It's official as of 23 January : Phoenix will join the American catalogue ofAir France. For the first time, the company plans to connect Paris-Charles de Gaulle à Phoenix Sky Harbor the 23 May next. Three flights a week will be operated between the French capital and Arizona every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Departure from Paris CDG is at 10.10am, arriving in Phoenix at 12.10pm. The return flight will leave Arizona at 2.10pm and arrive in Paris at 9.15am the following morning.
Air France will operate this new route in Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner. The aircraft will have 30 seats in the Business cabin, 21 in Premium Economy and 228 in Economy.
" Air France is delighted to announce direct service between Arizona and Paris on our new non-stop route starting in May. "says Boaz Hulsman, Vice President Commercial North America at Air France-KLM. " By becoming the Air France's 22nd gateway to North America This new service symbolises our commitment to improving transatlantic connections. We look forward to offering Phoenix passengers an experience that embodies the very best of French elegance." .
This new service from Paris joins the other transatlantic flights already available to Phoenix: British Airways has been operating since London-Heathrowwhile Condor Airlines is present on the Frankfurt-Phoenix axis.
"We are delighted that non-stop air service between Paris and Phoenix will make travelling to Arizona easier for French and European travellers"says Lisa Urias, CEO of the Arizona Office of Tourism.
