British Airways Launches £2 Avios Flight Scheme: News Digest

British Airways launches new £2 flight scheme for Avios members, French families have begun proceedings against contaminated baby formula, car insurance is set to rise again, and heavy flooding continues across France. Here are the headlines from French newspapers this week.

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British Airways Launches £2 Flight Avios Scheme

The airline company, British Airways, have launched a £2 flight scheme for its Avios members this summer. Flight routes from London City Airport to Toulon and Madrid. All seats on the promotional flights will be reserved for Avios members, who need 21,500 points for a flight to Toulon, and 28,000 for the Madrid route, plus £2.

The Avios-only Toulon service will operate as a limited seasonal route, departing on June 13 – June 20, 2026. Seats are available to book on British Airways’ website now, and each ticket will include one checked bag of up to 23kg.

French Families Sue Over Contaminated Baby Formula

A group of 24 French families is suing the state and baby‑formula manufacturers over toxin‑contaminated milk powder, claiming authorities failed to ensure proper, independent testing. Many infants fell ill after consuming the formula, and the families demanded independent lab analyses. The complaint was filed at the Paris judicial court amid ongoing criminal investigations.

Car Insurance Fees to Rise

Car insurance premiums in France are forecast to rise by about 4–6 % in 2026, following an 8% increase in 2025, reflecting a long-term upward trend. The national average premium is €751 per year, which is about 36% higher than in 2010, and in some regions like Corsica and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, averages approach €950. Analysts say the rises are well above inflation and driven by rising repair costs — parts are expected to cost about 6% more in 2026 and labour around 3.5% — along with more frequent extreme weather events affecting claims.

Flooding Across France

France is facing historic flooding after days of heavy rain, with red flood alerts still in place in parts of the southwest. The worst-affected areas include the departments of Gironde, Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne, particularly along the Garonne River, where water levels have exceeded previous major floods.

Emergency measures are underway in several regions, including around Angers on the Loire River, where authorities have closed riverbanks and flooded certain roads to ease pressure on waterways. More heavy rain is expected, keeping flood risks high.