Air France

After several years of promises, 2024 finally seems to be the moment when the potential of NDC in the air transport sector, and particularly in business travel, will become a reality. And the new entrants to the world of business travel are in the front line in adopting this new standard, thanks in particular to their technological flexibility. Supertripper is demonstrating this today...

In-flight connectivity has become a key feature in attracting and retaining business customers, and is now a standard feature on all major airlines. So much so that the differentiating criterion is no longer "wi-fi or not wi-fi?", but rather "what speed, on what flights, in what cabins, and at what price? A series of...

The IFTM trade fair is always an opportunity for Air France to present its new network for winter 2024-2025, as well as its new products and services. Henri Hourcade, CEO France, took the opportunity to give an update on everything the airline will be offering in the coming months. With Starlink, Air France...

Always on the lookout for additional savings, Europe's traditional airlines are continuing to abandon what made them different from their low-cost counterparts: the provision of a free snack on board. In recent years, British Airways, the Lufthansa group, Finnair, SAS Scandinavian Airlines and TAP Air Portugal have all aligned themselves with the low-cost offer. But this...

South-East Asia has the wind in its sails on the French market. And at the IFTM trade show, which is fast approaching, the aisles of the Asia zone could well be buzzing even more than at previous editions, surfing on the good news that is coming one after the other for both business travellers and...

The Air France-KLM group has confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of its minority stake of 19.9 % in SAS AB (SAS Scandinavian Airlines). This acquisition follows the receipt of regulatory approvals from both the European Union and the United States. The transaction represents an investment of $144.5 million for SAS AB and...

In the Middle East, Air France and Transavia have confirmed the suspension of their flights to Beirut in response to the increased threat of retaliation between Iran and Israel, which would de facto affect Lebanon. Flights have been suspended until 14 August. However, on its website, Air France recommends that customers with a reservation for flights to...

Updated on 27 August at 2pm Of course, not everything will be perfect for welcoming disabled athletes and spectators at the next Paralympic Games. Accessibility to the Paris metro remains the French capital's biggest problem for travellers with reduced mobility. Apart from line 14 and the stations...

While Air France is not the official carrier for the French Olympic teams, who are playing at home, it is the carrier of choice for many athletes. In mid-June, the airline was planning to carry 15% of athletes and 13% of members of the Olympic family to Paris, as well as 35% of athletes...

Since 2021, Air France has been offering Air France Smart Connect, a combined booking platform developed by Dohop. It enables passengers to book an Air France-operated flight combined with a Transavia flight in a single transaction. The product offers a significant advantage over a simple connecting flight booking. Customers using...

Air France and Alltheway are extending their baggage drop-off and delivery solutions in the Paris region, so you can leave the airport without worrying about collecting your baggage, go straight to the office or to an appointment in Paris, and collect your bags later at the hotel or at home. A logical extension of the service offered by the airline...

Since 16 July, members of the Flying Blue frequent flyer programme have been able to earn Miles when travelling by VTC in France and the Netherlands. The Air France-KLM group has signed a strategic agreement with Uber, making the world's largest platform its exclusive VTC partner. A partnership...

As it does every year, the Skytrax consultancy, which assesses the quality of the entire air travel chain, from airports to airlines, is revealing the results of the best service providers in the sector. The rankings are based on votes cast by travellers from all over the world. For this 2024 edition, more than 21 million opinions were received from passengers in a hundred different...

Close to the boarding gates for the airline's flights to Los Angeles, the new Air France lounge is dedicated to La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers. It also welcomes eligible KLM and Skyteam partner airline customers. Open every day from 9am to 11.30pm, it has a surface area of...

Baggage is a juicy source of revenue for airlines. For several years now, it has been costing passengers more and more to carry it in the hold. Let's start, however, with some good news, which is quite rare in today's air transport industry. Air France-KLM has decided to revise the amount of excess baggage to be paid...

Although Oman Air is due to join the oneworld alliance before the end of the year, and will therefore be coordinating its frequent flyer programme with its future alliance partners, the airline has signed a cooperation agreement with Flying Blue. The agreement came into effect on June 3. Flying Blue members can now...

Air France is continuing to improve its La Première offer. Even before launching its new La Première cabin next winter, the airline is already unveiling its exclusive airport itinerary. Available from July, it includes the creation of a new lobby and vast suites. The aim is to create an exceptional experience that is ever more fluid and confidential....

Air France's concierge service is not new, as it already exists for first-class passengers or on request for VIPs. But the big news is its extension to all passengers, whatever their class of travel. From 11 June, the offers will be available for all bookings for flights operated...

Choice Hotels has just been added to the list of hotel partners of Air France-KLM's Flying Blue frequent flyer programme. Accor, Best Western, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Radisson, Shangri-La and Booking: all these players were already involved in various ways - Points-to-Miles, Miles + Points - in reward exchanges with the group...

Air France will continue to expand its network this winter. For the IATA winter 2024-2025 season (November 2024 to March 2025), the airline will be offering 5 additional destinations from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub. Three of these are new destinations, while the other two are extensions of flights launched this summer. More leisure destinations...