Air France is known for its La Premiere first class, which offers the world’s best first class ground experience, and also one of the world’s best inflight experiences (my updated rankings in both categories are coming soon). Central to the carrier’s amazing ground experience is the La Premiere Lounge.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 Jul
In late 2025, Air France announced plans to open a lounge at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is positive news for SkyTeam travelers departing from one of the airport’s main terminals. There’s now an exciting update, as the lounge has opened as of today, so we also have more details about what to expect from this lounge.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 Jul
France is a country loved around the world for its culture, including gastronomy and fashion. That’s a major competitive advantage for national carrier Air France, and makes the airline very appealing, including among premium passengers.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Jul
With new investment from Air France-KLM Group, it looks like SAS' new owners have big plans for the Scandi carrier and specifically its Copenhagen hub.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat2 Jul
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has its monthly Promo Rewards promotion, whereby members can save 25% on select award tickets over a limited travel period. The program has just published its new Promo Rewards list for July 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig1 Jul
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and LOT Polish Airlines have signed an extension of their long-standing component support agreement for the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. […]
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)has been undergoing some major changes in recent times,following its restructuring. The airline transitioned from Star Alliance to Sky Team, got an investment from Air France-KLM, and is also hoping to become a more globally competitive airline, increasinglyfocusing on its Copenhagen hub.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig30 JunAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and LOT Polish Airlines have signed an extension of their long-standing component support agreement for…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters30 JunAir France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has extended its long-standing component support agreement with LOT Polish Airlines, expanding coverage to the carrier’s fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft through to 2033. The renewed agreement builds on the companies’ longstanding partnership and reflects LOT’s continued confidence in AFI KLM E&M’s Boeing […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm30 Jun
Since 1946, the Paris–New York route has accompanied every major revolution at Air France and in commercial aviation. From four-engine propeller aircraft to today’s long-haul jets operating flights on it,...
ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, has delivered the 16th A220-300 aircraft to Air France. The Airbus A220-300 is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines. It is the first aircraft delivered under a new three-aircraft mandate agreed with Air France and supports the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy and commitment to […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm25 JunAir 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 Schlappig19 JunAir France-KLM has signed a new €1 billion multi-purpose credit facility with a syndicate of 12 international banks, further strengthening the group’s financial flexibility and liquidity position. The facility can be drawn and repaid at the group’s discretion and has an initial maturity date of June 2028. It also includes a one-year extension option, subject […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm19 JunEPCOR B.V., part of the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) centre of excellence for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repairs, components, asset management services and predictive maintenance, has signed a new long-term agreement to support Air Canada’s GTCP131-9A APU fleet. The agreement marks a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm19 Jun
Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, and Qatar Airways are unveiling game-changing First Class suites on long-haul flights in 2026–2027.
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just introduced a new portal whereby you can earn bonus miles for Apple purchases in select countries. On the surface, that might not sound that exciting, since other airline shopping portals already offer bonus miles on these purchases. What makes this unique, though, is the lack of product exclusions, and the mileage earning rates. This will be my new go-to portal for buying Apple products. Let me explain.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig18 Jun
In September 2023, Air France-KLM placed an incremental order for up to 90 Airbus A350s, including 50 firm orders and 40 options. The intent was for these planes to be used for long term fleet renewal across both carriers.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 JunAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its commercial organisation as it seeks to…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters17 Jun
Air France is proud to celebrate 80 years of operations between Manchester Airport and Paris, marking eight decades of connectivity between the Northwest of England and France. Air France’s first flight to Manchester took place on 16 June 1946, when a Dakota aircraft F-BADX arrived from Paris Le Bourget Airport. The historic service dropped off one passenger that day and picked up a VIP party of 18 for the return journey. Shortly afterwards, Air France began operating the route three times weekly.
Air France has launched a new recruitment campaign for its Cadet Program, inviting aspiring pilots to apply for…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim16 Jun