Air France wins awards at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards
On 24 June 2024, at the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony in London (UK), Air France won three top awards in recognition of its outstanding products and services.
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Winter 2024-2025: Air France to connect Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport with Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
3 flights a week operated with Airbus A350-900 aircraft beginning November 18, 2024, as an extension of Zanzibar.
1 in 5 athletes travelling to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will fly with Air France, according to first estimates
As an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Air France is today unveiling the first passenger figures expected for the world's biggest sporting event.
Air France ready to welcome the world to Paris this summer
This summer, France will host the world’s biggest sporting event. All the teams at Air France have been preparing for this event for many months, with the company today unveiling its special programme of events available to everyone this summer in the centre of Paris.
Conversations with the Fondation - Episode 1
Ludivine Lépine is a long-haul Boeing 777 pilot, and Alain Marteau – now retired – was formerly in charge of ground crew documentation. Together, they form part of the network of friends of the Air France Foundation. We caught up with them for discussion where they shared their experiences and commitments.
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.
How Air France is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize its business activities and improve the customer experience
With 100,000 customers carried every day on board more than 1,000 flights, Air France’s activity generates a considerable volume of data. Making optimum use of this resource to constantly improve performance is therefore a strategic challenge for the airline, combined with an absolute priority, which is to protect the company and its customers’ data.
Air France unveils the new travel cabins on its Embraer 190 fleet
On 28 May 2024, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg (Germany), Air France exclusively unveiled the new cabins to be installed shortly on all the Embraer 190s operated by its regional subsidiary HOP! The first of these refurbished aircraft will take to the skies in autumn 2024.
Air France Conciergerie, new services at Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Starting 11 June 2024, Air France will be offering new concierge services at Paris-Charles de Gaulle to welcome and assist its customers throughout their time at the airport.
Xavier Thuizat appointed Air France's new Head Sommelier
Air France has chosen Xavier Thuizat, Head Sommelier at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, to sign its future wine, champagne and spirits list in all its travel cabins and lounges at its Paris airports.
Brazil, Maldives, Sweden: Air France Unveils the First Additions to its 2024-2025 Winter Schedule
New routes out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport to Salvador (Brazil), Malé (Maldives) and Kiruna (Sweden); Extended winter service to Denver (Colorado, USA) and Phoenix (Arizona, USA).
The Air France beach in Cannes, the place to be on the Croisette
For the 44th consecutive year, Air France is partner and official carrier of the Cannes Film Festival, the 77th edition of which is taking place from 14 to 25 May 2024.
Air France's RECORD commitment in Toulouse
For many years, Air France has been actively supporting a policy of equal opportunities and professional integration in the French regions. Thanks to the RECORD scheme, Air France was able to invite 15 pupils from the George Sand de Bagatelle secondary school to visit its La Barigoude site in Toulouse. Let’s take a look back at this rewarding experience.
Air France is Seeking its Future Work-Study Students for 2024
Dreaming of a career in the aviation industry? Join Air France as a work-study student and develop your skills with one of the sector’s leading actors.
Air France unveils a new advertising campaign to welcome the world to France for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Air France is today unveiling a new advertising campaign to proudly welcome all the national delegates travelling to Paris and France to celebrate these special events.
Transporting Sports Equipment: Air France is Putting its Know-How 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.
For the 9th year running, Air France is n°1 for customer relations in the Transport category
On 2 April 2024, at the 21st edition of the Customer Relations Awards®, Air France was once again awarded first prize in the Transport category for the 9th year running.
Air France introduces new gourmet delights
From April 2024, Air France will be unveiling new in-flight menus, created by distinguished new names in the world of cuisine. As an ambassador for French fine dining, the company continues to showcase French haute cuisine around the world.
Paris, 21 March 2024 Air France to upgrade its Embraer 190 with brand new travel cabins
Air France continues to upgrade its range of products and services on its short and medium-haul network. The company and its regional subsidiary are thus preparing to renew the cabins of all the Embraer 190s operated by HOP!.
Summer 2024: Air France expands network and continues rollout of new long-haul cabins
- 189 destinations in 74 countries.- New routes out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Phoenix (USA), Verona (Italy), Kalamata (Greece) and Narvik-Lofoten (Norway).- Ongoing rollout of new long-haul cabins.
Air France supports projects to regenerate priority local neighbourhoods
On 14th March, the “Opportunities for all – the Games are recruiting” recruitment forum was held in Aubervilliers, at the initiative of the Seine-Saint-Denis DRIEETS (Regional Department for Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity), as France prepares for the world’s biggest sporting event in 2024.
Air France, a main operator at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport for the past 50 years
Charles de Gaulle airport was inaugurated just 50 years ago, on 13 March 1974. A futuristic project and icon of brutalist architecture, this monumental infrastructure would over the years become the European Union’s leading gateway. In 1996, Air France set up its global hub in this veritable city, where travellers from across the globe cross paths every day.
A look back at the Air France Foundation Grand Prix 2024
On Wednesday, March 13th, the Air France Foundation Grand Prix was held at the Cité Internationale Universitaire in Paris. Bringing together nearly 400 people from the associative world and the airline, this 8th edition marked the triumphant return of the event, paused since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Air France to match its customers' voluntary contributions to the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games, Air France has announced that it will be matching the amount of each customer subscription to the "Environment-sustainable aviation fuels" option during the Paris 2024 Games.
Third edition of the "Feminizing airline professions"
For nearly 20 years, Air France has been committed to gender diversity and professional equality between men and women, in particular by promoting women’s access to all professions. Aware that the diversity of talent is a major asset for any company, Air France is careful to promote the skills, know-how and professional attitude of all its people.
A look back at the 2024 Aeronautical Training and Careers Fair: A Weekend Rich in Exchanges between Young Aviation Enthusiasts and Air France
The 32nd edition of the Aeronautical Training and Careers Fair (Salon des formations et métiers aéronautiques, SFMA) was in full swing from February 2 to 4, 2024 at the Air and Space Museum at Paris-Le Bourget Airport.