Air France
Successful launch for Air France’s new boarding satellite
Since its inauguration on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 0620 (local time), the new boarding satellite of Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle dedicated to Air France and built by Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport has already handled over 27,000 customers and 120 flights.
Air France offers BBC news bulletins on flights to LA
To accompany the launch of its new daily London-Los Angeles service on 31 March 2008, Air France is teaming up with the International news channel BBC World to offer customers their favourite daily news bulletins. Every month, close to 13,000 passengers on board the new London-Los Angeles flights will have access to the latest afternoon news bulletins (flight departs at 5pm), at over 30,000 feet.
Air France and Delta kick off joint venture
Air France and Delta Air Lines have officially kicked off their joint venture agreement with a joint press conference during which Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM, and Richard Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, announced the launch of three trans-Atlantic routes that take full advantage of the E.U.-U.S. Open Skies Agreement.
Air France and OnAir launch new mobile phone service
Air France and OnAir today announced the launch of a trial of inflight voice calls. Air France’s is the first inflight mobile phone service to offer the full range of mobile communications services, including voice, SMS and email.
Ambitious recruitment plans for Air France
Due to growth in Air France activity and staff retirements, more pilots are being recruited and trained. Following on from an annual recruitment rate of 130 pilots between 2003 and 2006, Air France recruited 260 pilots in 2007 and will recruit close to 300 more pilots in 2008 and 2009.
Share exchange offer for Alitalia
In accordance with the announced timetable, Air France-KLM submitted on 14th March 2008 a proposal to Alitalia aimed at combining Alitalia and the Air France-KLM Group and acquiring the control of the Italian company.
Air France and KLM to increase summer capacity
The summer schedule of Air France and KLM posts a 4.6% increase in capacity for summer 2008 in terms of available seat-km compared with summer 2007. This breaks down into 5.1% for the long-haul network and 3.2% for short and medium-haul routes.
Air France launches new look inflight magazine
Air France Madame, the sophisticated French/English bilingual luxury magazine for women, has been given an ultra-contemporary makeover, with new editorial content and a new layout.
Air France powers A320’s with latest engine technology
The latest Airbus A321 to be delivered to Air France and which entered into service last weekend on the medium-haul network (Europe and Middle East), is powered by engines benefiting from the Tech 56 technology developed by CFM, like the other 30 aircraft of the A320 family ordered in 2007.
Business Traveller magazine pays tribute to Air France
Air France has received two awards from the Business Traveller specialist magazine (UK and German editions) in recognition of its outstanding quality white wines served in its l’Espace Affaires cabins along with its top-rated menus on flights to the Americas.
Air France unveils new cabin for Airbus A321
On 25 January 2008, passengers travelling on Air France’s latest Airbus A321 will be able to discover the new cabin and colour scheme to feature on the airline’s new Airbus A320 fleet.
Air France increases fuel surcharge
Due to the high level of fuel prices, Air France is increasing its fuel surcharge by 1 euro per segment on domestic flights, by 2 euros per segment on medium-haul flights and by 8 euros per segment on long-haul flights.
Air France-KLM set to acquire VLM Airlines
Panta Holdings B.V., owner of VLM Airlines, has announced it has reached an agreement on terms for the sale of VLM Airlines to Air France-KLM.
Air France KLM plan for Alitalia: Recovery and relaunch
Air France KLM has confirmed its determination to support Alitalia in its recovery and to relaunch it as a strong national flag carrier with world coverage. The enlarged Group will then be able to rely on three strong, complementary brands providing customers with an unparalleled network.
Air France announces new destinations
Air France has signed a code-share agreement with the airlines Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, offering its customers the opportunity to travel to 18 new destinations in the Western United States and Alaska on board flights operated by these two airlines under the AF code.