Should I cancel my trip to France?

Don't cancel holidays to France, says travel expert. Holidaymakers have been advised not to cancel their trips to France following five nights of unrest but to stay “flexible” and avoid big cities at night.



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France - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in France.

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Current Safety Advisories for Paris & France The US State Department currently shows a yellow, Level 2 travel warning for France, corresponding to the advice “Exercise increased caution” and citing risks including terrorism and potential civil unrest. See the full advisory here .

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And while the US State Department website advises that tourists remain aware of their surroundings and exercise caution due to potential terrorist threats, take note: they don't recommend cancelling your trip or avoiding the city.

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If you book a flight which is disrupted because of an airline strike, the airlines may owe you compensation to make up for the inconvenience. That's because under a piece of EU law called EC 261, airlines are required to compensate passengers for flight disruptions that they are responsible for.

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We recommend visiting between October and April — sidestepping the jam-packed holiday season in December — if your main objective is to avoid crowds. Go at the beginning or end of that window, October or April, for temperatures still comfortable enough to sit outside at one of the quintessentially Parisian cafe tables.

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Skip the baseball caps, white socks, sneakers, large colorful backpacks, and fanny packs. Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals.

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No, the French do not hate American tourists. In fact, France welcomes millions of international visitors each year. And many French enjoy meeting people from other cultures and countries, including Americans. There are, however, unspoken cultural norms and expectations that American tourists often ignore.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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What to do if your flight is canceled
  1. Get on the airline's app – or make an international call. ...
  2. Reference the Cancellation and Delay Dashboard for compensation. ...
  3. Request a refund. ...
  4. Research other flights. ...
  5. Inquire about other compensation. ...
  6. Keep tabs on your aircraft. ...
  7. Consider an alternate airport. ...
  8. Fly in the morning.


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Generally, the answer is yes; most countries in Eastern Europe remain safe, and your planned trip is very likely to go ahead. However, it's understandable that some have expressed concern about entering countries near to Russia or Ukraine.

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