French long-haul leisure airline connecting continents.
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Rungis, France
Corsairfly, commonly known as Corsair International, is a French leisure airline specializing in long-haul flights to holiday destinations. Founded in 1981, the carrier has historically served routes from France to the Caribbean, Indian Ocean islands, West Africa, and North America, catering primarily to leisure travelers and the French overseas territories market.
The airline has undergone several ownership changes over the years, including periods under TUI and later Intro Aviation. Despite financial turbulence, Corsair has continued operations and pursued fleet modernization efforts. The airline rebranded from Corsairfly back to Corsair International around 2013.
Corsair operates primarily from Paris-Orly Airport and positions itself as a key carrier for travelers heading to French overseas territories such as Martinique, Guadeloupe, Reunion, and French Guiana. Its focus on leisure and ethnic traffic markets distinguishes it from full-service network carriers.
Hubs & network
Corsair operates primarily from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) as its main hub.
Fleet
Corsair has operated wide-body aircraft including the Boeing 747 and later transitioned to the Airbus A330 family for long-haul operations.
Notable facts
- ›Originally founded in 1981 as Corse Air International, later shortened to Corsair.
- ›The airline served many French overseas territories including Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Reunion.
- ›Corsair was previously owned by TUI Group before being sold to Intro Aviation.
- ›The carrier rebranded from Corsairfly to Corsair International around 2013.
- ›Corsair has been known for its focus on leisure and ethnic traffic (VFR) passengers.
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