Air France suspends Paris–Manila direct service from May to Oct 2026, reverting to seasonal operations

Air France will suspend year‑round nonstop flights between Paris‑CDG and Manila from May through October 2026, reverting the route to seasonal status. The change comes just over a year after the carrier restored the direct link following a 20‑year absence.

Discovered 2025-12-22T06:25:53.982197-08:00 | 2025-12-22T06:25:53.982197-08:00

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The suspension removes year‑round European connectivity to Manila for the Northern summer 2026 period (May–Oct 2026), indicating a tactical shift in capacity and seasonality for a long‑haul leisure/business link; other carriers are meanwhile adding Manila connections such as Air India’s new Delhi–Manila nonstop and Jetstar’s Perth–Manila A321LR service.
The move affects network and demand planning at Manila (NAIA) during a period when local capacity dynamics are shifting — including carriers moderating growth owing to fleet/engine issues, as noted in Cebu Pacific’s decision to curb expansion.

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