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France-Visas Portal to Go Offline Twice Next Week, Threatening Holiday-Season Backlog
Capago has confirmed that the France-Visas website will be offline for two four-hour maintenance windows on 3 and 9 December. The outage falls during the year-end travel rush, risking appointment backlogs that could delay Q1 assignments. Corporate mobility teams should reschedule biometrics proactively and warn travellers to complete portal steps before the shutdowns.
Thousands Stranded as Severe Flight Disruptions Hit Charles-de-Gaulle, Lyon and Other European Hubs
On 6 December, Europe recorded 316 flight cancellations and over 4,500 delays; Charles-de-Gaulle and Lyon were among the worst-hit airports. Air France and HOP! cancelled up to 11 % of their schedules, leaving thousands of passengers—and many business travellers—stranded. Employers face higher re-booking and accommodation costs and are advised to build buffers into year-end travel plans.
RoissyBus to CDG Airport to Be Axed from March 2026; Replacement Route 9517 Announced
The RATP confirmed that the RoissyBus direct shuttle between central Paris and CDG Airport will stop running on 1 March 2026. A new route 9517 via Saint-Denis Pleyel will take over, ahead of the CDG Express rail launch in 2027. Corporate travel policies and arrival instructions should be updated accordingly.
France Confirms Two MERS Cases in Returning Tourists, Triggers Health Advisory for Middle-East Travellers
Two French tourists have been diagnosed with MERS after returning from Saudi Arabia, the first cases reported in France this year. Authorities issued a health advisory but stopped short of additional border checks. Employers with staff travelling to the Gulf should reinforce hygiene guidance and confirm medical-insurance coverage.