Behind this decision, the observation of “the deterioration of the economic performance of this connection”, argues the French company.
The airline Air France will leave Strasbourg-Entzheim airport from March 30, 2025, the company announced to AFP on Wednesday, confirming information from Latest News from Alsace. From this date, “the Strasbourg – Lyon connection will no longer be provided by the company”a decision following “to the deterioration of the economic performance of this link”.
It is explained by “the reduction of point-to-point traffic in France in general” due to “development of videoconferencing” or even the “reduction in business travel, and shift to the train”according to Air France.
The reduction in connecting traffic from Strasbourg via Lyon to other destinations in France and Europe was also observed. Deleting this link “results in the closure of the Air France stopover in Strasbourg”.
“All staff concerned will be offered another operational flight management mission, without modification of the workplace or forced departure”further indicates the company, specifying that the appeal “internal mobility devices” will also be possible if they wish. Strasbourg-Entzheim airport counted more than a million passengers in 2023, a figure up 9% compared to 2022.
