The partnership signed between MSC Cruises and the airline Air France is gaining momentum with the announcement of two privatised rotations to Venice and Hamburg departing from Orly airport next year. As part of MICE operations, the first flight will carry, from May to October 2020Passengers on week-long cruises in the Mediterranean aboard ocean liners. MSC Musica and MSC Opera. The second will transport those from MSC Meraviglia on routes in the Norwegian fjords and the capitals of the Baltic. Cruise passengers will benefit from the same services on these chartered aircraft as on a scheduled flight, i.e. check-in of one bag in the hold, priority boarding with the Sky Priority card, a snack during the flight and the accumulation of miles on the Flying Blue frequent flyer programme. Air France's medium-haul network may also be called upon to facilitate travel from provincial cities to ports of embarkation. "This new partnership with Air France means we can offer a comprehensive, high-quality experience."assures Patrick J. PourbaixDirector of France, Belgium and Luxembourg for MSC Crociere.
