Ryanair changes things

Tickets booked from May 20th 2009 will only be able to be checked in online which comes with a cost of £5

Montpellier airport to be taken over by the region

The Region and Montpellier Agglo have taken over the airport. Said Georges Frêche "Because of recent difficulties we will now manage and develop Montpellier airport. This participation will open eyes on governance which will remove the powerlessness we have felt for some time. My ambition remains the same: that the airport be tomorrow's national airport major international and South of France. "

Georges Frêche (President of the Region Languedoc-Roussillon President Montpellier Agglomeration)

NOTE Montpellier has been an airport which has resisted flights from low cost airlines – will this now change?

This newsflash from Robin Hicks - www.heraultwhatson.info

Marriott Hotels add new hotel at Toulouse airport

The world famous Marriott chain of hotels has opened it's tenth hotel in France. Read about this new hotel plus other Toulouse airport hotels on our information page.

easyJet looking at in flight weddings

easyJet is looking into the possibility of hosting marriage services on it's flights. They are applying for a licence that will allow the plane's captain to conduct the wedding service, a first for airlines aparently.

easyJet passengers increase

easyJet reports an increase in travellers of 6.3% this April compared to April 2008.