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For the 9th year running, Air France is n°1 for customer relations in the Transport category

On 2 April 2024, at the 21 st edition of the Customer Relations Awards®, Air France was once again awarded first prize in the Transport category for the 9th year running. The company continues to stand out in this field, particularly thanks to its customer relations and its ability to generate…

Air France introduces new gourmet delights

From November 2023, Air France will be unveiling new menus in its La Première and long-haul Business cabins. On departure from Paris, the great French Michelin-starred chefs Emmanuel Renaut and Anne-Sophie Pic will be creating exceptional dishes for Air France customers, alongside the Meilleurs…Emmanuel Renaut and Angelo Musa in the La Première cabin on departure from ParisAir France's La Première cabin offers each customer a gourmet dining experience worthy of the finest restaurants. Voted "World's Best First-Class Onboard Catering" at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023, Air France is entrusting its new menu to Emmanuel Renaut from November onwards. A lover of…Anne-Sophie Pic and Philippe Urraca in the Business cabin on departure from ParisIn the long-haul Business cabin, Anne-Sophie Pic is creating new culinary delights for Air France customers. This season, the triple Michelin-starred chef has created eight menus to be enjoyed on board, including a chicken supreme with sake, revealing the power of Japanese ingredients combined with…Jean-Charles Brédas in the Business cabin on departure from the French West Indies, French Guiana and the Caribbean regional networkSince 1 November 2023, the airline has also been offering new dishes by Martinique chef Jean-Charles Brédas in the Business cabin on flights departing from the French West Indies (Pointe à Pitre, Fort de France, Saint Martin) and French Guiana (Cayenne) to Paris, as well as on flights on the…VideoJean-Charles Brédas, nouveau chef « signature » au départ des Antilles et de la Guyane As part of the fight against food waste, Air France is offering its customers travelling in the Business cabin the option of pre-selecting their hot dish up to 24 hours before their flight. This service combines…About Emmanuel RenautRespect for nature, respect for the soil, animals and humans are the messages Emmanuel Renaut wants to convey through each of his creations. French chef born in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, Emmanuel Renaut is reinventing local dishes by using local produce in inventive ways. After training in Paris, he…About Anne Sophie PicA self-taught chef, Anne-Sophie Pic is the chef at Maison Pic in Valence, the only woman in France to hold 3 Michelin stars. For 3 generations, the family house has stood on the edge of the former Nationale 7. It's also the story of the couple she has formed with David Sinapian for over thirty…About Angelo MusaAs the World’s Best Pastry Chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Angelo Musa is the author of artistic techniques that have marked the history of the profession. As executive pastry chef at the Plaza Athénée Hotel in Paris, and head of his tea room at the iconic Harrods in London, Angelo Musa…About Philippe UrracaIt was at the age of 19 that Philippe Urraca, following in his father's footsteps, opened his very first bakery. Passionate about his craft and a proud representative of the French pastry-making tradition, he makes sure that each of his creations is a celebration of the skills he has inherited. In…About Jean-Charles BredasBorn in Martinique, Jean-Charles Brédas has a passion for agriculture! He discovered cooking with his uncle. After obtaining his CAP (top of his class in 1981), he joined the kitchens of the Novotel in Le Diamant, left his native island and immersed himself in French gastronomy in Paris with Chef…

Paris, 21 March 2024 Air France to upgrade its Embraer 190 with brand new travel cabins

Air France continues to upgrade its range of products and services on its short and medium-haul network. The company and its regional subsidiary are thus preparing to renew the cabins of all the Embraer 190s operated by HOP!. To design the aircraft’s future seats, Air France has teamed up with…

Summer 2024: Air France expands network and continues rollout of new long-haul cabins

189 destinations in 74 countries. New routes out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Phoenix (USA), Verona (Italy), Kalamata (Greece) and Narvik-Lofoten (Norway). Ongoing rollout of new long-haul cabins. Air France is responding to sustained demand by pushing forward with the expansion of its global…Long-haul: Capacity up 9%. Flights to 85 destinations.Come summer 2024, North America will be seeing even more of Air France. The airline is: Resuming flights to Minneapolis (Minnesota), with one daily flight. Inaugurating a new direct service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Phoenix (Arizona), 3 times a week aboard a Boeing 787-9. Extending the…Rollout of new travel cabins aboard Boeing 777-300ERs and Airbus A350-900s continues unabatedAir France’s ongoing refurbishment of its 777-300ERs and Airbus A350-900s with the latest long-haul cabins will continue throughout the summer. This new product, available in Business, Premium Economy and Economy models, forms the cornerstone of the airline’s new travel experience. After New York-…Short- and medium-haul: 102 destinations. 45 seasonal routes in France and Europe.In addition to its usual flight schedule, Air France will operate 45 seasonal routes in France and Europe. Three new routes will be introduced on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, to: Verona (Italy), up to 3 flights a week as of April 2 Narvik-Lofoten (Norway), 1 flight every Saturday from…

Air France supports projects to regenerate priority local neighbourhoods

On 14 th March, the “Opportunities for all – the Games are recruiting” recruitment forum was held in Aubervilliers, at the initiative of the Seine-Saint-Denis DRIEETS (Regional Department for Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity), as France prepares for the world’s biggest sporting event in…A dual commitment – sustaining local communities by creating job opportunities and CSR policyThrough its subsidiary SODESI, Air France is fully committed to its mission of regenerating local neighbourhoods, and supports numerous initiatives aimed at developing employment opportunities for jobseekers, regardless of age, cultural background or level of experience. Specializing in individual…

Air France, a main operator at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport for the past 50 years

Video50 ans de l'aéroport Paris CDG avec Air France Charles de Gaulle airport was inaugurated just 50 years ago, on 13 March 1974. A futuristic project and icon of brutalist architecture, this monumental infrastructure would over the years become the European Union’s leading gateway. In 1996, Air France…Let’s take a look back at 50 years of Air France operations at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the beating heart of a global network.As early as the 1950s, the need for a third Parisian airport became apparent as traffic grew at the capital's historic airports, Paris-Le Bourget and Paris-Orly.Image © air france Terminal 1 of the new Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport was inaugurated on March 8, 1974 by French Prime Minister Pierre Messmer, after eight years of construction. Designed by the young architect Paul Andreu, this first terminal featured an innovative design: a central circular…

A look back at the Air France Foundation Grand Prix 2024

On Wednesday, March 13th, the Air France Foundation Grand Prix was held at the Cité Internationale Universitaire in Paris. Bringing together nearly 400 people from the associative world and the airline, this 8th edition marked the triumphant return of the event, paused since 2019 due to the…Projeto Uerêassociation was awarded the "Grand Prix" for its unique and innovative learning methodology, which enables younger generations to achieve autonomy, one of the Foundation's major objectives. This alternative school, created in 1997, applies a specific pedagogical model for children and young people living in one of Rio de Janeiro's…Coup de Cœur" prize toEmpire des Enfants,an association based in Dakar, Senegal, which, since its creation in 2000, has provided 5,000 children with shelter, care and education. New this year: the "Customer Prize" honored the Flying Blue member with the largest donation. By donating their Miles, members of the loyalty program can have a real positive impact, helping to send supplies and other aid to the Foundation's partner associations. Finally, the "Employee Prize"was awarded to initiatives backed by Air France employees who are particularly committed to the Foundation's work. This year, three winners were selected: -FLY n'KISS: an association that provides sick, disabled and underprivileged children with their first flight aboard light aircraft. Since 2011, nearly 3,500 children have been able to discover the magic of flying, leaving with their eyes filled with stars. -Valentine's Day Flights: a special flight initiative where personalized goodies are sold on board to benefit one of the Foundation's partner associations. In 2024, the proceeds from the campaign will be donated to the French association "Sport dans la Ville", which works to integrate young people from disadvantaged…Le Goéland: an association providing moral, administrative and financial assistance to Air France staff with disabilities, as well as their families and friends. It also organizes nature retreats to provide the same people with a welcome escape. More broadly, this prize belongs to all Air France employees…About the Air France FoundationSince 1992, the Air France Foundation has financed over 1,650 projects in 80 countries and supported nearly 900 associations. The Foundation regularly relies on a network of 5,000 company employees to carry out its actions around three pillars: education, inclusion, social and professional…

Air France to match its customers' voluntary contributions to the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games, Air France has announced that it will be matching the amount of each customer subscription to the "Environment-sustainable aviation fuels" option during the Paris 2024 Games. This is effective from today, and will automatically…

Third edition of the "Feminizing airline professions"

For nearly 20 years, Air France has been committed to gender diversity and professional equality between men and women, in particular by promoting women’s access to all professions. Aware that the diversity of talent is a major asset for any company, Air France is careful to promote the skills,…A voluntary commitment to feminizing professionsOn Friday 8 th March 2024, Air France is taking part in the 3 rd edition of the “ Feminizing professions ” event organized by AIREMPLOI, an association of which Air France is a founding member. This initiative is the result of a partnership between Air Emploi, Air France, Airbus, the ADP Group,…Un engagement continu pour la diversité et l’inclusionThese initiatives demonstrate Air France's ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion within the company. In January 2022, Air France signed its 6th three-year professional equality agreement, which sets out concrete measures to support women in positions of responsibility and increase the…Key figures related to gender equality (at 31/12/2022):17,378 women at Air France, i.e. 45.5% of the company's workforce 356 women pilots, i.e. 9.2% of the pilot workforce 8,161 female flight attendants, i.e. 66.1% of cabin crew 32% of women in IT jobs 38% of women in cargo operations 14.7% of women in aircraft maintenance, a figure which has doubled…

A look back at the 2024 Aeronautical Training and Careers Fair: A Weekend Rich in Exchanges between Young Aviation Enthusiasts and Air France

The 32nd edition of the Aeronautical Training and Careers Fair (Salon des formations et métiers aéronautiques, SFMA) was in full swing from February 2 to 4, 2024 at the Air and Space Museum at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. Over the course of these three intensive days, Air France was on hand to meet…