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Air France expands Americas network and refocuses Paris hub in Summer 2026

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Air France will operate nearly 170 destinations in 73 countries for Summer 2026, with long-haul capacity rising by 2%, primarily driven by expansion in North and South America.

Key developments include a new three-times-weekly route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Las Vegas from April, and increased frequencies to New York, with up to 11 daily flights to JFK and Newark in partnership with Delta Air Lines.

Due to ongoing instability in the Middle East, flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh remain suspended. At the same time, capacity is being redirected to Asia, with additional flights and larger aircraft deployed on routes to destinations such as Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, and Mumbai.

Premium product upgrades continue with the rollout of the new La Première cabin and expanded high-speed Wi-Fi, while short- and medium-haul operations will exceed 90 destinations, including new and expanded routes across Europe and North Africa.

A major structural change sees Air France consolidating Paris operations at Charles de Gaulle, increasing domestic and overseas frequencies to strengthen hub connectivity. Meanwhile, low-cost subsidiary Transavia France will expand significantly from Paris-Orly, operating 230 routes to 109 destinations.

Overall, the strategy reinforces Air France’s long-haul growth, premium positioning, and hub efficiency amid shifting geopolitical conditions.