IcelandAir review: Tickets to/from Denver, Colorado - Paris, France

My name is Mark Johnson.

I would first like to say that I am a HUGE fan of Icelandair. So much so, that when my friends told me that they wanted to go to Paris from Denver, Colorado, I offered to buy them tickets on Icelandair. They were thrilled!

Unfortunately, the last couple of days, we have received notices from both the Prime Minister of France's office and the U. S. Embassy in Paris warning about civil unrest there due to the Israel - Palestine conflict. Please see below:

Prime Minister of France:

The Prime Minister of France raised the security threat level within the “Vigipirate” plan to “urgence attentat” (“attack emergency”). This is the highest level in the Vigipirate plan, a set of measures to prepare and protect the population and public places.

If you are in France, expect enhanced security measures and an increased police presence at the border and in public places monitor local media for the most recent information follow the instructions of local authorities

Vigipirate plan – Government of France (in French)

U. S. Embassy in Paris: A few days into the riots, the US Embassy in Paris warned US citizens to avoid mass gatherings and areas of significant police activity, as such situations might turn violent and result in clashes.

France remains at level two of four in the US travel advisory levels, which warns citizens to exercise “increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest.

Today, October 23, 2023, it became worse. Reuter's reported:

Reuters: October 22, 20236:21 PM GMT+1Updated 20 hours ago

Thousands join Paris's first authorized pro-Palestinian demo since Hamas attacks

PARIS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Thousands of people waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Gaza, Paris is with you" gathered on Sunday for the first pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed by police in the French capital since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Around 15,000 people turned out at the Place de la Republique, according to police figures, to express solidarity with Palestinians and call for a ceasefire as the death toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza rose to more than 4,700.

As a result, my friends are very frightened about what is going on there and would like to cancel their flights. We understand that these reservations would normally not be refundable, but due to the circumstances in Paris, we are asking for either their money back, or be given another year to rebook their flights.

I, Mark Johnson, booked and paid for their flights, their information is as follows:

Elisabeth Horak: Confirmation: 3S64DC

Kathryn Frankiewich: Confirmation: 3XAIFR

Please refund the ticket price back into my credit card. I can be reached at:

Mark Johnson

Mobile: [protected]

E-mail: M.L.[protected]@comcast.net

Thank you for your understanding and help. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Mark