HOP! is a French regional airline operating flights on behalf of its parent company, Air France. The main maintenance base, located in the Clermont-Ferrand airport area (CFE), boasts modern, functional infrastructure. HOP! is 100 per cent owned by Air France. The airline now serves over 50 daily destinations with its aircraft and crew, as well as 32 destinations in France and Europe. Flights, mainly to and from the hubs at Roissy–CDG and Lyon, are operated regularly at times suited to both business travellers and leisure customers. The airline was founded on 21 December 2012 after the merger of Airlinair, Brit Air and Régional brands and started operations on 31 March 2013.
With its slogan “making Europe smaller”, HOP! is the ideal solution for travelling quickly and easily between regions, in France and Europe.
HOP! complies with applicable aviation safety regulations in all aspects of its operations. The Company implements rigorous procedures for maintenance, staff training, flight planning, risk management and aircraft performance monitoring. This includes safety awareness, risk analysis and the adoption of new technologies and practices to improve the safety of flight operations.
HOP! complies with European regulations defined by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and the high international standards of IATA (International Air Transport Association).
As of June 2025, the HOP's modern fleet consists of the following aircraft: 13 Embraer ERJ-170 and 24 Embraer ERJ-190.
HOP! offers passengers two cabin classes onboard its aircraft: Economy and Business.
Economy Class: Passengers in Economy Class enjoy a tasty meal, snacks, and cold beverages onboard. They can also stay entertained with newspapers and magazines. A baggage allowance of 1 x 23kg bag is provided, depending on the airfare.
Business Class: For those in Business Class, an appetising meal is offered onboard, allowing for a relaxing and comfortable journey. The seat pitch is 31 inches. Passengers also benefit from an extra baggage allowance of 2 x 32kg bags, with a carry-on baggage allowance of 12 kg.