Admittedly, the health and regulatory context is not favourable, particularly for air travel. Admittedly, the opening of this route is subject to possible changes, and conditional on the easing of travel restrictions. But the fact remains: Air France plans to launch a new service from Paris-CDG. Which will be a first for the alliance SkyTeam between Denver and Europe. Air France intends to land in Denver on 2 July next. Until three flights between the two airports every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Air France will use a Boeing 787-9 with 279 seats, including 30 in Business Class and 21 in Premium Economy. Business travellers will have access to an in-flight WiFi connection, and greater comfort thanks to large windows (+30%) and improved pressurisation and hygrometry. In terms of the environment, the aircraft chosen for this Paris-Denver route boasts consumption reduced by 20 %emissions and an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions.
Over twenty years of discussion
Despite travel restrictions, Air France's US catalogue should reach twelve destinations this summer. What you need to know Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C.and therefore Denver.
In addition, to convince business and leisure travellers to book their tickets despite the uncertain economic climate, the Air France Protect provides for editable 100% tickets for travel up to 31 December 2021. "If the flight is cancelled by the airline, the customer has the choice of postponing their trip, requesting a full refund of their ticket or benefiting from a credit note, also refundable if not used", Air France officials point out.
" Welcoming Air France into our portfolio during a global pandemic is not something we would have anticipated, but it speaks volumes about the strength of our air service network, our community and Denver International Airport. "explains Kim DayCEO of Denver Airport.
" It's an important decision for a new airline to invest in our market ". " In a way, it happened very quickly, but in reality, we've been building the case for decades. Denver airport officials began discussions with Air France more than 20 years ago. In that time, Denver has become a global city with a strong demand for travel to Europe (...) Thanks to the strength of our market and our low air costs, Air France has confirmed that Denver will be added to its network, ahead of several other US cities under consideration. "continues Kim Day.
Nice-Europe in force this summer
With Denver, Air France has completed the additions to its summer schedule. On 8 April, the airline announced on its medium-haul network 22 new air routes - most of them seasonal. In particular, Air France is strengthening its offer to Paris-CDG, Paris-Orly and Nice.
While many routes are aimed at leisure customers, business travellers should appreciate the CDG to Valletta (Malta) and Tangier from 5 July. From Orly, Air France will also be offering more flights on Algiers from 28 June. It is also launching a service to Bari in Italy on 31 May.
In the regions, Air France is stepping up services to Nice in particular. Nice remains one of Europe's most popular destinations, particularly during the high season. From 28 June, it will be launching five weekly flights from Nice to London Heathrow. There are also three weekly services to Athens and two routes/week on Tunis. From 25 July, it will also offer a flight every Sunday to Algiers. Air France is also strengthening its domestic service from the Côte d'Azur with flights to Biarritz, Caen, Rennes and Strasbourg. most flights will be operational until the end of September, or even early October.
Finally, it should be noted that Air France also offers seasonal flights on Catania and Corfu since Marseille.
