XL Airways FranceXLF/ SE

XL Airways France was a French low-cost airline founded in 1995 that operated scheduled passenger services primarily within Europe from its base in Paris. The carrier positioned itself as a budget-friendly alternative in the European market, focusing on point-to-point routes and competing directly with other low-cost carriers of the era. XL Airways France ceased operations in 2008 following financial difficulties that affected many European airlines during the global economic crisis. The airline had offered basic economy seating with no-frills services typical of the low-cost carrier model, and had developed a modest European route network before its collapse. Its demise marked the end of one of France's early attempts at establishing a successful low-cost carrier in a market increasingly dominated by larger budget operators.