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French bee is expanding its long-haul network with the addition of two sought-after leisure destinations: the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
The French low-cost carrier announced that tickets are now on sale for new services connecting Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) with Velana International Airport (MLE) in the Maldives and Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Sri Lanka. Flights will begin operating on December 19th. The new routes expand French bee’s Indian Ocean network and are designed to make traditionally expensive destinations more accessible through the airline’s low-cost, à la carte business model. The new routes will be flown with Airbus A350-900 aircraft. These offer 35 Premium Economy and 376 Economy Class seats.
Introductory round-trip fares start at €599 (approximately $680) for Colombo and €649 (approximately $740) for Malé in Economy Class. Premium Class fares begin at €1,365 (approximately $1,560) for Sri Lanka and €1,399 (approximately $1,600) for the Maldives.
The service will initially operate as a triangular route (flying from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Malé then onward to Colombo before returning to Paris). The arrangement gives travelers the option of visiting either destination individually or combining both into a single trip. French bee has designed a flexible seasonal schedule running from December 19th through May 2nd. During peak holiday periods, the airline will operate up to 2x weekly triangular flights while additional nonstop flights between Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) will be added as demand increases later in the season.
The expansion reflects French bee’s continued growth strategy as it seeks to diversify its route network and capitalize on strong demand for leisure travel to tropical destinations.
Marc-Antoine Blondeau, CEO of French bee, said:
The launch of this route aligns perfectly with our growth strategy. It allows us to capture a high-potential market that remains underserved by direct flights from France. By combining two highly complementary traveler profiles, we are tapping into both the beach-resort tourism of the Maldives and the booming cultural, nature, and wellness tourism in Sri Lanka.”
Anthony’s Take; With the addition of the Maldives and Sri Lanka, French bee is further strengthening its position as a low-cost alternative for long-haul travelers looking to reach some of the world’s most iconic vacation destinations without paying traditional full-service airline fares.
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