Volotea: increased flights to Paris-Orly and launch of a new route to Sardinia

Voloteathe airline of Catalan origin, is continuing its expansion by obtaining new slots at the airport of Paris-Orly from 2025. It plans to operate 13 flights a week. This initiative is accompanied by the launch of two new Italian destinations, including one to the charming Sardinia. Flights will be available twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays, with a capacity of 13,600 seats. Volotea thus consolidates its position on the European market for direct air links, reinforcing its summer offer from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.

Volotea strengthens its presence at Paris-Orly

The airline Voloteaa dynamic and ambitious company, continues to make its mark on the European market. In 2024, it is announcing a significant expansion of its activities to Paris-OrlyThis strategic airport handles millions of passengers every year. With the acquisition of new take-off and landing slots, Volotea plans to multiply its routes and increase its flight frequency to this hub. This increase corresponds to a targeted development strategy to better serve regional capitals and increase connectivity between different European destinations.

New players who have won slots include RyanairBut it's Volotea that's attracting the most attention, with its extensive and diversified offer. Present on many destinations, the Catalan airline wishes to make Orly a central point of its network in France, thus widening its access to the Paris market.

New horizons with Sardinia

Volotea is not only strengthening its position at Orly. The airline is also announcing the launch of a new route to Sardinia, a popular destination for travellers in search of idyllic Mediterranean landscapes. This initiative is designed to meet the growing demand from passengers for easier access to this multi-faceted Italian island.

Two new summer routes will be set up from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Olbia and Cagliari in Sardinia. These much-anticipated flights will operate twice weekly, providing tourists and business travellers with a direct, regular service during the high season.

A commitment to a promising future

Volotea's continued development of its operations demonstrates its commitment to route optimization. With its strategic positioning at Paris-Orly and the increase in services to attractive destinations such as Sardinia, the company is betting on a calculated and promising expansion. Its plans are not mere promises, but tangible actions in favor of growth and innovation in the European air transport landscape.

This ambition is underpinned by an alignment with global industry trends, such as the opening of Nuuk airport in Greenland and the re-launch of routes to long-haul destinations by airlines like Air Arabia and British Airways. Volotea joins this list in redefining the standards and horizons of air mobility.

Volotea Expansion

Fact	Detail
More flights to Paris-Orly	Volotea wins new takeoff and landing slots
Number of flights per week	13 weekly flights to Paris-Orly
New link	Launch of a route to Sardinia
Seating capacity	13,600 seats available on the new route
Flight frequency to Sardinia	Twice a week
Prices from	69€ for a flight from Paris-Orly
Available rentals	Cities like Rodez-Aveyron, Turin, and Ancona
Main base in France	Paris-Orly Airport

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