Foreign Office issues France travel warning lasting three months

The United Kingdom’s official travel advice for those heading to France has been updated with a fresh warning to those flying across the English Channel.

Every now and then, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updates the UK’s official travel advice for every country in the world.

Little bits can be updated for any one of the world’s 194 other countries at any point, with matters concerning the likes of warnings and insurance and specific requirements to enter a country.

There’s also the latest information issued when it comes to safety and security of British nationals across the world, with warnings issued if Brits would be likely to be a target.

Health matters and risks are also highlighted by the Foreign Office, as well as the latest information on what you can do to get help if you’re already abroad and need assistance.

Airports in France could be impacted. (Getty Stock Images)

The update concerning France was issued by the Foreign Office on Friday (7 June) and lasts for the entirety of June with some issues expected to last up until September.

Basically, it could be potential bad news if you’re heading to the country and that’s because of continuous strike action in the country; specifically at French airports and ports.

“Throughout June, planned industrial action by port worker and air traffic control unions is expected to disrupt some ferry routes and flights across France, with some routes and flights diverted or cancelled,” the Foreign Office says.

Brits travelling to France have been warned (Getty Stock Images)

“Check your operator’s advice before travelling, including where you are taking connecting flights.

“Until September, possible industrial action may cause disruption on the Paris public transport system (RATP). Check the RATP website for live service updates.”

The issue has had real world impacts already this month, with Ryanair having to cancel 100 flights in and out of Paris Beauvais Airport, which lies roughly 46 miles north of the city centre.

Some of the issues in France are expected to last until September (Adam Davy/PA Wire)

The company said on its website: “Since 2023, there has been 84 days of French ATC [air traffic control] strikes forcing airlines to cancel thousands of EU overflights from Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland and the UK, while France in particular uses minimum service laws to protect French flights.

“This is unfair. France and all other EU states should protect overflights during ATC strikes as they do in Spain, Italy, and Greece.”

As always, check the status of your flight before travelling just incase.

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