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4 new destinations throughout the 2020 summer season Faro, Alicante, Malaga and Valencia

As from 4 April 2020, Air France will operate 4 new destinations throughout the 2020 summer season: Faro in Portugal, as well as Alicante, Malaga and Valencia in Spain. Already available for ticket purchase on the Air France app or airfrance.com, flights to these 4 destinations will be operated on…Faro, the pearl of the AlgarveFlights to Faro will be operated by an Airbus A320 with 174 seats (16 in the Business cabin and 150 in the Economy cabin). Image © Air France An old walled city, Faro has a Gothic cathedral, a palace and many other attractions to discover in the maze of its cobbled streets. Beyond its walls, Air…Alicante, the city of lightFlights to Alicante will be operated by Embraer 190 with a capacity of 100 seats (4 seats in Business and 96 in Economy). Image © Air France In this typically Mediterranean city located in the south-east of Spain, life is peaceful and the friendly locals will ensure your stay is unforgettable. Its…Malaga, the beauty of AndalusiaFlights to Malaga are operated by Airbus A319 with a capacity of 143 seats (12 in the Business cabin and 125 in Economy). Image © Air France Malaga, a true millennial city located in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, is a must for history lovers. Also coveted for its urban attractions and…The welcoming city of ValenciaAfter operating flights to Valencia on an occasional basis last summer, Air France is confirming the success of this destination by renewing services with a permanent flight throughout the summer season. Flights to Valencia will be operated by Airbus A318 with a capacity of 131 seats (10 seats in…

In a world first, Air France tests Li-Fi technology during a flight, in partnership with Latécoère and Ubisoft

On Wednesday, October 30th, 2019, Air France tested the very first flight equipped with Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) technology, developed by Latécoère on board the commercial flight AF6114 operated by Airbus A321 from Paris-Orly to Toulouse. As part of its commitment to researching new in-flight uses…Li-Fi, the new standard for in-flight data transmissionAir France and Latécoère are currently testing the ease with which this technology can be integrated and certified on commercial flights. The Latécoère Li-Fi infrastructure installed on 12 seats on the Air France Airbus A321 has many advantages. It generates: - a completely stable multimedia data…The final round on board the flightIn collaboration with their partner Ubisoft, the national airline and the Toulouse equipment manufacturer organized the final of the "Air France Trackmania Cup" tournament, launched at the Paris Air Show in June 2019(1). The finalists competed on this personalized version of the all-public video…

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. The candidates chosen after a rigorous selection process will benefit…The recruitment campaign is now open and runs until 15 July 2024. To find out more about the programme’s eligibility requirements and selection process, go tohttps://corporate.airfrance.com/en/airline-pilot In partnership with the Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA) and the Fédération Française de Vol en Planeur (FFVP), Air France is offering aspiring pilots the chance to find out more about the cadet programme recruitment and training process at webinars on Thursday 6 June at 6pm (FFA) and…

A world first - an autonomous baggage tractor tested in real conditions

In November 2019, Air France, CHARLATTE AUTONOM and Toulouse-Blagnac airport brought into service an autonomous tractor for transporting baggage between the baggage sorting area and aircraft. The testing in real conditions of this baggage tractor brings us one step closer to creating the smart…A co-innovation between air transport playersThe testing of this AT135 baggage tractor developed by the subsidiary of companies Charlatte Manutention and NAVYA, CHARLATTE AUTONOM, is the result of a close collaboration between several recognized air transport players, who have been working together to design the airport of the future. TCR…The tasks of the autonomous tractorOnce the passengers' baggage has reached the baggage sorting area, the autonomous baggage tractor intervenes in the following way - - An agent from Groupe 3S, an Air France subcontractor, places the baggage in containers connected to the autonomous tractor. - The baggage tractor is a smart…A smart electric tractorTo carry out its tasks and integrate ramp traffic, the vehicle is equipped with intelligent sensors that enable it to recognize its environment, position itself with great precision, detect obstacles at 360° and make decisions. Thanks to its sensors (Lidar, camera, GPS, odometer) and its autonomous…

Air France and Groupe ADP extend the ICC AOKpass solution test to flights to/from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, San Francisco and Los Angeles

A real-life test programme launched on 15 March 2021 for 4 weeks, in addition to the one currently being tested on Air France flights from Paris to Pointe-à-Pitre and Fort-de-France;Passengers testing the ICC AOKpass app will benefit from priority airport channels thanks to a partnership between Air France, Groupe ADP, San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles World AirportsOn 15 March 2021, Air France and Groupe ADP launched a new test programme of the ICC AOKpass solution for digitising COVID-19 test results, developed by MedAire/International SOS. The four-week trial will focus on outbound and return Air France flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle, San Francisco…Alain Bernard,Chief Operating Officer - Air France,declared: “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, we have been calling for a worldwide health-related standard. This new experimental programme is an example of what could become the standard for travel document verification in the future, and we are pleased to implement it with Air France…Sébastien Bedu,Airport Services Product Manager– MedAire, an International SOS company added: “The launch of this second large-scale test programme between Paris and the airports of San Francisco and Los Angeles is a major step in the international recognition of ICC AOKpass as a trusted-third-party and the emergence of a new international standard.…Marc Houalla,Executive Director of Groupe ADP and Managing Director of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, said: “We are convinced that the ICC AOKpass solution that we are testing with our partners at the departure and arrival points of the Paris airports will facilitate passenger channels through our terminals, by guaranteeing both greater fluidity and better control of health checks. The…About Air FranceSince 1933, Air France has been promoting and highlighting France throughout the world. With an activity divided between passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance, Air France is a major air transport player. A workforce of more than 45,000 staff are committed on a daily…About Groupe ADPGroupe ADP develops and manages airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget. In 2020, through its brand Paris Aéroport, the group handled 33.1 million passengers and 1.8 million metric tons of freight and mail at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly, and more than…About ICC AOKpassICC AOKpass was co-founded by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and global industry leaders in health and certification services, International SOS and SGS Group. With an extensive international network of over 80,000 accredited clinics and health providers already in place, ICC AOKpass…About MedAireMedAire, an International SOS company, has been a partner to the aviation industry since 1985. MedAire provides fully integrated travel health and safety solutions to over 150 of the world’s leading airlines and more than 4,000 private aircraft including 75% of fortune 100 companies. Integrated…

2nd edition of the Air France citizen solidarity days

Air France is organizing a second edition of its citizen solidarity days. Some 2,000 company employees in France and abroad have signed up to participate, during their work time, in one of the 86 assignments proposed with 60 associations working in the following fields – supporting children in need…

Lifting of travel restrictions from/to China: Air France to operate daily departures from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong as of July 1, 2023

Air France’s operations are near pre-pandemic levels as it continues to reopen its network. The airline is gradually upping its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and China following the Chinese authorities’ announcement they were lifting their travel restrictions. Air France currently…As of July 1, 2023, Air France will be flying daily to each destination on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.Flights to Shanghai will be on a Boeing 777-300 ER equipped with Air France's latest long-haul cabins and outfitted with 369 seats (48 in Business, 48 in Premium Economy, 273 in Economy). Flights to Beijing and Hong Kong, will be on a Boeing 787-9 equipped with 279 seats (30 in Business, 21 in…

This winter, Air France will launch a non-stop service from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-Newark Liberty (EWR), in addition to its service to/from New York-John F. Kennedy (JFK)

A non-stop daily flight between Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and New York-Newark Liberty International airport, operated by Boeing 777-200 as from 12 December 2022. As the leading airline on the Paris-New York route, Air France is continuing to increase its capacity between the two cities.…Flight schedule (in local time):AF062: Leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 12:30, arrives at 15:00 AF063: Leaves New York Newark Liberty at 17:05, arrives at 06:05 (the folllowing day) This daily flight marks the return of Air France to Newark, a historic destination served by the airline with non-stop flights until 2012. It will…

Air France bolsters services to Canada and will launch new route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa in June 2023

Launch of a new route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa, with 5 weekly non-stop flights on Airbus A330-200 as of June 27. Resumption of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Quebec City service inaugurated in summer 2022, with 3 weekly non-stop flights on Boeing 787-9 effective May 2. Increased…Flight schedules (local times):AF364: Departs Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 13:10, arrives in Ottawa at 15:05 AF361: Departs Ottawa at 17:05, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle the following day at 06:15 Air France will be the only airline operating non-stop flights between Ottawa and Europe. The Air France bus service currently…Ottawa, Canada’s capitalThe fourth largest city in Canada, Ottawa is home to the country’s federal institutions. Nature-friendly and defined by an exceptional architectural heritage, the Ottawa region features 800 km of urban circuits and rural trails that may be explored on foot, by boat or by bike. Its many museums…Resumption of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Quebec City service and increased capacity to other destinations in CanadaInaugurated in summer 2022, the seasonal Paris-Charles de Gaulle-Quebec City service will resume this year starting on May 2, 2023. There will be three weekly flights on Boeing 787-9 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.Flight schedules (local times):AF352: Departs Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 20:45, arrives in Quebec City at 21:55 AF353: Departs Quebec City at 23:55, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 12:20 Flights to destinations served year-round by Air France will also be increased, boosting the overall flight capacity to Canada by more…

Air France to operate 3 special flights connecting Los Angeles to the French Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival

Air France, as official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, will operate 3 special flights on 15, 22 and 29 May 2023, offering a direct service between Los Angeles (USA) and the city of Nice (France). The company is in this way responding to high demand from US West Coast customers who want to…Air France connects Hollywood to the Cannes Film FestivalThe flights will be operated by Airbus A350-900 equipped with 324 seats, including 34 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 266 in Economy. In Business class, each seat converts into a full-flat bed almost 2 metres long, ensuring optimal comfort. In Premium Economy, the latest recliner-type seat…Air France loves cinemaFor the 43rd year running, Air France is a partner of the Cannes Film Festival, whose 76th edition is taking place from 16 to 27 May 2023. The company is thus celebrating the biggest movie fest in the world and showcasing its love of cinema. Ever since the first movie shown – An American in Paris…