Air France will operate three special flights for Pope Leo XIV during his first visit to France, from 25 to 28 September 2026. A dedicated Airbus A321 will carry the Pope and his entourage, including more than 70 Vatican officials, security personnel and Swiss Guards, together with over 80 accredited journalists. During the mission, the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban8h ago
Air Transport World (ATW) has named Air Serbia Airline Market Leader as part of its 52nd annual Industry Achievement Awards. The carrier had previously won the accolade in 2017. ATW’s airline awards were established in 1974 to recognise excellence in the air transport industry and are well-respected across the sector for their integrity and independence, attracting hundreds of airline nominations every year. “Our panel of editor and analyst judges voted strongly in favour of Air Serbia being the 2027 ATW Airline Market Leader recipient. The Air Serbia team has worked diligently to keep growing and improving this airline, providing critical air connectivity within and beyond the Central European market. I congratulate Air Serbia and its leadership”, Karen Walker, ATW Editor-in-Chief, said. Chile-based LATAM was selected Airline of the Year. Other award recipients include Scoot (Eco-Airline of the Year), Jet2 (Value Airline of the Year), American Airlines (Force for Good, co-presented with Airlink nonprofit), Jordanian CEO Samer Majali (Leadership Excellence), Cathay Cargo (Cargo Operator), Pittsburgh International Airport (Airport of the Year), Air France-Groupe ADP (Airline-Airport Partnership) and Saudia Airlines COO Suliaman Yaqoobi (Joseph S. Murphy Award). The 52nd ATW Awards will be presented at a Gala dinner in Milan, Italy, on Thursday, December 10, 2026. The dinner will be held in conjunction with the CAPA World Airline Leader Summit 2026. Commenting on the accolade, Air Serbia’s CEO, Jiri Marek, said, “Being named an Airline Market Leader is a special honour for us and proof that Air Serbia, as Serbia’s national airline, is a proud ambassador for its country around the world. In a year in which we have continued to decisively expand our network and introduce new direct services to key destinations worldwide, our goal is to represent Serbia in the best possible way and ensure that it is recognised at the highest international level”. He added, “This award crowns the work of our team of dedicated professionals, who improve the quality of our services and the experience of our passengers every day, making a direct contribution to connecting the world with Serbia. I am confident that, in the period ahead, we will continue to set ambitious goals and further improve all aspects of our operations”. EX-YU Aviation News
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Eléonore Tramus as Chief Executive Officer of CRMA Aero Repair, effective immediately. CRMA is one of AFI KLM […]
Air France released a 35-minute documentary on La Premiere's 70-year history, featuring CEO Ben Smith, chef Alain Ducasse, and a rare look inside the airline's archives.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig22 Sept
Brazil-based Azul Linhas Aereas and integrated logistics company Modern Logistics are expanding their international freighter networks with new-generation narrowbody conversions. Azul has taken delivery of its third Airbus A321-200 freighter — the 2008-vintage unit 3372 (ex-Air France) — which will enter service by Oct. 15 after receiving its Brazilian registration and being added to the […]
An Air France Airbus A350-900 diverted to Brest after the flight crew reported an unusual odour in the cockpit during a long haul service from Paris… The post Brest Emergency Landing by Air France A350 first appeared on The Aviation Hub .
Published at 0800PDT / 1500GMT 22SEP26 Air France in its preliminary schedule filing for Northern summer 2027 season once again lists service to The Philippines as seasonal route, as the 3 weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle – Manila flights will only operate from 28MAR27 to 02MAY27 (Paris departure). This route is operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Note further changes to this preliminary filing remain highly possible. AF248 CDG2320 – 1845+1MNL 359 257 AF249 MNL2055 – 0555+1CDG 359 136
Air France is focused on mitigating the long-term “non-CO₂” effects of aviation, especially condensation trails (contrails). This initiative fits with the airline’s broader strategy to reduce climate effects. This will be achieved through research involving 4,300 commercial flights impacted by contrails and studying how these environmental effects can be successfully reduced. Air France’s tests involving […]
Travel Radar•Nibras Malik22 Sept
The Air France Foundation is increasing its overall commitment to children and young people throughout 2026-2027 via a programme linked to 44 global non-profit organisations. As the programme will be approved by Air France Foundation’s Board of Directors, it has a strong purpose working with more than 66,000 recipients facing poverty and is based on […]
Travel Radar•Nibras Malik22 Sept
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Eléonore Tramus as chief executive of CRMA Aero Repair, effective immediately, as the engine component repair specialist looks to expand its capabilities. CRMA is one of AFI KLM E&M’s centres of excellence for engine component repair. Tramus began her career at Safran Aircraft […]
AviTrader•Malte Tamm22 Sept
Air France expands Train + Air to all OUIGO trains serving Paris-Charles de Gaulle, offering a single booking and protected connections between rail and air.
Air France and SNCF Voyageurs have expanded their Train + Air intermodal service to all OUIGO trains serving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The scheme allows passengers to combine their train journey and Air France flight in a single booking. If a delay or cancellation causes a missed connection, customers receive a seat on the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 Sept
For the 6th consecutive year, Air France was named the Best Airline in Western Europe. The airline also won the World’s Best First Class Airline award for the first time,...
Air Serbia and Croatia Airlines have been named among the leading carriers in their respective regions at the 2026 World Airline Awards, organised by Skytrax. However, changes to Skytrax’s geographic classifications and the number of airlines included make direct comparisons with last year more difficult. Air Montenegro, which featured in the previous two editions, has not appeared within any category. Air Serbia was voted the second-best airline in Eastern Europe, improving from third place last year. It ranked behind airBaltic and ahead of Georgian Airways, Bulgaria Air and TAROM. However, three carriers that were previously included in the category - LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air and Croatia Airlines - have been moved to a newly introduced Central European ranking. Croatia Airlines placed third in the Central European category, behind LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. Skytrax listed only those three carriers in the ranking. The Croatian flag carrier was seventh in Eastern Europe last year, while LOT and Wizz placed first and fourth respectively. Skytrax has not provided an explanation for the geographic reshuffle or why only three airlines were included in the new Central European table. The classification is also applied inconsistently across the awards. In the regional cabin crew rankings, Croatia Airlines continues to be grouped under Eastern Europe. It was named the region’s second-best carrier for cabin crew, behind airBaltic, while Air Serbia placed third. Air Montenegro does not feature in any of the published 2026 rankings. The carrier placed tenth in Eastern Europe in both 2024 and 2025. Air Serbia maintained a strong showing in the regional airline categories. It was named the third-best regional carrier in Europe, behind Aegean Airlines and Air Dolomiti, retaining the same position as last year. Globally, it improved from eighteenth to seventeenth place among regional airlines. However, the Serbian carrier dropped out of the world’s top 100 airlines after making its first appearance in the ranking last year, when it placed 99th. Neither Croatia Airlines nor Air Montenegro featured in the top 100. Singapore Airlines was named the world’s best airline for the sixth time in the history of the awards, moving up from second place last year. It was followed by 2025 winner Qatar Airways, while Cathay Pacific retained third place. ANA All Nippon Airways and Turkish Airlines completed the top five. Turkish Airlines was also named Europe’s best carrier, ahead of Air France and Lufthansa, while oneworld was voted the world’s best airline alliance. The 2026 World Airline Awards were presented at a ceremony in London yesterday. The results were based on an online passenger survey conducted between September 2025 and August 2026, covering more than 300 airlines. Travellers from over 100 nationalities participated. Skytrax says the awards are independent, with no entry or registration fees, sponsorship or payments required from airlines. Survey submissions are screened, with duplicate, suspect and ineligible entries removed. Despite their prominence, the Skytrax rankings have faced criticism over their transparency. The organisation does not publish detailed vote totals, airline-specific sample sizes, scores or the weighting applied to individual survey categories. EX-YU Aviation News
Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that premium bookings and revenue have grown this year despite industry-wide higher fares.
There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East
Euronews18 Sept
Air France will transfer all its New York-JFK flights to the airport’s New Terminal One in 2027 and open a new 2,700-square-metre lounge—the largest in its international network. Spread across two levels, the lounge will accommodate more than 400 guests and serve La Première and eligible Business passengers, Flying Blue Elite Plus members, and qualifying […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Sept
In 2027, Air France will transfer all its flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) New Terminal One, providing customers with an enhanced travel experience. The airline also unveiled a new lounge spanning more than 2,700 sq. m (29,000 sq. ft.), making it the largest lounge in its international network. Air France […]
Travel Radar•Alice Atherton16 Sept
PARIS — Passengers aboard an Air France flight from Amsterdam to Paris received an unwanted addition to their inflight service on Wednesday when several cockroaches were discovered scurrying through the cabin mid-flight. Flight AF1341 had departed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 11:01 AM local time, bound for Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Shortly after reaching cruising […]