Air France Shifts Flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Air France, a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, has announced its plans to discontinue operations at Paris-Orly Airport and redirect all domestic and international flights to its main hub, Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This decision comes in response to a significant decline in domestic air travel, with a 40% decrease on domestic routes and even a 60% drop for day return trips between 2019 and 2023.
The airline attributes this decline to multiple factors, including the rise of videoconferencing as an alternative to business travel during the pandemic and the French government's push for rail travel over air travel whenever possible.
By the summer of 2026, Air France aims to operate all flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, except for those to and from Corsica which will continue to be served by Paris-Orly. Additionally, the airline plans to designate Transavia, Air France-KLM's low-cost carrier, as the primary operator at Paris-Orly.
While this restructuring may lead to some changes in job distribution, Air France assures that it will manage any impact through voluntary transfers and departures. The airline believes that this strategic move will not only maintain its strong brand presence but also align with evolving travel demands, optimize resource utilization, enhance customer experience, and improve its overall competitiveness.
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