Press release
A simpler, streamlined and personalized travel experience thanks to Air France’s digital innovations
To mark its seventh edition of #AFDigiDays , Air France is presenting its latest digital innovations. With a range of solutions including the Air France app, a hold baggage tracking system and the biometric boarding pass, the company is constantly improving every aspect of the customer journey, to…New features on the Air France app, your travel companionWith close to 6.6 million downloads, the Air France app is evolving constantly and offers new features to assist customers, help them personalize their trip and save time. They can discover these digital innovations at the different stages of their trip - Additional payment methods -Google PayandApple Payare the latest additions to the classic, secure payment methods available when purchasing your ticket. Faster check-in – entering your passport details in a single click is now easier than ever before. Simply click on the “Scan passport” pictogram, then place the passport in the specified field. All data is automatically updated.Real-time airportaccessindications with geo-localization – irrespective of the customer’s location, they can easily plan their commute time to the airport thanks to a multi-transport itinerary (car, public transport, etc.) in real-time.A guided airport tourthrough to the boarding gate – a map is automatically offered to the customer indicating how to get to their boarding gate, making it easier for them to find their way around the airport.Real-time baggage tracking– each customer receives a notification informing them of the whereabouts of their baggage throughout their trip and the number of the carousel where they can collect their baggage on arrival. The Air France Play app is also enhanced with new entertainment options. Customers can enjoy more than 160…Biometrics to simplify the customer’s journeyTo reduce waiting time at the airport, Air France is currently testing the biometric boarding pass solution at baggage drop-off points and boarding gates thanks to facial recognition. When checking in on the Air France app or at an airport self-service kiosk, customers will be invited to scan their…Air France CONNECT, to stay connected throughout your flightOn board its Wi-Fi equipped aircraft, Air France offers a new connectivity service, called Air France CONNECT . Customers can now access three Wi-Fi passes on their own devices (smartphone, tablet, computer):A free “Message” passThis allows customers to send and receive messages free of charge on their smartphone or tablet throughout the flight. Customers can also access the website and the Air France app to consult or modify their reservations.A “Surf” passThis enables customers to surf the Internet and consult or send emails. Customers can use this service in the following way: 3 euros for the entire duration of the trip on short-haul flights; As from 5 euros for the entire duration of the trip on medium-haul flights; 8 euros (2,700 Miles), for one…A “Stream” passAvailable on all long-haul flights, this includes all the benefits of the Message pass and the Surf pass. The Stream pass allows you to benefit from a high-speed internet connection to enjoy streaming and downloading throughout the flight for just 30 euros (10,000 Miles). The Air France CONNECT…Lea, the Air France chatbot dedicated to operating irregularitiesTo significantly improve the experience of customers affected by an operating irregularity, Air France presents its new chatbot, Lea. This virtual assistant allows customers to remain in permanent contact with the company, and offers assistance and support through to the end of their trip.…VideoAir France’s digital innovations