en.Wedoany.com Reported - All-business-class airline La Compagnie has decided to extend its seasonal direct flight between Nice-Côte d'Azur (NCE) and Newark (EWR) to year-round operation, the company announced on June 17, 2026.
The route was previously operated only during the summer, complementing La Compagnie's year-round service network from Paris-Orly (ORY) and Milan-Malpensa (MXP) to Newark.
In summer 2026, the Nice-Newark route will operate twice weekly. Flights departing from the U.S. take off at 20:30 local time on Mondays and Fridays, arriving on the French Riviera at 10:20 the following day; flights from Nice to the U.S. depart at 12:00 local time on Tuesdays and Fridays, arriving at the New Jersey airport at 15:30.
Commenting on the reasons for extending the seasonal route, La Compagnie Chairman and CEO Christian Vernet stated that it reflects the appeal of the French Riviera to American travelers and the potential demand for direct flights to New York from the south of France.
The extended service will operate up to four times per week, using the Airbus A321LR aircraft, which features an all-business-class configuration with only 76 seats.
This flight will become the only direct connection between Nice and the U.S. outside of summer. During the summer season, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate seasonal routes from Nice to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark, respectively.
Other U.S. airports offering direct service in summer include Atlanta-Hartsfield (ATL) (operated by Delta Air Lines), Washington-Dulles (IAD) (operated by United Airlines), and Philadelphia (PHL) (operated by American Airlines). Air Canada and Air Transat also operate seasonal direct flights from Nice to Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) during the summer.
In recent years, Air France has also operated a limited number of flights from Nice to New York (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport during the Cannes Film Festival in June.
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