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Air France continues its commitment to promote inclusion and diversity

On May 17, 2019, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is an opportunity for Air France to illustrate its commitment and the concrete actions it is taking to promote inclusion and diversity.Signing of the association l'Autre Cercle’s LGBT+ commitment charter; Raising awareness among company staff at a ‘Rainbow Morning’, in the presence of numerous associations; Special LGBT friendly flights in June between Paris and San Francisco; Participation in the Pride March, on June 29th in…A day for inclusion and diversityOn May 17, for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, Air France is inviting its employees to a ‘Rainbow Morning’ at its offices in Roissy, to exchange and share ideas and experiences, in the presence of several associations and with the exceptional participation of Muriel Robin…A commitment against all forms of discriminationAir France, aware of its social and societal responsibility, affirms its commitment to ensuring that only skills matter in the workplace: fighting all forms of discrimination is essential to progress and to promote equality, respect and tolerance. This is why Air France is committed to preventing…Flying the rainbow flag between Paris and San FranciscoTo celebrate Gay Pride in San Francisco and the LGBT Pride March in Paris, Air France is operating two special LGBT friendly flights: flight AF084 on June 28, 2019 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to San Francisco and flight AF083 on June 30, 2019 from San Francisco to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. On board…Supporting Personn'Ailes at the Pride MarchOn June 29, Air France will be supporting the LGBT and gay-friendly association of Air France employees, Personn'Ailes, at the LGBT Pride March in Paris. Air France is providing financial support for the event and will display the colours of the rainbow as an avatar on its Facebook and Twitter…

Planned changes in the domestic sector

At the Central Social and Economic Works Council (CSEC) held today, strategic guidelines for the company were presented and discussed, as well as their implications in terms of jobs and skills management planning (GPEC): to improve operational performance, offer the highest level of product quality…Increased competition from the TGVOver the past five years, Air France's domestic network has been strongly affected by competition from high-speed train routes, which have increased their capacity throughout the country, reduced journey times and developed a very competitive low-cost offer. The French authorities have ensured that…The rapid development of low-cost airlinesAs well, in recent years low-cost airlines have set up bases at major airports and have gained ground rapidly with aggressive pricing policies and often with the help of public authorities. Unlike Air France, where 90% of staff are based in France, a majority of these airlines have not contributed…Air France teams have launched several initiativesFaced with this tenuous situation, Air France teams have fortunately been able to adapt to an increasingly difficult environment. They are behind many innovative commercial initiatives that have improved our offer to meet customer expectations in terms of flight schedules, customer experience, and…No forced departuresAir France’s jobs and skills management planning (GPEC) for the 2019-2021 period reveals important hiring requirements in numerous sectors of the company, but also overstaffing in the short-haul ground operations activities. Air France also plans to reduce its short-haul capacity in terms of…

Daniel Rose, a new Michelin-starred chef in the Business cabin on departure from the United States and Canada

Starting September, Air France Business customers will be able to enjoy three new Signature dishes created by Daniel Rose, an American Michelin-starred chef with a love for French cuisine. Daniel Rose is the chef and partner of Le Coucou in New York and the chef and owner of Chez La Vieille and La…Poultry gratin with onions(September to October 2019 and March to April 2020) Image © Air FranceWarm poultry pate with foie gras(November to December 2019 and May to June 2020) Image © Air FranceCod with turnip and 'beurre blanc'(January to February 2020 and July to August 2020) Image © Air France The Michelin-starred chef Daniel Rose said: ”I am honored to be partnering with Air France, the airline that set me on my culinary journey 21 years ago. We look forward to sharing our version of classic French meals at 30,000…About Daniel RoseImage © Air France Daniel Rose began cooking simply because he liked eating. Before heading into the kitchen, he studied ancient Greek, dreamed of kayaking from Texas to Guatemala, and tried to join the French foreign legion. His passion for cuisine was sparked during his time in France attending…Culinary delights with Air FranceThe company promotes fine French dining in all its cabins. Since 2009, Air France has been entrusting the creation of its dishes on the La Première and Business menu to starred chefs, who are true ambassadors of French gastronomy. On board long-haul flights from Paris, stars of French and…

Air France switches to electric power for its ramp vehicles with Carwatt

As a major economic player in its area of activity, Air France is aware of its responsibility and integrates sustainable development into its activities and operations. The company's objective is to continuously improve the customer experience while reducing its environmental footprint and…- Support the energy transitionby reducing CO2 emissions by 3 tons per year, limiting fine particle emissions and reducing noise levels at the airport,- Improve operational performanceby improving safety during aircraft approach,- Ensure an improved economic performancebyreducing planned obsolescenceby extending the life of these vehicles and limiting maintenance costs.

Air France receives three SKYTRAX 2019 awards for its la première service

For the second year running, Air France has come top of three categories in the SkyTrax rankings. The company won the following awards at the 2019 edition: - Best first class lounge dining; - Best first class in-flight dining; - Best first class comfort amenities.A HAVEN OF PEACE, LUXURY AND PLEASURE IN THE LA PREMIÈRE LOUNGE AT PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLEThe Air France La Première lounge is an exclusive space spanning 1,000 sq. m, offering a moment of calm and serenity, and the promise of an exceptional travel experience. The fine dining tradition is particularly in the spotlight. The menus and wine lists have been selected by chef Alain Ducasse…THE BEST FRENCH CHEFS AT THE SERVICE OF LA PREMIÈRE CUSTOMERSTheir names are Michel Roth, Joël Robuchon, Régis Marcon and Emmanuel Renaut and they are offering their gourmet creations on board the La Première cabin in 2019. Throughout the year and in line with the seasons, four Michelin-starred chefs take it in turns to prepare new culinary creations for…COMFORT TAKES PRIDE OF PLACE IN LA PREMIÈREIn partnership with the French beauty institute Carita, Air France offers a selection of exceptional products in its La Première comfort kit including - - A Regenerating Fundamental moisturizing cream and Night Balm; - A Fundamental Filler Smoothing eye contour care cream; - A ‘3 Ors' Sublimating…

On departure from the Caribbean, Michelin-starred chef Marcel Ravin signs new dishes in the Air France Business and Premium Economy cabins

Until April 2021, Air France is for the first time entrusting Marcel Ravin, the famous chef, with the design of the Creole dish for its Business and Premium Economy menus. Marcel Ravin's culinary creations, renewed every month, are available for customers on long-haul flights departing from Pointe-…Three "Signature" dishes by Marcel Ravin to enjoy on board- Bohemian, parmentier of lamb shoulder, sweet potato and spinach, with parmesan gratin May 2019 - August 2019 - November 2019 - February 2020 Image © Air France - Shrimp risotto, shellfish sauce with Giromon June 2019 - September 2019 - December 2019 - March 2020 Image © Air France - Sea bream…"Oh, a Chef!” with Marcel RavinFor the occasion, Chef Marcel Ravin took part in the "Oh, a chef!” event on June 5 to meet customers on flight AF841 from Fort-de-France to Paris-Orly. He was able to chat with passengers in the Business and Premium Economy cabins, share his vision of fine dining, ask them for their feedback and…Portrait of a Michelin-starred chef whose delicious dishes look beautiful tooBorn in Martinique, Marcel Ravin arrived in France at the age of 20 and has been managing the kitchens of the prestigious Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort since 2005. He also masterfully orchestrates his Monegasque gourmet restaurant, Blue Bay, for which he was awarded a Michelin star in 2015. An…

Air France and Porsche: a news Guinness World Records®

A Porsche Cayenne has successfully towed an Air France Airbus A380 weighing 285-tonnes. The Cayenne, driven by Porsche GB technician Richard Payne, towed the aircraft over a distance of 42-metres at the Air France H6 maintenance hangar at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, improving on the previous…

With the Air France Wine Cellar, enjoy the best wines and Champagnes served on board!

On May 14, 2019, Air France is launching the Air France Wine Cellar, offering everyone the opportunity to prolong the pleasure of enjoying the best wines, Champagnes and spirits served on board its flights and in its lounges at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly.In partnership with the leading French wines and spirits marketplace VentealaPropriete.com, the Air France Wine Cellar offers customers the opportunity to purchase the company’s wines, Champagnes and spirits* online. Visit LaCave.airfrance.com to discover the exclusive selection signed by Paolo…Discover the wealth of French wine varietiesEvery two months, Air France renews its offer of wines and Champagnes available on board its flights to enable customers to discover the wealth of French wine varieties. In all its travel cabins, Paolo Basso, voted world’s best sommelier in 2013, in cooperation with Thierry Desseauve and Michel…An exceptional tasting experience in the skyEvery year, Air France serves 800,000 bottles of wine in La Première and Business class and 750,000 bottles of Champagne, including in Economy class. All the wines and spirits are chosen for their capacity to adapt to the constraints linked to the particular environment of air transport, particular…A wine cellar recognized the world overAir France regularly receives awards for the quality of its offer. In February 2019, at the prestigious Business Traveller’s Cellars in the Sky Awards 2018 ceremony, the company was once again rewarded for the exceptional quality of the wines and Champagnes served on board its La Première cabin.…About VentealaPropriete.comWith an average of more than 70,000 orders processed each year and 1.5 million bottles sold in 2018, VentealaPropriete.com has established itself as a major online wine marketplace. It currently is the leading French specialist wine store thanks to a selection of quality wines at the best prices…

Air France préserve son patrimoine avec la création du fonds de dotation Musée Air France

La compagnie renforce la protection et la mise en valeur de son patrimoine historique avec la création du Fonds de Dotation Musée Air France.Structure juridique innovante lancée dans le cadre de la Loi de modernisation de l’économie de 2008, le Fonds de Dotation Musée Air France a vocation à accueillir les éléments les plus précieux et représentatifs de l’histoire de la compagnie et du groupe Air France, issus des collections du Musée…Air France célèbre ses 85 ansEn octobre 2018, Air France célèbre le 85e anniversaire de sa création. Le patrimoine de la compagnie et sa modernité à travers les époques sont à l'honneur pendant cette période de festivités qui va durer plusieurs mois. Vols spéciaux, animations à bord et en aéroport, manifestation sportive,…

Air France celebrates 65 years of presence in Japan

In November 1952, Air France inaugurated its Paris - Tokyo route. 65 years later, the company now operates 22 weekly flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to two Japanese cities, Osaka and Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), offering more than 7,100 seats. Customers benefit from the latest travel cabins and…Flight schedules (in local time) to Japan during the 2017-18 winter season:Tokyo-NaritaAF276: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 13:35, arrives at Tokyo-Narita at 9:25 the following dayAF275: leaves Tokyo-Narita at 11:05, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 15:55 Flight operated dailyTokyo-HanedaAF272: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 16:05, arrives at Tokyo-Haneda at 12:05 the following day Flight operated on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and SundaysAF274: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 23:20, arrives at Tokyo-Haneda at 19:25 the following day Flight operated dailyAF279: leaves Tokyo-Haneda at 13:45, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 18:35 Flight operated on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and SundaysAF293: leaves Tokyo-Haneda at 23:50, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 4:45 the following day Flight operated dailyOsakaAF292: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 14:00, arrives at Osaka at 10:00 the following day Flight operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and SundaysAF291: leaves Osaka at 11:45, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 16:35 Flight operated on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays For the summer 2018 season, Air France will enhance its flight schedule and will offer 26 weekly flights between Europe and Japan with 7, 12 and 7 weekly flights…A strengthened networkIn recent decades, Air France has also strengthened its alliances to increase the power of its network between Europe and Japan. Thanks to its partnership with Korean Air, a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Air France-KLM is offering additional connecting opportunities to Europe via Seoul from…Made-to-measure products and services to JapanSince 1952, Air France has been offering its Japanese customers tailor-made services. At Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, Air France Japanese-speaking staff are available to assist customers with their departure, arrival and transit formalities. On board, the Air France flight attendants are…Personalized fine dining for Japanese customersDuring the flight, Air France takes great care to adapt to the culture and habits of its Japanese customers and offers a range of Japanese dishes aboard all its cabins. On outbound and inbound flights, Air France La Première and Business customers can order at no extra charge a typical Japanese…65 years of Paris to TokyoParis to Tokyo: 10,000 km as the crow flies. This remained unimaginable for Air France for a long time. After the war, a regular Paris-Tokyo service – often spelt “Tokio” in some countries until the 1950s – was possible. The service was launched on 24 November 1952 by Lockheed Constellation, a more…