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Summer 2025 schedule: Continued expansion of Air France's long-haul network and roll-out of the new La Première suite

Service to nearly 190 destinations in 74 countries. Launch of new direct routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Orlando (Florida). Gradual roll-out of the new La Première suite on flights to New York-JFK, Los Angeles, Singapore, and Tokyo-Haneda. Air France teams are…Long-haul network: 87 destinations served, 4% capacity increase.The summer of 2025 will mark the continued expansion of Air France’s long-haul network, with overall capacity increasing by 4% compared to summer 2024. The following routes will be launched: Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): Up to 5 weekly flights operated with Airbus A350-900…The new La Première suite takes off for New York-JFK, Los Angeles, Singapore, and Tokyo-Haneda.On March 18, 2025, Air France unveiled its brand-new La Première cabin. The result of three years of development, the new La Première suite features a unique, fully modular design, combining a reclining seat and a chaise longue that transforms into a full flatbed. The suite extends across five…Short- and medium-haul network: 96 destinations across France and Europe, 2% capacity increase.On the short- and medium-haul network, Air France will operate up to 670 flights per day to 96 destinations this summer. The airline will continue expanding its service to popular Mediterranean destinations, with capacity increasing by 8% to Italy and 3% to Spain. In addition to its regular network…

Air France's new La Première suites take to the skies for the first time and now offer daily service to New York-JFK

On April 8, 2025, flight AF004 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK marked the very first flight operated by an aircraft equipped with the airline's new La Première suites. This exceptional new product is now available on one of Air France's seven daily flights between the two cities. Named…Flight schedule (in local time):Every day except Wednesday: AF004: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 10:30am, arrives at New York-JFK at 12:40pm the same day; AF001: leaves New York-JFK at 4:30pm, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 5:55am the following day. Every Wednesday: AF006: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 1:30pm,…La Première, the highest expression of travel Air France's new La Première suite features five windows and a one-of-a-kind concept. Entirely modular, it consists of a seat and a chaise longue that converts into a true bed. The seat can be adapted to every moment of the flight, during take-off, landing, mealtime or simply to relax. Featuring…Comfort and elegance in Business As with every new product introduced on its aircraft, Air France is redesigning all its travel cabins to offer the airline's highest standards in every class. In Business, the 60 spacious seats recline to become fully flat beds almost two meters long, with direct aisle access. A sliding door means…Comfort and technology in the Premium and Economy cabinsThe Premium cabin is equipped with 44 recliner seats. The backrest reclines up to 121 degrees and has been further widened to offer greater privacy and comfort. The seat back foam has been redesigned and now extends up to shoulder level for optimum comfort. The seats are upholstered in a navy-blue…

Daniel Boulud joins the team of Air France chefs on departures from the United States

Starting July 2025, Daniel Boulud, the famous Michelin-starred French chef based in New York, will be creating exclusive new signature dishes for Air France's La Première and Business cabins. His delicious dishes will be progressively introduced on departures from the airline's US destinations.…About Daniel BouludChef Daniel Boulud is widely celebrated as one of America’s leading culinary authorities and restaurateurs. Inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and menus driven by fine ingredients, Boulud has become renowned for the contemporary appeal he adds to soulful cooking rooted in French tradition. Since…

Air France, partner of the “Georges Mathieu” exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris

From 11 April to 7 September 2025, Air France is a partner of the exhibition “Georges Mathieu – geste, vitesse, mouvement”, hosted by the Monnaie de Paris in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou. A unique opportunity to explore a retrospective of the artistic career of the inventor of lyrical…Air France posters signed by Georges MathieuTo celebrate the event, Air France is reissuing of a selection of posters by Georges Mathieu, so that everyone has the chance to acquire these works of art that have marked the history of the airline. They will start going on sale from the end of April on the shopping.airfrance.com website and at…

Air France inaugurates two new flight simulators at its pilot training centre at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport

On 14 April 2025, Air France inaugurated two new Airbus A220 and A350 flight simulators at its training centre at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. More efficient and less energy-consuming, this latest-generation equipment enables pilots to practise in ultra-realistic conditions, faithfully…Enhanced training capacityWith these two new Airbus A220 and A350 flight simulators, the Air France pilot training centre, which opened in 1972, is continuing to modernise and expand. The installation of this new equipment brings the total number of simulators in operation to fourteen, covering all the aircraft in the Air…A more sustainable and modern fleet of simulatorsTo accommodate these new simulators, Air France has extended the existing building, with no impact on the training programme. As part of the airline's commitment to sustainability, 140 solar panels were installed on the roof of the building to produce part of the electricity needed to power the…

Air France is launching CANAL+ on board its long-haul flights

With the CANNESERIES festival opening today, Air France and CANAL+ are announcing an unprecedented new partnership. From 1 May 2025, the airline will be offering privileged access to a selection of CANAL+ programmes on all its long-haul flights. Customers will soon be able to watch CANAL+ Creation…A partnership celebrated during the CANNESERIES festivalFrom 24 to 29 April 2025, Air France and CANAL+ are official partners of the eighth season of CANNESERIES, the international series festival spotlighting a major and essential genre of audiovisual creation. At the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, Air France will be welcoming festival-…Over 1,500 hours of in-flight entertainmentIn all Air France long-haul cabins, customers have access to a large high-definition screen offering over 1,500 hours of on-demand entertainment. In the most recent cabins, the anti-glare screen offers 4K quality and is equipped with a Bluetooth connection for connecting personal headphones or…ABOUT CANAL+Founded as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago, CANAL+ is now a global media and entertainment company. The group has 26.9 million subscribers worldwide, over 400 million monthly active users on its OTT and video streaming platforms, and a total of more than 9,000 employees. It generates…STUDIOCANAL, a leading film and television studio with worldwide production and distribution capabilities;Dailymotion, one of the world’s largest short-form video streaming platforms;Thema, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; and telecommunication services, throughGVAin Africa andCANAL+ Telecomin the French overseas jurisdictions and territories. It also operates the iconic performance venuesL’OlympiaandThéâtre de l’Œuvrein France andCanalOlympiain Africa. CANAL+ has also significant equity stakes across Africa, Europe and Asia, namely inMultiChoice(the Pay-TV leader in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa),Viaplay(the Pay-TV leader in Scandinavia) andViu(a leading OTT platform in Southern-Asia). canalplusgroup.com/en

Winter 2025-2026: Air France will offer a new nonstop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Phuket

Up to 3 direct flights per week starting November 27, 2025, on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Air France reveals the first new addition to its winter 2025-2026 flight schedule. After launching a new route to Manila last year, the airline is once again turning its focus to Asia. Starting November 27,…Flight schedule (in local time):AF156: departs Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 3:50pm, arrives in Phuket at 9:25am the following day; AF157: departs Phuket at 11:50am, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 7:10pm. This flight schedule is subject to obtaining the necessary government authorizations. With this new route, Air France…Phuket, a tropical gem in the heart of the Andaman SeaThailand’s largest island, Phuket enchants visitors with its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and lush landscapes. Known for its blend of traditional culture and modernity, the island is home to majestic temples, bustling markets, and serves as a perfect gateway to nearby islands. Travelers…

Air France showcases its high-flying culinary artists at the Taste of Paris festival

From 8 to 11 May 2025, Air France is taking part in the ninth edition of the Taste of Paris festival which is being held again this year at the Grand Palais in Paris. For four days, this major gastronomic event celebrates the best of today’s French culinary scene, offering visitors the chance to…High-flying culinary artists at the Grand PalaisFor the duration of the festival, Air France is hosting a refined dining area where visitors can discover a selection of dishes that can be enjoyed on board the airline’s long-haul flights. Alongside Servair, the world leader in airline catering, the company is inviting its partner chefs to…A refined dining offerAs an ambassador of French fine dining and expertise throughout the world, Air France remains committed to delighting its customers with gourmet creations throughout their trip. In its airport lounges and on board its La Première, Business and Premium cabins, the company works with talented French…

The Air France beach in Cannes - a new edition in the colours of La Première

From 13 to 24 May 2025, Air France is official partner of the 78 th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. To mark the occasion, the airline is re-opening its private beach on the Croisette, this year celebrating its new La Première travel experience, unveiled in the spring. In a new chic and elegant…The new La Première suite on display at Cannes Film FestivalThe place to be at the festival, the Air France beach is this year celebrating the new La Première travel experience, the epitome of elegance in air travel. Next to the Hôtel Martinez beach in Cannes, the Air France beach features an intimate restaurant with seating capacity for close to thirty…La Première, the highest expression of travelAir France’s new La Première suite has five windows and a unique concept. Entirely modular, it consists of a seat and a chaise longue that converts into a real bed. The seat can be adapted to every moment of the flight, for take-off, landing, mealtimes or to relax. Featuring soft ergonomic seat…Air France loves cinemaAs official partner of the Cannes Film Festival for 45 years, Air France has always cultivated strong ties with cinema, a source of dreams, just like air travel. Throughout its history, Air France has transported film crews, assisted with productions and of course continues to show films on board.…Special flights from Hollywood to the French RivieraOn 12 and 26 May 2025, Air France is operating two special flights providing a direct service between Los Angeles (United States) and Nice (France). These flights are in response to strong demand from customers on the American West Coast who want to enjoy the French Riviera and the festival, as…

Maturity : 1970-1989

Air France entered the era of mass transport. Faced with competition and oil crises, the airline dealt with the turbulence and gave wings to one of the most beautiful birds in history - Concorde.VideoMATURITY | Air FranceGIANTS OF THE AIRAir France continued its soaring development in the 1970s. Thanks to jumbo jets – the Boeing 747 and the Airbus 300, which it was the first airline to use – Air France highlighted its international influence. These giants of the air were put into service on the major routes, freeing a fleet of…ROISSY, THE AIRPORT OF THE FUTUREThe number of passengers passing through Paris had been doubling every year since 1950. With Orly, close to saturation, a new airport was needed. After eight years of work, Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport was officially opened at Roissy-en-France in 1974, 23 km to the north of Paris. Its…THE LEGENDARY CONCORDEIn 1976, Concorde joined the fleet. The 'beautiful white bird' sped between Paris, Dakar, Rio de Janeiro, then Caracas, Washington, Dallas and New York. The supersonic hundred-seater linked Paris to New York in three-and-a-half hours – faster than the sun! Inside, the luxury service and narrow…OIL CRISESThe situation took a turn for the worse. The sector was hit hard by the oil crises of 1973 and 1979. Competition became fiercer, fanned by the emergence of charter airlines. Air France stood firm. From its new hub at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, it continued with its modernization, became computerized…AIR TRAVEL FOR ALLAir France began adapting to the new status quo: the arrival of mass transport. Democratization took a new direction thanks to jumbo jets, with their bigger cabins and lower prices. Arriving alongside the historic markets – businessmen, diplomats, rich expatriates – were new kinds of customers, who…OBJECTIVE : EUROPEAlthough it was a global influence, Air France was less well-known in Europe. It used its new Parisian terminal – Roissy-CDG 2 (1982) – as a base to reclaim Europe with its new medium-haul fleet of Boeing 737s and Airbus 320s. In 1988, it had the largest number of destinations in Europe (82). At…