FRENCH BEE WINS GOLD IN 2026 TRAVEL WEEKLY MAGELLAN AWARDS
The French airline earns top honors in the Overall International Carrier category, recognizing excellence in the global travel industry
PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- French bee, the smart-cost long-haul airline, has been named a Gold Winner in the Overall International Carrier category in the 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, one of the travel industry's leading recognition programs. The distinction recognizes French bee among the industry's leading international airlines, underscoring its commitment to making long-haul international travel more accessible through competitive fares, modern aircraft and a flexible approach to the passenger experience.
"We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from Travel Weekly," said Zemourda Aissaoui, Chief Commercial Officer, French bee. "Our mission has always been to make international travel more accessible without compromising on the quality of the experience. This award is a testament to the dedication of our teams and reinforces our commitment to offering travelers greater flexibility and value as they explore the world."
Since 2008, the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards have celebrated outstanding achievements in design, marketing and service across the global travel industry, recognizing excellence in categories spanning airlines, airports, hospitality, cruise lines, destinations and travel services. Winners are selected by a panel of accomplished travel industry professionals and evaluated against a standard of excellence based on the long experience of Travel Weekly. Rather than competing directly against one another, entries are assessed on their individual merits, with Gold and Silver honors awarded to those meeting the award's rigorous criteria.
"Year after year, the Magellan Awards showcase the very best of travel industry creativity and innovation," said Johanna Jainchill, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly. "Yet each year brings something new — fresh ideas, bold execution and work that challenges our expectations of what great travel marketing can be."
French bee's Gold recognition further reinforces the airline's position in the international aviation landscape and proves that affordable fares and a quality long-haul experience can coexist. Operating a modern fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, the airline connects travelers from major U.S. gateways, including Miami, Newark, Los Angeles and San Francisco, to iconic destinations, including Paris, Tahiti, and beyond. Beginning in December 2026, French bee will launch new routes to the Maldives and Sri Lanka via Paris-Orly.
For the complete list of 2026 Gold and Silver Travel Weekly Magellan Award winners, visit www.travelweeklyawards.com.
To learn more about French bee, please visit www.frenchbee.com.
About de French bee
French bee, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is the first French airline to have developed a long-haul model with more affordable fares. As part of the Dubreuil Group, French bee currently serves seven destinations from Paris-Orly: Réunion, Tahiti, New York (Newark), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, and Montreal. Starting December 19, 2026, French bee will expand its network with the launch of two new seasonal direct routes to Malé (Maldives) and Colombo (Sri Lanka). French bee operates a fleet consisting entirely of Airbus A350s—state-of-the-art aircraft renowned for their energy efficiency. The airline offers customers the ability to customize their trip and tailor the level of service to their preferences and budget, without compromising on comfort.
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