Terrorist attack in Paris, 129 dead/352 wounded. Border controls reinstated
Nov 13, 2015, 7:20 pm
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I have no sympathy for the bad guys, but I certainly hope they aren't all dead. Someday they may be rotting in a cell and finally realize the moral and ethical challenges to their soul. That plus the lack of martyrdom might slow down recruiting efforts. Much less romance to the notion of likely slowly losing everything that defines you behind prison bars.
Nov 13, 2015, 8:25 pm
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Nov 13, 2015, 10:06 pm
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Suggest header change. Watching the news. My thoughts and prayers are with all in Paris. May this backfire on IS and may the world stand together and take them down!!
This is what I've feared for years. Not a single huge event but multiple coordinated events at the same time. True terror. I'm very worried.
This is what I've feared for years. Not a single huge event but multiple coordinated events at the same time. True terror. I'm very worried.
Nov 13, 2015, 10:42 pm
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It appears that borders have re-opened today although there will be extra security checks.
Eurostar and Air France are allowing changes and limited refunds.
Eurostar and Air France are allowing changes and limited refunds.
Nov 14, 2015, 1:41 am
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Not much sleep last night. Just a horrible thing to happen to innocent people.
I'm flying BA out of LYS this afternoon. I checked and the morning flight left on time. I also took a look at CDG-LHR flights and they were slightly delayed, but not by much. I'm sure the security has been increased, but most of it will be invisible to travelers. There are always soldiers on patrol at French airports anyways.
I'm flying BA out of LYS this afternoon. I checked and the morning flight left on time. I also took a look at CDG-LHR flights and they were slightly delayed, but not by much. I'm sure the security has been increased, but most of it will be invisible to travelers. There are always soldiers on patrol at French airports anyways.
Nov 14, 2015, 2:40 am
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First, as a French FTer living in Paris, I'd like to thank all of you for your kind messages and support about this tragedy.
I can confirm that the "border closing" does not mean interruption of air traffic. International flights operate normally to/from France. But passport control is done for every single international flight (including Schengen). So it is prudent to arrive early at the airport, as you can imagine this will create some disruptions.
AA has suspended flights to CDG until further notice. AFAIK, this is the only airline that has announced this. Other airlines operate normally, although delays are of course possible.
I can confirm that the "border closing" does not mean interruption of air traffic. International flights operate normally to/from France. But passport control is done for every single international flight (including Schengen). So it is prudent to arrive early at the airport, as you can imagine this will create some disruptions.
AA has suspended flights to CDG until further notice. AFAIK, this is the only airline that has announced this. Other airlines operate normally, although delays are of course possible.
Nov 14, 2015, 3:21 am
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Terrible, the reports just seem to get more tragic every time I read them.
I have just come through CDG now and can confirm things here are generally operating as normal. Seems to be slightly higher plain clothes security & military presence, and queues are a bit longer but nothing too bad. My non EU passport formalities were briefer than ever.
I have just come through CDG now and can confirm things here are generally operating as normal. Seems to be slightly higher plain clothes security & military presence, and queues are a bit longer but nothing too bad. My non EU passport formalities were briefer than ever.
Nov 14, 2015, 5:24 am
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I'm at LYS at the moment. The only thing I noticed different is that at the security checkpoint they tested my hands for gunpowder residue. I don't know if they did that for everyone though. Security was pretty empty. The airport is relatively empty, and the roads driving over here were empty. An average Saturday afternoon in November is never really busy, but I think a lot of people are staying home right now.
Nov 14, 2015, 6:46 am
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Non-airport borders are also not closed but highly guarded, traffic is only allowed through at very slow speed, some cars pulled over for closer inspection.
Borders being closed was never confirmed but many press agencies reported it. Change title of this thread?
Borders being closed was never confirmed but many press agencies reported it. Change title of this thread?
Nov 14, 2015, 7:07 am
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Nov 14, 2015, 7:52 am
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