India, July 23 -- Starting 22nd July 2026, Air France customers can choose, when booking their flight, to extend their stopover in Paris (on either the outbound or return journey) and book a package from Extime travel to explore the capital and the treasures of the surrounding region.
Paris Stopover Program
- Partnership: Air France with Extime Travel (Groupe ADP's tourism brand).
- Concept: Turn long layovers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle into short city breaks.
- Packages: From 1 to 4 nights, including transfers, hotel stays, and curated experiences.
Why It's Significant
- High Connection Volume: 50% of Air France passengers at CDG are connecting onward.
- Customer Demand: A study (April 2026) found 81% of connecting travelers want to explore Paris during layovers.
- Interest is especially strong among Brazilian (92.3%) and Indian (90%) travelers.
- Indian travelers benefit from the removal of French airport transit visa requirements since April 2026.
Package Highlights
- Paris Must-See: Iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
- Disneyland(R) Paris: Family-friendly getaway with hotel stays near the park.
- Future Additions: Premium cultural, gastronomic, and festive excursions.
- Accommodation: 4- and 5-star hotels in central Paris or at Disneyland(R) Paris.
- All Extime Travel Stopover offers are available on the Stopover.ext.....
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.