Air France will be exceptionally operating its Boeing 787, with a capacity of 276 seats, on two round trip flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Bordeaux on 16 and 17 June 2017. In this way, Air France will be increasing seat capacity by 30% on these flights. Due to the high passenger numbers, Air France will be chartering two additional flights by Airbus A319 on 20 and 21 June 2017. This increase in capacity meets the travel needs of customers visiting the 19th edition of Vinexpo in Bordeaux, which is being held from Sunday 18 to Wednesday 21 June 2017. The global wine and spirits event will host no fewer than 48,000 professionals from more than 150 countries.
On board the latest-generation Boeing 787, passengers can enjoy the best of Air France:
- the latest-generation wide HD touch screens, offering passengers a genuine cinema experience in the sky;
- 30% larger windows compared to similar aircraft;
- improved air pressure and greater air moisture content make the flight even more comfortable.
ABOUT AIR FRANCE
Air France, a global airline of French inspiration, with high standards and a caring attitude, turns the flight into a moment of real pleasure on all its daily operations in France, Europe and worldwide.
Air France-KLM is the leading Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. In 2017, it offers its customers access to a network covering 328 destinations in 118 countries thanks to its four brands Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Transavia and HOP! Air France. With a fleet of 534 aircraft in operation and 93,4 million passengers carried in 2016, Air France-KLM operates up to 2,300 daily flights, mainly from its hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol.
Its Flying Blue frequent flyer programme is one of the leaders in Europe with over 27 million members.
Air France-KLM and its partners Delta Air Lines and Alitalia operate the biggest trans-Atlantic joint-venture with 270 daily flights.
The Group also offers cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance solutions.
Air France-KLM is a member of the SkyTeam alliance which has 20 member airlines, offering customers access to a global network of over 17,000 daily flights to over 1,060 destinations in 177 countries.
ABOUT VINEXPO
Vinexpo organizes international wine and spirits events in Europe and Asia. Vinexpo Bordeaux is an unmissable event for professionals in this sector. In the same way, on even-numbered years, Vinexpo Hong Kong welcomes producers from all over the world attracted by the buoyant Asia-Pacific markets, while Vinexpo Tokyo, a niche fair, is specially designed for the Japanese market. A new feature in 2018 is the 1st edition of Vinexpo New York.
On the schedule over the next couple of years: Vinexpo Bordeaux from 18 to 21 June 2017, Vinexpo New York in March 2018, Vinexpo Hong Kong in May 2018 and Vinexpo Tokyo in November 2018.