# France

12 signals tagged France (region).

## United will add 10 new destinations in Europe and Asia from March 2027

Aug 31 · 4 sources · United Airlines, MileagePlus, France, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, route network

United will fly 13 new routes in 2027, with the first flights as early as March 27, including 10 cities it does not currently serve.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-adds-10-new-international-cities-and-4-new-routes-starting-march-2027)

## Accor doubles Reward points on 10 Sofitel family stays to Dec 31

Aug 12 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, Sofitel, ALL - Accor Live Limitless, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, promotion, hotel, loyalty program

Accor Live Limitless members who register earn double Reward points on up to 10 Sofitel Family Rate stays from 2 March 2026 through 31 December 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-sofitel-family-offer-with-double-points-through-december-31-2026)

## Amex and ALL Accor Expand Partnership to 12 Countries with Status Match and Points Transfer

Jul 22 · 1 source · ALL Accor, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, American Express Membership Rewards, Amex Platinum, American Express, Australia, Austria, Canada, France

American Express and ALL Accor announced a global partnership rolling out in 2026 across 12 countries, offering Amex Platinum members ALL Accor Gold status and a new Membership Rewards points transfer option

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-and-all-accor-expand-partnership-to-12-countries-with-status-match-and-poin)

## Air France Removes All Foreign Drinks in First & Business Class Except Coca-Cola

Jul 3 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, France, policy change, airline, service policy change

Air France is updating its premium cabin drink selection to focus exclusively on French brands, discontinuing non-French items like Schweppes and Sprite, with Coca-Cola as the sole exception

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-removes-all-foreign-drinks-in-first-business-class-except-coca-cola)

## Flying Blue Launches Apple Shopping Portal With No Product Exclusions

Jun 18 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, Flying Blue, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption

Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program has launched a dedicated shopping portal for Apple purchases in the US, UK, France, and Netherlands, offering 1-4x miles per dollar with no product exclusions

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-launches-apple-shopping-portal-with-no-product-exclusions)

## Our Wild Austrian Flight To Skiathos: A Fall, Two Go Arounds, And A Diversion

Jun 16 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, Austrian Airlines, Austria, France, other, airline, other relevant news

A traveler recounts a chaotic Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Skiathos, detailing a flight attendant's fall, two go-arounds due to weather, and a diversion

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/our-wild-austrian-flight-to-skiathos-a-fall-two-go-arounds-and-a-diversion)

## Air France & Airbus Found Guilty of Corporate Manslaughter Over 2009 AF447 Crash

May 22 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, France, airline, industry news

A French appeals court has sentenced Air France and Airbus to pay €225,000 each for corporate manslaughter regarding the 2009 AF447 crash, overturning a 2023 lower court verdict

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-airbus-found-guilty-of-corporate-manslaughter-over-2009-af447-crash)

## French 'Palace' Hotel Status Updates: Three Losers, Five(ish) Winners

May 18 · 1 source · Airelles Château de Versailles, Airelles Val d’Isère, Bulgari Paris, Cheval Blanc Paris, Hotel du Palais Biarritz, Mandarin Oriental Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Ritz Paris, World of Hyatt, French Palace Distinction

France's official 'Palace' hotel distinction list updates on June 2, 2026. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris, and Hotel du Palais Biarritz will lose status, while new additions are expected

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/french-palace-hotel-status-updates-three-losers-five-ish-winners)

## IHG One Rewards Offers 3,000 Bonus Points for New Members Through December 31, 2026

May 6 · 8 sources · IHG, IHG One Rewards, Iberostar, Six Senses, IHG Business Rewards, Africa, Albania, Armenia, Asia, Austria

IHG One Rewards is offering 3,000 bonus points to new members who complete their first qualifying stay (min. $30/night) within 21 days of enrollment. The offer runs from April 1 to December 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-3x-points-for-stays-in-select-countries-book-by-april-11)

## Accor and Uber Announce Multi-Market Loyalty Partnership Launching in H2 2026

May 3 · 1 source · ALL Accor, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Uber One, France, Germany, Morocco, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Accor's ALL loyalty program partners with Uber to launch in select markets later this year, enabling members to earn points on rides and deliveries, while Uber One members receive hotel status upgrades

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-uber-partnership-in-select-countries-live-later-2026)

## Air France Ends All Flights at Paris Orly, Consolidating at CDG

Mar 29 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, Transavia, Flying Blue, France, Paris, route network, airline, loyalty program, new route

As of March 29, 2026, Air France has ceased all operations at Paris Orly (ORY), ending an 80-year presence. The airline is consolidating its domestic and international network at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), while low-cost carrier Transavia expands its Orly service

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-ends-all-flights-at-paris-orly-consolidating-at-cdg)

## Royal Jordanian Offers Status Match to oneworld Sapphire for $149

Mar 9 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, oneworld, Langham Hotels, Preferred Hotel Group, Brilliant, Gold Sparrow, Prefer Hotel Rewards, Royal Club

Royal Jordanian is matching elite status from select airlines and hotels to its Gold Sparrow tier (oneworld Sapphire) for $149. Hotel status matches to Sapphire are limited to March 9-15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-jordanian-status-match-to-oneworld-sapphire-for-eligible-residents)

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