HOP!

HOP!, formally known as Air France Hop, is a French regional airline that operates flights on behalf of its parent company, Air France. The airline was established on December 21, 2012, and commenced operations on March 31, 2013, as a result of the merger of three existing regional subsidiaries of the Air France Group: Airlinair, Brit Air, and Régional. This consolidation aimed to create a stronger regional carrier capable of competing more effectively with low-cost airlines on inter-regional routes. In September 2019, HOP! services were rebranded as "Air France Hop," with flights operating under the Air France brand and flight code to enhance group unity and customer recognition.

The airline's main operational hubs include Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. Historically, Paris-Orly also served as a significant hub for domestic services, including "La Navette" flights, but these operations were later transferred to Transavia France in December 2020 as part of a restructuring plan. The airline's head office is located at Nantes Atlantique Airport. HOP! primarily focuses on short and medium-haul regional routes, connecting various French cities and offering services to nearby European destinations, with some routes extending to North Africa.

The current fleet of HOP! is standardized, consisting entirely of Embraer aircraft, specifically the Embraer 170 and Embraer 190 models, renowned for their suitability for short- and medium-haul routes. The airline has retired older aircraft types, such as ATR 42/72 and Bombardier CRJ series, to improve cost efficiency and fleet consistency. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France, HOP! is an affiliate of the SkyTeam airline alliance, benefiting from the extensive network and passenger benefits offered by the alliance through its parent company. HOP! offers two main cabin classes: Economy and Business. Business class passengers can expect meals and champagne service. Recent announcements in March 2024 indicate plans for cabin upgrades to the Embraer 190 fleet, introducing new, lightweight seats and updated cabin decor consistent with Air France's mainline fleet standards, with the first modernized aircraft expected to fly in autumn 2024.