As is the norm in airline scheduling there have been some small changes since our last Airport News. In this edition, I have included flights to Nimes, (though strictly speaking it is not in P-O) and Avignon as those who use Birmingham or Southampton might consider flying into Avignon and out of Perpignan, or vice versa.
Carrefour, the largest retailer is to join forces with Tesco, the largest in the UK, in a “strategic alliance” to cut costs and offer lower prices to customers. Increased buying power from the merger could mean lower prices on all own-brand goods.
A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
Stick to the limits in France and you won’t have any problems – but if you’re one of those people who think that speed limits don’t apply to you, be prepared to pay for the privilege and suffer the consequences!
Thousands of holidaymakers could be affected by strikes this summer as Ryanair pilots announce a strike for July 12 in protest against working conditions. The strike is due to last for 24 hours, starting at 1am on 12 July.
For those of us thinking of heading down into Spain, there are also major roadworks to contend with as the region continues with its project of widening the A9 motorway.
A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
As usual, PO Life brings you walks, restaurant reviews, recipes, airport news, French and English language exercises, silly jokes, days out…… and a host of talented guest writers who have volunteered (or been volunteered) to be your personal guides around the region.
Don’t forget the reduction in the speed limit from 90km/h to 80km/h from 1st July 2018 on two way roads (Le Boulou to Argelès road, parts of the Perpignan to Prades road..…)
The EU has put together a visa-waiver system, similar to the US one, which will be applied to nationals of 60 countries including Australia and New Zealand.