Zeb Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I am considering a trip to Nice, France to visit family. I have not flown there in about 30 years.....I did a quick search on flights and, oh my, is it a long trip with many choices on where to make the stops. Most have 2 or 3 stops. For those of you who have made the trip within the last year or so, do you have any recommendations as to the best route to choose for least amount of stress? Departure from GDL, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, Zeb said: I am considering a trip to Nice, France to visit family. I have not flown there in about 30 years.....I did a quick search on flights and, oh my, is it a long trip with many choices on where to make the stops. Most have 2 or 3 stops. For those of you who have made the trip within the last year or so, do you have any recommendations as to the best route to choose for least amount of stress? Departure from GDL, of course. United through Houston and Frankfurt was the quickest I found. Both layovers are less than 1.5 hrs. each with a total travel time of 16 h 10 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 minute ago, pappysmarket said: United through Houston and Frankfurt was the quickest I found. Both layovers are less than 1.5 hrs. each with a total travel time of 16 h 10 min. Was that a pretty good amount of time to change flights? I have never been to that Frankfurt airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Should be easily doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, pappysmarket said: Should be easily doable. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I got to Paris last week the best way is airfrance direct mexico Paris and back: and back without stopping in Qmsterdqm:: then air inter to Nice or wharever flight : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I agree; GDL > MEX> CDG> NCE BTW, Aeromexico has had some very good fares to Europe lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy2013 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I agree also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I agree with El Saltos & Daisy2013. I used the same route planned by a local travel agent. Have a great time in France!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarplumfaerie Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Avoid going through the U.S. if you can. The security you have to go through just to stop in that country is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 11 hours ago, sugarplumfaerie said: Avoid going through the U.S. if you can. The security you have to go through just to stop in that country is ridiculous. It is ridiculous. You are correct about that! Total police state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 air france. KLM; Aero Mexico and Delta are all partners so shop their prices; I got the best price on Air France but the deals change quickly; I did nt want to go via Amsterdam or any other stop as I will come back with extra luggage and you get charged extra for every leg of the trip: I also never go via the States although the best deql go through there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I took vivaaerobus to Mexico ; the 12.35 or around there is very often one hour late and works well to get Air France 179 leaving at 7hé(pm and arriving in Paris at 12..35am If you like a more on time airline with garantied arrival take aeromexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hud Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 If you travel in France, be very aware of your surroundings. Since it is "not a Total Police State", there are frequent attacks on pedestrians with acid throwing and terrorist bombs. I just have a feeling those who have been attacked kinda wish they had gone to one of those "Police States" instead. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibbocat Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Aeromexico use Dreamliners so more comfortable than most and no terminal change in Mexico City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conejorapido Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Hud said: If you travel in France, be very aware of your surroundings. Since it is "not a Total Police State", there are frequent attacks on pedestrians with acid throwing and terrorist bombs. I just have a feeling those who have been attacked kinda wish they had gone to one of those "Police States" instead. JMHO. Really?? Seriously?? Been lately?? First hand experience?? I'd take travelling in France over travelling in the US any day and I've done both frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hud Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, conejorapido said: Really?? Seriously?? Been lately?? First hand experience?? I'd take travelling in France over travelling in the US any day and I've done both frequently. https://www.yahoo.com/news/official-4-us-tourists-attacked-acid-marseille-134411687.html Laugh at that rabbit man. Be sure to read it all. Some here need to engage a brain before their mouth, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conejorapido Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Marseille is Marseille not Nice. My brain is fully engaged and I stand by my post. France over the US any day with respect to safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Marseille is dangerous and always has been.. My cousins had to move out in the mid 70 S ; they lived in the old port and that became way too dangerous for the natives. Marseille is a dangerous city if you do not know it and go to places where you do not belong but it is also a city I really like without many tourists. Nice is a world away from Marseille.. The Saint Charles station is right above the old port which has turned into a North African quarter and the woman who did the attack was either taking her feelings out on Americqns who are not the most love nationality as they support Isrqel or she was a nut not any different from the mass shooters you have in the States or both:: On the other hand Paris is very safe for a large city and no more dangerous than London or Madrid or Rome etc.. you can get hit by terrorism anywhere in Europe so if you want to be very safe stay home in Texas: I do not worry abou acid or bomb throwers here and my sister live in a very mixed neighborhood; we shop and live along side of people from North Africa and we have zero problems, in the neighborhood everyone knows everyone else and in the building there are people from all races and religions and people get along and socialize without any problems;;There are nuts everywhere and the States has their share so why be afraid of Paris more than any city of similar size in the States Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Zenophobic folks are seldom confused by facts. Enjoy your time in France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonaman Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 thumbs up to the last three posters. why isnt there a clown emoji? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty7 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 ofcause there were no acid attacks, or hammer attacks in france. dont believe the news. all is well in france, & london. seems the news reported 4 attacks in several days. if its true its those amish refugees again, but dont rush to judgement. safest place is the subway in marseille, better than cabs. enjoy. if something happens we can use the smiley face. remember dont be phobic, someone might get mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty7 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 hud, trends change week to week. bombs are always popular, cars & trucks. the new thing is the acid. this is a middle eastern punishment for women. now the amish in england & france are doing it. the news reports? dont bother: if you want more info consult chapalawebboard. some of the expats have actually traveled to france & can attest that this never happend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 21 hours ago, Hud said: If you travel in France, be very aware of your surroundings. Since it is "not a Total Police State", there are frequent attacks on pedestrians with acid throwing and terrorist bombs. I just have a feeling those who have been attacked kinda wish they had gone to one of those "Police States" instead. JMHO. Better steer clear of... well, everywhere, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonaman Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 During the past few months there have been acid attacks in london.they are well publiced in the press. However they are few and far between.same as getting caught up in bad stuff around here and gdl.. But amish ?? Your havin larff aintya? https://www.google.com.mx/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/07/acid-attacks-gang-violence-london-emerging-link Where do you get this rubbish from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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