French MPs mull steep hike to visa and residence-permit fees from 1 January 2026
Port of Dover postpones EU Entry/Exit System for tourists until 2026
Paris seeks migration reset as French interior minister plans visit to Algiers
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Ryanair hails ‘98 % adoption’ on first day of mandatory digital boarding passes
From 12 Nov 2025 Ryanair no longer accepts printed boarding passes, forcing all passengers—including those on France routes—to use the airline’s app. Day-one figures show 98 % compliance and no operational disruption. The paperless policy promises cost savings and greener credentials but obliges travel managers to update pre-trip checklists.
UK–France Channel Deal Doubles Beach Patrols to Curb Small-Boat Crossings
Signed on 11 November, a new UK–France pact will see French beach patrols double and new tech deployed to curb small-boat crossings. The €72 million scheme, mostly UK-funded, also sets up a real-time joint-response cell. Businesses moving people or goods through Calais should prepare for more spot checks and minor delays, but the arrangement could ultimately improve intelligence sharing once integrated with the EU’s EES.
Port of Dover Postpones EES Roll-out for Tourists After Consultations with French Border Police
Dover has shelved the introduction of biometric EES checks for tourists until after the holiday rush, following talks with France’s border police. Coach and freight traffic remains on EES, but car passengers will stick to standard passport scans for now. Corporates should still build in extra time for possible spot enrolments and watch for a new launch date after the mid-December readiness review.
Wave of November Transport Strikes Set to Disrupt French Rail and Air Networks
Travel and Tour World reports that coordinated strikes in France, Germany, Belgium and Italy will hit rail and air networks from mid-November, with French unions planning rolling stoppages. Expect preventive flight cuts of up to 30 percent and cancellations on key TGV lines. Corporations should trigger travel-disruption protocols and book flexible tickets.
Air France-KLM Power-Shift Raises Concerns Over Future Route and Staffing Decisions
NL Times reports that a silent governance overhaul has given the Air France-KLM holding company more direct control over subsidiaries, sparking unease among staff and raising questions about future network cuts and service levels. Corporate travellers using French hubs may see route adjustments and leaner ground-services as cost-saving targets bite.