Cork Airport has welcomed Air France’s expansion plans on its Cork-Paris service. From the start of the winter season on 28th October 2018, Air France will increase capacity by 24% on the route, adding an additional 336 seats per week.
Air France began operating a daily flight between Cork Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle in May this year, linking Ireland’s south to the airline’s extensive network of 180 destinations worldwide. The route, initially announced as a seasonal service, was later extended to year-round due to positive bookings.
Bénédicte Duval, General Manager, Air France-KLM UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be in a position to increase capacity by 24% on the Cork to Paris route just a few months after launching in the region. The positive performance to date is testament to the economic recovery in the south of Ireland and the investment Air France-KLM is making in this region. The extra capacity will offer our Irish customers more choice and connectivity, further facilitating growth in both the inbound and outbound markets.”
Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director, Cork Airport, said: “The deployment of a new Embraer E-190 aircraft, resulting in increased capacity on the Cork-Paris route this winter, is testament to Air France’s confidence in the route and the support it has enjoyed in the past six months.
“France is one of the leading markets for tourism to the island of Ireland. The expansion by Air France will make it even easier for French visitors to travel to the south of Ireland and explore all that the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East has to offer. It also benefits Irish passengers travelling to Paris and onwards across the globe via Air France’s hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle.”
All flights will be operated by Air France Hop! using Embraer E-190 aircraft, carrying up to 100 passengers. Fares start from €129 return in Economy Class, including all taxes and charges.
Flight Schedule (W18/19)
| AF1094 | CDG | ORK | 15.20 | 16.15 |
| AF1095 | ORK | CDG | 16.55 | 19.45 |
