https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/air france/ Air France News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:35:07+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-delta-air-lines-air-france-klm-and-virgin-atlantic-announce-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-delta-air-lines-air-france-klm-and-virgin-atlantic-announce-partners/ IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale. India, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, is at the heart of this collaboration. By linking IndiGo’s extensive domestic network with Delta’s strength in North America and the transatlantic, the extensive reach of Air France-KLM in Europe and North America, and the U.K. and transatlantic presence of Virgin Atlantic, the partnership is poised to offer travelers broader access, smoother journeys, and a more consistent experience across continents. Linking dozens of cities in the United States, Canada, Europe and India, the airlines aim to meet rising demand for international travel while setting new standards for connectivity and cooperation in global aviation. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:35:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-expands-ndc-reach-with-air-france-and-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-expands-ndc-reach-with-air-france-and-klm/ Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, today activated Air France’s and KLM’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace. Sabre-connected agencies can now access extra options, exclusive promotions, and better fares thanks to continuous pricing, for both of Air France and KLM, helping them stay competitive in an evolving travel retail landscape. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:34:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-etihad-airways-expand-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-etihad-airways-expand-partnership/ Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration opportunities across passenger operations, loyalty programmes, talent development, and maintenance. The signing ceremony took place at the Air France-KLM Group’s headquarters in Paris, France in the presence of Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM, and Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:42:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-join-forces-urge-courts-to-safeguard-the-future-of-schiphol-airpor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-join-forces-urge-courts-to-safeguard-the-future-of-schiphol-airpor/ The airlines are challenging the Dutch government’s decision to cut flight movements at Schiphol, confident they can reduce noise levels and emissions while maintaining a network of destinations for the millions of passengers they carry annually to and from Schiphol. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unveiling-of-the-gourmet-program-of-montreal-en-lumiere/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unveiling-of-the-gourmet-program-of-montreal-en-lumiere/ MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, presented in collaboration with Scotiabank, is thrilled to announce that the 24th edition of the festival will be held from February 16 to March 5, 2023, under the theme Discover the best of Montreal in winter! Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:56:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgaria-air-expands-codeshare-partnership-with-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgaria-air-expands-codeshare-partnership-with-air-france/ Bulgaria Air deepens its long-standing codeshare partnership with the French airline Air France. The national carrier of Bulgaria will delight its passengers with even more options for travel between Bulgaria and France. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:52:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neste-to-supply-the-air-france-klm-group-with-more-than-1-million-tons-of-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neste-to-supply-the-air-france-klm-group-with-more-than-1-million-tons-of-s/ The Air France-KLM Group and Neste have announced the expansion of their existing cooperation with a new strategic partnership for the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to the Group. This new SAF agreement for a period of 8 years is one of the largest of its kind in the aviation industry to date. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:49:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-top-ten-business-class-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-top-ten-business-class-seats/ Passengers travelling for business are leading the revival of the global aviation sector – and we here explore the carriers serving their needs. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the top ten business class cabins from around the world Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:08:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-ten-best-first-class-airline-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-ten-best-first-class-airline-seats/ With travel very much back on the agenda around the world, luxury holidaymakers are packing their bags and heading for exotic climbs. Here Breaking Travel News explores the airlines that offer them the very best – taking a look at the top first-class offerings Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:08:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-or-air-france-klm-eyed-for-tap-air-portugal-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-or-air-france-klm-eyed-for-tap-air-portugal-sale/ The Portuguese government is looking to fast-track the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, with Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the frontrunners to take over. Portugal’s flag carrier is set to go private two years after it was nationalized Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:50:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-promotes-its-la-premiere-offer-in-cannes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-promotes-its-la-premiere-offer-in-cannes/ For the 42nd year running, Air France is partner and official carrier of the Cannes Film Festival, whose 75th edition is taking place from 17 to 28 May, 2022. The company is celebrating its role as partner of the biggest movie fest in the world and for the first time is showcasing its La Première offer on an exclusive terrace.  Wed, 25 May 2022 09:55:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-indigo-codeshare-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-indigo-codeshare-takes-off/ Further to the lifting of the Air Bubble Agreement in India and to the necessary governmental approval, Air France-KLM and IndiGo have implemented the extensive codeshare agreement announced in December 2021. Mon, 16 May 2022 19:18:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-welcomes-first-airbus-a220-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-welcomes-first-airbus-a220-to-fleet/ Air France has received its first A220-300 from Airbus. The flag-carrier has 60 aircraft of the type in production, the largest A220 order from a European carrier. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:43:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/praise-for-air-france-leisure-focused-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/praise-for-air-france-leisure-focused-strategy/ Outbound leisure travel in France increased to 74 per cent in 2020, despite restrictions severely reducing the total number of outbound trips, according to GlobalData. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:42:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-to-fleet/ Air France will deploy the A350-900 fleet on its transatlantic and Asia routes. The aircraft features a three class layout with 324 seats including 34 full-flat business, 24 premium economy and 266 economy class seats. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:07:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maiden-voyage-of-concorde-celebrated-in-toulouse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maiden-voyage-of-concorde-celebrated-in-toulouse/ The Anglo-French engineering marvel and worldwide style icon, capable of crossing the Atlantic in less than three hours, was constructed jointly in Toulouse and in Filton, near Bristol. Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:23:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-close-low-cost-carrier-joon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-close-low-cost-carrier-joon/ Air France has revealed it will look to close low-cost airline Joon after it failed to catch the imagination of passengers. Originally planned as a carrier for millennial travellers, its staff and aircraft will now be reintegrated into Air France proper. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:41:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-appoints-new-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-appoints-new-chief-executive/ The Air France board of directors has appointed Anne Rigail as chief executive of the airline. The decision was taken during a board meeting earlier and follows the recommendation of Benjamin Smith, chief executive of Air France-KLM, and the approval of the Air France-KLM board. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:31:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-qantas-renew-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-qantas-renew-partnership/ Qantas and Air France customers will now have more options to travel between Europe and Australia via Asia following a renewed codeshare agreement between the two carriers. Thu, 24 May 2018 08:46:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-signs-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-with-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-signs-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-with-air-france/ Vietnam Airlines and Air France have announced the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership allowing the two airlines to optimise their services between France, Europe and Vietnam and to strengthen their positions in a buoyant but highly competitive market. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:10:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-experimenting-with-in-flight-virtual-reality-entertainment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-experimenting-with-in-flight-virtual-reality-entertainment/ Air France is testing an immersive entertainment system with virtual reality headsets that allow passengers to enjoy 3D and 2D programmes during flights. The system has been tested on board return Paris-Charles de Gaulle-St. Martin flights. Mon, 14 Aug 2017 07:12:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-adds-new-routes-to-marrakech-and-porto/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-adds-new-routes-to-marrakech-and-porto/ As from March 26th, Air France customers will be able to fly off to Marrakech, Morocco, and Porto in Portugal on board three new weekly flights. The French flag-carrier will operated the departures from Paris-Charles de Gaulle by Airbus A320. Sat, 07 Jan 2017 07:38:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-sells-servair-stake-to-hna-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-sells-servair-stake-to-hna-group/ Air France has entered into exclusive discussions with HNA Group for the sale of its in-flight catering unit Servair with a view to creating the world-class leader in inflight catering. Following the takeover of gategroup by HNA on earlier this month, gategroup is now stepping into the transaction, acquiring control over Servair as of January 1st. Fri, 30 Dec 2016 06:20:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-becomes-latest-airline-to-join-boeing-dreamliner-club/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-becomes-latest-airline-to-join-boeing-dreamliner-club/ Boeing and AerCap have delivered the first 787 to Air France. The airplane, a 787-9, signifies the delivery of AerCap’s 50th Dreamliner and will be deployed on Air France’s Paris to Cairo route starting in January. The airplane is also the 500th 787 produced on Boeing’s production lines. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:45:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-expands-network-to-barbados/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-expands-network-to-barbados/ Air France will be offering up to two weekly flights to Barbados from Paris-Orly with a connection in Pointe à Pitre or Fort de France. The flights from Pointe à Pitre and Fort de France to Barbados will be offered on a code-share basis with Air Antilles and operated by ATR 72 and ATR42. On these flights, the company’s customers will also earn Miles as part of the Flying Blue loyalty program. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:51:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-introduces-sleep-suit-to-first-class-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-introduces-sleep-suit-to-first-class-passengers/ Air France s introducing its brand new sleep suit offered to passengers in La Première, which the carrier claims is an “elegant” souvenir that can be worn at home. Passengers are also given a comfort kit, containing slippers, socks, a shoehorn and a shoe bag. Sat, 28 May 2016 09:33:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-with-paypal-for-online-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-with-paypal-for-online-bookings/ Air France is offering its customers in the UK and Germany the opportunity to purchase their tickets with PayPal on the online booking website and the Air France app. Customers can now pay for their plane tickets simply and quickly with PayPal, without having to enter their credit card numbers each time they make a booking. Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:48:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flight-bomb-scare-prompts-emergency-landing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flight-bomb-scare-prompts-emergency-landing/ An Air France flight travelling from Mauritius to Paris has made an emergency landing in Kenya after a suspect package was found on board. Flight AF463, carrying 459 passengers and 14 crew members, had left Mauritius at 21:00 local time on Saturday and was due to arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle at 05:50 local time. Sun, 20 Dec 2015 10:41:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-glasgow-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-glasgow-route/ Air France will launch a new service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Glasgow next summer. From March 27, the airline will operate a daily service, using a 131-seat A318, on the route. Sat, 19 Dec 2015 07:01:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-deepens-ties-with-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-deepens-ties-with-air-france/ Etihad Airways has expanded its strategic cooperation with Air France-KLM through a several hundred million US dollar component maintenance agreement for its Boeing 777 fleet. The ten-year deal, effective February 2016, provides Etihad Airways and its equity partners with access to an extensive global pool of components offered by Air France-KLM’s maintenance arm, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, for the wide-body aircraft through the 777 Component Services Program jointly operated with Boeing. Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-on-to-bring-airbus-a380-to-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-on-to-bring-airbus-a380-to-mexico/ Air France chief executive Frédéric Gagey and Gilberto López Meyer, general director of Mexico’s Civil Aviation Authority, have signed an agreement formalising the arrival of the A380 in Mexico. From January 2016, Air France will offer three flights a week to Mexico with its super-jumbo jet via seamless connections at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. From the end of March 2016, the aircraft will fly between Paris and Mexico daily. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:52:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-new-cabin-to-los-angeles-and-washington/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-new-cabin-to-los-angeles-and-washington/ France has introduced its new Best & Beyond cabins on flights to Los Angeles and Washington. Customers travelling to Los Angeles and Washington can now enjoy the new Best & Beyond Business Class cabin and the fully-renovated seats in Premium Economy and Economy. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:02:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-plane-narrowly-avoids-mount-cameroon-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-plane-narrowly-avoids-mount-cameroon-crash/ A Boeing 777 operated by Air France narrowly missed crashing into Mount Cameroon earlier this month French investigators have revealed. Flight AF953 was travelling from Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea, to Douala, the largest city in Cameroon, when it came close to Africa’s highest mountain. Wed, 27 May 2015 08:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boosts-cuba-connections-as-tourism-soars/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boosts-cuba-connections-as-tourism-soars/ Air France has confirmed it will operate an additional weekly flight to Havana in Cuba from October 2015, increasing its offer to 11 weekly departures during winter 2015. Air France has offered flights to Cuba for the past 17 years, operating daily services from the UK to Havana via Paris-Charles de Gaulle throughout the summer season. Tue, 26 May 2015 09:20:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-brings-new-app-to-apple-watch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-brings-new-app-to-apple-watch/ The Air France App has launched on Apple Watch, allowing Air France customers to find useful information related to their account or their next flight, at the flick of their wrist. Air France customers due to depart on flights within 30 hours can connect the Apple Watch to their phone, then receiving a notification inviting them to check in. Passengers will also find useful information such as their terminal, gate and seat numbers, and even free to board their flight by scanning the pass on their watch. Fri, 01 May 2015 08:51:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-invest-50-million-in-medium-haul-fleet-cabins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-invest-50-million-in-medium-haul-fleet-cabins/ Air France has invested €50 million into redesigning its new medium-haul Business and Economy cabins. The cabins will be fitted in 24 Airbus A319 aircrafts in the first half of 2015 and in 25 Airbus A320 in the first half of 2016, totalling 7,800 new seats altogether. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:48:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-unveils-first-african-destinations-served-by-new-best-beyond-cab/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-unveils-first-african-destinations-served-by-new-best-beyond-cab/ Customers can now enjoy flights to Douala in Cameroon and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea in the new Air France cabins, on board a Boeing 777-200. The new cabins offer 40 Business seats, 24 Premium Economy seats and 216 Economy seats, with flights departing up to seven times a week throughout the 2015 summer season Thu, 16 Apr 2015 04:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-cooperation-deal-with-air-seychelles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-signs-cooperation-deal-with-air-seychelles/ Air Seychelles and Air France have signed a memorandum of understanding, heralding a new era of commercial cooperation between the two carriers. The agreement was signed at a meeting in Aix en Provence in France between Joël Morgan, Seychelles minister of foreign affairs and transport and chairman of Air Seychelles, and Frédéric Gagey, chairman of Air France. Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:41:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delile-to-head-up-long-haul-operations-at-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delile-to-head-up-long-haul-operations-at-air-france/ Bruno Delile has been appointed to the role of executive vice president, long-haul operations with Air France. He will also sit on Air France’s Executive Committee. Delile, 53, holds an École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées engineering diploma and is a graduate of ESSEC business school. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:20:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-brings-a-touch-of-luxury-to-jfk-with-new-lounge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-brings-a-touch-of-luxury-to-jfk-with-new-lounge/ Air France has unveiled its fully renovated lounge at Terminal 1 in New York’s JFK airport. Exclusively reserved for customers travelling in La Première and Business, and Flying Blue Elite Plus members, the lounge features a host of services, offering even greater comfort before a passenger’s trip. Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:45:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-brings-a380-to-paris-miami-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-brings-a380-to-paris-miami-route/ Air France has confirmed it will offer up to seven flights a week to Miami from Paris-Charles de Gaulle for the winter season, until March 28th, with flights operated by an Airbus A380. Miami will become the third destination in the United States served by the largest aircraft in the Air France fleet, after New York and Los Angeles. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:43:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flies-a380-into-africa-with-abidjan-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flies-a380-into-africa-with-abidjan-route/ Air France is now offering three weekly services to Abidjan using the A380, the largest superjumbo in its fleet, with an additional four weekly frequencies to Abidjan operated by Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Air France revealed its ambition to make Abidjan the first destination in French-speaking Africa to be served with regular A380 flights with a special Air France flight on January 28th earlier this year, which also reflected the company’s wish to support the country’s development towards becoming the main hub for and gateway to Western Africa. Thu, 30 Oct 2014 11:25:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-strike-to-cost-500-million-in-lost-revenue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-strike-to-cost-500-million-in-lost-revenue/ Air France has estimated that a strike by pilots in September will cost it about €500 million lost revenue, in addition to intangible damage to its reputation. The struggling French-flag carrier was in dispute with pilots over plans to expand its budget subsidiary Transavia. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-inks-code-share-deal-with-kulula.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-inks-code-share-deal-with-kulula.com/ Air France has signed a codeshare partnership with South African low cost carrier, kulula.com. Under this partnership, Air France will add its code to kulula.com’s domestic route network allowing customers to seamlessly connect in South Africa to and from Cape Town, Durban, George and East London. Sun, 05 Oct 2014 08:59:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-return-to-work-despite-lack-of-strike-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-return-to-work-despite-lack-of-strike-deal/ Pilots at troubled flag-carrier Air France have ended a 14 day strike which had grounded half of the airline’s flights, costing millions of euros. A late-night negotiating session with management saw leaders of the SNPL pilot union agree to return to work, despite no deal being agreed. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:56:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-bows-to-union-pressure-over-transavia-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-bows-to-union-pressure-over-transavia-expansion/ Attempts to return Air France to sustained profitability suffered a significant setback today, as the flag-carrier bowed to union pressure over plans to develop its Transavia subsidiary outside of France. Pilots at Air France have been out on strike for ten days over perceived threat to their positions after the airline revealed plans to expand the low-cost subsidiary. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:32:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-denies-abandoning-transavia-expansion-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-denies-abandoning-transavia-expansion-plan/ Air France has branded claims it has abandoned plans to shelves the expansion of low-cost carrier Transavia “premature”. French transport secretary Alain Vidalies told RMC radio earlier: “The Transavia Europe project has been abandoned by management.” Wed, 24 Sep 2014 09:39:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-strike-drags-on-into-second-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-strike-drags-on-into-second-week/ Air France has urged customers to reschedule flights or exchange their tickets free of charge rather than wait for the outcome of the negotiation currently taking place with trade unions. Unions earlier said rejected an offer by the airline aimed at resolving the dispute, instead extending the ongoing strike at the airline until September 26th. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:33:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-links-with-delsey-for-new-luggage-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-links-with-delsey-for-new-luggage-collection/ Air France has selected Delsey to design a line of luggage and accessories that is timeless, light and practical for their travellers. Two French brands of international repute, both known to represent the subtle elegance and ‘savoir-vivre’ of French style, both key players in the world of travel: Air France and Delsey are combining their expertise to answer the specific needs of the traveller. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:05:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilots-walk-out-on-week-long-strike-at-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilots-walk-out-on-week-long-strike-at-air-france/ Pilots at flag-carrier Air France have walked out at the start of a week long strike. The carrier is expected to run less than half of its flights during the coming days, as pilots protest against a transfer of jobs by the airline to a low-cost carrier. Air France is urging passengers around the world to change or postpone travel. Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:25:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-expands-caribbean-flight-options-with-winair-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-expands-caribbean-flight-options-with-winair-deal/ Following an interline agreement in 2003, Air France and Winair will be implementing a commercial code-share agreement between Saint Maarten and several Caribbean islands as of June 16th 2014. Air France is therefore expanding its offer of services in the region, with flights via Saint Martin to Saint Barthelemy, Tortola, Saba, St Eustatius, and St Kitts & Nevis. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 06:40:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-reveals-new-la-premiere-suite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-reveals-new-la-premiere-suite/ Air France has now revealed its new La Première suite, marking the next stage of the airline’s major project to move their long-haul service upmarket, as part of their ‘Best and Beyond’ campaign. The La Première suite will be progressively rolled out in 19 Air France Boeing 777-300 from September 2014. Tue, 13 May 2014 23:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boosts-services-to-abidjan-ivory-coast/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boosts-services-to-abidjan-ivory-coast/ Air France has confirmed it will serve Abidjan, in the Ivory Coast, with weekly flights during the upcoming winter season. From October 26th until March 28th 2015, the airline will operate three of the flights with an Airbus A380, while the remaining four will see a Boeing 777-300 take up the route. Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:43:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-ceo-to-open-routes-europe-strategy-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-ceo-to-open-routes-europe-strategy-summit/ One of the highlights of this year’s Routes Europe Strategy Summit will be the keynote address from Frédéric Gagey, Chairman & CEO of Air France. The Summit, which is sponsored by Edmonton International Airport, will provide a valuable insight into aviation across the region, as panels of leading industry experts take part in a number of moderator led discussions addressing key air service development issues. Sat, 29 Mar 2014 05:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-passengers-now-allowed-to-use-personal-electronic-devices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-passengers-now-allowed-to-use-personal-electronic-devices/ As of early February 2014, Air France passengers will be able to use their personal electronic devices on board at any time during the flight. The European Aviation Safety Agency now permits the use of portable electronic devices in “flight mode” during all phases of the flight. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-business-class-seat-from-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-business-class-seat-from-air-france/ Air France has unveiled a new Business Class seat, following a €500 million investment in its aircraft. The seat features a unique design for more comfort and freedom, a fully flat seat bed for more sleep, a direct aisle access for each passenger and, more importantly for some, a 16-inch high definition touch screen, with over 1,000 hours of entertainment. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:25:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-fly-to-tokyo-haneda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-fly-to-tokyo-haneda/ Air France will be offering a new service to Tokyo-Haneda airport from March 30th, in addition to its flights to Tokyo-Narita. In this way, Air France will offer two daily frequencies - one day flight and one night flight - to Tokyo-Haneda and one daily frequency to Tokyo-Narita, providing customers with a wider range of flight schedules to better organise their trip. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-a380-sports-80th-anniversary-livery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-a380-sports-80th-anniversary-livery/ To celebrate Air France’s 80th anniversary, Air France and Airbus have commissioned two Airbus carriers to be decorated with a specially designed 80th anniversary livery, taking the celebrations to new heights. The Airbus A380, complete with its eye catching, bespoke livery, took off on from Paris-Charles de Gaulle for Johannesburg, South Africa after an unveiling to 200 Air France staff. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 23:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/169m-cocaine-haul-seized-at-paris-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/169m-cocaine-haul-seized-at-paris-airport/ Police in France have arrested six men after 1.3 tonnes of cocaine was seized from suitcases on board an Air France flight. Police discovered the stash of pure cocaine stuffed in 30 suitcases on September 11th in what is thought to be the largest drug haul ever made in the Paris area. Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:07:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-2800-further-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-2800-further-jobs/ Air France management has presented an update on Transform 2015 to its Central Works Council, revealing a further 2,800 jobs will go next year. Transform 2015 is designed to cut costs at the company over the next three years as it seeks to return to profitability. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:52:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-renews-deal-with-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-renews-deal-with-air-france/ Expedia has confirmed Expedia Affiliate Network, the private-label arm of the online travel company, has signed a new partnership agreement with Air France. The collaboration will see EAN working together with the Air France distribution team on an ongoing basis, to build an enhanced hotel offering for Air France’s customers worldwide. Thu, 05 Sep 2013 06:53:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-fly-to-erbil-in-iraq-on-a-code-share-basis-with-middle-east-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-fly-to-erbil-in-iraq-on-a-code-share-basis-with-middle-east-a/ Air France has confirmed it will offer flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to a new destination in Iraq, thanks to a codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Passengers travelling to Lebanon may, on arrival in Beirut, take a connection on the daily flight by A320 operated by Middle East Airlines to Erbil, capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-travelport-sign-content-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-travelport-sign-content-deal/ Travelport and Air France KLM have signed a new, multi-year global distribution agreement providing all Travelport-connected users with full content. The agreement includes ancillary services such as Economy Comfort and Seat Plus. Travelport-connected agents will also gain access to full content from Air France’s new regional carrier, HOP!. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:50:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-cyprus-airways-enhance-their-cooperation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-cyprus-airways-enhance-their-cooperation/ Air France and Cyprus Airways are enhancing their cooperation to offer a total of 20 daily code-share flights on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Cyprus and Greece. This new agreement offers customers a wider choice of seamless travel solutions. Fri, 24 May 2013 23:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-air-france-sign-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-air-france-sign-codeshare-deal/ Strategic partners Etihad Airways and Air France have announced a number of new codeshare destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe for summer 2013. The expansion of codeshare services follows last October’s strategic agreement between the respective national carriers to foster closer commercial ties and build an expanded global network. Sat, 04 May 2013 09:18:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-new-route-to-montevideo-south-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-new-route-to-montevideo-south-america/ Air France is continuing to expand its long-haul international network, the largest in the world on departure from Europe, with a new destination in South America: Montevideo. Starting today, the capital city of Uruguay will be served by five weekly flights, as an extension of the flight to Buenos Aires in Argentina. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allianz-global-assistance-and-air-france-renew-international-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allianz-global-assistance-and-air-france-renew-international-partnership/ Allianz Global Assistance and Air France have announced a three-year renewal until 2016 of their international agreement, which will allow Air France passengers to subscribe to travel insurance when they purchase their airline tickets in France and 19 other countries. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hertz-and-air-france-celebrate-24-year-relationship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hertz-and-air-france-celebrate-24-year-relationship/ The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, is celebrating its 24 year partnership with Air France by offering Air France-KLM customers 24 per cent off basic car rentals for bookings made during the week of Valentine’s Day for any of the 1,000 Air France-KLM destinations around the world.  The offer, which will run from 11th to 18th February, is valid on all qualifying rentals that commence by 30th September 2013. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-aims-at-low-cost-airline-market-with-mini-fares/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-aims-at-low-cost-airline-market-with-mini-fares/ Air France has launched its new economy offer, a new fare offer available to 58 destinations on the short and medium-haul network. On sale now, for travel from February 6th 2013, customers will have the choice between the all-inclusive Classic product and the new ‘MiNi product’, a simplified product which does not earn Flying Blue miles and is aimed at customers travelling without checked baggage. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:04:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-cleared-of-air-france-concorde-disaster/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-cleared-of-air-france-concorde-disaster/ Continental Airlines has been cleared of involvement in the crash of an Air France Concorde in July 2000 by a French court of appeals. The American carrier had been held criminally responsible for the crash after a piece of metal from one of its aircraft was blamed for causing the disaster. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:32:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-meridien-and-air-france-present-a-photographers-journey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-meridien-and-air-france-present-a-photographers-journey/ Le Méridien and Air France announced A Photographer’s Journey: A discovery of details from takeoff to turndown, a photography exhibition with celebrated international photographer Jimmy Cohrssen to be curated online exclusively by fans of the two brands. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-launch-new-flights-to-minneapolis-and-kuala-lumpur/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-launch-new-flights-to-minneapolis-and-kuala-lumpur/ Air France is continuing the development of its international long-haul network with two new destinations in summer 2013: Minneapolis-St. Paul in Minnesota and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to both destinations will be easily accessible for UK passengers, with services from eight departure points across the UK and Ireland providing seamless connections to Air France’s global network. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:02:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-bring-world-to-east-midlands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-bring-world-to-east-midlands/ Air France has confirmed it will launch a new service from East Midlands Airport to the rest of the world via Paris through a new code share partnership with Flybe. The twice-daily service that commences from October 28th 2012 will give business and leisure travellers from the East Midlands region the opportunity to connect with Air France’s extensive global network of 180 destinations from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:52:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-restructures-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-restructures-business/ Air France has revealed plans to change its management structure in a bid to become more competitive and customer focused. The three-year plan, ‘Transform 2015’, will see Air France-KLM seek to reduce operating costs by €2 billion to cover debts. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:44:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-update-on-the-voluntary-redundancy-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-update-on-the-voluntary-redundancy-plan/ In line with the initial schedule, the Air France Central Works Council was informed of the Human Resources and Skills Planning (GPEC) and the proposed voluntary redundancy plan for ground staff. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-steps-up-in-flight-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-steps-up-in-flight-service/ Air France has revealed major changes to its ground and in-flight services to enhance the customer experience and satisfaction. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 07:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-enhances-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-enhances-website/ Air France has updated its website with rich and dynamic content, easy access to tools and a dedicated section for social media. Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:13:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-crash-report-blames-technical-and-human-error/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-crash-report-blames-technical-and-human-error/ Technical failure and human error has been blamed for the Air France crash in 2009 which resulted in 228 deaths, a report has revealed. Flight 447 was travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris when it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean during a storm. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:06:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-seat-plus-to-travel-agents-with-amadeus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-seat-plus-to-travel-agents-with-amadeus/ Air France has adopted Amadeus Airline Ancillary Services (AAAS) to distribute its ancillary offering to travel agencies. The solution is available in France where travel agents can now offer Seat Plus for their customers with EMD (Electronic Miscellaneous Document). Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:02:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-links-with-airfrance-to-offer-more-destinations-globally/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-links-with-airfrance-to-offer-more-destinations-globally/ Latvian national airline airBaltic has concluded a cooperation agreement with AirFrance, including code-sharing of flights. AirFrance offers convenient connections via its Paris hub to and from destinations worldwide. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-a-new-corporate-website-in-chinese/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-launches-a-new-corporate-website-in-chinese/ Available in simplified Chinese (corporate.airfrance.cn) and traditional Chinese (corporate.airfrance.cn/cnt), this website offers more than 100 pages containing all the essential information about Air France in Greater China and worldwide.. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wuhan-becomes-fifth-destination-in-china-for-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wuhan-becomes-fifth-destination-in-china-for-air-france/ Air France has sought to further strengthen its role as the leading European airline to China with the introduction of flights to Wuhan, its fifth route into the country. The airline is the first to link Europe with Wuhan, operating three times a week from its international base at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:25:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/drastic-cost-cuts-lined-up-to-save-air-france-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/drastic-cost-cuts-lined-up-to-save-air-france-in-europe/ Only “drastic” cost cuts will ensure the survival of the short- and mid-haul networks at loss making Air France the carrier has confirmed. Controlled costs would need to fall by as much as 20 per cent the carrier said in a statement earlier, with staff pay and conditions among the top items on the agenda. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:38:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-latest-777-passenger-jet-to-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-latest-777-passenger-jet-to-air-france/ Air France is celebrating the delivery of its 60th Boeing 777 passenger jetliner. The airplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range) model, landed in Paris earlier. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:13:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monkeys-on-air-france-planes-thousands-say-no/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monkeys-on-air-france-planes-thousands-say-no/ More than 25,000 people have joined a campaign on Change.org calling on Air France to adopt a policy refusing to transport primates destined for research. The renewed call for an end to primate shipments follows a successful campaign on Change.org demanding that Air France cancel a shipment of primates from Africa to the Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories in the U.S. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-operate-more-flights-to-toulouse-nice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-operate-more-flights-to-toulouse-nice/ Successfully launched in Marseille in October 2011, the Air France offensive in the French provinces will be extended to Toulouse and Nice in spring 2012, followed by Bordeaux later in 2012. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-frances-commitment-in-madagascar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-frances-commitment-in-madagascar/ Faced with the enormous challenge of climate change, since 2008 Air France has been contributing to a major project to fight deforestation in Madagascar. In partnership with the GoodPlanet Founda-tion and the WWF, Air France is taking part in a major project in which the protection of more than 500,000 hectares of forest is at stake. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-appoints-alexandre-de-juniac-as-chairman-and-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-appoints-alexandre-de-juniac-as-chairman-and-ceo/ The board of Air France has approved the appointment of Alexandre de Juniac as chairman and chief executive of the company with immediate effect. He replaces Jean-Cyril Spinetta, who held both roles until October this year, following his resignation in October this year. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:20:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cabin-crew-strikes-force-air-france-to-cancel-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cabin-crew-strikes-force-air-france-to-cancel-flights/ Air France has seen approximately 15 per cent of its planned departures cancelled today as a strike by cabin crew continues to cause disruption. Several unions walked out on Saturday as part of five days of action in protest against changes in working conditions. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:51:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilot-error-mooted-as-cause-of-air-france-af447-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilot-error-mooted-as-cause-of-air-france-af447-crash/ Pilot error has been identified as the likely cause of the crash of Air France flight AF447, which came down over the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 with the loss of all 228 people on board. Initial investigations revealed faulty air speed monitors had played a role in the crash, but a new report suggests the two pilots on board could have saved the situation. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:22:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-air-france/ Unions representing cabin crew at Air France have called for a four-day strike at the end of July, threatening to disrupt the travel of thousands of passengers during peak season. Representatives of seven unions - including the powerful CGT and CFDT – called for a walkout from July 29th until August 1st. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-inaugurates-the-paris-lima-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-inaugurates-the-paris-lima-route/ Since 21 June, Air France has been operating 5 weekly flights between Paris and Lima, the capital of Peru. These flights are operated by Boeing 777-200ER, with a capacity of 309 passengers. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:24:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-forensics-begin-identifying-air-france-flight-447-victims/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-forensics-begin-identifying-air-france-flight-447-victims/ A team of French forensic experts are beginning the task of identifying the decomposed remains of 104 victims of Air France flight 447, which crashed off the coast of Brazil two years ago. The bodies, many still strapped to their seats, were raised last month from the wreckage, which was lying three miles under the Atlantic. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:02:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-seychelles-air-france-code-share-agreement-renewal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-seychelles-air-france-code-share-agreement-renewal/ Seychelles’ tourism development is to largely benefit from the signing of a new joint air services agreement between Air France and Air Seychelles, effective June 1 of this year. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-comments-on-af447-tragedy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-comments-on-af447-tragedy/ On the eve of second anniversary of Air France’s Flight 447 tragedy, Air France has issued a statement saying that the carrier and its staff are turning their thoughts to the families of the passengers and crew who were aboard the fight to wish to express their full solidarity. The aircraft crashed over the Atlantic Ocean on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris Sun, 29 May 2011 07:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-rio-crash-plunged-for-over-three-minutes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-rio-crash-plunged-for-over-three-minutes/ The Air France jet which crashed into the Atlantic en route from Rio in 2009 stalled and fell in three and a half minutes, French investigators report. The air accident investigations bureau found the crew were faced with contradictory speed readings just before the plane crashed. Fri, 27 May 2011 15:46:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flight-447-black-box-data-preserved/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flight-447-black-box-data-preserved/ All flight data from Air France flight 447 that crashed into the Atlantic in 2009 has been preserved in the aircraft’s black box recorders, French aviation authorities have confirmed.  The announcement comes after investigators said it recovered the data from the recorders, pulled from the ocean floor after a search lasting almost two years. Tue, 17 May 2011 19:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-bodies-found-in-wreckage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-bodies-found-in-wreckage/ After 3 failed searches, millions of dollars spent, hundreds of lives lost, thousands of friends and family hurt, and the world watching, investigators have found the wreckage and some bodies from Air France Flight 447. Mon, 09 May 2011 19:15:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flight-af447-flight-recorded-located/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-flight-af447-flight-recorded-located/ Officials scouring the Atlantic seabed have located one of the two flight recorders from Air France flight AF447. The flight was lost on June 1st 2009, killing all 228 people on board. Mon, 02 May 2011 06:18:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-expands-services-to-west-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-expands-services-to-west-africa/ Present for the past 75 years on the African continent, Air France is expanding its offer of services in West Africa: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:00:08 +0000