In the 15 February edition of the Journal Officiel, the Transport Ministry released a 49-page arrêté detailing how proceeds from the “tarif de péréquation” segment of France’s passenger air-transport tax will be redistributed in 2026. The levy, designed to support underserved and overseas airports, collected €198 million last year.
Key take-aways for mobility planners:
• Tahiti-Faa’a receives 62 % of Polynesia’s share, underpinning the airport’s €150 million terminal-modernisation programme ahead of the 2027 South Pacific Games.
• Nouméa-La Tontouta keeps 100 % of New Caledonia’s allocation, safeguarding budget lines for its biometric EES rollout.
• Metropolitan France’s pot is spread across 120 regional airfields; Avignon-Caumont sees the biggest percentage bump to 1.099 %, reflecting a surge in seasonal charters, while Brest-Bretagne gains 1.469 % for runway-lighting upgrades.
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For travel managers and international delegates assessing these evolving air-service patterns, securing the right entry documents is as crucial as booking the right flight. VisaHQ’s France portal (https://www.visahq.com/france/) simplifies visa and passport applications for more than 200 destinations, offering real-time tracking and concierge-level assistance—particularly useful when new routes emerge from the airports highlighted above.
For airlines, the order clarifies which airports can offset security and safety costs with state support—information that factors into route-planning and PSO bids. Ground-handling companies should also track the list: airports with higher allocations often channel funds into new equipment tenders and staff training, presenting contract opportunities.
The decree enters into force the day after publication, allowing Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile to release first-quarter disbursements in March.
Key take-aways for mobility planners:
• Tahiti-Faa’a receives 62 % of Polynesia’s share, underpinning the airport’s €150 million terminal-modernisation programme ahead of the 2027 South Pacific Games.
• Nouméa-La Tontouta keeps 100 % of New Caledonia’s allocation, safeguarding budget lines for its biometric EES rollout.
• Metropolitan France’s pot is spread across 120 regional airfields; Avignon-Caumont sees the biggest percentage bump to 1.099 %, reflecting a surge in seasonal charters, while Brest-Bretagne gains 1.469 % for runway-lighting upgrades.
For travel managers and international delegates assessing these evolving air-service patterns, securing the right entry documents is as crucial as booking the right flight. VisaHQ’s France portal (https://www.visahq.com/france/) simplifies visa and passport applications for more than 200 destinations, offering real-time tracking and concierge-level assistance—particularly useful when new routes emerge from the airports highlighted above.
For airlines, the order clarifies which airports can offset security and safety costs with state support—information that factors into route-planning and PSO bids. Ground-handling companies should also track the list: airports with higher allocations often channel funds into new equipment tenders and staff training, presenting contract opportunities.
The decree enters into force the day after publication, allowing Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile to release first-quarter disbursements in March.
