Air Côte d’Ivoire-Air France: how the frequency battle ended

A year after the dispute between Abidjan and French airlines, the crisis over flights between Abidjan and Paris has eased without a significant market redistribution. Air Côte d’Ivoire increased its weekly flights to Paris from 7 to 8, while Air France and Corsair operate 12 and 8 flights respectively. French President Emmanuel Macron’s intervention led to the approval of flight schedules, but the outcome is limited, with only a one-flight increase for Air Côte d’Ivoire. The profitability of the route remains uncertain, with an approximate 40% load factor.