Expats & Diplomats
Direct flights between Manila and Paris to reopen

As the Philippines enter the holiday season with the start of the 'Ber' months, an early Christmas gift awaits travelers with the resumption of a direct route between the Philippines and France, as well as the rest of Europe.

French Ambassador Marie Fontanel and Secretary of Transportation Jaime Bautista and Air France - KLM General Manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania Femke Kroese, announced the return of Air France in the Philippines, 20 years after the last direct flight between the two countries.

(From left) Presidential Communications’ Malacañang Palace Press Briefer Daphne Oseña Paez, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel and Air France-KLM General Manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania Femke Kroese PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FRENCH EMBASSY

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