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Two citizen solidarity days for Air France

Image © Air France • Air France’s first citizen solidarity days took place on 23 and 30 January 2018 • 1,000 staff members gave their time to different associations on two separate days • 61 assignments in six areas of activity • 43 assignments in the Paris region and 9 in the French provinces. On…

Pink Ribbon month: Air France supports the fight against breast cancer

"Pink October" is the annual global breast cancer awareness event. At Air France, flight attendants have been organizing initiatives to support this cause and raise awareness. Within the framework of their association, "Air Hostesses against Cancer", they have set up several projects aiming to:…A SPECIAL FLIGHT TO ATLANTA ON 16 OCTOBEROn 16 October 2017, flight AF688 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Atlanta will be the highlight of these actions to raise awareness at Air France. At the boarding gate, the passengers will be given pink ribbons by Air France airport staff. On board, the female flight attendants will replace their…INITIATIVES TAKEN BY AIR FRANCEIn October, the airline sector’s iconic “remove before flight” key chains, bearing the logo of the association are being sold on Air France long-haul flights. The proceeds from these sales will then be donated by the association to research centres and various associations involved in the fight…

The Paris 2024 delegation returns victorious on Air France!

As the official supplier of the Paris bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, Air France has chartered one of its Boeing 777-300s in the colours of the Olympic bid to fly the Paris 2024 delegation between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Lima. It was in the Peruvian capital that the IOC officially named Paris…

Becomtech

Raising awareness and introducing young girls in Greater Orly and the Val de Marne region to digital professions. The association works to promote equal opportunities and gender diversity in the IT and digital professions by offering inclusive, technical programmes for girls. Today, only 4 out of 30 secondary school girls choose the Numerics and Computer Sciences speciality. Women account for only 28% of…

7, 6, 5 days to go… Air France presents the pre-flight advent calendar!

AN INVITATION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO TRAVELWhether they're travelling alone or accompanied by their parents, children are at the heart of Air France's caring attitude at all times during their trip. While they can't wait for the summer holidays to start, the company has come up with aPre-Flight Advent Calendar, a brand new creative experience for parents and kids to prepare their next trip together and discover all the services Air France offers for Kids. MUM, DAD, WHEN ARE WE LEAVING?In this way, the first families to travel on long-haul flights departing from France during the first week of July will all be sent aPre-Flight Advent Calendar*.Presented in the form of a small suitcase, the calendar will consist of 7 boxes each representing a destination and corresponding to the 7 days preceding their trip. Fun and educational, the suitcase will take kids around the world with its design which was entrusted to the famous illustrator Al…A DIGITAL CALENDAR FOR ALLFor families who are leaving on flights later in the summer, Air France has also designed a digital version of the Pre-Flight Advent Calendar, which you can discover on avant-vol.airfrance.fr! Available for everyone as from 1st June, this version designed for the whole family will offer children a…

Air France unveils its first Airbus A220-300

Air France is continuing to renew its fleet and takes delivery of the 1st of the 60 Airbus A200-300s ordered to replace its Airbus A318s and A319s, as well as several Airbus A320s; The A220-300 is a major lever in improving Air France’s economic and environmental performance, with a cost reduction…An economically and environmentally efficient aircraftThe most innovative and efficient single-aisle aircraft in its class, the Airbus A220-300 is perfectly suited to Air France's short and medium-haul network. It provides a cost reduction per seat of 10% compared to the Airbus A318 and A319 and stands out for its energy efficiency, consuming 20% less…The highest level of in-flight comfortThe Air France Airbus A220-300 has 148 seats, in a 3-2 seat configuration (5 seats across) offering 80% of customers a window or aisle seat. It offers two travel cabins, Business and Economy, and access to Air France Connect, the airline's inflight Wi-Fi service. The seat is the widest on the…

Air France welcomes the 350th A350 delivered by Airbus and unveils its summer destinations

In a nod to the history of the French aviation industry, the 350th Airbus A350 will fly in the Air France colours. The aircraft today left the aircraft manufacturer’s assembly line in Toulouse and will shortly begin flying to Bamako and Abidjan. In returning to its tradition of naming its aircraft…6 destinations to discover by Airbus A350For the 2020 summer season*, Air France will serve 6 long-haul destinations by Airbus A350 on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle - Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Bamako (Mali), Bangkok (Thailand), Atlanta, Boston, Washington (USA).Bamako - Abidjan:1 daily flightBangkok:3 weekly flights (outbound flight on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; return on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) ​Atlanta:1 daily flightBoston:1 daily flight until 4 May and subsequently 2 daily flightsWashington:1 daily flight as from 5 June 2020 *2020 summer season: from 29 March to 25 October 2020A new definition of comfortThe Air France Airbus A350 has 324 seats, with 34 in the Business cabin, 24 in the Premium Economy cabin and 266 in the Economy cabin. On board, customers enjoy: a spacious and quiet cabin, windows that are 30% larger, an optimized air pressure system providing a more comfortable cabin atmosphere…Renewing the Air France fleet, a powerful way of reducing its environmental footprintWith the Airbus A350-900, Air France is accelerating the change towards more sustainable air transport, in line with its HORIZON 2030 commitments. A latest-generation aircraft, the A350 consumes 25% less fuel (i.e. 2.5 litres per passenger per 100 kilometres) thanks to the use of 67% lighter…

Air France chooses new, more spacious luggage compartments by Safran to equip its Airbus A320 fleet

Air France chooses new, more spacious luggage compartments by Safran to equip its Airbus A320 fleetOn its domestic and European network, Air France is continuing to improve its customers' travel experience by offering them more space to store their cabin luggage as from 2020.Air France is the first airline in the world to choose Safran Cabin's latest ECOS luggage compartments to equip its A320 and A321 single-aisle short and medium-haul aircraft. TheECOS“Efficient Cabin Open Space” system offers up to 60% more storage capacity than the luggage racks currently available. It consists of new bins, ceiling and cove panels that provide a lower shelf height for ease of loading and visibility. The new luggage compartments are also equipped with easy to…On edge stowageThe ECOS luggage stowage system is the first to offer on edge luggage stowage with wheels at the back, increasing luggage capacity by 60% compared with standard luggage compartments. Image © Air France Image © Air France “Air France will be the first airline to offer these innovative luggage…About Air FranceAir France, airline of French inspiration, with high standards and a caring attitude, turns the flight into a moment of real pleasure on all its daily operations in France, Europe and worldwide. Air France-KLM is the leading Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. It…About SafranSafranis an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 92,000 employees and sales of 21 billion euros in 2018. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the…Safran Cabinis a world leader in aircraft cabin equipment and fittings, including galley and on-board service equipment, toilets, luggage compartments, partition walls, etc. The company is world leader in galleys for single-aisle aircraft and complete cabin interiors for business aviation.

Air France La Première presents its new dishes signed by Jean-François Rouquette

Dishes to discover on departure from New York, Tokyo and ShanghaiStarting October 1st 2018, Air France is for the first time entrusting the creation of two signature dishes per month in the La Première cabin to Jean-François Rouquette, the famous Michelin-starred head chef at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel. For even more culinary delights throughout the Air…On departure from New York – JFKOctober 2018 and March 2019 Seared beef fillet, bercy condiment, spinach, melted potatoes and candied shallots Roasted scallops, coffee and vanilla butter, celery purée and mushrooms November and December 2018 Chicken supreme stuffed with walnuts and paprika, cabbage and candied chestnuts Meunière…On departure from Tokyo-Haneda and Tokyo-NaritaOctober 2018 and March 2019 Chicken’s supreme stuffed with walnut butter and smoked paprika, sauce Poulette, pak choy and chestnuts Armoricaine monkfish, fennel, crispy rice with coconut milk November and December 2018 Lamb noisettes, cereals, artichoke purée, spinach Roasted scallops, coffee…On departure from ShanghaiOctober 2018 and March 2019 Lamb noisettes, cereals, eggplant caviar and mini zucchini Armoricaine jumbo shrimp, fennel, crispy rice with coconut milk November and December 2018 Seared beef fillet, bercy condiment, spinach, melted potatoes and shallots Cobia fish fillet flavored with sage, basil…Portrait of Jean-François Rouquette, head chef at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotelJean-François Rouquette, from the Aveyron region of France, made his mark in the kitchens of the greatest French restaurants such as Hôtel de Crillon or the Taillevent in Paris, and Martinez in Cannes. He has been head chef at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel since 2005. With sharing and…La Première, Michelin-starred menus by Michelin-starred chefsTravelling in the La Première cabin means enjoying the expertise of the best Michelin-starred chefs. To provide its La Première customers with an exclusive culinary experience, great French chefs such as Michel Roth, Anne-Sophie Pic, Guy Martin and Régis Marcon take turns all year round to create…

Air France celebrates French haute cuisine with the “Goût de France/Good France” event

For the fourth consecutive year, Air France is partner of the “Gôut de/Good France” event, organized by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the chef Alain Ducasse, celebrating fine French cuisine around the globe. As a privileged partner of this new edition with “French wines and spirits…An exceptional gastronomic tour of the worldAir France will thus be present during exceptional tastings on - - 6 March in Pretoria (South Africa) and Mexico City (Mexico); - 7 March in Singapore in the presence of chef Yves Camdeborde who worked with the company in 2016; - 13 March in London (UK), in the presence of chef Michel Roth who is…“Do you speak French Food?”Starting 12 March 2018, Air France will launch the “Do you speak French food” campaign on its social media. Short, original and quirky video clips representing a mini gastronomic dictionary, will allow customers around the world to grasp a better understanding of some French gourmet culinary terms…Air France and fine French cuisineAir France is committed to providing French haute cuisine in all its cabin classes and promoting this cuisine across the world. With a unique heritage, the company is continuing a culinary tradition that values excellence, pleasure and exclusivity. To illustrate this exceptional reference of French…