 'green rush.' Here's where things went wrong. There will soon be a lot fewer clouds of smoke in France, too. The country has long been synonymous with cigarette culture, but it's now leading the way in Europe by banning smoking on beaches, in parks and in all outdoor areas frequented by children. Rulebreakers face fines of up to 135 euros (around $150). Next door in Germany, Berlin's reign as the hedonistic party capital of Europe might be coming to an end. The city's nightlife scene has been changing since the pandemic and now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun. All this clean living requires an early start to the day. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have this guide to the best alarm clocks of 2025. Here's to being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. In the Montana town of Missoula, there's world-class wilderness in every direction. But there's much more to this eclectic university town than being a basecamp between two spectacular national parks (Yellowstone and Glacier, if you're asking). There's amazing food, an outdoor music venue, fly fishing, and even surfing in the center of downtown. The rivers are pretty famous too. The 1992 Brad Pitt movie 'A River Runs Through It,' helped put Missoula on the map. 'It just blew up at that point,' says local businessman Todd Frank, 'the number of people coming to recreate, we've been busy ever since then.' She ditched New York for Paris at the age of 79. She says it's the best decision she ever made. This is not the seat you paid for. Here's what to do if you get downgraded on a flight. Two strangers met on a train. Then they decided to travel the world together. The best pizza in the United States? Italy has the answer.
CNN
05-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
The changes coming to European hand-luggage rules
In travel news this week: Why Thailand did a U-turn on legalizing marijuana, why the party might be over for Germany's clubbing capital, plus more generous luggage rules are coming to European flights. European lawmakers have voted to get rid of tricksy, confusing airline carry-on fees and promote standardization across the industry. The proposal still requires approval from EU member states but, if adopted, travelers could soon be guaranteed a lot more free hand luggage than is currently standard on the region's budget airlines. Right now, low-cost carriers including EasyJet and Ryanair allow passengers one free bag that must fit under the seat in front. However, with no standardized dimensions across airlines, travelers have often been caught unawares with incorrectly sized bags when switching between carriers. The new rule would allow passengers to bring one cabin bag measuring up to 100 centimeters (about 40 inches) and weighing up to seven kilos (15.4 pounds), plus an under-the-seat personal item with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 centimeters. (That's about the size of a small backpack.) If it goes through, it will apply to all flights within the EU, as well as routes to and from the EU. While this rule change has yet to be confirmed, there are other luggage changes already afoot. Trade association Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represents 17 of the region's leading airlines, announced on Wednesday that its members have started applying the guaranteed set of dimensions of 40 × 30 × 15 centimeters for under-seat bags. In line with this move, Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, has said that it will be increasing its small-item size limits from 40 x 25 x 20 centimeters to to 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters in 'the coming weeks, as our airport bag-sizers are adjusted.' While doing those last-minute luggage checks before travel, it's not a bad idea to watch out for snakes — in Australia, at least. A plane was delayed leaving Melbourne on Tuesday because one of the wriggly reptiles got loose in the hold. Watch here as snake catcher Mark Pelley got down to business. Staff at Japan's Yamagata Airport had a bigger critter to contend with, when a bear on the runway forced flights to be canceled on June 26. Traps set up near the runway failed to catch the furry trespasser, but airport officials said they would remain in place. Magellanic penguins, named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, are native to Patagonia, but one little adventurer took to the seas like its famous namesake and was spotted swimming with beachgoers in Rio de Janeiro on June 29. It wasn't the only industrious animal to hit the beach in June. A poodle is the newest member of a dog lifeguard team near Malaga in Spain. Not all heroes wear capes — some have thick luxurious coats. In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Just three years later, a dramatic government U-turn is set to rein in the country's 'green rush.' Here's where things went wrong. There will soon be a lot fewer clouds of smoke in France, too. The country has long been synonymous with cigarette culture, but it's now leading the way in Europe by banning smoking on beaches, in parks and in all outdoor areas frequented by children. Rulebreakers face fines of up to 135 euros (around $150). Next door in Germany, Berlin's reign as the hedonistic party capital of Europe might be coming to an end. The city's nightlife scene has been changing since the pandemic and now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun. All this clean living requires an early start to the day. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have this guide to the best alarm clocks of 2025. Here's to being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. In the Montana town of Missoula, there's world-class wilderness in every direction. But there's much more to this eclectic university town than being a basecamp between two spectacular national parks (Yellowstone and Glacier, if you're asking). There's amazing food, an outdoor music venue, fly fishing, and even surfing in the center of downtown. The rivers are pretty famous too. The 1992 Brad Pitt movie 'A River Runs Through It,' helped put Missoula on the map. 'It just blew up at that point,' says local businessman Todd Frank, 'the number of people coming to recreate, we've been busy ever since then.' She ditched New York for Paris at the age of 79. She says it's the best decision she ever made. This is not the seat you paid for. Here's what to do if you get downgraded on a flight. Two strangers met on a train. Then they decided to travel the world together. The best pizza in the United States? Italy has the answer.
Irish Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Ryanair to increase size of free cabin baggage allowance
Ryanair is to increase the size of it free cabin baggage allowance. The low-cost Irish carrier is now granting a more generous allowance, just as lawmakers in Europe debate how much baggage passengers can bring on board for free. It's an amount equal to the size of a six-inch cube — enough for customers to bring a couple of extra T-shirts along. Currently, Ryanair passengers are allowed to take a free bag measuring 40x25x20cm onboard and place it under the seat in front. This will increase to 40x30x20cm — an extra 5cm (two inches) along one side — a Ryanair spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Airlines' varying luggage-size requirements have long led to customer confusion and frustration, as some get charged extra at the gate if their bag is oversized. Members of the European Parliament, the EU's legislative body, have proposed requiring two free cabin bags. On Wednesday the airlines' trade body, Airlines for Europe (A4E), announced standards for the free under-seat bag that its members will roll out by the end of summer. The group, which includes Ryanair and network carriers like Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Air France-KLM and British Airways parent IAG SA, will adhere to minimum dimensions of 40x30x15cm, it said. EasyJet Plc said it will also exceed A4E's minimums by maintaining its free luggage allowances. This is the first time a framework has been set out for smaller bags that passengers can take onboard as part of the fare. A4E has objected to a two-bag minimum, saying such requirements strip passengers of choice and force services on them that they don't need. 'What's next? Mandatory popcorn and drinks as part of your cinema ticket?' Ourania Georgoutsakou, A4E's managing director, said in a June statement. - Bloomberg
