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Travellers flying between the French Riviera and Paris will soon see a change on one of Nice Côte d’Azur Airport’s key domestic connections. From 6 December 2026, Transavia will operate all flights between Nice and Paris-Orly using Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The move brings a newer generation of aircraft to a route regularly used by residents of Monaco and the Côte d’Azur. According to Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, the A320neo consumes around 15% less fuel and produces approximately 15% fewer CO₂ emissions than the aircraft it replaces. Its noise footprint is also reported to be up to 50% lower.
Franck Goldnadel, Chairman of the Executive Board of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, said the change would result in a substantial reduction in emissions compared with aircraft previously used on the route.
There are practical differences for passengers too. The A320neo cabins feature redesigned seats with wider cushions and more personal space, as well as individual USB ports. Larger tray tables have been introduced, while redesigned overhead compartments can accommodate up to eight cabin bags stored vertically, compared with five in conventional bins.
Julien Mallard, Deputy Managing Director Commercial at Transavia France, described the aircraft as offering passengers a quieter, more modern and more comfortable journey, while also contributing to the airline’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
The transition follows a wider reorganisation of Air France-KLM’s domestic network. Transavia took over the structured Nice–Paris Orly service in March 2026 and will begin converting the route entirely to the A320neo from 6 December.
For passengers travelling regularly between Monaco, Nice and the French capital, the change should make a familiar journey quieter and more comfortable, while reducing the environmental impact of one of the region’s busiest domestic air links.