French government decree comes into force on May 23rd
France has banned domestic flights
France now bans air travel over distances that can be traveled in 2.5 hours railroad. This will significantly affect flights between Paris and other major cities in France.
The law will cancel flights between Paris and regional centers such as Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux, but will not affect connecting flights.
< p>The government has already enforced the law with Air France in exchange for financial assistance the airline received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other companies are prohibited from operating flights to destinations previously flown by Air France.