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Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn signs new La Première and Business menus for Air France on departure from the United States

On flights departing from its stations in the United States*, Air France is now offering new menus signed by triple Michelin-starred French chef Dominique Crenn in the La Première and Business cabins. Since 1 February 2024, these dishes have been available on departure from Chicago, Los Angeles,…Inventive and poetic French cuisineDominique Crenn has created twelve original dishes For Air France customers to enjoy in the La Première and Business cabins. Every month, Air France will offer two signature dishes in each cabin, including a vegetarian option and a fish dish, in addition to the rest of the menu. Lobster, pico de…A vast network linking Paris to the United StatesThis winter, Air France is flying to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC. From 13 May 2024, Air France will resume services to Minneapolis (Minnesota). From 23 May…About Dominique CrennDominique Crenn grew up in France, where she developed a keen interest in cooking with her parents, who appreciated fine dining. In 1988, she left France to move to the United States to pursue her culinary aspirations. She began by apprenticing for over two years with chefs Jeremiah Tower and Mark…

Air France launches free ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi on board all its aircraft

Air France is revolutionizing its onboard Wi-Fi service, a major step in its move upmarket. From 2025 onwards, the airline will progressively roll out an ultra-high-speed connectivity service for a “ground-like” experience. This new service, completely free of charge in all travel cabins, will be…À propos de StarlinkStarlink fournit un accès à Internet à très haut débit et à faible latence aux utilisateurs du monde entier. Doté de la première et plus grande constellation de satellites au monde utilisant une orbite terrestre basse, Starlink fournit une connexion internet à très haut débit qui permet du…

A look back at IFTM Top Resa 2024, the must-attend event for the tourism industry

After a summer marked by the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Air France teams attended the IFTM Top Resa trade fair for three days packed with announcements, conferences, and meetings with tourism professionals. The 45 th edition of this key event for the tourism industry…New agreements and a reinforced network for the winter seasonHenri Hourcade, Senior Vice President France at Air France-KLM, inaugurated the Group's stand, which attracted more than 2,000 visitors, and presented the major new features of the Air France winter schedule . For the 2024-2025 winter season, Air France will serve nearly 170 destinations in 73…Air France pursues its strategy of moving upmarketIn addition to the new flight schedule updates, Fabien Pelous, Air France's Director of Customer Experience, also announced the new positioning of its Premium class of travel experience . “Premium Economy” is now simply called “Premium”, highlighting the uniqueness of traveling in this spacious,…Florence Estra, Director Paris 2024, on the assessment and legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games;Hervé Kozar, Director Sales Agencies France, in conversation with the agency Amplitudes on NDC;Vincent Audusseau, Head of Strategic Accounts Air France, on the “Business Barometer”,Frédéric Descours, Sales Director France, on “What's new for sale”;Guilhem Mallet, Corporate Sales Director France, on “Who is responsible for content accessibility”;Aude Gaillard, Global Process Owner – Passengers with Disabilities, on “More inclusive and accessible travel is possible”;Maxime Quilles, Sustainability Manager, on “Not all flights are created equal!”; andEmmanuel Latapy, Head of Data Management, on “How data can reduce pain points in the customer journey”. At the Air France-KLM stand, which drew a record number of visitors, the three days of the show were punctuated by “tasting moments” where Air France, KLM, Transavia and Delta Air Lines presented the gastronomy…Exchanges with (future) young professionalsAt this eagerly awaited annual event for specialized tourism schools, both professors and students showed up in large numbers to learn more about opportunities at Air France. As an emblematic player in the sector, the airline regularly ranks among the most attractive companies according to young…

Winter 2024-2025: Air France to serve nearly 170 destinations in 73 countries

8 additional routes, including 5 new destinations. Increased service to Northern Europe, both by Air France’s own operation as well as through commercial cooperation agreements with SAS. Continued roll-out of new travel cabins, with the unveiling of a new La Première cabin at the end of the year…Long-haul: flights to 85 cities, including 4 new destinationsOver the winter, Air France will expand its long-haul network with service to 4 new destinations:Kilimanjaro(Tanzania), with three flights a week operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft starting November 18, 2024, as an extension of Zanzibar. The introduction of Kilimanjaro marks Air France's 26 th destination in Africa this winter (excluding North Africa).Salvador de Bahia(Brazil), with three flights a week starting October 28, 2024, operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Salvador de Bahia marks Air France's 5 th destination in Brazil, after Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Fortaleza and Belém (the latter served as an extension of Cayenne, French Guiana). Frequencies to…Manila(Philippines), with 3 flights a week starting December 7, 2024, operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. KLM also operates flights to Manila, with 4 flights a week from Amsterdam Schiphol using Boeing 787-9. The coordination of the two airlines' flight schedules will allow the Air France-KLM Group…Malé(Maldives), with up to 2 flights a week during the holiday season, from December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. In the Caribbean, Air France will strengthen its service to Saint-Martin. Starting December 20, 2024, 2 daily flights will be offered…Short- and medium-haul: more than 630 flights a day, and an enhanced service to Northern EuropeOn medium-haul routes, the winter season will see a strengthening of service to Northern Europe. The opening of a new route to Kiruna (Sweden) marks Air France's 5 th destination in Lapland, in addition to Rovaniemi (Finland), Kittilä (Finland), Tromsø (Norway) and Narvik Lofoten (Norway, served…Continued deployment of new cabins, and the unveiling of a new La Première cabin at the end of the year.As part of its premiumization strategy, Air France is continuing to roll out its new travel cabins. New long-haul cabins are offered on Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Available in Business, Premium and Economy, this product represents the airline's new standard. On regional flights…

“Premium Economy” renamed “Premium” to underline Air France’s move upmarket in this travel cabin

From September 17 to 19, 2024, at the IFTM Top Resa trade fair for travel and tourism professionals, Air France is exhibiting its new “Premium” seats at its stand. An intermediary cabin between Economy and Business, Premium has recently been renamed to underline Air France’s move upmarket and the…An upgraded French dining offer on board this cabinOnce comfortably seated, our crews offer each customer a glass of champagne to welcome them on board**. Each customer receives a full “French-style” meal service, comprising snacks, a starter, a choice of two hot dishes, cheese and dessert, served in eco-designed tableware with stainless steel…Priority service at the airportCustomers travelling in the Premium cabin benefit from SkyPriority, a range of streamlined and priority services at the airport. With SkyPriority, customers can check in and drop off their baggage at dedicated counters, and benefit from faster, privileged access through security checkpoints and…

This winter, Air France will inaugurate a new non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Manila

Air France is expanding its Asian network. Beginning December 7, 2024, Air France will link Manila (Philippines) to its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The airline will operate 3 direct flights a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Air France’s Paris-Manila flight will operate on…Flight times (in local time):AF208: Leaving Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 11:20pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, arriving in Manila at 7:30pm (next day), AF209: Leaving Manila at 9:50pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 5:50am (next day). This flight schedule remains subject to…Manila, the Pearl of the Orient SeasThe vibrant capital of the Philippines, Manila, offers a skillful blend of tradition and modernity. Sleek new skyscrapers rise above the remains of the country’s long colonial past, including Fort Santiago and the baroque San Agustin Church. This cultural melting pot has also produced a unique and…

Air France on show at SPOT24 for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

From 28 August to 8 September 2024, Air France, official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will continue to showcase the best of its products and services in the heart of Paris. The airline is taking over SPOT24, a new multi-purpose venue located at the foot of the Eiffel…VideoAnthony Martins-Misse, judoka paralympique, raconte son expérience avec le service Saphir Air France Visitors will also be able to enter the company’s competition for a chance to win two tickets in the Business cabin to any long-haul destination*. Air France at SPOT24, 101 Quai Jacques Chirac,…

Operation ‘Ma classe aux Jeux’: Air France will be transporting 600 pupils from the French Overseas Departments and Territories to Paris for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

As an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Air France will be transporting 600 pupils from Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Saint Martin and Reunion Island to Paris, where they will attend Paralympic events. This is a great opportunity for these young people aged…

Paris 2024 Games: peak arrivals of Paralympic athletes on board Air France flights today and tomorrow

As the Athletes' Village opens today, Wednesday 21 August 2024, Air France, official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will be seeing a peak of Paralympic athletes arriving on board its flights today and tomorrow.On 21 August 2024 (peak arrivals), nearly 300 athletes will be travelling on Air France flights, notably from Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile.On 22 August 2024, 200 athletes will be travelling on Air France flights, notably from Nairobi, Bogota and Manchester.The first Paralympic delegations arrived in Paris on 12 August, and arrivals have continued steadily since then. In total, Air France expects to carry 35% of Paralympic athletes as well as numerous representatives of the disabled sport delegations, members of the Olympic family and sports fans. As…On 21 and 22 August 2024, Air France is expecting large volumes of sports equipment and more than 250 wheelchairs.Paralympic athletes in wheelchairs travel with an average of two wheelchairs, including one competition wheelchair. All Air France’s operational teams and SAPHIR, the airline’s special service dedicated to people with disabilities, have been fully mobilised for several months to prepare for these…

Air France in the starting-blocks for the criss-crossing of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic athletes this weekend and next Monday

Peak departures of Olympic athletes expected on Monday, August 12 th , with close to 3,000 delegates travelling on 280 Air France flights. Arrival of first Paralympic delegations with nearly 200 accredited delegates expected this weekend on some 15 flights. Just a few days before the closing…Opening of a miniature airport in the Olympic VillageArrivals of Olympic athletes and delegations were gradual, peaking on July 25 th , the eve of the Opening Ceremony. Departures have already begun, with several medalists travelling on Air France this week, including Sweden’s Armand “Mondo” Duplantis who won gold and broke the world record for pole…VideoUn dispositif Air France dédié aux athlètes et délégations au cœur du Village Olympique This is the first time Air France has implemented an off-site check-in system on this scale.Paralympic athletes are already arriving in Paris.Alongside the departures of Olympic athletes, the arrivals of Paralympic athletes are accelerating, with 19 days to go before the start of the competition. Almost 200 accredited athletes travelling on some fifteen flights are arriving this weekend. Air France expects to carry more than 1 in 3 (35…