Since March 29, 2026, Air France transfers its flights from Orly to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. A development which makes it possible to offer Reunion Islanders a wider choice of connections, a simplified journey and a better travel experience.
For over 80 years, Air France connects France to our island, a commitment symbolized by the anniversary of the service to Reunion celebrated last year. With the transfer of flights to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, the company takes a new step by integrating the service to Reunion Island into the heart of the Air France international network. Presenting Air France-KLM results on February 19, the CEO of the group, Benjamin Smith, did not fail to send the message to the overseas : « D’Orly, passengers had very little choice of destination. NOW, you have 200 destinations to choose from when arriving in Charles-de-Gaulle. The offer is much more interesting for our travelers. ». Indeed, Reunion travelers, now have easier access to the entire Air France network, whether it involves joining a city in France or a foreign country. Connections are streamlined, transfers between Paris airports become unnecessary and luggage is taken care of until the final destination. In 2027, the airport will connect Paris in 20 minutes. otherwise, the company launches more attractive prices to Europe, thus allowing Reunion residents to take advantage of new travel opportunities, while controlling their budget.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle : the preferred airport of European travelers
Voted best European airport for the fourth consecutive year, Paris-Charles de Gaulle stands out thanks to the fluidity of its passenger journey. Investments made in recent years now enable a simplified connection journey, with clear signage, the addition of innovative digital services and optimized border controls to reduce waiting times. To facilitate the shortest transits, Air France and Groupe ADP have also deployed the “Short Connection Pass”, a system that grants affected travelers priority access to key airport controls and crossing points. Enough to reduce the stress linked to tight connections and further improve the passenger experience. otherwise, Air France customers benefit from the company’s best offer at CDG, with access to high-end lounges, suitable for relaxation or work in a refined setting. Thanks to the SkyPriority route, they also benefit from privileged services, such as dedicated recording and control queues, as well as priority boarding, guaranteeing a more comfortable and peaceful journey. Paris-Charles de Gaulle thus confirms its status as a leading international hub, facilitating connections around the world.
Combine plane and train with Air France
Thanks to Air France’s Train + Air offer, travelers can now easily reach one of the 24 stations served from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, by combining their flight and train journey on a single reservation and with guaranteed connections. This service also offers a dedicated baggage counter at Paris-CDG, making baggage handling easier and faster. Another advantage, travelers accumulate Flying Blue Miles over the entire route. A practical and efficient solution that simplifies travel to provincial towns after a long-haul flight.
BlueBiz : the program dedicated to companies that travel
Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, BlueBiz is Air France’s loyalty program designed to reward business travel. With each flight carried out by their employees, businesses accumulate Blue Credits, then convertible into plane tickets or travel options (additional baggage, more comfortable seats, etc.). Free membership and simplified online management are attracting more and more Reunion SMEs keen to optimize their travel budget..
The Air France travel experience
In the Business cabin, departing from Reunion, Air France highlights local gastronomy with exclusive dishes created by chef Joffrane Dailly. Departing from Paris, customers in Business and Premium cabins have the privilege of tasting creations signed by great starred chefs, thus illustrating French gastronomic know-how. For optimal comfort, the Business cabin now offers a mattress topper for a gentle rest, while passengers traveling in Economy class can also opt for the Economy Comfort option, which provides more legroom and additional comfort. otherwise, a wide selection of recent films, series, documentaries, music and interactive games are offered on individual screens. Very high-speed wifi will be deployed in the coming months, to allow everyone to stay connected throughout the flight. Finally, Air France perpetuates its art of hospitality by offering champagne to all of its customers, including economy cabin, to make each trip an experience marked by elegance and well-being.
