French carrier Air France is set to halt its direct flights from Paris to Manila from May to October next year. "Air France, in recent schedule update, adjusted service to The Philippines, as Paris Charles de Gaulle – Manila route being converted to seasonal service in 2026. During Northern summer 2026 season, the Skyteam member will not operate the 3 weekly flights between [May 4, 2026 and Oct. 12, 2026]," it reported. In December 2024, Air France launched direct flights between Manila and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. Air France has yet to release a statement regarding the reason for the halt.

Source: Philippine Star December 23, 2025 07:25 UTC