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Air France auctions seats for inaugural A380 flights

The auction by Air France of 380 seats on each of its two inaugural flights by Airbus A380 is now underway, ending on 21 October 2009.

Air France to offer employees voluntary redundancy plan

The activity of Air France during recent months has been presented to the Comité Central d’Entreprise (Workers’ Council) at an extraordinary meeting.

Air France and Armavia sign cooperation agreement

Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, CEO of Air France, and Mikhail Bagdasarov, Chairman of Armavia Air Company, have signed a commercial cooperation agreement between the two airlines at Paris-Charles de Gaulle.

New airport lounge at Fort-de-France

Air France is now welcoming its Business Class customers as well as Flying Blue Gold, Platinum and SkyTeam Elite Plus cardholders to its refurbished 138 sqm lounge, reflecting the Caribbean atmosphere, in Aimé Césaire Airport, Fort de France (Martinique).

Air France auctions inaugural flights Airbus A380 flights

Air France has decided to auction 380 seats on each of its two inaugural flights on the Airbus A380, operating from Paris to New York on 20 November and from New York to Paris on 21 November 2009.

Air France, KLM and Westjet launch interline relationship

Following the interline agreement signed on February 4th, Air France, KLM and WestJet announced that, as of today, the 2 European companies will offer interline itineraries that connect their passengers into WestJet’s Canadian network.

Air France KLM rewarded for environmental strategy

On 12 July in London, Air France-KLM was honoured by Airline Business in the Environment category of the Airline Strategy Awards. The Group’s strategy, which places the environment at the heart of its concerns and development, received the award.

Air France unveils new Airbus A380

Air France’s first Airbus A380 has just been painted with the airline’s new livery in Hamburg. This aircraft will start operating a daily Paris Charles de Gaulle to New York JFK route in November 2009.

Air France and Bangkok Airways sign code-share agreement

Air France has just signed a code-share agreement with Bangkok Airways, to offer its customers 6 new destinations in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, on flights with AF flight numbers.

A taste to remember with Air France

Since the beginning of June, passengers travelling in the La Première and Affaires cabins have been enjoying their wine in a new wine glass. These unique wine glasses, designed for Air France in collaboration with Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier and Air France wine consultant, were developed from wine-tasting glasses used by professionals.

Air France extends mobile phone boarding pass service

Air France has introduced its mobile phone boarding pass service on all flights to the French Overseas Departments (Pointe à Pitre, Fort de France, Cayenne and Saint Denis de la Réunion). This service enables customers to board their flight with no other paper document apart from their passport, on departure from Paris-Orly.

Air France and Air Seychelles renew agreement

Dominique Patry, Vice President International Affairs and Alliances at Air France and David Savy, Executive Chairman of Air Seychelles, have renewed the cooperation agreement between the two airlines in Mahé.

Air France and KLM decrease their fuel surcharge

Taking into account fuel price decreases, Air France and KLM are decreasing their fuel surcharge by 2 euros on domestic flights, 3 euros on medium haul flights and 15 euros on long haul flights and very long haul flights.

New Air France services for young passengers travelling alone

Starting on 8 October 2008, it will be possible to book flights for children under 12 years of age travelling alone, on airfrance.com. Air France is the first airline to offer the possibility of online reservations for these passengers on all its flights and on those of its franchised airlines.

Air France commits to biofuels

On 25 September 2008, Air France KLM signed a charter on biofuels with eight other airline majors including KLM, the aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Universal Oil Products (UOP), a specialist in the development of biofuel technology.

Air France awarded for innovative in-flight entertainment

The World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) has just awarded Air France the prize for the best single achievement in 2008 in Los Angeles. This prestigious prize recompenses the performance achieved by Air France in terms of inflight entertainment over the last 12 months.

Air France opens its own “private” wine cellar

On Monday 24 November 2008, Air France launched a new online service enabling customers living in France to purchase a selection of wines from its renowned collection. Wine served on board Air France flights, chosen by Olivier Poussier, Air France’s wine advisor and world’s best sommelier in 2000, are among the best from France’s various wine-growing regions.

New Air France hangar in Paris welcomes first Airbus A380

On Saturday 22 November 2008, the new H6 hangar at Paris-Charles de Gaulle welcomed the first Airbus A380 from Toulouse. This new hangar has been specifically designed for maintenance of Airbus A380 aircraft in the Air France fleet.

Air France introduces Seat Plus

Air France customers travelling in economy class on long-haul flights can now reserve seats that offer more legroom thanks to their specific position in the cabin*. These seats may be reserved only when checking in online, from 30 hours before the scheduled flight departure and up to the latest check-in time, on payment of a 50 euro supplement.

Air France and KLM launch online social network for air travellers

From November 7, Air France and KLM have jointly launched bluenity.com, the first social network website for all air travellers. Signing up with bluenity.com will enable travellers to share their top tips for hotels, restaurants and shopping anywhere in the world.

Air France and Air Mauritius strengthen their partnership

Manoj R K Ujoodha,G.O.S.K., Chairman of Air Mauritius and Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Chairman and CEO of Air France, have signed a new agreement in Port-Louis for an initial five-year period aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two airlines.

Chocolates and champagne for travellers with Air France

Chocolates, always a hit with everyone, are a must during the festive season; Air France will be offering over 200,000 chocolates to its passengers during the festive period, with over 100,000 chocolates offered on the short-haul network alone.

Air France adds a fourth daily flight between Paris and Montreal

Air France announced that it is moving forward with its plan to further develop the Canadian market, with the addition of a fourth departure from Montreal to Paris Charles de Gaulle effective the summer of 2009.

Bern becomes Air France’s fourth destination in Switzerland

Starting on 19 January 2009, Air France will be expanding services to Switzerland by offering a new destination, Bern, with 2 daily flights from Monday to Friday and 1 flight on Saturday and Sunday.

Air France decorates aircraft in 1946 livery

To mark its 75th anniversary, Air France has repainted one of its Airbus A320s in the same livery as back in 1946. Ambassador of the Company’s 75th anniversary, this plane, the F-GFKJ, will join the medium-haul fleet for the next two years. The aircraft has been baptised “Pays de Roissy”, as a reference to the association aiming to expand the economic develop of 110 communes situated around Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.

SkyTeam launches Mileage Upgrade program

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has announced the launch of the SkyTeam Mileage Upgrades program. SkyTeam Frequent Flyers on international flight itineraries can now use their miles to upgrade to Business class on most SkyTeam member airlines.

Air France reveals new logo

Over the past few years, Air France has been committed to bringing its brand image up to date and this week, Air France unveils an important new stage, its revamped logo.

Air France signs equal opportunities charter

Air France has signed a charter of voluntary commitments, in the presence of the Secretary of State for French Overseas Territories, and the Inter-ministerial Delegate for Equal Opportunities for overseas French citizens.

Air France KLM rewarded for sustainable developments

On 27 January 2009, the French Institute of Chartered Accountants rewarded Air France-KLM for the best sustainable development report. Every year, this honour is awarded for the quality of environmental and social information provided by a Company, demonstrating a high level of involvement by stakeholders and a large number of sustainable development indicators.

Air France KLM awarded Best Short Haul Travel Provider

On Monday 19 January, Air France KLM was announced winner of the Best Short-Haul Travel Provider category at the Business Travel World Awards 2009.

Air France announces a simplified organization

To cope with the crisis marked by shrinking demand and therefore a slowdown in activity, Air France intends to protect its economic stability and company jobs. Cost-control has therefore become ever more vital in the current period, and simplifying the Company’s organization is one such way both to achieve this and to increase its efficiency and responsiveness to the crisis.

Air France reinforces co-operation with Alitalia

Air France-KLM and Alitalia have reached an agreement to strengthen their partnership cemented by Air France-KLM taking a minority stake in Alitalia. This agreement will give Air France-KLM greater access to the Italian market thanks to Alitalia which, following its acquisition of Air One, has reinforced its position on the domestic market.