Paris – October 14, 2026 -- French bee has won Gold in the Overall International Carrier category of the 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, while preparing to add two seasonal long-haul routes from Paris-Orly in December 2026.
Magellan Awards rate entries on individual merit, not head-to-head
Travel Weekly has run the Magellan Awards since 2008. They cover design, marketing and service across airlines, airports, hospitality, cruise lines, destinations and travel services. A panel of travel industry professionals selects the winners. Entries are assessed individually rather than against one another, and Gold and Silver honors go to those that meet the award criteria.
Zemourda Aissaoui, Chief Commercial Officer at French bee, said the award reflects the work of the airline's teams and its aim of making international travel more accessible without cutting the quality of the experience.
French bee flies an all-Airbus A350 fleet from four U.S. gateways
The airline operates a modern fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. It connects travelers from Miami, Newark, Los Angeles and San Francisco to Paris, Tahiti and other destinations. From Paris-Orly, French bee currently serves seven destinations: Réunion, Tahiti, New York (Newark), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami and Montreal.
French bee adds Malé and Colombo routes from December 19, 2026
Starting December 19, 2026, the airline will launch two seasonal direct routes from Paris-Orly, to Malé in the Maldives and Colombo in Sri Lanka. French bee, part of the Dubreuil Group, is marking its 10th anniversary this year.
Johanna Jainchill, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly, said each year of the awards brings fresh ideas and bold execution in travel marketing.