Air France opened a new lounge at Frankfurt Airport on 1 September, continuing its investment in premium ground services across Europe. Located in Terminal 3, which opened in April 2026, the lounge covers almost 500 square metres and provides nearly 120 seats with panoramic views of the airport’s runways. It is operated in partnership with […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 Sept
The Air France lounge includes a vast dining area and exclusive spaces.
Air France has opened a new outstation lounge in Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3, the first lounge located in the terminal's Schengen zone.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig1 Sept
Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We've just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles, with an offer to buy miles with up to an 80% bonus, at a cost of 1.69 cents each. While not quite in line with the best-ever offers we've seen from the program, it still has the potential to be a good deal, if you have a specific use in mind.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig27 Aug
A former Air France flight attendant has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, in what her lawyer and trade union describe as a first for France’s aviation sector. Sophie Lainault, 59, worked for Air France between 1989 and 2019, initially as a flight attendant and later as a purser on […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth26 Aug
Air France now serves seven US cities with its ultra-premium first class product.
The carrier is using a Boeing 777-300ER with upgraded luxury suites.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile25 Aug
Designers weigh comfort and certification cost as Air France favors openness over heavy door assemblies.
Wood-panel sauna and Clarins treatment room at CDG became the center of viral claims that tested lounge policies.
Delta Air Lines will launch a new route between Texas’ Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) from March 27, 2027, as part of a transatlantic joint venture partnership between the airline, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM. The new nonstop Austin-Paris flights will be Delta’s first transatlantic route from Austin and will make […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky19 AugAviation News – Air France has officially extended the operating timeline for its remaining Airbus A318 retirement extension fleet, delaying the type’s final withdrawal until...
Flying Blue is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles, as the program is useful for redemptions in premium cabins on Air France and KLM, as well as for travel on SkyTeam and other partner airlines.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 Aug
The smallest member of the A320 family will remain in scheduled service until March 27, extending its unexpected stay by another four months
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier18 Aug
Air France will keep the compact A318 flying select city hops into March, preserving a boutique cabin and 131-seat setup.
The fleet will travel across 13 countries and 37 routes in its final months.
Available on selected Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new cabin is now be available daily on this route. During the summer season, Air France operates up to two daily flights to...
Air France-KLM Group has secured a new €1 billion credit facility from a group of 12 international banks, strengthening the airline group’s liquidity and giving it greater flexibility to manage future financing needs. The multi-purpose facility can be drawn and repaid at Air France-KLM’s discretion. It has an initial maturity date of June 2028, with […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu15 Aug
Air France’s final four A318s are just weeks away from retirement after 23 years of passenger service.
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to learn more about his unique role in the aviation industry. Also on this week’s episode, German investigators continue looking for answers for how a drone was able to make it onto the Leipzig Airport ramp. FedEx paints a 777 in a special retro livery to coincide with the renaming of Memphis Airport in honor of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. Apollo Global Management wins the battle for easyJet and Air Baltic will shrink its fleet for stability. A BEA report on an incident involving an Air France A320 showcases the dangers of turbulence. And Iberia’s special flight gives us a unique perspective on the total solar eclipse. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Iberia’s live stream from the eclipse * FedEx retro livery 777 * Transponder landing system at McMurdo Station in Antarctica * Mr Porter Blind Box Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2414 Aug
Air France first class (marketed as ”La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 Aug