Air France makes return trip to Manila
France’s flag carrier is resuming weekly flights between Manila and Paris in October, opening a direct service to Europe from the Philippines in time for holiday demand.
Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to welcome Air France's direct flights to Paris starting October 19. The weekly service, reinstated by the airline, will operate three times a week using an Airbus A350-900, accommodating 324 passengers in various cabin classes. The Paris-bound flight departs from Paris at 11:20 p.m. local time, while the return service varies by date.
This direct connection is anticipated to make travel between the Philippines and Europe more convenient, particularly during the holiday season. Air France's non-stop flight will allow passengers to reach Paris in just 13 hours, compared to 17-20 hours for connecting flights. The airline's base fare for economy class is $418 (approximately P26,200), with business class pricing reaching up to $2,761 (nearly P173,000).
NAIA has been attracting more international carriers, including Riyadh Air, Air China, Delta Air Lines, and Philippine Airlines, which plans to add Manila services to Delhi and Mumbai in December, pending Indian approval. The airport is currently undergoing a P170.6-billion rehabilitation to increase its passenger capacity to 62 million annually.
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