After a difficult spring and summer, September results are lower than the same period in 2025.
In September 2026, departures continued to trend downward. The number of bookings fell by 5.5% compared to September 2025. However, the decline is less pronounced than in August, when it reached 9%.
The business volume associated with departures decreased by 4.1%, while the average basket rose by 1.5%, to €1,853. This increase is therefore not enough to offset the drop in the number of bookings. The Observatory therefore concludes that September activity remains subdued and does not yet indicate a change in trend.
The trends vary by region. Long-haul travel is the most penalized, with a 14.6% drop in bookings. Mid-haul fares better, with a decline limited to 2.8%. France, for its part, shows a 9.1% drop in bookings.
In September 2026, departures continued to trend downward. The number of bookings fell by 5.5% compared to September 2025. However, the decline is less pronounced than in August, when it reached 9%.
The business volume associated with departures decreased by 4.1%, while the average basket rose by 1.5%, to €1,853. This increase is therefore not enough to offset the drop in the number of bookings. The Observatory therefore concludes that September activity remains subdued and does not yet indicate a change in trend.
The trends vary by region. Long-haul travel is the most penalized, with a 14.6% drop in bookings. Mid-haul fares better, with a decline limited to 2.8%. France, for its part, shows a 9.1% drop in bookings.
Observatory of French Holidays
The Travel Industry Firms · Orchestra / Travelsoft
September 2026
01 Departures in September 2026
Departures remain below September 2025: business volume -4.1%, bookings -5.5%, average basket up +1.5% to €1,853. The drop in bookings is less pronounced than in August (-9%).
-4.1 %
Business volume
-5.5 %
Number of bookings
+1.5 %
Average basket
€1,853
Geographic zones — departures in September 2026 vs 2025
France
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — departures in September (bookings vs 2025)
02 September 2026 Reservations
Business volume advances (+3.3%) despite a slight drop in bookings (-1.7%), driven by a rise in the average basket (+5.1% to €2,004). The average lead time between booking and departure reaches 74 days, up 6% year over year. The mid-haul segment is the only zone posting growth in bookings (+7.1%).
+3.3 %
Business volume
-1.7 %
Number of bookings
+5.1 %
Average basket
€2,004
36,0 %
Late booking < 30 days
vs 36,6 % in 2025
30,4 %
Early booking > 90 days
vs 28,6 % in 2025
Geographic zones — Reservations September 2026 vs 2025
France
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — reservations September (bookings vs 2025)
03 All Saints’ Day Holidays 2026
As of the end of September, reservations for departures between October 17 and November 2, 2026 remain below 2025: business volume -4.7%, bookings -2.6%, average basket -2.1% at €2,238. Long-haul shows the steepest decline (-19.0% in bookings); mid-haul is the only zone in growth (+2.8%).
-4,7 %
Business volume
-2,6 %
Number of bookings
-2,1 %
Average basket
€2,238
Geographic zones — All Saints’ Day 2026 vs 2025
France
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Mid-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — All Saints’ Day Reservations (bookings vs 2025)
Traveler Typologies — All Saints’ Day 2026 Reservations
Solos
4.4 %
Bookings -2.6 % · €1,406
Duos
41.4 %
Bookings -2.2 % · €1,801
Families
41.9 %
Bookings -2.4 % · €2,493
Groups of friends
12.3 %
Bookings -1.9 % · €3,133
Stay Categories — All Saints’ Day 2026 Reservations
Packages (excl. circuits)
-1.8 %
Basket -0.5 % · €2,048
Accommodations
-8.5 %
Basket +0.2 % · €577
Circuits
-9.1 %
Basket -6.8 % · €4,759
Top 10 Destination Cities — All Saints’ Day 2026 Reservations
Source : Observatory of French Holidays — The Travel Industry Firms · Orchestra / Travelsoft — September 2026
Departures & reservations in September: 01/09 – 29/09/2026 · All Saints’ Day: reservations 01/01 – 29/09/2026, departures 17/10 – 02/11/2026.
Data drawn from travel agencies using the Orchestra platform (20+ brands, 2 years minimum).
Departures & reservations in September: 01/09 – 29/09/2026 · All Saints’ Day: reservations 01/01 – 29/09/2026, departures 17/10 – 02/11/2026.
Data drawn from travel agencies using the Orchestra platform (20+ brands, 2 years minimum).
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Emirates Hiring in France: 5 Open Days in September
Emirates continues its recruitment drive in France with sessions organized in Cannes on September 16, Lyon on the 18th, Paris on the 20th, Nantes on the 25th and Toulouse on the 27th of September.
Interested candidates can pre-register online or simply appear on the day of the event.
The company is seeking profiles capable of welcoming and serving passengers while ensuring their safety and security.
New recruits will benefit from training at Emirates’ training centre in Dubai.
Interested candidates can pre-register online or simply appear on the day of the event.
The company is seeking profiles capable of welcoming and serving passengers while ensuring their safety and security.
New recruits will benefit from training at Emirates’ training centre in Dubai.
Un recrutement à cinq étapes
The sessions will take place at the following venues:
–Cannes, September 16, at the Five Seas By Inwood Hotels ;
–Lyon, September 18, at the Crowne Plaza Lyon Cité Internationale ;
–Paris, September 20, at the M Social Hôtel Paris ;
–Nantes, September 25, at the Mercure Nantes Centre Grand Hôtel ;
–Toulouse, September 27, at the Plaza Hôtel Toulouse Capitole.
Candidates must submit an online application with an English CV and a recent photograph.
The company recommends pre-registration, but applicants can also attend without an appointment.
–Cannes, September 16, at the Five Seas By Inwood Hotels ;
–Lyon, September 18, at the Crowne Plaza Lyon Cité Internationale ;
–Paris, September 20, at the M Social Hôtel Paris ;
–Nantes, September 25, at the Mercure Nantes Centre Grand Hôtel ;
–Toulouse, September 27, at the Plaza Hôtel Toulouse Capitole.
Candidates must submit an online application with an English CV and a recent photograph.
The company recommends pre-registration, but applicants can also attend without an appointment.
Salary and benefits in Dubai
Emirates crew members based in Dubai enjoy, among other benefits, a competitive salary, company-provided housing, commuting transport between home and workplace, and medical coverage.
Reduced-rate flight tickets and various other perks are also offered. The airline’s crew comprises more than 150 nationalities and speaks 72 languages.
Emirates currently serves France with 35 weekly flights, including three daily A380 services from Paris, a daily A380 service from Nice, and a daily A350 service from Lyon.
Reduced-rate flight tickets and various other perks are also offered. The airline’s crew comprises more than 150 nationalities and speaks 72 languages.
Emirates currently serves France with 35 weekly flights, including three daily A380 services from Paris, a daily A380 service from Nice, and a daily A350 service from Lyon.
Parc Astérix: New Nighttime Event and Giant Dance Floor on September 12, 2026
Pour prolonger la saison estivale, le Parc Astérix déploie un format nocturne festif le samedi 12 septembre 2026, de 19h à 1h du matin.
Fruit d’une collaboration avec Fun Radio, cette soirée permettra aux visiteurs de parcourir le parc dans des conditions nocturnes privilégiées.
Les participants bénéficieront de l’ouverture des principales attractions, dont les parcours aquatiques maintenus jusqu’à la tombée de la nuit vers 21h, de séances photos avec les personnages gaulois, ainsi que d’une réduction de 10% dans l’ensemble des boutiques du site.
Les billets pour cet événement sont commercialisés au tarif individuel de 49€ sur le site officiel, avec des offres préférentielles fixées à 30€ pour les abonnés Pass Saison (et leurs accompagnants) et à 25€ pour les résidents des hôtels du parc.
Fruit d’une collaboration avec Fun Radio, cette soirée permettra aux visiteurs de parcourir le parc dans des conditions nocturnes privilégiées.
Les participants bénéficieront de l’ouverture des principales attractions, dont les parcours aquatiques maintenus jusqu’à la tombée de la nuit vers 21h, de séances photos avec les personnages gaulois, ainsi que d’une réduction de 10% dans l’ensemble des boutiques du site.
Les billets pour cet événement sont commercialisés au tarif individuel de 49€ sur le site officiel, avec des offres préférentielles fixées à 30€ pour les abonnés Pass Saison (et leurs accompagnants) et à 25€ pour les résidents des hôtels du parc.
Un dancefloor géant animé par un DJ de Fun Radio au pied d’OzIris
Au cœur de la soirée, la zone Égypte accueillera une piste de danse à ciel ouvert installée sur l’esplanade de l’attraction OzIris.
De 21h à 1h du matin, un DJ de l’antenne Fun Radio assurera la programmation musicale en déclinant une sélection de titres électro et dance dans les décors de la zone pharaonique.
L’aménagement de ce dancefloor géant constitue une première pour le Parc Astérix, qui entend coupler les sensations des montagnes russes avec une ambiance de festival en plein air.
De 21h à 1h du matin, un DJ de l’antenne Fun Radio assurera la programmation musicale en déclinant une sélection de titres électro et dance dans les décors de la zone pharaonique.
L’aménagement de ce dancefloor géant constitue une première pour le Parc Astérix, qui entend coupler les sensations des montagnes russes avec une ambiance de festival en plein air.
Maintien des ouvertures dominicales et du mercredi durant tout le mois de septembre
En parallèle de cette nocturne, le parc d’attractions prolonge son rythme d’exploitation pour la période de la rentrée.
Le site restera ouvert au public tous les mercredis de septembre de 10h à 18h, ainsi que l’ensemble des week-ends de 10h à 19h.
La destination reconduit à cette occasion ses offres tarifaires promotionnelles (« Billet Ouf » et « Billet Malin ») afin de maintenir la fréquentation des familles et des amateurs de sensations fortes au cours du mois de septembre.
Le site restera ouvert au public tous les mercredis de septembre de 10h à 18h, ainsi que l’ensemble des week-ends de 10h à 19h.
La destination reconduit à cette occasion ses offres tarifaires promotionnelles (« Billet Ouf » et « Billet Malin ») afin de maintenir la fréquentation des familles et des amateurs de sensations fortes au cours du mois de septembre.
The Day That Shook the World: September 11, 2001 [ABO]
A quelques jours du triste anniversaire du 11 septembre 2001, le monde entier se souvient. Non seulement, on se souvient du contexte dans lequel nous avons appris la nouvelle insensée, mais on garde tous en mémoire la stupeur dont nous avons été saisis devant les images qui tournaient en boucle sur les écrans et démontraient la foudroyante réalité.
Un avion, puis deux, des tours symboles de la toute puissance étasunienne en flames et le monde entier vacillait puis s’effondrait, laissant des millions de traumatisés et des milliers de morts et de blessés. Lesquels auraient pu être épargnés si l’administration de Georges Bush avait pris au sérieux les alertes répétées de la CIA sur l’imminence d’une attaque terroriste sur le sol américain !
Entrée de plain-pied dans une période de violence dans laquelle nous sommes toujours, le secteur touristique se retrouvait brutalement exposé à un accident de l’histoire qui le laissa KO.
Un avion, puis deux, des tours symboles de la toute puissance étasunienne en flames et le monde entier vacillait puis s’effondrait, laissant des millions de traumatisés et des milliers de morts et de blessés. Lesquels auraient pu être épargnés si l’administration de Georges Bush avait pris au sérieux les alertes répétées de la CIA sur l’imminence d’une attaque terroriste sur le sol américain !
Entrée de plain-pied dans une période de violence dans laquelle nous sommes toujours, le secteur touristique se retrouvait brutalement exposé à un accident de l’histoire qui le laissa KO.
The global economic and psychological shock
What happened? For several days, air travel in the United States ground to a halt, with long-haul flights plummeting by 22%. According to U.S. aviation data, the number of passengers fell by 23% compared with the previous month.As for hotels and travel agencies, they lost about 50% of their clientele in the days following September 11.
Struck by an event that was as spectacular as it was unexpected, it is clear that international tourism did not escape a catastrophic economic crisis. But it also suffered—perhaps more painfully—a crisis of confidence broadly sustained by the media, which at the time did not have social networks or 24-hour news channels.
Fear entered the airports, the skies, and the American ground. It also entered the minds of billions of people facing a new reality. And one could say it has not really left since.
And this happened despite, or perhaps because of, the many precautions and security measures quickly deployed worldwide since the Twin Towers attack. Paradoxically, in a world full of contradictions, the more we secure, the more we fear.
And the more we subject ourselves to endless searches, stricter visa procedures, and tighter baggage limits… the more we feel surveilled, thus becoming victims of a form of loss of freedom we could have done without. Yet the luxurious facilities and shops in international airports do everything they can to offer travelers a hedonic travel experience!
« In the USA, the shockwave of the attacks spread across all domains: from law to the economy, through culture. But its most painful legacy lies in the ongoing growth of a surveillance society, the rise of conspiracy theories, and the dehumanization of war ». Susan Page. USA Today.
Ten years and twenty years later, the same conclusion
Measured again in 2011 and 2021, the effects of September 11 naturally receded over the years. To such an extent that it is estimated that 100 million Americans do not feel affected.
But fear, having settled diffusely, sometimes leads people to prefer trains or cars when given a choice, and all sorts of other travel options indicating a shift in behavior. A shift even more evident as environmental awareness has grown significantly.
Another observation: if we look at the mindset of young people born after 9/11, many studies note that although unaware of the evolutions, they grew up in a geopolitically and tourism-wise permanently transformed environment where controls, restrictions, security lines, and a strengthened police presence are normal. They may regret it, but for them, it is not a barrier to travel.
On the contrary, they are highly sensitive to destination choices. A sensitivity reinforced by their heavy use of social networks and by the excessive media coverage of conflicts around the world on 24/7 news channels. They are indirect but very real victims of the grand story. They are the heirs of fears that have become enduring.
But fear, having settled diffusely, sometimes leads people to prefer trains or cars when given a choice, and all sorts of other travel options indicating a shift in behavior. A shift even more evident as environmental awareness has grown significantly.
Another observation: if we look at the mindset of young people born after 9/11, many studies note that although unaware of the evolutions, they grew up in a geopolitically and tourism-wise permanently transformed environment where controls, restrictions, security lines, and a strengthened police presence are normal. They may regret it, but for them, it is not a barrier to travel.
On the contrary, they are highly sensitive to destination choices. A sensitivity reinforced by their heavy use of social networks and by the excessive media coverage of conflicts around the world on 24/7 news channels. They are indirect but very real victims of the grand story. They are the heirs of fears that have become enduring.
The comparative effects of Covid on travel behavior
Journalist, consultant, speaker, Josette Sicsic has been observing the transformations of the world for more than 25 years to analyze their consequences for the tourism sector.
After developing the Touriscopie weekly for more than 20 years, she remains at the forefront of current events, where she decodes the present to forecast the future. On the site www.tourmag.com, in the Futuroscopie section, she regularly publishes forward-looking and analytical articles several times a week.
Contact: 06 14 47 99 04
Email: [email protected]
After developing the Touriscopie weekly for more than 20 years, she remains at the forefront of current events, where she decodes the present to forecast the future. On the site www.tourmag.com, in the Futuroscopie section, she regularly publishes forward-looking and analytical articles several times a week.
Contact: 06 14 47 99 04
Email: [email protected]
Disneyland Paris: European Casting Tour Stops in Lille on September 8–9, 2026
Disneyland Paris will begin its European recruitment tour in the Lille metropolitan area.
The event will take place at the Novotel Lille Centre Grand-Place, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to fill positions in guest services, catering, maintenance, logistics, and private security.
These recruitment days are aimed at a wide range of profiles, from beginners to experienced professionals.
In the services and hospitality-restaurants sector, the company is seeking staff for kitchen, in-room service, bar, reception, ticketing, pool surveillance, as well as customer service advisers fluent in Dutch.
Opportunities are also open in private security trades (security officers and video surveillance operators), with specific prerequisites for certain roles, such as holding a valid professional license, a category B driving license, or proficiency in French.
Additionally, needs have been identified in logistics activities.
The event will take place at the Novotel Lille Centre Grand-Place, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to fill positions in guest services, catering, maintenance, logistics, and private security.
These recruitment days are aimed at a wide range of profiles, from beginners to experienced professionals.
In the services and hospitality-restaurants sector, the company is seeking staff for kitchen, in-room service, bar, reception, ticketing, pool surveillance, as well as customer service advisers fluent in Dutch.
Opportunities are also open in private security trades (security officers and video surveillance operators), with specific prerequisites for certain roles, such as holding a valid professional license, a category B driving license, or proficiency in French.
Additionally, needs have been identified in logistics activities.
A broad call to technical trades and the landscaping sector
The campaign is addressed simultaneously to specialists in maintenance and engineering.
The company intends to strengthen its teams with maintenance technicians for attractions and stage equipment, electrical technicians, electromechanics technicians, boilmakers, engineers, as well as craftsmen (plumbers, electricians, painters) and construction executives.
The landscaping trades, particularly gardeners and arborists, are also part of this call for applications.
Interviews will be held at the Novotel Lille Centre Grand-Place (116 rue de l’Hôpital-Militaire) from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
While candidates may present themselves directly with a CV and an identity document, Disneyland Paris management recommends applying online in advance to obtain a dedicated time slot and avoid waiting times.
Also read: Brimbelle Grandcolas: “What matters above all is the skills and talent”
The company intends to strengthen its teams with maintenance technicians for attractions and stage equipment, electrical technicians, electromechanics technicians, boilmakers, engineers, as well as craftsmen (plumbers, electricians, painters) and construction executives.
The landscaping trades, particularly gardeners and arborists, are also part of this call for applications.
Interviews will be held at the Novotel Lille Centre Grand-Place (116 rue de l’Hôpital-Militaire) from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
While candidates may present themselves directly with a CV and an identity document, Disneyland Paris management recommends applying online in advance to obtain a dedicated time slot and avoid waiting times.
Also read: Brimbelle Grandcolas: “What matters above all is the skills and talent”
French Bee Strike Could Drag On Into September
The skies are rumbling over France.
Notices of strikes pile up, and flight crews, whether cabin crew (PNC) or technical crew (PNT), publicly show their fatigue. After the turbulence involving easyJet France and Volotea, it is now French bee’s turn to take to the streets.
As we revealed to you, the SNPNC-FO of French bee filed a strike notice from August 27 to 31. While management announces that its program is fully guaranteed, the union side congratulates itself on a strong commitment.
“All of the PNC at our Réunion base are on strike. In Orly, 90% of the cabin supervisors and their substitutes are mobilized, along with a large part of the permanent staff.
The fixed-term contracts (CDD) cannot go on strike due to the precarious nature of their contracts.
Management has sent in people from the leadership to fill the gaps and ensure the flights. Our PNC leader is on the flights, all the instructors as well, and there are almost no cabin supervisors available.
To avoid canceling flights, the company chartered aircraft from Wamos, notably on the route to New York. A flight to Los Angeles has just been canceled and another to Miami could soon follow“, recounts a representative of the SNPNC-FO.
Notices of strikes pile up, and flight crews, whether cabin crew (PNC) or technical crew (PNT), publicly show their fatigue. After the turbulence involving easyJet France and Volotea, it is now French bee’s turn to take to the streets.
As we revealed to you, the SNPNC-FO of French bee filed a strike notice from August 27 to 31. While management announces that its program is fully guaranteed, the union side congratulates itself on a strong commitment.
“All of the PNC at our Réunion base are on strike. In Orly, 90% of the cabin supervisors and their substitutes are mobilized, along with a large part of the permanent staff.
The fixed-term contracts (CDD) cannot go on strike due to the precarious nature of their contracts.
Management has sent in people from the leadership to fill the gaps and ensure the flights. Our PNC leader is on the flights, all the instructors as well, and there are almost no cabin supervisors available.
To avoid canceling flights, the company chartered aircraft from Wamos, notably on the route to New York. A flight to Los Angeles has just been canceled and another to Miami could soon follow“, recounts a representative of the SNPNC-FO.
French bee: “Management is in denial”
The management confirmed to us the cancellation of flight BF730, scheduled Friday from Orly to Los Angeles. Passengers, however, were rebooked on a flight operated by the company.
The flight to Miami remains scheduled.
“Since the movement began, several PNC have reported ten schedule changes in a day. It has become almost unreadable.
We are striking to highlight the schedule changes and the growing fatigue, but that ends up worsening the problem instead of solving it.
Management is in denial and continues a practice common to them, namely changing rosters at will“, laments a staff representative.
The two sides seem to be entrenched in their positions.
On one side, management says it remains at the union’s disposal to find a way out of the conflict.
On the other, the employee representative tells us that the latest exchange, last Tuesday, ended with a firm stance, refusing any dialogue while the strike continues.
To read: easyJet France: heading for a second August weekend of strike action!
“There is no opening of dialogue; that is a catchphrase for the media. They prefer to take care of their customers rather than their employees.
The instability of rosters is not new this year, but it has worsened in 2026. By reducing Tahiti services, rotations are becoming shorter and shorter.
The situation is worrying for crew fatigue and their mental health, explains the employee representative.
The flight to Miami remains scheduled.
“Since the movement began, several PNC have reported ten schedule changes in a day. It has become almost unreadable.
We are striking to highlight the schedule changes and the growing fatigue, but that ends up worsening the problem instead of solving it.
Management is in denial and continues a practice common to them, namely changing rosters at will“, laments a staff representative.
The two sides seem to be entrenched in their positions.
On one side, management says it remains at the union’s disposal to find a way out of the conflict.
On the other, the employee representative tells us that the latest exchange, last Tuesday, ended with a firm stance, refusing any dialogue while the strike continues.
To read: easyJet France: heading for a second August weekend of strike action!
“There is no opening of dialogue; that is a catchphrase for the media. They prefer to take care of their customers rather than their employees.
The instability of rosters is not new this year, but it has worsened in 2026. By reducing Tahiti services, rotations are becoming shorter and shorter.
The situation is worrying for crew fatigue and their mental health, explains the employee representative.
French bee: “By focusing only on low cost, they have forgotten the human”
The staff representatives have been warning management for more than a year now.
Meetings and extraordinary Works Council sessions have been held to address the situation of PNC on the Tahiti flight.
“If, on paper, the company is compliant with rest regulations, it is circumventing all other rules around it.
There have been two grave and imminent dangers on this specific route. The inspection and occupational medicine have been included in these exchanges. No one took us seriously, but at this level of fatigue you feel like you are intoxicated. There have been car accidents, we have colleagues in tears because they can no longer even see their children.
We issued a right to alert, with no response. We knocked on the DGAC’s door to ask for help. They told us they had noted a surge in fatigue reports from PNC in general, both cabin crew and pilots“, explains the union representative.
Sometimes, between 48 hours on Miami-bound flights and 24 hours on New York-bound flights, employees have only one day of rest. The prospect of returning to a normal life remains difficult under these conditions.
An expert assessment was also commissioned, but all these steps collided with the war in Iran.
The strike notice filed in April had to be postponed due to the consequences of the conflict on global aviation. In return, management made a financial gesture and granted a 48-hour notice period during which management should not tamper with rosters.
“Except that this rule did not apply when we were in layovers; we were still subjected to changes.
We are a low-cost carrier, I understand that the company must make money, but there is no need to overdo it. They do not want to increase staffing.
At the beginning of August, we issued another alert, then the expert also alerted management about the situation after surveying 300 PNC” confirms this same person.
The person mandated by the Works Council to provide an update on the matter would have found physical and general malaise among the employees, according to the SNPNC-FO representative.
Meetings and extraordinary Works Council sessions have been held to address the situation of PNC on the Tahiti flight.
“If, on paper, the company is compliant with rest regulations, it is circumventing all other rules around it.
There have been two grave and imminent dangers on this specific route. The inspection and occupational medicine have been included in these exchanges. No one took us seriously, but at this level of fatigue you feel like you are intoxicated. There have been car accidents, we have colleagues in tears because they can no longer even see their children.
We issued a right to alert, with no response. We knocked on the DGAC’s door to ask for help. They told us they had noted a surge in fatigue reports from PNC in general, both cabin crew and pilots“, explains the union representative.
Sometimes, between 48 hours on Miami-bound flights and 24 hours on New York-bound flights, employees have only one day of rest. The prospect of returning to a normal life remains difficult under these conditions.
An expert assessment was also commissioned, but all these steps collided with the war in Iran.
The strike notice filed in April had to be postponed due to the consequences of the conflict on global aviation. In return, management made a financial gesture and granted a 48-hour notice period during which management should not tamper with rosters.
“Except that this rule did not apply when we were in layovers; we were still subjected to changes.
We are a low-cost carrier, I understand that the company must make money, but there is no need to overdo it. They do not want to increase staffing.
At the beginning of August, we issued another alert, then the expert also alerted management about the situation after surveying 300 PNC” confirms this same person.
The person mandated by the Works Council to provide an update on the matter would have found physical and general malaise among the employees, according to the SNPNC-FO representative.
French bee: without an answer, “we will renew the strike notice”
On top of that, there is a depreciation of earnings.
Because of shorter rotations, PNC salaries would have fallen. We are far from the glamorous image of being a steward or a hostess.
“By focusing only on low cost, they have forgotten the human. I am paid 40% less than my colleagues at Air Caraïbes.
We love our company, our job, our planes and our passengers, and we knew what we were getting into. There is a contempt for our profession in the group’s offices.
The base is very fired up. Moreover, preferring to give money to Wamos while telling us the company has no money… It is scandalous.
They want to show everyone that we will not win, us employees. But we are the losers in this conflict, because we are losing money,” laments the chief cabin crew.
You can see it, the split is complete.
Each side remains entrenched in its positions, and no one seems capable or willing to take a step toward the other. And while charters cost hundreds of thousands of euros per day of strike, the end of the strike notice approaches.
“If, by August 31, we have not heard back from the company, we will renew the notice and the movement, until discussions begin.
Nevertheless, I still have a bit of hope in our new CEO, Géry Mortreux. He tried to find a way out just before we went on strike, but he did not have all the background,” says a representative of the SNPNC-FO.
The growing unrest is increasingly loud in the cabins of low-cost carriers and within the Dubreuil group…
Because of shorter rotations, PNC salaries would have fallen. We are far from the glamorous image of being a steward or a hostess.
“By focusing only on low cost, they have forgotten the human. I am paid 40% less than my colleagues at Air Caraïbes.
We love our company, our job, our planes and our passengers, and we knew what we were getting into. There is a contempt for our profession in the group’s offices.
The base is very fired up. Moreover, preferring to give money to Wamos while telling us the company has no money… It is scandalous.
They want to show everyone that we will not win, us employees. But we are the losers in this conflict, because we are losing money,” laments the chief cabin crew.
You can see it, the split is complete.
Each side remains entrenched in its positions, and no one seems capable or willing to take a step toward the other. And while charters cost hundreds of thousands of euros per day of strike, the end of the strike notice approaches.
“If, by August 31, we have not heard back from the company, we will renew the notice and the movement, until discussions begin.
Nevertheless, I still have a bit of hope in our new CEO, Géry Mortreux. He tried to find a way out just before we went on strike, but he did not have all the background,” says a representative of the SNPNC-FO.
The growing unrest is increasingly loud in the cabins of low-cost carriers and within the Dubreuil group…
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Medical Tourism: Armenia to Bring Together International Players in Yerevan This September
Armenia aims to capitalize on hosting an international gathering to accelerate its positioning in the medical tourism market.
From September 21 to 23, 2026, the capital Yerevan will host the World Conference on Medical Tourism, titled “Travel for Care, Stay for Healing: When Patients Become Guests”.
From September 21 to 23, 2026, the capital Yerevan will host the World Conference on Medical Tourism, titled “Travel for Care, Stay for Healing: When Patients Become Guests”.
For three days, tourism and health professionals, representatives of international organizations, insurers, investors and private players will come together to discuss the sector’s transformations.
L’Arménie veut développer son attractivité
While the international demand for medical stays abroad is rising, Armenia seeks to strengthen its presence on this market.
The country highlights several arguments, notably the qualifications of its health professionals and the competitive costs of treatment.
It also intends to capitalize on its tourist offering to provide an experience that goes beyond the medical journey.
International visitors can thus pair their stay with wellness activities, cultural discovery or even recuperation. An approach designed to differentiate Armenia by linking care with a tourism experience.
The country highlights several arguments, notably the qualifications of its health professionals and the competitive costs of treatment.
It also intends to capitalize on its tourist offering to provide an experience that goes beyond the medical journey.
International visitors can thus pair their stay with wellness activities, cultural discovery or even recuperation. An approach designed to differentiate Armenia by linking care with a tourism experience.
Digital health and artificial intelligence on the agenda
The conference will address many of the challenges currently accompanying the transformation of medical tourism.
Discussions will notably focus on the patient journey, the quality of care and accreditation systems, but also on the development of digital health and artificial intelligence.
Well-being and prevention, international partnerships as well as the competitiveness of destinations will also be among the topics discussed.
Beyond the lectures, the event should foster exchanges among the various stakeholders and enable new collaborations between the health and tourism sectors.
Discussions will notably focus on the patient journey, the quality of care and accreditation systems, but also on the development of digital health and artificial intelligence.
Well-being and prevention, international partnerships as well as the competitiveness of destinations will also be among the topics discussed.
Beyond the lectures, the event should foster exchanges among the various stakeholders and enable new collaborations between the health and tourism sectors.
Un rendez-vous international pour structurer le marché
For the Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, organizing this conference represents an opportunity to enhance the country’s visibility among international professionals.
The stated objective is to make Yerevan a venue for exchanges on new practices in medical tourism, as well as to present the destination’s advantages and the prospects for developing its offer.
The full program, the list of speakers and the registration details are available on the event’s official website.
The stated objective is to make Yerevan a venue for exchanges on new practices in medical tourism, as well as to present the destination’s advantages and the prospects for developing its offer.
The full program, the list of speakers and the registration details are available on the event’s official website.
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Air France Delays Groups Portal Upgrade to September 2026
This was a decision that had caused quite a stir among group specialists.
Last week, we revealed that Air France had decided to restrict access to TIGRE Web, its platform dedicated to group bookings, to only IATA-accredited agencies.
Last week, we revealed that Air France had decided to restrict access to TIGRE Web, its platform dedicated to group bookings, to only IATA-accredited agencies.
This decision was to take effect on July 1, 2026.
The Entreprises du Voyage conducted active lobbying to grant more time to the affected agencies.
“Since then, we have reached out to Air France. We asked them to reassess their position and, at minimum, to provide more time for agencies to undertake the necessary steps.
They assured me they are working on the matter. I am hopeful that the company will postpone at least its decision to September 1.“, we were told by Valérie Boned.
The message was well received and the instruction was applied.
Réservations “groupes” : Air France reporte sa décision
“Initially planned for July 1, 2026, the implementation of this change is postponed to September 1, 2026 to give the affected agencies extra time to organize themselves“, the carrier announced in an email sent to sales points.
The message recalls that, after this date, non-IATA-accredited agencies will no longer be able to make new reservations “groups” via TIGRE Web.
They will benefit from limited access to ensure monitoring, management, and finalization of dossiers already confirmed before early September.
It will therefore be necessary either to obtain IATA accreditation, increasingly difficult to obtain, or to rely on a professional possessing the precious credential.
And obtaining it takes time, but it also requires administrative steps and training the teams in the use of a GDS.
Air France justifies this approach by the volonté of “structuring and securing the group reservation processes for the Company.”
“We are going to become dependent on an issuing agency. Our request will be processed when it can be, sometimes several hours later. And we will no longer be able to book flights as soon as they open.” If we are not responsive, yield tariffs rise quickly, lamented last week a group tour operator.
This decision comes almost at the worst moment, as players face distrust from customers confronted with a geopolitical and economic crisis.
The message recalls that, after this date, non-IATA-accredited agencies will no longer be able to make new reservations “groups” via TIGRE Web.
They will benefit from limited access to ensure monitoring, management, and finalization of dossiers already confirmed before early September.
It will therefore be necessary either to obtain IATA accreditation, increasingly difficult to obtain, or to rely on a professional possessing the precious credential.
And obtaining it takes time, but it also requires administrative steps and training the teams in the use of a GDS.
Air France justifies this approach by the volonté of “structuring and securing the group reservation processes for the Company.”
“We are going to become dependent on an issuing agency. Our request will be processed when it can be, sometimes several hours later. And we will no longer be able to book flights as soon as they open.” If we are not responsive, yield tariffs rise quickly, lamented last week a group tour operator.
This decision comes almost at the worst moment, as players face distrust from customers confronted with a geopolitical and economic crisis.
The fact of adding commercial validations to dossiers that have become more complex due to the war in the Middle East could slow the activity of distributors already worried about a noticeable drop in bookings.
Air France’s tougher stance toward group organizers is the result of a process that had already led the company to drastically shorten the window to confirm a group.
In the same breath, SNCF suspended its site dedicated to group travel earlier this year.
Air France’s tougher stance toward group organizers is the result of a process that had already led the company to drastically shorten the window to confirm a group.
In the same breath, SNCF suspended its site dedicated to group travel earlier this year.
TGV M to Welcome Its First Passengers in Early September 2026
Il devait, à l’instar du CDG Express, débuter son exploitation pour les JO de Paris. Finalement, les usagers français auront attendu deux années supplémentaires.
En effet, le TGV M vient de franchir sa dernière étape avant sa mise en circulation à grande échelle. La livraison des rames à la SNCF débutera dès le début de l’été.
Il a obtenu l’autorisation de mise sur le marché délivrée par l’ERA, l’Agence de l’Union européenne pour les chemins de fer.
Cette étape cruciale permet de vérifier que le matériel répond aux “exigences de sécurité et d’interopérabilité”.
“La qualité du travail préparatoire et la coopération des parties prenantes ont contribué à la bonne progression de l’évaluation, marquant un des derniers jalons vers l’entrée en service du train“, selon le communiqué de l’opérateur.
Désormais, la SNCF et Alstom, le constructeur, vont pouvoir accélérer la mise en place de ce train de nouvelle génération.
En effet, le TGV M vient de franchir sa dernière étape avant sa mise en circulation à grande échelle. La livraison des rames à la SNCF débutera dès le début de l’été.
Il a obtenu l’autorisation de mise sur le marché délivrée par l’ERA, l’Agence de l’Union européenne pour les chemins de fer.
Cette étape cruciale permet de vérifier que le matériel répond aux “exigences de sécurité et d’interopérabilité”.
“La qualité du travail préparatoire et la coopération des parties prenantes ont contribué à la bonne progression de l’évaluation, marquant un des derniers jalons vers l’entrée en service du train“, selon le communiqué de l’opérateur.
Désormais, la SNCF et Alstom, le constructeur, vont pouvoir accélérer la mise en place de ce train de nouvelle génération.
TGV M: Commercial operations slated to begin in September 2026
Thus, the delivery of the first two sets destined for operation is planned for June 2026. Four more will follow by the end of August and, in total, the carrier will have 13 sets by the end of 2026.
For train enthusiasts, you will still have to wait a few more weeks before hoping to boards this new rolling stock.
A phase of testing and adjustments in real-world conditions is essential before welcoming the first passengers.
“SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have chosen to strengthen the commissioning arrangements by planning a several-week pre-commercial run of the first sets on the national network.
This exceptional step will mobilize hundreds of teams from the two companies in order to check every detail of the onboard experience, support the adoption of the train by the operational teams and finalize the last adjustments before welcoming the first TGV INOUI travelers“, explains the press release.
To read : SNCF: what does the TGV M look like, which will run in 2026?
While commercial operations were scheduled for July 1, 2026, according to the latest postponement, they will not take place before early September.
For reminder, the TGV M is a 100 % French-designed train in its conception and built from 97 % of recyclable materials. It will feature 740 seats in its maximum configuration, i.e., 20 % more seats.
SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar have ordered 160 train sets.
For train enthusiasts, you will still have to wait a few more weeks before hoping to boards this new rolling stock.
A phase of testing and adjustments in real-world conditions is essential before welcoming the first passengers.
“SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have chosen to strengthen the commissioning arrangements by planning a several-week pre-commercial run of the first sets on the national network.
This exceptional step will mobilize hundreds of teams from the two companies in order to check every detail of the onboard experience, support the adoption of the train by the operational teams and finalize the last adjustments before welcoming the first TGV INOUI travelers“, explains the press release.
To read : SNCF: what does the TGV M look like, which will run in 2026?
While commercial operations were scheduled for July 1, 2026, according to the latest postponement, they will not take place before early September.
For reminder, the TGV M is a 100 % French-designed train in its conception and built from 97 % of recyclable materials. It will feature 740 seats in its maximum configuration, i.e., 20 % more seats.
SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar have ordered 160 train sets.
Corsair Webinar: Autumn-Winter 2021/22 Collection Launch – September 28, 2021
Thématique : What’s New
Date : September 28, 2021
Heure : 11:00 AM
Date : September 28, 2021
Heure : 11:00 AM
Webinar Description
Discover the trending destinations for this new season: Mauritius, Punta Cana and our new direct flights from Nantes, Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille.
This webinar aims to deepen your knowledge of Corsair’s new offers and opportunities.
Corsair is doing everything possible to enable your clients to book their trip with total peace of mind : all tickets are changeable and refundable without fees for all departures until March 31, 2022.
Our two stylists Christine and Magali will present this new collection and provide you with the keys to try to win the prize of 2 tickets up for grabs during the Corsair News Quiz.
This webinar aims to deepen your knowledge of Corsair’s new offers and opportunities.
Corsair is doing everything possible to enable your clients to book their trip with total peace of mind : all tickets are changeable and refundable without fees for all departures until March 31, 2022.
Our two stylists Christine and Magali will present this new collection and provide you with the keys to try to win the prize of 2 tickets up for grabs during the Corsair News Quiz.
Other sessions
● Immersion voyage in the Indian Ocean : Replay
● Heading to the Caribbean Islands : Replay
● Heading to the Caribbean Islands : Replay
Who we are
Corsair is a regular French long‑haul airline employing around 970 people. It carries about 1.2 million passengers per year. Corsair operates scheduled flights to the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Martinique), the Indian Ocean (La Réunion, Mauritius, Mayotte), Africa (Ivory Coast) and Canada (Montreal), and will serve Punta Cana starting December 11, 2021.
Opening of routes from the provinces:
– Lyon and Marseille to La Réunion and Mayotte since June 21, 2021.
– Paris-Orly / Mauritius from October 22 and Lyon / Marseille / La Réunion / Mauritius from October 23.
– Nantes / Fort-de-France from December 16, 2021.
– Bordeaux / Pointe-à-Pitre from December 19, 2021.
– Lyon / Pointe-à-Pitre from December 21, 2021.
Opening of routes from the provinces:
– Lyon and Marseille to La Réunion and Mayotte since June 21, 2021.
– Paris-Orly / Mauritius from October 22 and Lyon / Marseille / La Réunion / Mauritius from October 23.
– Nantes / Fort-de-France from December 16, 2021.
– Bordeaux / Pointe-à-Pitre from December 19, 2021.
– Lyon / Pointe-à-Pitre from December 21, 2021.
Contact Us
AGENCY HELPDESK Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00
0820 825 318 (0.15 €/min)
[email protected]
CORSAIR.BIZ Site dedicated to travel professionals
(agent rates, commercial procedures, product offers, etc.)
www.corsair.biz
GROUP SERVICE Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00
01 81 94 15 00
[email protected]
CORSAIRGROUPE Your new online group quotation tool
Registration & information, write to [email protected]
Website: www.flycorsair.com
0820 825 318 (0.15 €/min)
[email protected]
CORSAIR.BIZ Site dedicated to travel professionals
(agent rates, commercial procedures, product offers, etc.)
www.corsair.biz
GROUP SERVICE Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00
01 81 94 15 00
[email protected]
CORSAIRGROUPE Your new online group quotation tool
Registration & information, write to [email protected]
Website: www.flycorsair.com
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