The employee mobility agreement, in effect since January 2024 and running until June 2028, was the subject of a comprehensive progress review on 25 June 2026.
As of year-end 2025, the scheme has achieved remarkable sign-up rates: 20% of the Group's workforce (representing 10,667 beneficiaries) use at least one measure.
The allocated budget has risen from €4M in 2025 to a projected €5M by the end of 2026. Meanwhile, the total cost of the FMD (Sustainable Mobility Package), excluding public transport subscription refunds and long-term leasing (LLD), stands at €761K for 4,071 employees.
Through this review, FO highlights its ongoing efforts to reduce the carbon footprint across the Group's sites.
🚇 Public Transport
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Regular Subscriptions: Coverage is maintained at 80%. This measure has seen exponential growth, with a 74% increase in spending and a 22% rise in beneficiaries between 2023 and 2025. The 100% coverage previously in place for the ATR and St Eloi sites has been maintained.
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Occasional Journeys (FMD): Demand for reimbursement remains low for this mode of transport. You can claim back single tickets (train, bus, metro) up to €300/year via KDS Neo.
While Tisséo offers reloadable and digital solutions, the company’s current tools remain rigid: no reimbursement for 10- or 30-journey tickets, and no reimbursement for Pastel card top-ups due to concerns over funding personal family travel.
FO disputes this stance and points out the administrative burden of single-ticket reimbursement, as well as the lack of coordination with Tisséo’s existing occasional ticket schemes.
🚲 Cycling: The Big Winner in Decarbonisation
Cycling is by far the most popular mode of transport, accounting for 89% of FMD beneficiaries and 92% of the total amount covered by the package.
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Long-Term Leasing (LLD): This scheme (70% funded by Airbus and 30% by the employee) has already delivered over 2,400 bicycles, covering 5% of eligible employees. Keep your eyes open: the next subscription window will run from 14 September to 31 October 2026. By comparison, the annual allowance for a cyclist using their own bike for 80 days/year is €100, reaching a maximum of €300 for those hitting the 170 days/year threshold.
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The 80 Round-Trips Per Year Rule: A Rigid Threshold. In light of the 300 reminders sent out by Zenride, FO notes that this high quota penalises beginners who are just starting out. To make the agreement truly incentive-based, we are requesting a revision of this threshold in 2028, and the immediate introduction of a tolerance policy to accommodate difficult weather conditions (heatwaves, rain).
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Journey Tracking: The FMD tracking app was rejected as it was deemed too costly. However, the Zenride app does allow for the tracking of long-term lease (LLD) trips. Furthermore, the honour-bound declaration has now been digitized via a GSheet linked to KDS Neo.
🚗 Carpooling: Local Incentives to Seize
There were 434 carpoolers recorded in 2025. In addition to the tiered FMD allowance (up to €300 for 170 round-trips). according to FO, the 170-journey tier seems unachievable for carpooling; it requires special attention and will need to be revised downwards during the next negotiations.
FO Demands
While the agreement is attractive, its practical implementation still faces hurdles:
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Alert on Capacity Limits: Facilities and infrastructure are adapting and rolling out progressively, but current equipment (changing rooms and showers) is under-dimensioned given the success of the agreement’s measures within the Commercial Aircraft division. Noting that entire buildings (B21, B25, B26) offer no access to these amenities, FO requests a comparative analysis between actual capacities and the provisional support plan for soft mobility.
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Access Safety in Toulouse and Marignane: Several areas have been identified as accident-prone. FO has formally raised the alarm regarding the danger in these zones, as well as the risks generated by the metro construction work in Toulouse. At the main entrance to Airbus Operations Toulouse, current layouts do not allow for safe cohabitation. Sidewalks lack width and do not qualify as proper cycle lanes, making bicycle traffic dangerous and unsuitable.
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Request for Transparency: We request that local, detailed breakdown reports by site be added to the agenda of upcoming CSE-E (Establishment Social and Economic Committee) and CSSCT (Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee) meetings. Transparency during periodic meetings on mobility and site layout is essential to turn them into genuine spaces for dialogue and co-construction.
What’s Next?
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Recognising Your Efforts: FO has requested that a calculation of the carbon emissions saved by your commutes be displayed, providing a tangible way to showcase employees' commitment to decarbonisation.
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Road Safety Training: To address commuting accidents, FO’s voice has been heard. Management will soon offer an e-learning module on road safety, available in MyPulse learning in Q4 2026 and in TCOs in 2027.
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See You in 2028: A comprehensive review of the criteria (softening the calculation to mileage rather than number of trips, reassessing quotas) will be at the heart of discussions during the final review of the agreement in 2028. However, an exceptional progress update is scheduled for early next year.
Got a question? Facing issues claiming your expenses on KDS Neo? Feel free to contact your local FO representatives.