Category Archives: Paris

Hotel EKTA Paris: The Perfect Layover Hotel Near Arc de Triomphe

So, you just booked your flight on Air France—or Delta—and you have a layover in Paris? Maybe you even purposely chose that particular airline for that layover—and now you need a place to stay? What’s a good hotel for a layover in Paris? Here are the questions I asked myself for this particular trip: Where […]

Paris Layover 8 Hours: What to Do Leaving CDG

So you want to know if you can sneak in a brief view of Paris with just 8 hours? Maybe you found a good deal on an Air France ticket and figure you can see Paris. Or maybe you’re headed to Mauritius and have an 8-hour layover like I did? What if I tell you […]

Air France Lounge at CDG Terminal 2E (Hall L): A Quick Guide

You’ve either just arrived in Paris, here on layover, or about to leave and want to unwind at the Air France Lounge in Terminal 2E at CDG. Well here’s what you should know in this brief, step-by-step guide. Getting In After you’ve finished clearing security at Charles de Gaulle’s Terminal 2E (Hall L)—look for the […]

Free Business Class Upgrade on Air France? Yes, It’s Possible!

Many posts online say that getting a free business class upgrade is a rare thing. Even typing “free business class upgrade Air France” doesn’t really yield any search results. In my case, however, my Economy ticket was upgraded to Premium Economy, and then at the gate, it was changed to Business Class during my 16-hour […]

3-Day Paris Layover Adventure with Air France: A Guide to Parisian Food, French Rap, and Iconic Film Locations

By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. So, you might be thinking, wait, a 3-day layover in Paris? How do you just spend 3 days in Paris? I purposely called Air France to extend the layover going to Delhi. Obviously, there was a fixed wedding date, so I made my […]