Air France launches a new cadet pilot recruitment campaign

Air France is now accepting applications for its cadet pilot programme. Designed to train and launch the careers of the next generation of pilots, candidates of all ages and levels of flying experience are encouraged to apply.

The candidates chosen after a rigorous selection process will benefit from a full 24-month training programme entirely paid for by Air France and provided by the airline’s partner schools. At the end of the training, they will start their careers as First Officers:

- on Air France’s Airbus A220 and A320 aircraft

- on Transavia’s Boeing B737 and Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Becoming an Air France pilot means joining an airline with over 90 years of history. Air France pilots carry out their mission with the highest level of flight safety, technical expertise and eco-responsible piloting, with a constant focus on customer satisfaction.

Air France is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion and gender equality. The company actively encourages women to take up technical professions. The previous cadet pilot graduates were made up of 10% women (compared with 9% of women pilots within the company as a whole).

The recruitment campaign is now open and runs until 15 July 2024. To find out more about the programme’s eligibility requirements and selection process, go to https://corporate.airfrance.com/en/airline-pilot

In partnership with the Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA) and the Fédération Française de Vol en Planeur (FFVP), Air France is offering aspiring pilots the chance to find out more about the cadet programme recruitment and training process at webinars on Thursday 6 June at 6pm (FFA) and Thursday 13 June at 6pm (FFVP).

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Air France presents an innovative and exclusive airport experience tailored for La Première passengers transiting through Paris-Charles de Gaulle

A completely private and confidential customer journey, from airport arrival to boarding the aircraft;

Access to new optional suites at the airport provide enhanced privacy, complementing the La Première lounge;

The new customer experience will go live by July 2024, in time for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where Air France proudly serves as an official partner.

                            Air France remains committed to elevating La Première, its most prestigious class of service. As the airline prepares to introduce its new La Première cabin this winter, it is set to inaugurate an exclusive passenger airport experience this summer, featuring a dedicated check-in lobby and spacious suites. The aim is to offer an even more seamless and completely private journey through Paris-Charles de Gaulle starting in July, perfectly timed with the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where Air France proudly serves as an official partner.

A new dedicated check-in lobby

Upon arrival at the airport, every La Première guest is warmly welcomed by a dedicated concierge who promptly attends to their luggage. Starting this summer, guests will then be guided to a newly established exclusive check-in lobby, marking the initial step in their personalized journey through the airport. Here, an attentive Air France team will manage all departure-related procedures, encompassing check-in and luggage assistance. This area, furnished with 15 seats and two private lounges, ensures enhanced privacy for guests*. The check-in lobby will also cater to La Première passengers arriving at the airport. Customers will have the option to relax post-flight, avail themselves of shower facilities if desired, and retrieve their checked baggage.

Acting as a tranquil haven amidst the bustling airport environment, this lobby embodies French elegance and sophistication. Meticulously crafted by Air France experts in collaboration with the SGK Brandimage agency, its design seamlessly combines individualized spaces while preserving an overall sense of expansiveness. Decorated in a palette of white and gray accented with touches of red, the lobby boasts abundant natural light and showcases exquisite furnishings from renowned French designers such as Pierre Paulin and Christophe Pillet. Every detail, from the precise stitching to the luxurious upholstery, exudes an aura of haute couture.

Once formalities are concluded, each guest will be escorted to the La Première lounge via an exclusive private passage featuring a dedicated security checkpoint. Along this pathway, a series of images portraying the airline's iconic winged seahorse will immerse guests in the distinctive world of La Première, serving as a captivating accompaniment throughout their journey.

An exclusive lounge reserved for La Première passengers

Crafted by architect Didier Lefort, the Air France La Première lounge epitomizes exclusivity, spanning an impressive 1,000 square metres (10,700 square feet). This sanctuary offers guests tranquil retreats, exuding a sense of serenity and the promise of an extraordinary experience. Gastronomy naturally commands the spotlight, featuring a meticulously curated menu and wine selection crafted by Alain Ducasse and his esteemed team. Nestled at the heart of the lounge is a luxurious spa and beauty treatments area, operated by Sisley, the pioneering French brand renowned for its plant-based cosmetology.

New suites connected to the lounge

For the utmost privacy prior to a journey or during layovers, La Première passengers will now have the option to reserve exclusive suites spanning nearly 45 square meters (nearly 500 square feet), conveniently located adjacent to the La Première lounge. Three suites will be available, with the option to adjoin two of them upon request.

Upon arrival in these serene havens, guests will be personally guided through the suite options and amenities by a dedicated butler. Each suite will feature a spacious living area, a bedroom with a double bed, a well-appointed bathroom, and a comfortable outdoor patio. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a specially curated menu crafted by Alain Ducasse and his team for the La Première lounge, as well as access the renowned Sisley spa. Adorned with fresh flowers, luxurious linens, and haute-couture finishes, the aim is to create a regal atmosphere within Air France's Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub.

In alignment with the architectural style of the check-in lobby and La Première lounge, the suites will embody a variation of privacy pods. Each suite will boast its own distinct character, meticulously curated through thoughtfully designed decor. Air France has meticulously selected iconic examples of French design, including Charlotte Perriand's writing table, Pierre Paulin's Ribbon chair, and Philippe Starck's Privé sofa. Additionally, each suite will feature a unique artwork by a French artist, adding a touch of cultural richness to the luxurious surroundings.

This new private airport journey and access to the La Première lounge are included as part of Air France's La Première service. The airport suites are offered as an option, starting at 800 euros.

A new La Première cabin coming soon

Following the implementation of Air France's new exclusive airport experience, the airline will shift its focus towards introducing its extensively redesigned La Première cabin in winter 2024-25. Setting a new standard in length, this cabin will boast the longest configuration on the market, offering five windows to passengers. Moreover, it will showcase up to three modular and entirely private living spaces, enhancing the journey with a truly exceptional travel experience: a seat, a chaise lounge, and a flat bed. With this innovative configuration, La Première will be extended across a greater number of aircraft compared to its current deployment.

As of summer 2024, Air France will have 19 Boeing 777-300 ERs outfitted with La Première suites, flying to Abidjan, Dubai, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo-Haneda and Washington.

*Private lobby lounges reserved for passengers enrolled in La Première's "suites" option.

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Air France is putting its know-how in transporting sports equipment to work for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

All year round, Air France customers place their trust in the company to transport their luggage, “special baggage” (musical instruments, bulky items, etc.) and sports equipment.

With over 100,000 pieces of baggage carried every day to nearly 200 worldwide destinations, Air France has developed a real expertise in transporting items that require special attention.

This summer, the company is proud to be an official partner of the world’s biggest sporting event, and to accompany French and international athletes to their competitions. Whether transporting kayaks, bicycles, surfboards, sports wheelchairs or vaulting poles, the company’s teams will be on deck to meet this logistical challenge, especially during the traffic peaks expected around the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Preparations for the event have been underway for several months, both in Paris and at all Air France stopovers. The men and women of Air France share the enthusiasm surrounding this event and are fully mobilized for the occasion!

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90 years of elegance captured in new book

To celebrate 90 years of elegance at Air France, the company has given French photographer Karl Hab carte blanche to highlight its unique history and its spirit of excellence, always at the forefront of eras and trends. 

Karl Hab has produced a book of photos entitled “24H Air France”. This new book is the latest addition to his collection of works based on the same editorial approach, inviting the viewer to explore a particular universe through his personal gaze over a 24-hour period. 

Each of Karl Hab’s photographs is an invitation to travel through time. For 24 dreamy hours, the photographer takes us on a journey to find out more about the uniforms that have marked the history of Air France, past and present, captured in legendary or ultra-modern aircraft and settings. 

Designed by Dior, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Carven, Louis Féraud, Nica Ricci and Christian Lacroix, the Air France uniforms chosen by the photographer are displayed to stunning effect in unique settings. 

Karl Hab focuses his lens on the world of aviation that is so dear to his heart, revealing hidden moments and details that tell the story of the airline’s different eras.

The very essence of Air France, combining elegance, cutting-edge technology and innovation, comes to life in every shot. 

This book is a celebration of the French art of travel crafted by Air France since 1933. It reveals its timeless heritage from a resolutely contemporary perspective. It also bears witness to its ambition and vision for the future – to offer the best of France around the world. 

Available exclusively on shopping.airfrance.com from December 2023. 50 euros incl. VAT, 176 pages, printed in France on paper from certified, sustainably managed European forests. Produced by Studio Palatin.e.

A pop-up exhibition in the heart of Paris 

A redesigned entertainment offer on board Air France flights this summer

1,500 hours of entertainment available on board long-haul flights.

The best of French cinema, series, music and documentaries highlighting French creation. 

An enhanced offer for young travellers including Disney titles available on board for the first time. 

 

To ensure each trip continues to be synonymous with pleasure, Air France is redesigning and enhancing its in-flight entertainment offer available on board all its long-haul travel cabins. 

In terms of its movie offer, the company now offers more than 370 films combining all genres, from the great classics to the most recent releases. Through this vast catalogue, Air France is committed to selecting and promoting titles from the French film industry. The company has also doubled its offer in the “world cinema” category to better meet the expectations of customers around the world. Customers can also enjoy films that have won awards at the Cannes Film Festival of which Air France has been official partner for 43 years, as well as recent American blockbusters. 

For the first time, Air France is also offering a selection of Disney titles and its Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic franchises. This represents an additional 26 films and 9 series in the catalogue. 

Air France is introducing new themed categories to help customers make their choice from among the offer. Customers can browse through different sections such as “Cinema loves Paris” to enjoy films shot in the French capital, or “Superhero summer”, for the delight of young and old alike who will be able to follow the adventures of their favourite characters. 

Air France, Official Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Air France, Official Partner of the 

Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Air France is ready to welcome the world for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 July 24 through August 11, and the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 August 28 through September 8. Major partnership forged in the spirit of continuity: the airline was the official partner of the Paris 2024 bid and relayed the Olympic flame on the Concorde for the 1992 Albertville Games.  

Last week Air France confirmed it has signed a partnership agreement with the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Organising Committee (OCOG). The air carrier is now the official partner of the 33rd Olympics of the modern era, as it pledges to continue to back this global event it has been supporting since becoming the official partner of the Paris 2024 bid in 2016.

“We are proud to extend our partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. After the thrill of Paris being awarded the Games, we can’t wait to contribute to making this global event a success. The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 speak to our goals and values at Air France. Come summer 2024, we will help the very best of France soar worldwide like never before, on the wings of excellence, respect and inclusion,” said Benjamin Smith, CEO of the Air France-KLM Group.

Air France's La Première and Business Cabin passengers will be able to enjoy top quality dishes from Michelin-starred French chef Julien Royer

Since 1 July 2023, on departure from Singapore, chef Julien Royer's new signature dishes are served exclusively in Air France's La Première and Business cabins.

Air France operates 10 weekly flights between Singapore and Paris-Charles de Gaulle.

On departure from Singapore, Air France is renewing its collaboration with the triple Michelin-starred chef Julien Royer, which began in March 2019. Julien Royer is now offering the airline's customers new and totally original dishes for the menus in the La Première and Business cabins. No fewer than 18 culinary creations have been devised by the chef, to be enjoyed progressively over the year. 

In both these travel cabins, two of the four dishes, including the vegetarian option, are systematically created by Julien Royer. Gambas "ravioli-style" or a duo of wild rice sautéed with the flavours of South-East Asia in the La Première cabin, poached sea bass with lemongrass or gnocchi glazed in a Kâmpôt pepper sauce in the Business cabin - all these culinary delights are exclusively dedicated to customers travelling from Singapore to Paris. Julien Royer, a native of Auvergne, also works at the triple Michelin-starred Odette and Claudine restaurant in the city-state.

With its in-flight dining offer, Air France is committed to showcasing the quality and diversity of France's gastronomic heritage as part of an increasingly responsible approach, by focusing on fresh, seasonal, and local produce and a systematic choice of vegetarian dish in all travel cabins.

For more information visit: New menus signed by Chef Julien Royer | Air France

Julien Royer

Tourists urged to avoid cities in France as unrest continues.

The entire French tourism industry faces an uncertain future as cancellations flood in over violent unrest of recent days. 

Six nights of violent protests across France following the fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer has already impacted the nation's tourism industry which was rapidly recovering from the covid pandemic crisis. 

Many countries around the world have urged their citizens to either take extra care or even completely avoid going to France because of the recent unrest, violence and looting that has erupted not only in the capital Paris but also in many other cities. 

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its travel advice, warning that since 27th June, riots have taken place across France. Many have turned violent. Shops, public buildings and parked cars have been targeted. There may be disruptions to road travel and local transport provision may be reduced. Some local authorities may impose curfews. Locations and timing of riots are unpredictable. You should monitor the media, avoid areas where riots are taking place, check the latest advice with operators when travelling and follow the advice of the authorities.

Whilst not issuing a stronger warning, the FCO did say, that British nationals should reconsider plans to attend big meetings and be aware of their surroundings at all times, and move away quickly from disturbances.

Netherlands Authorities advised, "since June 27, 2023, there have been riots in Paris and other major cities in France, including Toulouse, Lyon and Roubaix. Sometimes cars are set on fire, and fights can also take place between rioters and the French (military) police. In the evening, avoid suburbs of major French cities and follow the local news."  Demonstrations take place regularly, especially in the larger cities. Sometimes violence can occur. Therefore, stay away from these demonstrations, it tells Dutch tourists. 

China’s consulate in Marseille has warned tourists to be 'vigilant and exercise caution” after a bus carrying Chinese tourists was attacked with stones and rocks by protesters in the city, with a number being injured. The city has been shocked by the levels of violence on Friday and Saturday nights.   

Australia updated its advice, saying that its citizens should exercise a high degree of caution. "Riots have occurred across France which have turned violent, leading to the destruction of property including vehicles, shops, police stations and schools. Clashes with police have occurred, resulting in the use of tear gas and arrests. Be particularly vigilant at night and avoid all demonstrations and areas with significant police activity. Curfews have been introduced in some cities. Public transport may be restricted or cancelled. The situation may change at short notice. Monitor the media and official sources for updates."

In general, the rioters initially targeted public and official buildings, high-end stores like Apple and electrical retailers, however on Friday and Saturday many other stores, including supermarkets and general shops were attacked along with hotels and restaurants. 

Rioters, many in masks even rammed a car into the home of Vincent Jeanbrun, the mayor of L'Haÿ-les-Roses,  which is a Paris suburb, not too far from Orly Airport.  The protesters set fire to the house, while Jeanbrun's wife and young children (aged 5 and 7) slept upstairs. Many have commented locally that this was an 'assassination attempt' and condemned the action that left one of the children injured and Mrs Jeanbrun with a suspected broken leg as they tried to flee the attackers who shot fireworks at them.

Cette nuit, un cap a été franchi dans l'horreur et l'ignominie. Mon domicile a été attaqué et ma famille victime d'une tentative d’assassinat.

Ma détermination à protéger et servir la République est plus grande que jamais. Je ne reculerai pas. #PasPourRien #Emeutes ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/9HW1eAFCXN

— Vincent Jeanbrun (@VincentJeanbrun) July 2, 2023

President Emmanuel Macron cancelled a state visit to Germany that had been scheduled to start on Sunday because of the crisis, the latest in a series of issues to beset his presidency in recent months.   

Violence has erupted elsewhere, including in the Swiss border city of Lausanne, where a number of shop windows were smashed, particularly in the Flon district and on rue de Genève on Saturday night, the local police said. Around 50 police officers were deployed to restore order and on a number of occasions, they were required to disperse youths who threw stones and rocks at them. A small number of rioters were arrested during the night the police advised in a statement. 

Air France to offer Porsche hybrid vehicles ground transfers for top clients.

From tomorrow, Air France will be offering its La Première and Business customers with Flying Blue Ultimate status brand new Porsche hybrid vehicles for all their ground transfers at the airport.

SUVs or coupés, these prestigious vehicles will be driven by Air France staff. They will be dedicated to ensuring optimum conditions for customer transfers from the airport lounge to the door of the aircraft, during a short connection between two flights or to and from the airport and hotels close to the terminals.

This dedicated service will enable Air France to offer its most privileged customers total comfort at every stage of their trip.

In total, the airline will have 29 Porsche hybrid vehicles in Air France colours at its disposal, which will operate mainly in "electric" mode and will be used at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Nice-Côte d'Azur airports. 

Porsche has always been a pioneer in innovation, launching its first hybrid-powered cars in 2010 with the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, followed by the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. These models laid the foundations for a new, carefully thought-out strategy.

Air France and Airbus acquitted of manslaughter charges over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Air France and the European plane manufacturer Airbus have been acquitted over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight AF447, after a French court ruled today that their errors could not be proven as the cause of the crash. 

The disaster took the lives of all 228 people onboard the jet and is the worst aviation disaster for the Paris-based airline. 

According to France 24, while the ruling was expected after prosecutors recommended to the Paris court not to seek a conviction, it is still a huge blow for families of victims who have waged a 14-year campaign for justice.

In a statement,  Air France said it "takes note of the judgement" and "The company will always remember the memory of the victims of this terrible accident and expresses its deepest sympathy to all of their loved ones."

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Air France presents its new spring menu on board its long-haul La Première and Business cabins

From March to June 2023, on departure from Paris, Air France offers a new series of exceptional dishes to be exclusively enjoyed on board its long-haul La Première and Business cabins. The company is teaming up with a high-flying trio of chefs - Mauro Colagreco, Angelo Musa and Régis Marcon – to showcase French haute cuisine on board its flights.

To design these menus, the chefs have worked alongside Servair, a global leader in in-flight catering, to create a selection of dishes, focusing on fresh, seasonal and local produce. As part of its commitment to a more responsible catering offer, the red meat, poultry, milk products and eggs on each menu are of French origin and the fish sourced from sustainable fisheries. A vegetarian dish is also systematically available.

Mauro Colagreco and Angelo Musa in the La Première cabin

For the very first time, the company has entrusted the dishes on the menu of its prestigious La Première suites to Mauro Colagreco, a three-Michelin starred chef and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for biodiversity, based in Menton (France). He has come up with eight tasty dishes that will be revealed gradually from March to June, created by selecting only seasonal produce.

“I was inspired to create these dishes by our region in the south of France, the Alpes Maritimes. There is a whole range of ingredients from the sea, the mountains, citrus fruits and the famous Menton lemons. I would like passengers in the La Première cabin to discover each product and its history so that their meal is a real moment of culinary pleasure suspended in time,” said Mauro Colagreco.

The dishes signed by Mauro Colagreco for the La Première cabin -

• Comté and onion ravioli with porcini sauce;
• Asparagus with parmesan cream;
• Lobster, citrus vinaigrette;
• Crusted sea bream, royal courgette, shellfish juice and tarragon sauce;
• Guinea fowl, roasted squash, orange sauce;
• Roast chicken, yellow courgette fennel kumquat salad, saffron lemon sauce;
• Lamb roll with pistachio and kumquat confit, green condiments;
• Rack of lamb, chard stuffed with lamb confit, Provençal sauce.

The Menu signed by Mauro Colagreco in the Air France La Première cabin

In terms of desserts, this is also the first time that Angelo Musa, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and World’s Best Pastry Chef, is bringing an elegant and sweet touch to the menus in the La Première cabin worthy of the finest restaurants. For this series, the chef has signed a selection of 4 desserts where balance, delicacy and harmony of flavours meet.

“It’s an immense source of pride to work with Air France and to invite La Première customers to discover my desserts. For me, Air France embodies French excellence, just like my profession” added Angelo Musa.

Three new Airbus A350-900 aircraft for Air France

Air Lease Corporation, one of the leading aircraft leasing and management companies had agreed the long-term lease placements for three new Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft with Air France.  According to ALC these aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Air France in the second quarter of 2024 and come from ALC’s existing order book with Airbus. 

“This strategic lease placement of three new A350-900s is another important step in the long-haul fleet modernization of Air France,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.  “The Air France-KLM Group is our largest European airline leasing customer, encompassing not only Air France and KLM, but also includes Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France.  ALC also has nine new Airbus A321neo aircraft delivering to the Group between late 2023 and 2026, and five Boeing 737s delivering to Transavia during the first half of this year, all on long-term leases.”

Air France expanding capacity to Canada.....

Air France continues to increase capacity to Canada, the airline's second-largest long-haul market in terms of available seat capacity.

New route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa, with 5 weekly non-stop flights on Airbus A330-200 as of June 27.

Resumption of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Quebec City service inaugurated in summer 2022, with 3 weekly non-stop flights on Boeing 787-9 effective May 2.

Increased frequencies to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, served year-round by Air France.

In summer 2023, Air France will operate up to 50 weekly flights to 5 destinations in Canada: Ottawa (new service in 2023), Quebec City (new service in 2022), Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver (destinations served year-round by Air France).

The service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) will be inaugurated on June 27, 2023, and will be operated five times weekly – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays – on Air France's 224-seater Airbus A330-200 (36 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy, and 167 in Economy).

Flight schedules (local times):

AF328: Leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 13:10, arrives in Ottawa at 15:05

AF327: Leaves Ottawa at 17:05, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle the following day at 06:15

"We are proud to be the only airline flying non-stop from Ottawa to Europe," declared Jean-Eudes de La Bretèche, General Manager of Air France KLM Canada, "and are delighted about the new tourism, cultural and business opportunities this service between the two capitals will generate. This now brings to five the Canadian destinations Air France serves."

The Air France bus service currently available to customers free of charge between Montreal-Trudeau Airport and Ottawa will continue to offer two daily shuttles. The bus times are specifically scheduled to facilitate connections with Air France flights to and from Paris. Two daily bus services also link Montreal-Trudeau and Quebec City.

Ottawa, Canada's capital

The fourth largest city in Canada, Ottawa and the neighboring Gatineau area is home to the country's federal institutions.

Air France to offer new activity kits for children on long-haul flights.

In all cabins on long-haul flights, Air France cabin crew will give children a new fun activity amenity kit to help keep them amused and occupied.  With nearly 2 million children travelling on its flights every year, Air France is dedicated to the well-being of families travelling with children, that's why its introducing new products for younger passengers. 

Turning the trip into a world of make-believe

In all cabins on Air France long-haul flights, children now receive a new fun activity kit from the cabin crew to keep them amused with imaginative role-play games during their trip and for use at home. Inside, they will find a little dog-shaped figurine with a suitcase, a plane in the airline’s colours, a runway jigsaw puzzle, an activity book and coloured pencils. The kit unfolds to reveal a fun French bakery decor and the figurine wears a sailor top, two emblematic nods to France.

This new kit is distributed to all young travellers during the in-flight meal service. The “kids” menu is exclusively made up of organic products on flights departing from Paris and is automatically offered to kids aged 2 to 6. Beyond the age of 6, the child’s parents can reserve the kid’s menu at no charge up to 24 hours before departure. As part of an eco-friendly approach, this kit is free of plastic. Each item is made of FSC wood (obtained from sustainably managed forests) or recycled paper and cardboard.

New fun activity kits for kids on Air France long-haul flights.

In all cabins on long-haul flights, Air France cabin crew will give children a new fun activity amenity kit to help keep them amused and occupied.  With nearly 2 million children travelling on its flights every year, Air France is dedicated to the well-being of families travelling with children, that's why its introducing new products for younger passengers. 

Turning the trip into a world of make-believe

In all cabins on Air France long-haul flights, children now receive a new fun activity kit from the cabin crew to keep them amused with imaginative role-play games during their trip and for use at home. Inside, they will find a little dog-shaped figurine with a suitcase, a plane in the airline’s colours, a runway jigsaw puzzle, an activity book and coloured pencils. The kit unfolds to reveal a fun French bakery decor and the figurine wears a sailor top, two emblematic nods to France.

This new kit is distributed to all young travellers during the in-flight meal service. The “kids” menu is exclusively made up of organic products on flights departing from Paris and is automatically offered to kids aged 2 to 6. Beyond the age of 6, the child’s parents can reserve the kid’s menu at no charge up to 24 hours before departure. As part of an eco-friendly approach, this kit is free of plastic. Each item is made of FSC wood (obtained from sustainably managed forests) or recycled paper and cardboard.

Paris-Charles de Gaulle - Ottawa route starting in June for Air France

Air France continues to increase capacity to Canada, the airline's second-largest long-haul market in terms of available seat capacity.

New route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa, with 5 weekly non-stop flights on Airbus A330-200 as of June 27.

Resumption of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Quebec City service inaugurated in summer 2022, with 3 weekly non-stop flights on Boeing 787-9 effective May 2.

Increased frequencies to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, served year-round by Air France.

In summer 2023, Air France will operate up to 50 weekly flights to 5 destinations in Canada: Ottawa (new service in 2023), Quebec City (new service in 2022), Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver (destinations served year-round by Air France).

The service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) will be inaugurated on June 27, 2023, and will be operated five times weekly – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays – on Air France's 224-seater Airbus A330-200 (36 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy, and 167 in Economy).

Flight schedules (local times):

AF328: Leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 13:10, arrives in Ottawa at 15:05

AF327: Leaves Ottawa at 17:05, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle the following day at 06:15

"We are proud to be the only airline flying non-stop from Ottawa to Europe," declared Jean-Eudes de La Bretèche, General Manager of Air France KLM Canada, "and are delighted about the new tourism, cultural and business opportunities this service between the two capitals will generate. This now brings to five the Canadian destinations Air France serves."

The Air France bus service currently available to customers free of charge between Montreal-Trudeau Airport and Ottawa will continue to offer two daily shuttles. The bus times are specifically scheduled to facilitate connections with Air France flights to and from Paris. Two daily bus services also link Montreal-Trudeau and Quebec City.

Ottawa, Canada's capital

The fourth largest city in Canada, Ottawa and the neighboring Gatineau area is home to the country's federal institutions.

New Air France route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa to start in June 2023

Air France continues to increase capacity to Canada, the airline's second-largest long-haul market in terms of available seat capacity.

New route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa, with 5 weekly non-stop flights on Airbus A330-200 as of June 27.

Resumption of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Quebec City service inaugurated in summer 2022, with 3 weekly non-stop flights on Boeing 787-9 effective May 2.

Increased frequencies to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, served year-round by Air France.

In summer 2023, Air France will operate up to 50 weekly flights to 5 destinations in Canada: Ottawa (new service in 2023), Quebec City (new service in 2022), Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver (destinations served year-round by Air France).

The service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) will be inaugurated on June 27, 2023, and will be operated five times weekly – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays – on Air France's 224-seater Airbus A330-200 (36 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy, and 167 in Economy).

Flight schedules (local times):

AF328: Leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 13:10, arrives in Ottawa at 15:05

AF327: Leaves Ottawa at 17:05, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle the following day at 06:15

"We are proud to be the only airline flying non-stop from Ottawa to Europe," declared Jean-Eudes de La Bretèche, General Manager of Air France KLM Canada, "and are delighted about the new tourism, cultural and business opportunities this service between the two capitals will generate. This now brings to five the Canadian destinations Air France serves."

The Air France bus service currently available to customers free of charge between Montreal-Trudeau Airport and Ottawa will continue to offer two daily shuttles. The bus times are specifically scheduled to facilitate connections with Air France flights to and from Paris. Two daily bus services also link Montreal-Trudeau and Quebec City.

Ottawa, Canada's capital

The fourth largest city in Canada, Ottawa and the neighboring Gatineau area is home to the country's federal institutions.

Air France’s new long-haul cabins take to the skies for the first time!

New York-JFK, Rio de Janeiro and Dakar are the first destinations available this winter.

On 20 January 2023, the first Boeing 777-300 ER equipped with Air France’s latest long-haul cabins will take off from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK. Named “Fontainebleau”, this aircraft will then serve Rio de Janeiro airport in Brazil from 21 January and Dakar in Senegal from 22 January.

The continued refurbishment of the 12 Boeing 777-300 ERs in Air France’s long-haul fleet will enable the airline to gradually offer more flights equipped with these new cabins to these first three destinations during the winter season, and then to expand this network during the year.

Thanks to this new major step in Air France’s move upmarket, all of the company’s long-haul Business cabins will be equipped with seats that transform into full-flat beds by the end of 2023, compared to 90% today. By this date, the entire fleet* will also be equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi, compared to 97% today.

*excluding the regional fleet

Go behind the scenes of the Air France Boeing 777 cabin retrofit

A new travel experience

In the Business cabin (48 seats), the airline’s completely redesigned iconic seat features even more enveloping curves and extra comfort. This seat’s design is based on the 3 “F”s – Full Flat, meaning that the seat transforms into a real bed almost two metres long, Full Access, providing all passengers direct access to the aisle, and Full Privacy, ensuring optimal privacy. A new sliding door allows passengers to create a totally private space, out of sight from the other passengers in the cabin. To create a greater sense of privacy for passengers travelling together, the seats located in the centre of the cabin are now equipped with a central panel that can be lowered by pressing it down, thus creating a convivial space in which to make the most of the flight together. The seat also features a wide 17.3-inch 4K High-Definition anti-glare screen with a noise-reducing headset, a new Bluetooth connection allowing passengers to use their own headphones and several electric sockets.

As customers board the aircraft, they are greeted by a backlit winged seahorse, embodying the company’s founding myth and rich history. The seat’s padding adds softness and a feeling of cosiness. Wool, brushed aluminium, full-grain French leather are the noble, soft and natural materials chosen by Air France for the manufacture of its seats. Each seat is also embroidered with the company’s trademark red accent.

In the Premium Economy cabin (48 seats), Air France is introducing its latest recliner-type seat model already available on its Airbus A350, while further improving its comfort. Each seat offers 96 cm legroom. The seat cushions have been redesigned and the navy blue herringbone fabric adds further softness. The seat back reclines to 124 degrees and has been widened to provide greater privacy. A new noise-reducing audio headset is integrated into the seat and is easy to use at any time during the flight. The seat also features USB A and C ports.

In the Economy cabin (273 seats), the seats also meet the highest standards of comfort on the market. Each seat has a wide 43 cm seat pan, a 119 degree recline and 79 cm of legroom. The backrest is ergonomically designed, offering reinforced lateral support. It is also equipped with a USB A port.

The seats in these two cabins are equipped with a wide 13.3-inch 4K High-Definition screen with Bluetooth connection, ideal for enjoying over 1,500 hours of on-demand entertainment with personal headphones.

In all cabins, customers have access to the company’s connectivity offer, Air France Connect. The Air France Connect portal offers three passes, including a completely free pass allowing customers to send and receive messages and access information about flight connections.

Air France unveiled its fully redesigned lounge in terminal 1 at Munich-Franz Josef Strauss International Airport

Air France unveiled its fully redesigned lounge in terminal 1 at Munich-Franz Josef Strauss international airport in Germany. The airline is continuing the move upmarket of its products and services by offering its customers a redesigned airport space celebrating the French-style travel experience, a haven of peace ideal for relaxing, working or having a bite to eat before their flight.

Dedicated to Air France, KLM and Skyteam partner airlines’ Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, the lounge is open daily from 5.15 am to 8.30pm. It has a surface area of 227 m2 and 75 seats. Customers travelling in the Economy and Premium Economy cabins can also purchase lounge access for 25 euros or 6,000 miles, subject to space availability.

Elegant and warm, the entire space features the Air France colours - shades of blue, grey and touches of red - as well as the accent, the company’s brand symbol, and the winged seahorse, the historical emblem reminding us of its rich history. Champagne-lacquered metal screens structure the various different areas. The furniture has been carefully chosen and includes the iconic Egg armchair and creations by French designers such as Pierre Paulin, Patrick Jouin and brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Air France also favours noble and natural materials such as oak and leather.

The lounge has a large dining area that promotes French cuisine. A comfortable couch and leather seats are reminiscent of Parisian brasseries. The dining offer changes throughout the day and is based on savoury or sweet dishes, inviting guests to discover seasonal flavours. Healthy and vegetarian meals including soup and gourmet salads are also available. A range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available, including wines as well as local beers. Water fountains are provided to limit the consumption of single-use plastic.

Air France takes delivery of ‘Angers’, its twentieth A350-900

Air France continues to integrate latest-generation aircraft, with an improved economic and environmental performance, into its fleet.

On 25 November 2022, the airline welcomed its twentieth Airbus A350-900 into its fleet, registration F-HTYT. The aircraft has rolled off the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse and has completed its ferry flight to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, where it will operate on the airline’s long-haul routes.

It will make its first commercial flight on 26 November 2022, flying to Lima (flight AF480).

The front of the fuselage bears the name “Angers”, a tribute to this city in the West of France once home to the kings of France.

Since 2019 and the delivery of its first Airbus A350, Air France has revived the tradition of naming its aircraft after French towns. Before « Angers », Air France named its previous 19 Airbus A350 « Toulouse », « Lyon », « Saint-Denis de la Réunion », « Nice », « Bordeaux », « Marseille », « Reims », « Dijon », « Saint-Malo », « Cannes », « Aubusson », « Pointe-à-Pitre », « Fort-de-France », « Chambord », « Cayenne », « Lille », « Menton », « Deauville » and « Biscarosse ».

In total, the airline has ordered 38 Airbus A350-900s, with deliveries continuing at a steady pace through 2025.

By 2030, latest generation aircraft (Airbus A350s, Boeing 787s, Airbus A220s) will make up 70% of the Air France fleet - compared to 7% today – thanks to an ambitious investment plan of one billion euros per year.

The latest generation of environmentally friendly aircraft

The Airbus A350-900 symbolizes the transition to more sustainable air transport. It consumes 25% less fuel (2.5 litres per passenger per 100 kilometres) than an equivalent-sized, older airliner, thanks to the use of lighter materials: 53% composites and 14% titanium. Its noise footprint is also reduced by 40%.

The best of Air France onboard the Airbus A350

The Airbus A350 has 324 seats, with 34 in the Business cabin, 24 in the Premium Economy cabin and 266 in the Economy cabin.

On board, customers enjoy

a spacious cabin in Business, Premium Economy and Economy,

30% larger windows,

an optimized air pressure system, providing a more comfortable cabin atmosphere with regularly renewed air,

lighting adapted to the different phases of the flight.

To stay connected on board the Airbus A350, customers can access Air France CONNECT, the in-flight Wi-Fi service.

20 destinations to discover onboard the Airbus A350 this winter

This winter, the Air France Airbus A350 will serve 20 destinations on four continents on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle: Atlanta, Chicago, Miami and Seattle (United States), Montreal (Canada), Mexico City (Mexico), San José (Costa Rica), Lima (Peru), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Conakry (Guinea), Bamako (Mali), Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo), Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Cairo (Egypt), Tel Aviv (Israel), Beirut (Lebanon), Delhi and Bangalore (India).