Providing a large part of the flights between Algeria and France, Air Algeria is present in many airports in France, including Montpellier.
On June 28, the Algerian airline celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Montpellier airport, reports the French media InfOccitanie, which reveals that Air Algérie even organized a small ceremony for this purpose.
Algerian pastries to celebrate 20 years of Air Algérie at Montpellier airport
To celebrate its 20 years of presence at Montpellier-Méditerranée airport, the Algerian airline sent its promotion manager for the South of France, Fatiha Gaouaou, who was keen to celebrate this event alongside travelers who were able to taste ” Algerian pastries, mint tea and various goodies “, said the same source.
During the ceremony, she recalled that Air Algérie operated its first flight from Montpellier airport in June 2004, and that flights to Algiers and Oran were only offered ” from June to September “.
Twenty years later, Air Algérie’s schedule from this airport has greatly evolved. The company now provides 3 weekly flights to Algiers and 3 others to Oran which are offered “ all year “, rejoices the same manager.
Air Algérie at Montpellier airport: an occupancy rate of 80%
Fatiha Gaouaou adds that these six weekly flights ” have an occupancy rate of around 80% year-round, and are full during the summer “.
These figures do not currently encourage Air Algérie to add new flights from Montpellier airport.
Gaouaou said the decision to increase the number of flights depends on how demand evolves.
The French media also recalls that Air Algeria offers Economy Class and Business Class tickets with meals served on board depending on flight times.
Air Algeria and its ” competitive advantage »
In addition, the Algerian company has been displaying the Osra promotion for several weeks, which allows you to get tickets “ 30 % » cheaper at prices starting from €198. According to the French media, this offer remains valid until September 30.
Air Algérie offers a ” real competitive advantage ” thanks to its allowance which includes a 10 kilo cabin baggage and a 23 kilo hold baggage, she said.
She adds that the traveler can add an additional piece of checked baggage by paying the sum of €40 if he books “ 48 hours before departure ” and 80 € “ the day of the trip “