Air France

The number of agreements signed to make Starlink the new standard for in-flight connectivity is growing. This is a promising trend, enabling business travellers to remain operational during a short or long-haul flight. But airlines are not forgetting the entertainment side of things. Starting with Air France, which, less than a...

From 2026, Air France will end year-round operations on its Paris-CDG-Manila route, transforming it into a seasonal route. The airline will thus suspend its flights during the European summer season, from 4 May to 12 October 2026. In principle, however, it will resume this route in winter. Currently served three times a day,...

Air France's luxurious La Première class is set to attract new fans with the addition of four new destinations. The airline will be launching its premium product from mid-December to Tel Aviv on board its Boeing 777-300ERs. Atlanta will follow at the end of March, then Boston and Houston in July. From summer 2026, La Première will be present...

The Lufthansa group has officially confirmed its intention to participate in the process of privatising TAP Air Portugal. In a letter sent to Parpública, the Portuguese public holding company and shareholder in TAP, the German company has positioned itself as a candidate for the acquisition of an initial minority stake. The aim is to build a strategic partnership with a view to...

Barely launched and already over. It took just over a year for the commercial partnership agreement between ITA Airways and Saudia to come to an end. Launched with great fanfare on June 1, 2024, the agreement officially ends on November 15. The commercial partnership included code-share routes. But above all...

Air France is definitely on all fronts: after unveiling the details of its winter programme, and speaking with one voice with Lufthansa to blame the EU's inaction, the airline is taking care of its premium showcase. A new lounge has opened its doors at a leading business hub, Chicago, to which the...

Air France's 2025-2026 winter season will see a strengthening of existing routes and the addition of two new long-haul destinations. On short- and medium-haul routes, Air France is talking more in terms of frequency improvements. Long-haul: sustained growth The long-haul network will include 87 destinations, with capacity up by 3 %. Two new...

For the past 15 days, the island of Madagascar has been shaken by a youth revolt. Since the weekend, this movement has been supported by part of the army and the national gendarmerie. The particularly unstable situation has led to the introduction of a curfew, particularly in the capital, Antananarivo. Faced with uncertainty about the future...

Air France traditionally takes advantage of the IFTM Top Resa tourism trade show in Paris to highlight its recent performance, present its winter programme and product improvements. Henri Hourcade, Vice President France at Air France-KLM, was on hand, reporting that the airline carried up to 140,000 passengers this summer and an equivalent number...

For over 30 years, the Air France Foundation has been working to help children and young people in precarious situations. It supports community projects in France and abroad. It works in three areas: access to education and employment, raising awareness of environmental issues and humanitarian sponsorship. "We are...

Air France is going back to school in 2025 under the banner of connectivity. A few days ago, the airline equipped four aircraft with very high-speed wifi: two Embraer 190s and two Airbus A220s now feature Starlink technology. This week, a fifth aircraft joins this ultra-connected fleet. This time equipping a...

Blockades of stations, roads and airports: the consequences for business travel on 10 September of a multi-faceted social movement, including raids here and there - update: and which included an attempted break-in at Paris Gare du Nord and various incidents blocking train tracks in...

Flight AF1602, operated by regional subsidiary HOP!, flew from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg with new standards of comfort. On board, Business and Economy customers benefited from new, lighter and more comfortable seats made in France, a free high-speed Wi-Fi connection and an elegant, bright cabin. From now on...

At the beginning of the summer, the ADP and Air France KLM groups launched the Connect France initiative. The aim of this initiative was to enable the Franco-Dutch carrier to truly play at home, by offering its passengers an enhanced experience in Paris. Almost two months later, one of the areas targeted by Connect France has become clearer with the arrival of...

In the second quarter of 2025, Air France-KLM recorded a significant increase in operating income to 736 million euros, up 223 million on last year, with an operating margin of 8.7%. This performance was driven by growth in unit revenues (+2.4%) in the passenger, cargo and low-cost (Transavia) sectors. But also in...

The Air France-KLM group will be the first to test the European label for in-flight emissions. The fact that the airline group is one of the largest, if not the largest purchaser of sustainable aviation fuel, is no doubt one of the reasons for its voluntary participation in the programme launched at the end of 2024 by the...

In the summer of 2024, the Air France-KLM group initiated a commercial cooperation with SAS. This is based on extended code-share and interline marketing agreements. SAS' entry into the Skyteam alliance has contributed to this strengthened cooperation. Air France-KLM is aiming for a shareholding of over 60% Subject to meeting all...

The conflict in the Middle East, with air strikes on Iran and missile strikes on Israel, is prompting airlines to exercise caution. From Sunday until Tuesday inclusive, Air France has suspended daily services to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. "Due to the current situation, the airline has decided to cancel...

Air France-KLM and the ADP Group, with the support of the French government, have unveiled a strategic partnership dubbed "Connect France". Presented in the presence of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, this initiative is designed to boost the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) hub, while speeding up the decarbonisation of its activity....

The annual conference of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) was held in Delhi this year. The event highlighted India's increasingly important role as an airline nation. This is also confirmed by a new partnership between Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and Indian carrier IndiGo. The agreement...