Frenchbee is the re-branded version of Flying Blue, and is a low-cost, long-haul airline based out of Paris Orly airport, currently flying between Paris, San Francisco, Tahiti, and Reunion.
As a low-cost airline, only a carry-on item is allowed free of charged, and you will be charged for all checked luggage you would like to place in the hold.
Carry-On Allowance | 8 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 6 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 5 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 6.3 / 10 |
Frenchbee includes a generous free carry-on allowance of up to 12 kg (26 lbs), with maximum dimensions of 21 x 15 x 7 inches. Please note that large backpacks are not accepted as carry-on baggage on Frenchbee flights.
You may also bring a smaller accessory item that must be placed under the seat in front of you. This item is limited to 16 x 12 x 6 inches, and a maximum weight of 4 kg.
TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules
CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions
E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
If travelling on a Basic fare ticket on Frenchbee, you do not have any free checked baggage allowance. You can purchase an allowance of 50 lbs / 23 kg for 50 EUR online, otherwise you will be charged 100 EUR for the first checked bag at the airport.
Please note the increased baggage fees for 2023, as shown below:
FrenchBee Basic Fare Baggage Allowance and Fees 2023
1st Bag - 50 EUR online, 100 EUR at airport
2nd Bag - 75 EUR online, 120 EUR at airport
FrenchBee Smart Fare Baggage Allowance
1st Bag - Free
2nd Bag - 75 EUR online, 120 EUR at airport
FrenchBee Premium Fare Baggage Allowance
1st Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Please note that these are fees for a one-way flight. Also, please note that flights between Paris and Papeete (stop-over in San Francisco) counts as 2 trips, so you will be charged double for the baggage on this route.
Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?
Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept
Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023
Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023
Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
All Frenchbee Checked Luggage is limited to 23 kg / 50 lbs in weight, and size limits of 62 linear inches (158 cm). If exceeding your weight allowance, you will have to re-pack into an additional suitcase, in which case you will be charged for the extra baggage.
Oversized baggage will be charged a fee of 100 EUR.
When flying with sports equipment, be sure to book your sporting equipment ahead of time (at least 48 hours before your flight), for the preferred rate of 75 EUR (small sports equipment) or 100 EUR (large sports equipment), as opposed to paying 100 EUR and 125 EUR at the airport.
Sport | Accepts | View Policy | |
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Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows | Frenchbee Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows Policy | All Airline's Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows Policies | |
Bikes | Frenchbee Bikes Policy | All Airline's Bikes Policies | |
Fishing Equipment | Frenchbee Fishing Equipment Policy | All Airline's Fishing Equipment Policies | |
Golf Clubs | Frenchbee Golf Clubs Policy | All Airline's Golf Clubs Policies | |
Kitesurfing Equipment | Frenchbee Kitesurfing Equipment Policy | All Airline's Kitesurfing Equipment Policies | |
SCUBA Diving Equipment | Frenchbee SCUBA Diving Equipment Policy | All Airline's SCUBA Diving Equipment Policies | |
Skis | Frenchbee Skis Policy | All Airline's Skis Policies | |
Snowboards | Frenchbee Snowboards Policy | All Airline's Snowboards Policies | |
Surfboards | Frenchbee Surfboards Policy | All Airline's Surfboards Policies | |
Windsurfing Equipment | Frenchbee Windsurfing Equipment Policy | All Airline's Windsurfing Equipment Policies |