Sky Vision Airlines
A former French leisure airline operating scheduled long-haul services from Paris, chiefly linking France with holiday destinations in the Caribbean, North America and Cape Verde.
About Sky Vision Airlines
Sky Vision Airlines is identified in these records by the legal name XL Airways France, a French scheduled carrier with the IATA code SE and ICAO code XLF. The airline was founded in 1995 as Star Airlines and adopted the XL Airways France name in 2006. It specialised in leisure-oriented flying rather than operating as a conventional global network carrier. Its operations ended in 2019 after the company entered financial difficulties and liquidation.
Paris was the airline’s principal departure hub and the centre of its scheduled network. Its 13 routes served 8 destinations across 6 countries, with notable links to Punta Cana, Cancun, New York, Boa Vista and Sal. Nantes also provided a French departure point, while Rome and Venice appeared within the broader route network. Services were designed mainly for holiday traffic between Europe and popular beach or city destinations.
Aircraft types associated with the airline’s operations include the Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 737-800. The wide-body A330-200 was suited to long-haul transatlantic and leisure routes, while the narrow-body 737-800 supported shorter services. Cabin products varied by aircraft and period, with economy forming the core offering and upgraded seating available on some long-haul flights. Travellers should treat surviving cabin descriptions as historical rather than current product information.
XL Airways France was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Its independent business model focused on direct leisure services and partnerships with tour operators rather than alliance-based global connectivity. The airline did not operate a widely established frequent-flyer programme comparable with those of major network carriers, so travellers generally could not rely on broad alliance mileage earning, redemption or elite-status benefits when booking its flights.
The airline’s principal strength was its selection of nonstop leisure routes from France, including direct access to destinations that might otherwise require a connection. Its Paris to Cancun service was the longest route, covering about 8,220 km nonstop. The major limitation is decisive for present-day travellers: the carrier ceased operating in 2019. Its former website, schedules and baggage information may remain visible in archived or third-party material, but they should not be treated as options for booking current travel.
Good to know
Flying with Sky Vision Airlines — what to expect
Operations Have Ended
XL Airways France ceased flying in 2019, so tickets are no longer available for new travel. Similar airline names or old listings should not be assumed to represent the same carrier.
Historical Baggage Rules
Baggage allowances varied by fare, route and sales period. Any dimensions or weight limits found on archived pages are historical and should not be applied to flights operated by another airline.
Leisure-Focused Network
The airline concentrated on holiday markets such as Cancun, Punta Cana, Boa Vista and Sal. Paris was the main departure point, with selected services also involving other European cities.
Independent Carrier
The airline did not belong to a major global alliance. Connecting itineraries therefore offered fewer alliance protections and through-ticket benefits than those of large network carriers.
Long-Haul Aircraft
Airbus A330-200 aircraft supported the carrier’s longer routes, while Boeing 737-800 aircraft were also associated with its operations. Cabin layouts and upgraded seating could differ by aircraft and travel date.
Network overview
Where Sky Vision Airlines flies
Sky Vision Airlines operates 13 routes to 8 destinations across 6 countries, its longest sector reaching Paris to Cancun (8,220 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Sky Vision Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Paris → Cancun
8,220 km · CDG → CUN
The longest sector in the Sky Vision Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Sky Vision Airlines
Tracked Sky Vision Airlines routes touch United States, France.
More from France
Other airlines based in France
FAQ
Sky Vision Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Sky Vision Airlines no longer operates, searches may instead surface current airlines serving similar routes.
- Carry-on limits depended on the fare and travel period, and the airline no longer publishes an active allowance because it ceased operations. Travellers should follow the current operating carrier’s dimensions, weight limit and item allowance instead of relying on archived XL Airways France rules.
- Its network included Paris, Punta Cana, Boa Vista, Cancun, Nantes, New York, Sal and Venice. The airline ceased operating in 2019, so these are historical destinations rather than currently bookable services.
- Its busiest departure markets were Paris, Boa Vista, Cancun, Rome and New York, in that order by number of routes. Paris was the airline’s principal hub.
- Sky Vision Airlines served exactly 8 destinations across 6 countries, operating 13 routes. These figures describe its recorded network before operations ended.
- Sky Vision Airlines tickets are no longer sold because the carrier ceased flying in 2019. For comparable leisure routes, fares are often lower outside school holidays and peak winter or summer travel periods, especially when booked flexibly.
- The longest route was Paris to Cancun, about 8,220 km nonstop. It connected the airline’s main French hub with the Mexican Caribbean.
- Paris was Sky Vision Airlines's primary hub and busiest departure point. Boa Vista, Cancun, Rome and New York were the other leading departure cities in its network.