Hi all. 1st trip to disney in march with husband and 4yr old son. Any opinions / advice regarding air france manchester to cdg? Not good flyers and my husband is 6ft 4" so what are the planes like? I know its a very quick flight but are there drinks and snacks included or should we buy some beforehand? Will be landing at lunchtime then getting straight onto bus to disney so son will need some lunch. Any tips for airports? We have only flown a couple if times and not for years so getting a bit nervous. We'll probably miss the flight cos we're just sat there not knowing what to do!
No tips regarding air France but if you enjoy Disney and plan to go again is say try eurostar, two hour journey and you get off at the gates to Disney, couldn't be easier or simpler.
We're flying air France to Orly in dec to go to Dlp .
First time my kids have been on a plane hence trying it .
Drove last year and twice before that we've done Eurostar .
Will be following this thread for tips x
Hi. Even though we're not keen in flying we decided against the eurostar due to journey time and cost. We live in the north of england and it wouldve knocked at least a day off our holiday x
Hi, we fly Air France from Newcastle - we get a drink and pastries during the flight :D The seats don't have loads of leg room but they aren't the worst I've ever flown with. CDG is massive! We land at 9:15ish and have to run like mad around the place to get to our train at 10:15. If the line at passport check isn't too long then its normally fine but at Christmas it was hectic.
We're planning to do Eurostar, travelling from Manchester and we're less than 10 minutes from the airport. We calculated that by the time you've added in early arrival for check in and transfer time it would probably only take about an extra hour to 90 mins on the train. The only problem is getting from Paddington to St Pancras, but it's only a 10 minute walk so we'll just not take too much baggage.
We don't mind flying but to be honest, I think having done Melbourne/Manchester with 1, 2 and then 3 kids quite a lot over the last few years (we were living there) we're just over the whole flying thing... At least on the train we can walk around and stuff.
If we get the train tickets the day they are released it should be significantly cheaper by train too...
But tips for flying, give yourself plenty of time, take books/toys for the flight, travel light if you can, take snacks/drink you know your child will eat even if food is provided. A drink through a straw or a sippy cup or a lollipop might help with sore ears on descent...
Air France are great and they use A319/A320 aircraft which are quite comfortable. Be careful though as AF code share with Flybe so check you're not on a smaller plane like a Dash-8 or Embraer. They are still ok but a bit tight on space.
Croissants and Coffee outbound, drink & snack inbound.
CDG is huge and takes some navigating but the signage is good.
Trains tend to be quite infrequent and therefore I would recommend VEA transport to Disney. The busses are right outside Terminal 2E and go quite regularly. You don't have to wait for a specific bus, you just jump on the next one so there's no time pressure to get through the airport if you get held up at border control.
Enjoy!!!
Thanks upinthesky, yes we have the VEA bus tickets pre-booked also so that's one less thing to worry about.
sewpollyesther, Paddington to St Pancras is over 2.5 miles, so at least a 35 minute walk, probably closer to 1 hour if you've got kids in tow. I guess you could run it in 10 minutes if you a sub 4-minute miler, but pretty unlikely I'd say.
Quote from: Lucyloo on February 16, 2015, 10:18:36 PM
Hi all. 1st trip to disney in march with husband and 4yr old son. Any opinions / advice regarding air france manchester to cdg? Not good flyers and my husband is 6ft 4" so what are the planes like? I know its a very quick flight but are there drinks and snacks included or should we buy some beforehand? Will be landing at lunchtime then getting straight onto bus to disney so son will need some lunch. Any tips for airports? We have only flown a couple if times and not for years so getting a bit nervous. We'll probably miss the flight cos we're just sat there not knowing what to do!
I fly Air France every time I go to Disney =) Though I fly from Birmingham, I would advise you to be in good time for check in, the desks close at least 30 minutes before the flight on short hauls and it's a lot better to be there too early than too late. we like to get there about 2 hours before our flight, maybe more so that we can have breakfast in our terminal, always at Frankie and Benny's. This gives us time to not have to rush our food and gives allowance in case the restaurant is busy. If you're getting straight on the bus at landing, perhaps eat at the airport in Manchester before so that you are filled up. From what I remember of CDG, there isn't many food places in the airport when you get off the plane and border control can take a while.
As for the actual flight, like upinthesky said, AF use their own aircraft's and Flybe, the info should be on your e tickets. I actually found Flybe to be a lot nicer than the AF carriers in appearance, though they are slightly smaller than an AF carrier. However, the flight is a very short one so comfort shouldn't really become a problem. From what I remember, if you fly in an AF carrier, then you get a complimentary snack and drink, I've had stuff like crackers and breadsticks and i tried my luck by asking for some vodka and tonic water and it turns out one small bottle of alcohol is free too!! I was very happy haha! On our Flybe flight last year, we had to pay for a snack. expect taxed foods, so small tubs of pringles may be £2 more than what you're used to paying for a large tub in a shop in the UK. I don't particularly have a preference for which carrier I like the most, every time the staff have been very friendly and the flights enjoyable. just be aware of expensive food and drink on board, in this respect an AF carrier is better, and this is why I've mentioned getting food before so that you don't need to pay extortionate rates if you're peckish and haven't eaten in a while. You can't take any food or drink through security so eat or drink anything you have before check in, but you can buy stuff after security at the shops in the terminal hall by the gates and you are allowed to bring those on the flight with you, though ofc always double check when buying.
Check your tickets but you should land in terminal 2E or 2F, this is the terminal that the VEA shuttle is located in so you won't get too lost! Follow the crowd of the aircraft, to border control, you then go into baggage reclaim where there will be a board with your flight number telling you which belt to go to and then go through customs once you have your luggage and you'll come out into the terminal. The door you want for VEA is door 8. If you walk out and just walk in a straight direction (this will not follow the sidewalk so be careful) for about 30 seconds and you'll come to the VEA bus stop. You can't miss it, there's a frosted window next to it which says Disneyland Paris VEA or something to that effect. if you do get a bit lost, ask. lots of people getting off your flight or another will be also using VEA and will either know the way or you can find it together. there is also an info desk in the terminal, which you definitely won't miss and you can ask on there. they have lots of people asking for help and will point you in the right disrection.
do not panic if you see a bus pulling out. you are not on a certain time and can board any time of your choosing, the buses go back and forth from the resort to CDG.
Tips for flying for you:
- keep an eye on the departures list when you're through security. this will tell you what your gate is and when it is open, and will also tell you if there is a final boarding call.
- Wear clothing and shoes that is easy to take off for security, as you have to remove any coats and cardigans, belts and shoes. Keep jewelry to a minimum to avoid the metal detectors going off and delaying you.
- Look up regulations for what you're forbidden to put in your carry on to save time and money in case you have to get rid of some stuff.
- watch out for airport prices.
- make sure you change your money before you get to the airport. FX is notoriously expensive in airports.
- print two copies of your documents, including flight tickets, Disney booking confirmation, VEA tickets incase you misplace anything.
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do not print your VEA tickets on both sides. whilst this saves paper, the driver takes the ticket from you when you board...bye bye ticket to the airport. print each ticket on a separate piece of paper!I hope this helps, i seem to have really waffled on haha. I know what being a nervous flyer is like, i still get nervous and i plan plan plan to the last minute and make sure i know everything. If you need any more advise, message me =)
ha, brain not turned on at the moment. Euston to St Pancras. Not Paddington... We used to live on a Paddington line.
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 17, 2015, 03:16:37 PM
Quote from: Lucyloo on February 16, 2015, 10:18:36 PM
Hi all. 1st trip to disney in march with husband and 4yr old son. Any opinions / advice regarding air france manchester to cdg? Not good flyers and my husband is 6ft 4" so what are the planes like? I know its a very quick flight but are there drinks and snacks included or should we buy some beforehand? Will be landing at lunchtime then getting straight onto bus to disney so son will need some lunch. Any tips for airports? We have only flown a couple if times and not for years so getting a bit nervous. We'll probably miss the flight cos we're just sat there not knowing what to do!
I fly Air France every time I go to Disney =) Though I fly from Birmingham, I would advise you to be in good time for check in, the desks close at least 30 minutes before the flight on short hauls and it's a lot better to be there too early than too late. we like to get there about 2 hours before our flight, maybe more so that we can have breakfast in our terminal, always at Frankie and Benny's. This gives us time to not have to rush our food and gives allowance in case the restaurant is busy. If you're getting straight on the bus at landing, perhaps eat at the airport in Manchester before so that you are filled up. From what I remember of CDG, there isn't many food places in the airport when you get off the plane and border control can take a while.
As for the actual flight, like upinthesky said, AF use their own aircraft's and Flybe, the info should be on your e tickets. I actually found Flybe to be a lot nicer than the AF carriers in appearance, though they are slightly smaller than an AF carrier. However, the flight is a very short one so comfort shouldn't really become a problem. From what I remember, if you fly in an AF carrier, then you get a complimentary snack and drink, I've had stuff like crackers and breadsticks and i tried my luck by asking for some vodka and tonic water and it turns out one small bottle of alcohol is free too!! I was very happy haha! On our Flybe flight last year, we had to pay for a snack. expect taxed foods, so small tubs of pringles may be £2 more than what you're used to paying for a large tub in a shop in the UK. I don't particularly have a preference for which carrier I like the most, every time the staff have been very friendly and the flights enjoyable. just be aware of expensive food and drink on board, in this respect an AF carrier is better, and this is why I've mentioned getting food before so that you don't need to pay extortionate rates if you're peckish and haven't eaten in a while. You can't take any food or drink through security so eat or drink anything you have before check in, but you can buy stuff after security at the shops in the terminal hall by the gates and you are allowed to bring those on the flight with you, though ofc always double check when buying.
Check your tickets but you should land in terminal 2E or 2F, this is the terminal that the VEA shuttle is located in so you won't get too lost! Follow the crowd of the aircraft, to border control, you then go into baggage reclaim where there will be a board with your flight number telling you which belt to go to and then go through customs once you have your luggage and you'll come out into the terminal. The door you want for VEA is door 8. If you walk out and just walk in a straight direction (this will not follow the sidewalk so be careful) for about 30 seconds and you'll come to the VEA bus stop. You can't miss it, there's a frosted window next to it which says Disneyland Paris VEA or something to that effect. if you do get a bit lost, ask. lots of people getting off your flight or another will be also using VEA and will either know the way or you can find it together. there is also an info desk in the terminal, which you definitely won't miss and you can ask on there. they have lots of people asking for help and will point you in the right disrection. do not panic if you see a bus pulling out. you are not on a certain time and can board any time of your choosing, the buses go back and forth from the resort to CDG.
Tips for flying for you:
- keep an eye on the departures list when you're through security. this will tell you what your gate is and when it is open, and will also tell you if there is a final boarding call.
- Wear clothing and shoes that is easy to take off for security, as you have to remove any coats and cardigans, belts and shoes. Keep jewelry to a minimum to avoid the metal detectors going off and delaying you.
- Look up regulations for what you're forbidden to put in your carry on to save time and money in case you have to get rid of some stuff.
- watch out for airport prices.
- make sure you change your money before you get to the airport. FX is notoriously expensive in airports.
- print two copies of your documents, including flight tickets, Disney booking confirmation, VEA tickets incase you misplace anything.
- do not print your VEA tickets on both sides. whilst this saves paper, the driver takes the ticket from you when you board...bye bye ticket to the airport. print each ticket on a separate piece of paper!
I hope this helps, i seem to have really waffled on haha. I know what being a nervous flyer is like, i still get nervous and i plan plan plan to the last minute and make sure i know everything. If you need any more advise, message me =)
Fantastic post, really useful for me but can I please ask is it okay to have snacks and soft drinks packed into the checked baggage. I'm hoping to cut down on spending while I'm there. Many thanks in advance. 😀
hi learning-the-ropes, welcome to the board!
I know for certain that snacks are allowed. we tend to take cereal with us just incase we don't have time to go to breakfast or we miss our slot. as for soft drinks, I am not sure and I would advise you to check on your airports website or to ring up their info desk and ask. I only say this as I'm not sure what size bottles you plan to take and I don't know for the sure the regulations. may I suggest buying a bottle of water there, and taking one of the new Robinsons Squashums or a couple depending how many of you there are? there are water fountains around the park which you can use for free and then you only need a couple of drops to give it some flavour :) it also means you save room in your luggage incase you spot anything you really can't resist!
Funnily enough I got the 'Squashums' last week as they were on offer at Tesco. Planned to take them anyway. A colleague at work said to go to Boots after security and buy the £3 meal deals for us all. Sounds good and I'll just keep everything in my bag until we're hungry.
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 19, 2015, 09:45:20 AM
hi learning-the-ropes, welcome to the board!
I know for certain that snacks are allowed. we tend to take cereal with us just incase we don't have time to go to breakfast or we miss our slot. as for soft drinks, I am not sure and I would advise you to check on your airports website or to ring up their info desk and ask. I only say this as I'm not sure what size bottles you plan to take and I don't know for the sure the regulations. may I suggest buying a bottle of water there, and taking one of the new Robinsons Squashums or a couple depending how many of you there are? there are water fountains around the park which you can use for free and then you only need a couple of drops to give it some flavour :) it also means you save room in your luggage incase you spot anything you really can't resist!
Hi, many thanks for welcoming me and for replying. What a fantastic idea regarding the squashums, will defo do that. I'm flying air France from birmingham in July and air France but operated by Flybe on return. I was thinking of taking a couple of 500ml bottles of concentrate juice for use in the hotel, there's 4 of us for 5 nights but the squashums are a great idea so maybe just take those. If I buy some drinks say a 500ml bottle of water after security can I take that in my hand luggage?
Quote from: learning-the-ropes on February 19, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 19, 2015, 09:45:20 AM
hi learning-the-ropes, welcome to the board!
I know for certain that snacks are allowed. we tend to take cereal with us just incase we don't have time to go to breakfast or we miss our slot. as for soft drinks, I am not sure and I would advise you to check on your airports website or to ring up their info desk and ask. I only say this as I'm not sure what size bottles you plan to take and I don't know for the sure the regulations. may I suggest buying a bottle of water there, and taking one of the new Robinsons Squashums or a couple depending how many of you there are? there are water fountains around the park which you can use for free and then you only need a couple of drops to give it some flavour :) it also means you save room in your luggage incase you spot anything you really can't resist!
Hi, many thanks for welcoming me and for replying. What a fantastic idea regarding the squashums, will defo do that. I'm flying air France from birmingham in July and air France but operated by Flybe on return. I was thinking of taking a couple of 500ml bottles of concentrate juice for use in the hotel, there's 4 of us for 5 nights but the squashums are a great idea so maybe just take those. If I buy some drinks say a 500ml bottle of water after security can I take that in my hand luggage?
if you choose to buy it before the airport, ask for advice before you pack about the 500mls but I don't see the problem with that. I would just hate to give you the wrong info and for your luggage to arrive in paris opened and the drinks removed!
anything you buy after security, drinks included are all okay to take on the flight and can be put into your hand luggage :)
Quote from: Lucyloo on February 19, 2015, 09:57:36 AM
Funnily enough I got the 'Squashums' last week as they were on offer at Tesco. Planned to take them anyway. A colleague at work said to go to Boots after security and buy the £3 meal deals for us all. Sounds good and I'll just keep everything in my bag until we're hungry.
good idea lucyloo! be wary of airport charges though! but you should be okay and it will certainly be cheaper than having a sit down meal in the airport!
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 19, 2015, 05:54:07 PM
Quote from: learning-the-ropes on February 19, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 19, 2015, 09:45:20 AM
hi learning-the-ropes, welcome to the board!
I know for certain that snacks are allowed. we tend to take cereal with us just incase we don't have time to go to breakfast or we miss our slot. as for soft drinks, I am not sure and I would advise you to check on your airports website or to ring up their info desk and ask. I only say this as I'm not sure what size bottles you plan to take and I don't know for the sure the regulations. may I suggest buying a bottle of water there, and taking one of the new Robinsons Squashums or a couple depending how many of you there are? there are water fountains around the park which you can use for free and then you only need a couple of drops to give it some flavour :) it also means you save room in your luggage incase you spot anything you really can't resist!
Hi, many thanks for welcoming me and for replying. What a fantastic idea regarding the squashums, will defo do that. I'm flying air France from birmingham in July and air France but operated by Flybe on return. I was thinking of taking a couple of 500ml bottles of concentrate juice for use in the hotel, there's 4 of us for 5 nights but the squashums are a great idea so maybe just take those. If I buy some drinks say a 500ml bottle of water after security can I take that in my hand luggage?
if you choose to buy it before the airport, ask for advice before you pack about the 500mls but I don't see the problem with that. I would just hate to give you the wrong info and for your luggage to arrive in paris opened and the drinks removed!
anything you buy after security, drinks included are all okay to take on the flight and can be put into your hand luggage :)
Brilliant. Thanks ever so much for your help. I will double check the drinks with air France and see whether it's okay and even if not at least I can stock up on snacks - especially for my kids.
There's a very small amount of liquid you can take with you to the airport, very small. I think the only exception is formula for babies, and I've heard of parents having to feed it to their kids in front of the security personel to make sure it is formula. One of my friends couldn't take a snow globe with her. It is not up to the airline to decide if you can take it or not. Those are the airport's security measures.
However, if it's not in the hand luggage, you can take it. You can also drink it before the security control, or you can just buy something to drink in the duty free.
I'd suggest eating and drinking something before the control. I guess the flight will be quick, so between that and the snacks during the flight, you'll probably be fine.
Hi,
I have flown Air France from Manchester many times. Used to work at the airport too!! We flew from Terminal 3, it is a joint Air France/Fly Be check in.
Security will most likely take any drinks off you before you go airside, they are very strict on liquids in Manchester. We always take drinks and snacks onboard and just buy them before getting on. We tend to go for the 0845 flight as it is an Air France plane rather than flybe. Air France seating rows of 3 rather than Fly Be embraer jet rows of 2. We usually get breakfasty type snack and a brew before we start boarding.
Terminal 3 airside in Manchester isn't too big. We have usually gone from gate 49. All within a few minutes walk.
Thank you all for your help😊. My kids will probably have a drink each in their backpacks so will get them to drink them before security and then I'll buy some more after to last them till tea time. Flight not till 1.40 so will have dinner after security and that will keep us going. I noticed on the website that the Flybe plane is smaller than the air France one. 30 hours before departure I'll book the seats.
Having only flown twice in 2003, I'm super excited.😄😄😄
The limit for fluids is 100ml, which is not a lot! Some airports are fussier than others and I have seen people with a very small amount of water left in larger bottles having that confiscated.
Remember that this limit applies to perfume, after shave etc in your hand baggage. having a £40.00 bottle of smellies confiscated is no joke.
When you consider how keen airports are to squeeze every last drop of cash out of travellers, I am surprised that none of them have come up with a scheme where you could have expensive confiscated items posted to your home address, at your own expense of course, I guess that will probably come into force eventually!
The last time I flew was in 1999 and my kids have never flown so we are all excited .
I need to read up what we can and can't take .
We have suitcases that will go in the hold rather than hand luggage. I'm guessing normal toiletries are ok if they are going in the hold ?
Quote from: sarahmumof4 on February 20, 2015, 11:08:20 AM
The last time I flew was in 1999 and my kids have never flown so we are all excited .
I need to read up what we can and can't take .
We have suitcases that will go in the hold rather than hand luggage. I'm guessing normal toiletries are ok if they are going in the hold ?
Sounds like you're in the same boat as me. My kids have never flown and never been abroad before. I absolutely wanted to fly to add to experience for them and make their first trip abroad as special as I can. Super super excited for the whole experience. Very daunting though and so much to organise. As far as I'm understanding, as long as they go in the hold all the toiletries will be ok and I hope robinsons squashums - I need them to make drinks.
the general rule of thumb most people follow is to make sure any liquids, even a tiny bottle is in your hold luggage. toiletries and deodorants of any size are allowed in your hold luggage, snacks and goods up to a certain sterling amount in line with the particular airports restrictions (we're talking around a £1000 worth of food and drink so no need to worry on that!) do not need to be claimed at customs so you walk right through.
basically if you can avoid it, do not take any liquids into your check in BEFORE security, purely to save yourself time and effort (if you did you have to put every liquid into seperate, clear 100 ml bottles and even there I'm not sure if you can take more than one). obviously if you have a baby, then formula is fine but you would need to proof what it is at security as others have mentioned. if you are unsure at all, ask the security people, they are there to help you :) I once had a panic as I take the pill, and I get travel sickness so I had my travel tablets and my pill and had no idea on the rule of over the counter and meds. so I asked the guy checking my bags and he said it was absolutely fine and to always ask if I'm unsure. they're mostly a friendly bunch and would prefer you to get through quickly than not knowing what to take and what to do.
any snacks and small bottles drinks you buy in the airport after going through security is allowed to be taken on board as you have had no time to tamper with it in anyway. however, as mentioned above, buying perfume or any alcohol on duty free is not allowed if you're flying outbound. I wasn't allowed to buy any perfume a couple
of years ago as I could tamper with it whilst at disney, but I was allowed to buy whiskey for my dad at paris duty free coming home as I would have no time. leave any airport presents for others or yourself that is liquid till you come home basically :)
also, liquids involve make up as well so if you were to take liquid foundation in your carry on, it would have to be in a clear, 100ml, plastic bottle and not in the original glass bottle. best avoid it and put all make up in your hold luggage!!
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 20, 2015, 02:46:42 PM
the general rule of thumb most people follow is to make sure any liquids, even a tiny bottle is in your hold luggage. toiletries and deodorants of any size are allowed in your hold luggage, snacks and goods up to a certain sterling amount in line with the particular airports restrictions (we're talking around a £1000 worth of food and drink so no need to worry on that!) do not need to be claimed at customs so you walk right through.
basically if you can avoid it, do not take any liquids into your check in BEFORE security, purely to save yourself time and effort (if you did you have to put every liquid into seperate, clear 100 ml bottles and even there I'm not sure if you can take more than one). obviously if you have a baby, then formula is fine but you would need to proof what it is at security as others have mentioned. if you are unsure at all, ask the security people, they are there to help you :) I once had a panic as I take the pill, and I get travel sickness so I had my travel tablets and my pill and had no idea on the rule of over the counter and meds. so I asked the guy checking my bags and he said it was absolutely fine and to always ask if I'm unsure. they're mostly a friendly bunch and would prefer you to get through quickly than not knowing what to take and what to do.
any snacks and small bottles drinks you buy in the airport after going through security is allowed to be taken on board as you have had no time to tamper with it in anyway. however, as mentioned above, buying perfume or any alcohol on duty free is not allowed if you're flying outbound. I wasn't allowed to buy any perfume a couple
of years ago as I could tamper with it whilst at disney, but I was allowed to buy whiskey for my dad at paris duty free coming home as I would have no time. leave any airport presents for others or yourself that is liquid till you come home basically :)
Brilliant. Thank you so much. Super excited. Wish I didn't have to wait till July 😥😥
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 20, 2015, 02:46:42 PM
however, as mentioned above, buying perfume or any alcohol on duty free is not allowed if you're flying outbound. I wasn't allowed to buy any perfume a couple
of years ago as I could tamper with it whilst at disney, but I was allowed to buy whiskey for my dad at paris duty free coming home as I would have no time. leave any airport presents for others or yourself that is liquid till you come home basically :)
I dont this may be correct. You can buy anything you like once you pass security once it can be packed in your hold luggage on the way back.
Quote from: dejmurph1 on February 20, 2015, 11:50:17 PM
Quote from: stormflm595 on February 20, 2015, 02:46:42 PM
however, as mentioned above, buying perfume or any alcohol on duty free is not allowed if you're flying outbound. I wasn't allowed to buy any perfume a couple
of years ago as I could tamper with it whilst at disney, but I was allowed to buy whiskey for my dad at paris duty free coming home as I would have no time. leave any airport presents for others or yourself that is liquid till you come home basically :)
I dont this may be correct. You can buy anything you like once you pass security once it can be packed in your hold luggage on the way back.
I definitely wasn't allowed at Birmingham duty free. I was asked if I was going on holiday or going home, told the guy I was going on my hols and was refused the sale. I have no idea why since like you said, I could out it in my hold luggage on the way back. I was allowed to buy duty free in Paris though. perhaps it is just Birmingham airport rules.
Hi,
Can anyone tell me what the 'snack' consists of on an Air France flight from Manchester to CDG? Just wondering if my son will eat it or if we're better buying something at the airport.
Thanks +
On our flight out at 840am it was a croissant on the way back it was a small pack of crackers. I'd definitely get something at the airport or have a snack in your bag
Snacks are usually small. I've had parsley bread sticks with sea salt and sesame seed and garlic mini crackers. Really enjoyed both of them. You also get one free drink of your choice too. As it is an Air France flight, the snacks and drinks offered are usually French branded and may be something flavor-wise etc. that we don't really have over here.
Agree with the "buy in Boots" comments. We have flown Air France from Manchester to CDG, in fact it was the first time I'd ever flown (my daughter was 3 at the time).
You are in the air for such a short time, literally as it gets to cruising height its time to land! Cabin crew are really helpful too.
You will have a fab time I'm sure x
Not sure if anyone can help. I'm flying Air France at the end of the month from Birmingham. I'm from Bristol and would usually fly Easyjet and you have to pay for your checked in luggage. Is that the case with Air France or is it included in the flight? I booked via Expedia if that helps.
Our Air France flights from Manchester always include luggage so would imagine yours would be the same.
You are not paying extra. Air France is not a low cost airline. Checked baggage (a piece) is in the price.
It's maximum 23 kg.
Brilliant thank you both. I've never flown with them before so it's good to have the clarification before traveling.
We flew to Disneyland Paris in December and flew with air France, we went from terminal 3 at Manchester, must say the journey from start to finish was easy and trouble free, on board we got a free snack and drink which was nice, CDG is well sign posted as we too took the shuttle to our hotel (Cheyenne) on the way back we couldn't find our ticket for the shuttle (the driver took ours on the journey in) and he had to ring Thomas Cook to verify our tickets other wise it would of been an expensive taxi trip to the airport lol just make sure you keep your shuttle ticket safe lol I'd definitely travel via air France again A star from us :)
Air France have 3 price bands.
Mini ...no hold luggage only hand
Classic...1 piece hold plus hand
Exec/Business...your butler will deal with all that just enjoy the champers!
Quote from: Slimy yet satisfying on April 06, 2015, 07:12:28 PM
Air France have 3 price bands.
Mini ...no hold luggage only hand
Classic...1 piece hold plus hand
Exec/Business...your butler will deal with all that just enjoy the champers!
I had a look on the Air France website against my Expedia booking reference and it said x1 Checked Baggage per person so I believe that is safe to assume it is included.
I didn't know that they had three price bands. That is helpful to know for the future. :)
I am flying air france on april 29th , and on BBC news it is saying that there is another air strike on this day until the 2nd of may !! i dont know what i can do (if anything!)
I'm wondering the same thing.. Flying out on 30th April.
I've been in contact with AF but they've been very unhelpful.
Quote from: marf91 on April 12, 2015, 03:19:22 PM
I'm wondering the same thing.. Flying out on 30th April.
I've been in contact with AF but they've been very unhelpful.
Same ! They said they will let people know 48 hours before but alot of people were not told until they arrived at the airport . I have already priced up going the night before but they won't transfer flights until they know it's cancelled . I read they have a meeting tomorrow to discuss the issues so if it isn't resolved then I may just pay to go the day before !
Unfortunately that is one of the risks of travelling with a French airline, industrial relations there tend to be... unstable at the best of times!
Quote from: rachela88 on April 12, 2015, 04:43:02 PM
Quote from: marf91 on April 12, 2015, 03:19:22 PM
I'm wondering the same thing.. Flying out on 30th April.
I've been in contact with AF but they've been very unhelpful.
Same ! They said they will let people know 48 hours before but alot of people were not told until they arrived at the airport . I have already priced up going the night before but they won't transfer flights until they know it's cancelled . I read they have a meeting tomorrow to discuss the issues so if it isn't resolved then I may just pay to go the day before !
Yeah I can't afford to go earlier because of my job but I've got everything else booked but they won't even acknowledge to me that there may be another strike.
I'm hoping it'll be resolved, if not there is the Eurostar but I imagine they are upping their prices!
Quote from: stifle on April 12, 2015, 09:13:04 PM
Unfortunately that is one of the risks of travelling with a French airline, industrial relations there tend to be... unstable at the best of times!
Yeah, it's not the airline though. It's the air traffic control so all carriers over France are affected eg easyjet, British airways, Ryanair.
It must be causing the airlines such a headache.