Why it matters
Affects 4 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, British Airways...). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.
What happened
Air France has officially ended all flights at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) as of March 29, 2026, marking the end of its 80-year presence at the airport. The airline is consolidating all domestic and international operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The move aligns with a 2023 announcement. Air France cited a 40% drop in domestic traffic from Orly between 2019 and 2023, alongside French bans on domestic flights with under-four-hour train connections. While Air France departs, low-cost carrier Transavia (also part of Air France-KLM) continues and expands service from Orly, taking over the Air France lounge and adding new Flying Blue elite perks. For frequent flyers, this means Air France no longer operates from Orly; all connections and departures are now at CDG
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