September 27, 2019
Press release
Fleet
Air France welcomes its 1st Airbus A350
A new phase in its fleet modernization strategy- A major asset for reducing our environmental footprint – 25% less fuel consumed, 25% less CO2 emissions, 40% less noise emissions; - A new definition of comfort in our Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins; - 28 Airbus A350s by 2025. On September 27, 2019, Air France took delivery of its…An asset for reducing our environmental footprintFor many years, Air France has been committed to reducing its environmental footprint by implementing concrete actions – weight reduction on board, reducing and recycling waste, promoting eco-piloting, reducing the noise footprint, reducing and offsetting CO2 emissions and eliminating single-use…“Toulouse”, Air France’s first Airbus A350To mark the occasion, Air France is returning to its tradition of naming its aircraft. After consulting its staff, the company has decided to celebrate emblematic French cities. This first Airbus A350 is therefore being named “Toulouse” by Anne-Marie Couderc, Chair of Air France-KLM and Air France and the aircraft’s sponsor. The capital of aviation par excellence, Toulouse is also the birthplace of this new aircraft that is joining the company’s fleet. Moreover, Air France has been serving Toulouse since the company’s creation…A new definition of comfortOn board the Air France Airbus A350, customers enjoy - - a more spacious cabin in Business, Premium Economy and Economy class, - windows that are 30% larger, - a different air pressure system providing a more comfortable cabin atmosphere with regularly renewed cabin air, - lighting adapted to the…In Business, the seat turns into a real 2 metre-long lie-flat bed, guaranteeing you restful sleep. The new 18.5-inch HD touchscreen gives you access to more than 1,400 hours of entertainment including movies, music, podcasts and more. Alone or with a travel companion, the new configuration of this chic and…In Premium Economy, the brand new “Recliner” seat is 48cm wide and reclines to 124°. Customers enjoy a 96cm seat pitch to stretch out their legs and a 13.3-inch HD touchscreen. For optimum relaxation, a pillow and a duvet are available for passengers. Image © Air FranceIn Economy, the seat has been redesigned for even more comfort, with a reinforced ergonomic seat cushion, a 118° seat recline, as well as a 79-cm seat pitch. The best in-flight entertainment programmes can be found on the 11.6-inch HD touchscreen giving access to more than 1,400 hours of entertainment…Wi-Fi on board!On board the Airbus A350, customers can stay connected with Air France CONNECT , the inflight Wi-Fi offer. Three different passes are available – - A free “Message”pass for all, to send and receive messages throughout the flight; - A “Surf”pass costing between €3 and €18 (6,000 Miles) to surf the internet, consult and send emails; - A €30 (10,000 Miles)“Stream”pass to enjoy high-speed internet, streaming and downloads, including the “Message” and “Surf” pass.The destinations served by Airbus A350The Air France Airbus A350 will gradually start operating to 6 destinations* on 4 continents as from October 7 on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle – - Abidjan (Ivory Coast): from October 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019, and as from February 10, 2020 for the 2020 summer season - Bamako (Mali):…
