The crucial Paris Orly route has seen significant enhancement under Tunisair in recent days as the airline introduced an Airbus A340-300 aircraft leased from Legend Airlines of Romania. The A340-300, which was delivered on 23rd July, is part of the carrier’s growing commitment to increasing available seats and improving flight punctuality for holidaymakers travelling from Tunisia during the summer period. This replacement of the identical type aircraft previously leased from USC was made in order that the carrier’s need to meet the growing demands for services between Tunisia and France can be satisfied, especially during the high season.

Travel agents will now find more seats to sell, easier booking and improved scheduled reliability for their customers travelling between Tunisia and France with the arrival of the A340-300 in the fleet. This capacity increase is of great significance to agencies that process both business and leisure sectors, for there are now more available opportunities for individuals to find affordable and convenient airfare.

Able to accommodate more high-volume routes

The Airbus A340-300 now joins the fleet, reflecting the practical demands of Tunisair. The airline had only 8 aircraft of its 20+ fleet operational earlier in the year, which was limiting its capacity to service demand, particularly in the summer peak travel period. In adding the A340-300, Tunisair will overcome these constraints and be able to provide passengers with increased capacity and more regular flights on its highly-popular Paris Orly route, a keystone of its network.

The A340-300’s 324-seat, all-economy high-density arrangement enables the airline to load significantly more passengers while feeling the spacious comfort of a wide-body aircraft. With this aircraft larger Tunisair will be able to preserve the required flight frequencies that must be fulfilled under least demand conditions. For agents, the uptick also represents a change to provide clients with more flexible travel options, with more open availability for dates and flight times, particularly during peak travel periods like the holiday season and the peak summer vacation season.

Reinforcement of the Relation with Tunisia and France

The Paris-Orly is one of the major links for Tunisair, connecting the country with France. The route appeals to all kinds of passengers tourists visiting Tunisia’s many historical sites and beaches, business travelers travelling between the two countries, and those visiting family and friends Couchettes Onboard Thanks to the success and growing demand for its Couchettes, the company is offering this new third Class for additional comfort! Total rates of repeated shorts flights with departures throughout the day, what has become a main artery to and from France and Tunisia.

The additional flight capacity will also cater to the increasing number of tourists as well as business travelers, thus supporting vital connections between Tunisia and France. An increase in capacity will also be good news for travel agents, as more flights are added, clients will have access to more flight options, while still being able to book the dates they want.

Wet-Lease Agreement with Legend Airlines Adds to Operations Flexibility

The Leasing of the A340-300 from Legend Airline provides high quality operation to Tunisair, resulting in the successful integration of the A340-300 in its fleet. Wet leasing, where one airline leases an aircraft to another alongside the crew, maintenance and insurance, is increasingly common in aviation as a way of increasing capacity and flexibility of flights.

This deal ensures that Tunisair can manage its fleet effectively in response to seasonal rises in demand, especially at its peak in summer. For travel agents: The inclusion of this aircraft to the Tunisair fleet gives them a new guarantee of availability of reliable service, also during periods of peak traffic. Tunisair and Legend Airlines partners long-term trend in aviation industry In an era where airlines team up in strategic alliances to become more and more competitive and to enhance service levels, Tunisair and Legend Airlines combined bring new tactics to the game.

Tunisair’s Focus on Developing the Tunisia-France Market

The Paris Orly route in particular is of strategic importance for both for Business and Tourism industry between France and Tunisia. Tunisia’s culture, history and natural beauty attract tourists from France. Some French nationals also travel to Tunisia on business, which also adds to the bilateral business relationship.

The arrival of the A340-300 means that Tunisair’s passengers are able to enjoy more of what they value: flights that are reliable, comfortable and affordable. This flexibility also makes it possible to spread travelers more evenly across all journeys so as to avoid overcrowding at rush hours and create a superior overall travel experience. For travel agencies, it means finding ways to provide customers with options to book flights, for leisure, for business, or to visit family and friends.

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The introduction of the A340-300 is also set to generate good news for both Tunisian and French tourism. The new capacity on the route Paris Orly will allow so many French tourists to come enjoy Tunisia and discover the rich cultural and historical heritage of the country whose the ruins of Carthage, the medina of Tunis, the Mediterranean beaches. Tunisair is supporting its resorts by adding more capacity to Tunisia through this route, bringing in more non-EU tourists.

Other than for tourism, the better air connectivity will also facilitate business trips between the two countries leading to trade and economic growth. As Tunisia expands its tourism and business sectors driving ever increasing demand, it is crucial that international visitors and trade floor traffic can rely on a robust and daily air service.

The A340-300 and the Implication for Air Travel

Comfort, cabin air quality and seating The Airbus A340-300 is configured for passenger comfort with a roomy cabin that can seat up to 324 passengers in an all-economy, high-density seating layout, according to Airbus. Although the plane does not feature business class cabins, the higher capacity means that more passengers will be able to be carried on the flight, providing cheaper travel for frequent flyers between Tunisia and France.

The enhanced aircraft technology also leads to a more comfortable and reliable journey. For travel firms that translates into providing clients with a reliable and convenient travel option – with greater availability and flexibility in flight time choice.

Conclusion: From travel to experience and making Tunisia and France

With the launch of A340-300 on the Paris Orly route, Tunisair has strategically upgraded its services counteracting market demand. By expanding capacity, the airline is providing clients with greater options to book reliable, flexible and affordable travel. For travel agencies, the extension of the partnership would bring increased options, better flight itineraries and enhanced service for customers traveling between Tunisia and France.

Tunisair is continuing its development of the facilities for “Al Jumhuriya” airport and the development of air services between Tunisia and France with the A340-300. This is an important milestone to ensure Tunisair provides a competitive and valid choice to its customers and travel agents in the region.

(Source: Tunisair Official.)