Hi,
Thank you in advance for reading. My family and I will be flying from Paris to Nice in early April. We are debating between two airline choices.
Choice 1; Easy Jet from Paris (Orly Airport) to Nice.
Choice 2: Air France (Operated by Transavia) from Orly airport to Nice.
Regarding cancellations, which choice do you think is more reliable?
Also, if anyone has flown from Paris to Nice or know someone who did at least one, may you please provide tell me which airline did you use?
Thank you
Transavia is owned by airlines—KLM and Air France. Easyjet is owned largely by two banks—Barclays Bank and BNP Paribas.
That— along with Easyjet’s tardiness record of fully one-third of its flights experiencing delays—is enough to tip the scales in favor of Transavia.
Also consider going by high speed train.
https://www.thetrainline.com
I use Transavia from ORY. However, I would select the cheaper.
Either one is fine. Pick whichever fits your schedule better.
Just a note that the train is only fast to Marseille. The last couple of hours are slow (nice views!) after the train turns to head to Nice along the coast.
Transavia operates Boeing 737s and Easy Jet uses Airbus A320s, this is the only significant difference if aircraft type is a deciding factor for a 90-minute flight.
Neither airline is more prone to cancellations than the other, most of the time it's beyond their control. Transavia and EasyJet are both low-cost carriers, so be sure to check their policies regarding cabin and checked baggage fees.
I prefer the much more comfortable TGV train of high speed from Paris gare de Lyon right into Nice Ville station. Yes, as it goes along the coast it slows down and gives great views.
and it is much better for the environment... and no sitting still with no knee room
Oh there is no doubt that the train is a zillion times better for the environment and more comfortable.
I just didn't want anyone to come away with the impression that it's a TGV -- super fast -- all the way.
Hi sorry for late reply, thank you everyone for your suggestions. Our concern with the train over the flight is the train being cancelled due to a potential strike. We think the plane might be safer regarding there being a cancellation, but what do you think? Considering we only have about 4-5 days on the Coast.
Unless you know a strike has already been announced. You’re worrying about something you can’t control.
And air traffic control in France goes on strike a lot too. I got caught in that last year.
I don’t know much about Transylvania, but I will tell you the EasyJet has incredibly strict luggage restrictions. I mean incredibly strict , so plan to pay a lot extra luggage.
If I have a choice in Europe of a decent length train ride or a plane, I always take the train. My experience has been delays and cancellations are less likely on the train.
