Air France’s 2026 summer schedule: Increased capacity on long-haul routes, continued expansion of service to Asia

Increased capacity on long-haul routes, continued expansion of service to Asia, and a refocusing of domestic operations at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub.

Long-Haul Network
- Capacity Growth: +2% compared to summer 2025, driven mainly by North & South America.
- New Route: Paris–Charles de Gaulle → Las Vegas (3x weekly, Airbus A350-900, from April 15, 2026).
- New York Expansion: Doubling of Newark flights from June 2026 → up to 11 daily flights to JFK + Newark (with Delta partnership).

Asia & Middle East Adjustments
- Suspensions (due to Middle East crisis): Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, Riyadh remain suspended through spring 2026.
- Asia Growth: Extra flights and larger aircraft to Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Tokyo, Osaka.
- Other Additions: Increased service to Manila and Nairobi.

Premium Experience
- La Première Suite: Already on JFK, Los Angeles, Miami, Singapore, Tokyo-Haneda routes; expanding to Abidjan and San Francisco.
- Wi-Fi Rollout: Free ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi on 40% of aircraft by March 2026, nearly full fleet by year-end.

Short- & Medium-Haul
- Destinations: Over 90 cities, up to 630 daily flights.
- Highlights:
- Dublin: up to 4 daily flights.
- New route: London-Gatwick (2x daily).
- Marrakech & Rabat: up to 4 daily flights.
- Naples: up to 4 daily flights.
- Seville & Porto: 2x daily.

Domestic Restructuring
- Paris Hub Shift: All domestic flights consolidated at Paris–Charles de Gaulle (except Corsica PSO routes).
- Increased Frequencies: Toulouse (12 daily), Nice (12 daily), Marseille (10 daily).
- Overseas Territories: Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint-Denis de la Réunion, Cayenne → all from CDG.
- Transavia Role: Flagship carrier at Paris-Orly, launching Orly–Toulouse, Nice, Marseille (from March 29, 2026).

Key Takeaway
Air France’s 2026 summer schedule emphasizes:
- Growth in the Americas (Las Vegas, expanded New York service).
- Capacity shift to Asia due to Middle East disruptions.
- Premium upgrades with La Première and free Wi-Fi.
- Domestic centralization at Paris-CDG, with Transavia strengthening Orly’s low-cost role.