On a day when all of the airports are closed in the Washington, DC area, OpenSkies announced it’s inaugurating service between Dulles Airport and Orly Airport in Paris. It’s safe to assume that before May 3rd, the snow-covered runways in our Nation’s Capital will have been cleared.
For the fifth consecutive year, International Living has announced that France has the best standard of living in the world. As someone who lives there, loves it and writes about France, this should make my heart sing – and does.
Ned Levi discusses his recent experience flying in and out of Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport. He suggests the French government need to replace Terminal 1 at the airport and drastically improve it overall, including dramatically improve security there.
Ned has been driving in Paris and the Normandy region of France this past week. He has some tips and observations to help you drive in France as well as suggestions for the French government to improve driving in France.
The outlook for the Paris airshow is termed, “bleak.” A Russian billionaire orders the world’s most luxurious yacht. Qatar Airways begins a codeshare agreement with US Airways.
France maintained first place in 2008 for the most visited country. Some people may have been passing through but others stayed to enjoyed the many things there are to see and to do. Do you think an increasing number of Americans will come now that the U.S. has a new president?
When travelers return home they are often disappointed in their photos of the landmarks they visited. Ned Levi has eight tips to make those landmark photos special.
Are the airlines being penny wise and pound foolish when it comes to saving money? My recent non-stop flight between Washington/IAD and Paris/CDG needed an extra stop in Brussels because of scrimping on fuel to save money. In the end, how much did that cost United?
Heavy snow last Monday forced Air France to cancel 150 out of 400 scheduled flights from Roissy. Three thousand passengers had to stay at nearby hotels while another 2000 people camped out in the airport’s terminals. Paris simply isn’t prepared for snow or frigid temperatures.
The winter retail sales in Paris officially begin on January 7, 2009, and continue for six weeks. Now, may be exactly the time to hop on a plane to take advantage of the many savings and the improved exchange rates.