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17 comments

Anonymous member

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 29, 2026

San Francisco-Paris

Economy

No refund, customer service unhelpful and contradictory

I booked a flight using bee flex, which is refundable in case of cancellation. I did not get my refund and called after three weeks. They told me the refund was coming and could take up to 30 days. After 38 days, I emailed and called and they told me that the refund had already been issued on the day I requested my refund (not what I was told before) to a paypal account used to buy the ticket. I didn’t even use a paypal account and I told them this. Now they are requesting proof that I didn’t get my refund, and in the same email, state both that it was issued to the paypal account used and that they need proof form my bank showing the last four digits of the card used for the purchase. So they’re contradicting themselves over how I even paid. Either way, I didn’t get a refund on my paypal or my bank.

Overall

  • close Didn’t give my refund and claimed they did
  • San Francisco-Paris
  • Economy
  • Loss: €800
  • Desired solution

bluecheck Refund

Jonathan J. R

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 5, 2026
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Los Angeles-Paris

Economy

Claim escalated to airline

Strike

The airline would not refund me if I decided to fly on a later date with them. There were no other flights available so it was my only choice.
  • Los Angeles-Paris
  • Economy
  • Claim escalated to airline

Marie L

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 28, 2026

Newark-Paris

Economy

No compensation for 4 hour delay

We were delayed by 4 hours and did not receive any compensation for the flight or for any expenses we might've made at the airport while waiting

Overall

  • close 4 hour delay
  • closecheck Good entertainment
  • Newark-Paris
  • Economy
  • Desired solution

Callum P

verifbadgeVerified | Apr 23, 2026
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Papeete-San Francisco

Economy

No reason given

Hi, My flight cancelled on the day of the flight, with no reason, no additional accommodation provided or services to get to my destination, and communicated to not get to the airport for additional help from representatives. I needed to get to my destination so I have booked a new flight and would like a full refund plus costs as no information was provided to help assist with my stay in Tahiti including accommodation which is difficult to source last minute at a price you can easily afford being a tropical holiday island. This isn’t a correct service and using your WhatsApp system additional help should have been provided to assist. Regards, Callum.
  • Papeete-San Francisco
  • Economy

Audrey F

verifbadgeVerified | Jan 16, 2026
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Paris-Newark

Economy

Technical problems

The airline changed the gate several times, didn't communicate properly that the flight was delayed. Once we had boarded, the pilot announced that the luggage ramp was broken and that the replacement also had a defect. We then had a medical emergency in the flight and then the pilot announced that the delay had pushed the crew past their allowable duty window. The airline didn't want to look for an alternate crew at that time and preferred cancel the flight.
  • Paris-Newark
  • Economy

Thomas R

verifbadgeVerified | Jan 15, 2026
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Paris-Newark

Economy

Technical problems

While other flights were coming and going all day, this flight was delayed a lot. Boarding started but was further delayed because of an issue with the boarding ramp. Once everybody was on the plane, the pilot announced that the luggage loading machine broke and they needed to get a replacement. He later announced that the replacement also broke (no joke) and they are waiting for a third machine. After some more time the pilot announced that everything was loaded now but now it was too late to make the landing window in EWR and the flight needs to be canceled/rescheduled. Again, the weather had nothing to do with it. In the reschedule email, Frenchbee states operational issues are the reason for the rescheduling for the next day. When I filed a claim with them, they responded the delay was due to poor weather conditions.
  • Paris-Newark
  • Economy

Rebekah A

verifbadgeVerified | Oct 20, 2025
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Paris-Newark

Economy

Technical problems

We were delayed taking off for four hours. Very little communication in the airline not sure if we were even gonna take off. We eventually did takeoff and arrived more than three hours late to our final destination.
  • Paris-Newark
  • Economy

Jonathan H

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 22, 2025
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Paris-San Francisco

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

ISSUE: We boarded the aircraft and headed to the runway. We then stopped and went off to a holding area where the Pilot informed us that an error message had indicated a potential issue with one of the engines. He said it was not a major problem and that they were waiting for a maintenance technician to come on board, review and then sign off on the required paperwork that the aircraft was fit to fly. The maintenance technician arrived, was in the cockpit and then left. The Pilot then said that they were preparing for takeoff. Then after some time sitting in the same position, the Pilot came on and advised that the issue was not resolved and that we were headed back to the terminal to deplane as the aircraft was not fit to fly. He further advised that they had another company aircraft prepared to take us to San Francisco, CA. We deplaned, waited for the bags to transfer from the original aircraft to the new aircraft, received new boarding passes, boarded the plane and departed Paris – Orly. According to Flightaware.com, we departed Paris – Orly at 5:11pm (local time) and arrived in San Francisco, CA at 6:56pm (local time). We were late 5 hours and 41 minutes departing Paris–Orly and late 5 hours and 6 minutes arriving in San Francisco, CA. During the entire time waiting at the Terminal, the French Bee staff did not offer or advise of any of our rights under EC261. As a result of this extreme delay, I had to change my flight on American Airlines to the following morning (August 20, 2025) as I did not have enough time to make their last flight out of San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA. I had to pay for and stay in a hotel overnight, pay for meals (dinner and breakfast) and transport from the airport to the hotel and back again the following morning. I also had to pay for internet services while on board the flight as I needed to change my air ticket on American Airlines (Cancel the flight and then rebook with the automatic trip credit AA provides or I would have lost the value of the ticket without cancelling first) and secure and pay for a hotel booking.
  • Paris-San Francisco
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Dorien P

verifbadgeVerified | Jun 12, 2025
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Paris-Los Angeles

Economy

Technical problems

We were supposed to start boarding at 13.50, but the boarding kept on being delayed without giving us much information. After 4 hours of waiting, the flight got cancelled because of a technical issue that could not be fixed. We were offered an hotel and a flight the next day same time. But it was really hard to find out what we had to do. There were a lot of people and everyone was asking questions. But they just send us to the baggage claim and a so called colleague would give us information about what's next. But there was no colleague picking us up, I overheard some other people that we had to go to a specific spot and there we would receive information. In the end they only gave us a hotel and said to me that I would receive a message via email with info about the flight tomorrow. No information about how we could claim compensation. Later in the evening I did indeed receive an email about the new flight. I eventually send a claim via their own website that evening but I haven't received any reply yet. I missed an hotel booking my boyfriend made in Los Angeles. As I could only be for one week in California because of work and see my boyfriend, I was devastated that a whole day was taken away.
  • Paris-Los Angeles
  • Economy

Castle D

verifbadgeVerified | Jun 6, 2025
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Paris-Los Angeles

Economy

Technical problems

Flight was cancelled. We were then put on another flight 24 hours later. This caused me to miss an important family event that I was supposed to be back in the states for. We landed in LAX 24 hours after we were supposed to and this caused great inconvenience.
  • Paris-Los Angeles
  • Economy

Omar M

verifbadgeVerified | Jun 5, 2025
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Newark-Paris

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

Flight got delayed four hours which caused us to miss the connection flight. Airline didn’t offer a voucher or any compensation. When asked if they can we can file a claim for the expenses they said French Bee is a point A to point B only and can’t assesst with anything further.
  • Newark-Paris
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Jaiden D

verifbadgeVerified | Jun 5, 2025
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Newark-Paris

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

airline said i would get a refund for the trouble and i would get an email however i have not received email confirmation or any receipt of the refund. I was delayed almost 4 hours and needed to be at my destination 2 hours after the original scheduled flight, meaning i would be 2 hours late. I was delayed after i had already taken my first connecting flight so was stranded at the connecting airport and had to take a different flight at additional cost.
  • Newark-Paris
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Benjamin L

verifbadgeVerified | Jun 5, 2025
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Los Angeles-Paris

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

Receveid a phone message at 10.36 am to indicate that the flight (planned at 7.45 pm) were canceled. No explanation, no alternative flight suggested, no information updates.
  • Los Angeles-Paris
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Kristen S

verifbadgeVerified | May 20, 2025
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Paris-Miami

Economy

Arrived to ORY at 3:30pm for 5pm flight because of taxi protests. Check-in completed online yesterday. Denied the ability to print already paid for luggage tags. Denied any ability to board the flight. No help from agents who refused to rebook me unless I agreed to rebook the Thursday direct flight to Miami. No assistance given from anyone. Now have to connect in EWR to get to Miami. Costing me 2 new flights and a hotel.
  • Paris-Miami
  • Economy

Samantha M

verifbadgeVerified | Jan 17, 2025
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Newark-Paris

Economy

Problems at airport

Here’s a more emotionally compelling version of your claim, designed to evoke greater sympathy: I had a flight scheduled to arrive in France at 12:15 PM on Monday the 30th, giving me what should have been ample time to connect to my next flight at 3:30 PM from Orly to Barcelona. Unfortunately, French Bee’s delay turned what was supposed to be a manageable journey into an unbearable ordeal. The flight from EWR, originally scheduled to depart at 11:00 PM, left hours later, resulting in a delay of over 3 hours. By the time we landed in Paris at 2:54 PM, there was already no realistic chance of making my connecting flight, but the challenges didn’t stop there. As a disabled passenger, I was required to wait until all other passengers deboarded before I could receive assistance. Despite pleading to be allowed off sooner, I was told this was not possible because I had requested help. By the time I was escorted off the plane, it was already 3:30 PMβ€”exactly when my connecting flight was leaving. This left me, a terminal dialysis patient who relies on regular treatments for survival, stranded in a foreign country with my two terrified minor children (ages 11 and 12). Because of French Bee’s failure to act, we were forced to travel nearly three hours to Beauvais Airport and endure a sleepless night outside in the cold, waiting for the next available flight. Despite explaining our dire situation to French Bee staff, they refused to provide even the most basic assistance: no rebooking, no accommodations, no food, and no transportation. Worse, they even denied my request for a refund on an extra checked bag I was unable to use. This experience was not only humiliating and exhausting but also put my health and the safety of my children at serious risk. I am requesting compensation as required under European Regulation 261/2004 for the suffering and expenses this negligence caused.
  • Newark-Paris
  • Economy

Georges B

verifbadgeVerified | Dec 7, 2024
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San Francisco-Paris

Economy

Successful claim

Problems at airport

We waited 5 hours I had another flight after this one I have lost money because of this inconvΓ©nient
  • San Francisco-Paris
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Eugen D

verifbadgeVerified | Oct 13, 2024
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New York-Paris

Economy

We sent the following email to the airline: On October 3, 2024, we purchased tickets for the Bee Light fare through the airline website, which clearly stated that a 12kg hand baggage allowance was included in the price. We have evidence to support this (screenshot) . However, the subsequent invoice received after the purchase indicated that no such baggage allowance was included, contrary to what was initially advertised. As a result, we were charged an additional $90 USD for each of our three hand baggage items at the airport, totaling $270 USD. Despite our efforts to resolve the issue with airport staff at check in, we were compelled to pay the additional fees in order to board our return flight to Europe. We consider this charge to have been imposed under duress and in breach of contract, as well as constituting a misleading commercial practice in violation of applicable consumer protection laws. Accordingly, we demanded reimbursement of the $270 USD that was improperly charged to the airline. The airlines answered with the following email: *Quote β€œ Mr DULAJ, Thank you for contacting French bee Customer Care. We have paid particular attention to your comments. You ask for the refund of carry-on bags that you paid at the airport. Our records show you booked BEE LIGHT fare tickets which do not include a carry-on bag but only an accessory. You can find this information on our website by following this link: https://us.frenchbee.com/en/services-fares/fares It appears you travelled with carry-on bags. Therefore, you were asked to pay the fee in order to check them in. Hence, we must respectfully deny your request for a refund. We hope we have provided you with enough information and look forward to welcoming you soon on-board French Bee. Best regards. *Unquote
  • New York-Paris
  • Economy

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French Bee Complaints - Common Issues, Contact Info, and Tips for Passengers
French Bee Complaints - Common Issues, Contact Info, and Tips for Passengers
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Touted as the first low-cost long-haul airline, French Bee connects passengers to worldwide leisure destinations for affordable prices. But even when you get a good deal on your flight, it may be necessary (or worthwhile) to file official French Bee complaints.

Whether your experience with the airline involves poor service or French Bee delayed or cancelled flights, as a passenger, you have the right to lodge a complaint. We’ll provide an overview of your passenger rights, how to contact the airline for the best results, and explain how we can make the French Bee complaints procedure even easier.

What French Bee Complaints Are Worthwhile?

A little compensation can go a long way in rectifying French Bee complaints. Here are a few scenarios where passengers may qualify for compensation:

  • French Bee flight delays: Flight delays can entitle passengers to up to €600 in compensation when the flight is delayed by 3 hours minimum.
  • French Bee cancelled flights: When your trip is cancelled with fewer than 14 days' notice, passengers can claim up to €600 for expenses incurred and are entitled to either a replacement flight or a refund.
  • Denied boarding: Let’s say your French Bee flight has been overbooked. If you get bumped, you can complain for compensation amounts similar to a cancelled flight.
  • Mishandled luggage: For delayed, lost, or even damaged luggage, it’s worth filing a French Bee complaint. This can result in a maximum of €1,300 in compensation, depending on your flight’s route.
  • A poor passenger experience: Anyone who books or flies with French Bee should absolutely let the airline know when the service received is unsatisfactory. Then, they can work to improve the passenger experience and may offer future discounts or credits for your trouble.

Making a French Bee complaint - knowing your rights

Passengers’ Rights

As an airline based in France that flies exclusively (currently) to the US, the Dominican Republic, the island of Reunion, and French Polynesia, French Bee is bound by Regulation EU 261. This applies to any routes that leave from or arrive at an EU airport.

As we alluded to above, this regulation is what mandates an airline payout when your flight is delayed by at least 3 hours, your flight is cancelled without proper notice, and instances of denied boarding.

For luggage, it’s the Montreal Convention that dictates the compensation when you make French Bee complaints about mishandled bags.

Has your French Bee flight been delayed? Check your eligible compensation amount now!Check Your Flight

What French Bee Compensation to Expect

Your compensation will depend on 2 things: flight distance and delay time at your final destination. Here’s a summary:



Final Destination Flight Delay Time

Total Flight Travel Distance

Flights less than 1500km

Internal EU flights more than 1500km

Flights non-internal to the EU from 1500km to 3500km

Non-internal EU flights exceeding 3500km

Under 3 hours

€0

3 hours or more

€250

€400

€400

€600

Tips for Submitting French Bee Complaints

Issues are best addressed once you’ve finished travelling, so when you need to make French Bee after travel complaints, make sure you:

  • Submit ASAP. Details become fuzzy, and things get lost the longer you take to file an official French Bee complaint.
  • Keep it all. Anything from photos to booking numbers to records of correspondence may be requested by the airline, so keep everything!
  • Provide contact details. Regardless of the type of French Bee complaint, the airline will need to contact you. Give them an email you check regularly and a direct phone number.
  • Stay specific. Be as clear as possible about how the complaint came about, and specify how you expect the issue to be resolved. Reference the EU 261 regulation and amounts if needed.

French Bee Complaints - Your Contact Options

The ideal way to submit complaints is by using the French Bee complaints form online, which is a button labelled “Make a claim” in the complaints section of the website. But if you need to reach them another way, here are your choices:

French Bee Complaints Email Address

When you want to contact French Bee by email, you can use reservation-us@frenchbee.com.

French Bee Complaints Phone Number

The French Bee English call centres in the USA can be reached at 1-833-376-7158, and in France, the number is 0825 205 205.

French Bee Live Chat

The bee-bot is French Bee’s live chat system, although it isn’t always live. The system will let you know if agents are available, and otherwise, you can still send a message.

How to make French Bee complaints for the best results

5 Steps to Submit a French Bee Complaint (Flight Cancellations or Delays)

  1. Head to www.AirAdvisor.com.
  2. Enter some basic details about your flight right on our homepage.
  3. Hit “Check Compensation.”
  4. Enter a little more info, then hit submit.
  5. Our team will deal with French Bee directly to resolve the complaint and only contact you if additional info or documents are needed.

Our expert team at AirAdvisor navigates the whole French Bee complaint process for you. For this, we only collect a small percentage of successful claims. If your claim isn’t successful, our services are free.

Want to save the time and hassle of making a flight disruption claim? Start the French Bee complaints procedure with us today!Check Your Flight

French Bee Complaints Response Time

When you send a French Bee complaints form online, the response time is within 3 weeks. Alternatively, when you send an email, they typically reply within 24 hours.

FAQs: French Bee Complaints

How should I make French Bee complaints?

To spare yourself the hassle of navigating the French Bee complaints procedure alone, partner with us, and we’ll handle it all. On the other hand, using the French Bee complaints form on their website works, too.

How do I contact French Bee with a complaint?

Filing a French Bee complaints form online is the best method for complaints related to cancelled and delayed flights, denied boarding, mishandled luggage, and the on-board experience.

What’s the typical response time for French Bee complaints?

When you submit the French Bee complaints form online, the response time is 3 weeks. French Bee will also reply to emails within 24 hours.

Is making a French Bee complaint worth it?

Yes! Certain French Bee complaints can lead to compensation of up to €600, well worth the time it takes to complain - especially when you partner with a company that makes things simple, like AirAdvisor.

Does French Bee have live chat?

Yes. Although, they don’t have live agents 24/7, so if you don’t get a response from a real agent, you can leave a message in the system.

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Amy Lancelotte is a Senior Content Writer and editorial contributor at AirAdvisor with over seven years of experience producing research-based articles for international audiences. Her work focuses on travel, aviation, and air passenger rights, with an emphasis on factual accuracy, verified data, and clear, reader-first explanations.

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French Bee customer support contact details

Website:
www.frenchbee.com

Phone
1-833-376-7158

Mailing Address
FRENCH BEE SAS, Actipole 85, 85170 Belleville-sur-vie

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