Wednesday 16, MisterTravel was at the presentation of the French low-cost French bee for the announcement of the opening of their new direct line between Paris Orly and Montreal. The president of the company, Christine Ourmières-Widener and Marc-Antoine Blondeau, CEO of French bee, told us that they had around a hundred passengers on the first dates of April, because the flights are already set up in the reservation systems . Canada still remains a highly demanded destination on the French and Belgian market during all seasons.
From April 30, 2025, French bee will offer four weekly flights to Montrealoperated by one of its latest generation Airbus A350s. This device guarantees a seat carbon footprint reduced by 25%, while providing an optimal flight experience. The French Bee A350-900s assigned to the new route offer 376 seats in economy class and 35 seats in Premium class.
An ambitious growth strategy
This new line is part of French bee’s growth strategy, aiming to strengthen its intercontinental international presence. After the success of the lines to the United States (San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Miami), the Indian Ocean (Reunion) and the Pacific (Tahiti), the company is expanding its network in North America with this first Canadian destination. This expansion responds to the growing demand for long-haul travel at competitive prices, while maintaining a high level of service and an eco-responsible approach.
Passengers will have the choice of five travel options, with competitive introductory prices for each class:
En cabine Economy :
• BEE LIGHT: €285 round trip.
• BEE SMART: €475 round trip.
• BEE FLEX: €675 round trip.
In Premium cabin:
• PREMIUM SMART: €949 round trip.
• PREMIUM FLEX: €1,149 round trip.
Flights will be scheduled:
• From April 30, 2025 to July 3, 2025: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
• From July 4, 2025 to August 31, 2025: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• From September 1, 2025: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Departure from Orly will be from Terminal 4 at 7:20 p.m. with arrival at Montreal Trudeau International Airport at 9:00 p.m. The return flight will depart at 11:00 p.m. for arrival in Paris at 12:00 p.m. the next day. The direct flight lasts approximately 7.5 hours, allowing passengers to comfortably reach the Quebec metropolis.
Christine Ourmières-Widener, President of French bee, told us: “With the opening of this new destination, French bee continues to expand its international network, particularly in North America, from 6 to 7 long-haul destinations.
Montreal is an important economic center with a cosmopolitan population, creating demand for business and leisure travel throughout the year. This represents a great opportunity for French bee and the promise of a fruitful collaboration with all local stakeholders. We are proud to further facilitate trade between France and Canada.”
Marc-Antoine Blondeau, General Director of French beeadds: “I would like to thank all the French bee teams for their commitment and collaborative work on the opening of this new route which is a major event for our company. This new route will allow us to continue to grow on our North American network. We look forward to welcoming our passengers on board from April 30.”
Do you know French bee?
Creation date: 2016
2023 turnover: 450 million euros and 1 million passengers transported
6 aircraft: 4 Airbus A350-900 and 2 Airbus A350-1000
The airline already serves: Reunion – Tahiti – San Francisco – New York – Los Angeles and Miami.
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