Air France is one of familiar airline company in France. It delivers some flight services around Europe and other continent destination. The airline company which has a motto “Air France, France is in The Sky” is the biggest airline company in France. At the first time it was created in 1933, Air France Airlines was already well-known as the biggest airline commercial company around Europe. It is because Air France was helped by the France revolution which brought some positive development in their company at that time.
The creation of Air France Airlines at the first time is purposed to deliver the people from France to their conquered area around Africa, Caribbean, and Polynesia islands on Pacific Ocean. The corporation with KLM Royal Dutch finally made this company came stronger and more powerful. This corporation helps Air France Airlines to survive in the World War II which suffer most companies around Europe.
Even though this company is created in 1933, their history actually began after the World War 1 ended. In 1919, the first commercial airline created by Pierre Georges Latecoere which was called by Societe des Lignes Latecoere. Start from this moment, the commercial airlines finally arose one by one. One of them was Air France Airlines.
In 1950s finally this airline focuses on the International flights which mean they need more powerful aircrafts to empower their global service. At this rate, the company used Lockheed Super Constellation to support their flights services. In 1960s, there were many commercial airlines arose. This made Air France Airlines should evaluate their aircrafts. That was why, Boeing 727 replaced Caravelle aircrafts for a long-distance flights.
Not only the additional and more powerful aircrafts should be prepared, Air France airline also prepared the competition in price matters. Nowadays, we can see a lot of airlines which are commercially sold their cheap tickets. The same thing also happens in this company. Now, you can easily find some discount which makes you possible to get cheap Air France Airlines Tickets online and offline.
To do Air France Airline booking, first, you need to know your destination and your budget as well. You can easily browse the price, destination, and location to buy the tickets. Usually you can possibly get Air France airlines low airfares from legal ticket seller which cooperated with Air France Airlines. However, you may find some illegal ticket seller online. That is why you must be careful. Most of illegal ticket seller usually give you incomplete information about the price, why the price is cheap, destination details, and schedule.
Air France Airlines booking can be done safely at their official office or their official website. This action will surely save your time for taking a risk from the illegal one and mostly save your money for scam prices. For the additional Information, Air France usually held a discount moment in Christmas eve and other national celebration which usually deliver most of flights company give their possible cheap price to the customers.
Aircraft Types
- A380
- A340
- A330-200
- 747-400
- 777-200ER
- 777-300ER
- A321
- A320
- A319
- A318
- Embraer 135/145/170/190 (used by subsidiary HOP)
- Canadair Jet 100/700 (used by subsidiary HOP)
- Avro RJ85 (used by subsidiary City Jet)
Baggage Allowance and Information
How many baggage items can you transport on board? What is the difference between hand baggage and checked baggage? What happens if you have excess baggage? What about size limits, prohibited items and sports equipment? Use this section to find all the information you need to prepare your baggage.
Vastam
2017-11-09 07:23:27
Paris CDG to New York. Probably, from a service standpoint, one of the best flights I have ever experienced. On-line check-in was a bit of a problem so I contacted AF via Facebook, explaining the problem. They acknowledged my message almost immediately; four hours later texted me that the issue was resolved and they had proactively checked me in. Boarding in Paris I was met with sincere smiles from all the cabin crew. Interactions were light-hearted and good humored, and cabin service was at all times professional and upbeat with an obvious desire to satisfy passengers. Crew never seemed rushed and routinely chatted with passengers. I am fortunate to be Elite Plus with SkyTeam, and was seated at the end of the cabin. As meal carts were rolled out, one flight attendant came to me and asked my dinner choice to ensure I got it. This simple and thoughtful gesture was significant because it showed attention to detail and a desire to serve. I don't like the 2x2x2 seating; video library is awkward, and food is unappealing but the empathetic service made for a wonderful flight.
Triemer
2017-11-09 07:19:55
Paris to San Francisco. Firstly I had troubles with the booking as Air France is using a system where "Young" (18-24) and "Adults" (25+) are separated. Initially I booked an adult ticket as it was not as expensive as a ticket for young adults. I searched the logic behind this and still haven't found yet - whatever, I called the customer service to help me book this ticket and I was charged 10€ for a reason that I still don't understand. During the journey, it was quite frustrating to see that Air France does not have a small Amenity kit for economy passengers. Once arrived on San Francisco I found out that my baggage was still in Paris. 48hrs after I made the reclamation, I still don't have the missing baggage and the customer service isn't answering yet. Still not have a commercial gesture but fighting for it. I'll keep you updated regarding the worst flight experience I ever had and the worst customer experience I have ever
Vreugdenhil
2017-11-09 07:17:47
Amsterdam to Lima return via Paris. First part AMS-CDG with KLM 737. Good legroom, friendly staff and good service for this short haul flight. Because it was busy in Amsterdam, flight left too late, but arrived on time. So overall good experience. Arrived in Paris at time. Unfortunately the time at the border control took very long (approx. 1 hour) so I've made it just in time to the connection flight. Second part CDG-LIM won Air France 777-300. Old plane, and so was the IFE. Seats were cramped and legroom was so so. Seat had an USB port. It was a daytime flight of 12,5 hours. After departure (which was on time) the served already the lunch. You couldn't make a choice, and there was no drink service before or a towel. After the lunch was been served we didn't see the crew anymore. If you needed a drink, you had to go the galley by yourself. There were limited snack (little ice creams and small sandwiches). An hour before arrival we got a snack (orange juice, small piece of bread and a cake). It was not much. The food tasted good.
Laurent Charpentier
2017-11-09 07:10:30
Paris-Orly to Cayenne. Embarking procedures a bit difficult due to small embarking area in Paris Orly. In flight service very good. Meals: good quality, good wines, and staff service in premium economy area. Premium economy is appreciated for size of seats and in flight entertainment.
Aircraft Boeing 77
Laurent Charpentier
2017-11-09 07:08:56
Everything was fine for this return flight from Cayenne to Paris Orly. Aircraft on time, check in procedures OK immigration queue less than 3 minutes. We were about to embark the plane when the captain told us the aircraft was unserviceable due to technical problem. Instead of a departure on Thursday at 17:25, we took off on Saturday 02:00. Ground staff took us in charge very professionally and less than 3 hours after the captain announcement, we were at the hotel bar with nights and meals took in charge by Air France and we had new flight reservations. The flight was quiet (Take off at 0200 AM) with good inflight service.
Laurent Charpentier
2017-11-09 07:04:26
Return flight from Paris Orly to Toulon. Take off at 1840 for a landing at 2000. Ground staff service good. In flight service a beverage with small biscuit is not enough at that time. A sandwich would have been appreciated. Aircraft size okay. In flight entertainment for domestic flight would have been appreciated.
Larsten
2017-11-09 07:00:05
Frankfurt to Montpellier via Paris. We arrived in Paris on time, however we were not able to leave the aircraft, as the passenger staircase was not the right one for our aircraft type. It took more than 25 minutes from parking to getting into the bus, which led to missing my connecting flight to Montpellier. I had to change airports (from CDG to ORY) and arrived at MPL at 1745 (instead of 1405). I claimed for compensation and received an email FROM AF that they acknowledged my claim and that they would transfer a total of 271 Euro (250 + 21 for the transfer CDG-ORY which I had to pay). Three days later another email arrived, saying that Air France made a mistake, that they were not responsible for the delay of the passenger staircase and that they would not pay the compensation or the 21 Euros for the bus to Orly. They claim that a missing staircase is an unavoidable circumstance for them, which is ridiculous, as ground handling (including the provision of the staircase) is the responsibility of the airline. Still speechless that Air France first acknowledged my claim and revoked it three days later.
Bruce Stafford
2017-11-09 06:57:12
San Francisco to Paris. A decent flight but quite turbulent, my daughter became sick not long after take off, we think due to bad food In SFO. Cabin crew did what they could, the purser on board was very helpful. When we touched down a wonderful Air France employee took us by the hands and arranged medical attention for our daughter and helped us with our connecting flights, she was absolutely phenomenal! Kudos to Air France for such an employee, she should train everyone else! Daughter got medical attention and we flew onto Zurich that night, she saved our vacation. Plane was nice, flight rather turbulent but all in all we were happy.
P Stoner
2017-11-09 06:50:03
Had booked a Business Class ticket months ago to fly from Shanghai to Paris. Upon check-in I was informed I had been ‘downgraded’ to premium economy. When I enquired as to why, I was told the airline had overbooked and that I was not the only business class passenger who had been downgraded. The seat I was assigned in premium economy was the very last middle row with 4 seats and there was a partition behind separating it from economy so the seats do not recline. The entertainment screen did not work and although I had to advise a male flight attendant of the problem, it was not resolved until a few hours later after having to ask again. The headrests are convex so the neck is thrust forward. This is a very cramped premium economy class cabin and I’m an average sized person. There is a token leg rest bout the incline is minimal. The washrooms were in economy. At least the seats recline in economy. The fact of the matter is I paid for a business class ticket and was downgraded with no advance warning. I’d been traveling 12 hours prior to this flight. Shocking standard of service and I will not use this airline again.
Carlos Brigolas
2017-11-09 06:48:31
Air France, Paris to Johannesburg - A380. To be honest I was expecting more, not much more but more. The bed (seat) does not go flat, almost but not completely flat, taking into consideration that it is an A380 and this is Air France I was disappointed. The plane took off and I had started to sleep, however the staff started changing peoples seats, upgrading other passengers and re-allocating people. The service was ok, but nothing out of this world. In the end a normal flight, not the experience that you are expecting from Air France on a long haul flight.
Renne
2016-08-31 21:22:38
No luggage received and not delivered during entire holiday. Flying back home today still without luggage.
Donna
2016-08-31 21:20:57
We were greatly looking forward to ou flight on Air France, since I had flown AF many years before and loved the experience. You can imagine my disappointment when the three of us flew non stop from LAX to Paris on the most uncomfortable seats ever! But we were still looking forward to their above average food selections. Instead, we were given a hard roll, orzo and a sour concoction of veggies that were inedible. Only the desert was passable. Did I mention that one of the monitors to our seats was broken and couldn't be fixed the entire way over. Oh well, they said. Nothing they could do. The return trip? You guessed it! Same sour concoction, etc but they did upgrade to a decent chicken and noodles with mushrooms. The worst part, however, were the hugely uncomfortable seats! The best part? We all arrived safely!
nancy
2016-08-31 21:19:39
I will never fly Air France again. They care nothing of their loyal customers. When do they actually have time to fly? they are so busy striking. I was an economy plus flyer and they totally forgot to wake me from an overnight flight to serve me breakfast. No apology either. The architect for that Plus cabin should be fired. A lot of hype about nothing. Even the special lounge at Logan airport is a disgrace. The food offerings were vile. Air France is an affront to the airline industry and a disgrace to France.
Angela K.
2015-08-02 23:01:09
I took this airline on my way to Amsterdam with 20 other people from the U.S. for this catholic pilgrimage thing a couple years back. The reason why it's an A-OK because:
1. There was NO LEG ROOM!! What the fuck?
2. There was FREE ALCOHOL!! Woohoooo!
3. The cabins/restrooms was a bit dirty!! Eeewwwww!
4. The food was better than the U.S., of course!
5. The flight attendants was okay, not really that friendly....(a bit snooty) Damn FRENCH PEOPLE!! hehe....lol! =p
Overall, this airline is okay when you want to travel to Europe!!
Davide P.
2015-08-02 22:53:06
From SFO to Paris, from Paris to Italy, and then again Paris to Johannesburg, great flights and excellent service. Loved it!
Lettie M.
2015-08-02 22:52:23
Posting this in case anyone else has trouble submitting delayed baggage reimbursements on the AirFrance site. The form does not give you any error messages, so it's difficult to figure out what went wrong when you click submit and it just returns a blank form. 1) Attachments must be less than 2MB, 2) I had to use Internet Explorer before it would work.
Loved Air France until my bag was misdirected at CDG. It was found 2 hours after I landed, but I didn't get it back until 4 days later. During that time, I received lectures from their customer service on being patient. The incompetence of their web site was the last straw.
Bobbie G.
2015-08-02 22:50:51
Great business class with super comfy seats and amenities. Big mystery: where is the AirFrance airport lounge located that's featured in the promotional videos? In the promotions I saw facials, hand massages, reclining seats... none of that was at SFO or even in Paris. If not Paris, where?
L. C.
2015-08-02 22:49:15
Horrible customer service at airport counters. Dealing with Air France at SFO and Istanbul was like dealing with zombies bent on giving me the worst experience possible. Rude, bureaucratic, and unapologetic. Complaints to their "customer care" people via AF's website generated equally rude and unapologetic responses. Avoid Air France if you possibly can! Not worth the stress and headaches.
Air France's "service" is as bad as they come!
Jim C.
2015-08-02 22:47:08
Left Paris on time and arrived in San Francisco on time. cabin crew provided excellent service. Both meals were much better than other airlines that I fly to and from Europe.
They do not charge for wine and beer as the U.S. are inclined to do on international flights
arief
2015-08-02 22:46:04
cgk-sin by 777-300 was really great. i sat on economy class, the seat really good. while the passengers boarding, the cabin crews keep talking to the other crew. they didn't really pay attention to the passengers.
Peter
2015-08-02 22:45:07
Dublin to Shanghai - dreadful service, lost baggage, no help, no concern, website designed to frustrate any claim avoid air France at all costs, previous flight I was left stranded at Paris for over 12 hours no concer, no apology just abuse and frustration. Given a small bottle of water and prepacked sandwich and told to get lost - terrible terrible airline.
Marcos
2015-08-02 22:44:29
I have been taking AF for the last 4 years regularly. Flight attendants are very kind and competent. I have also bought tickets so my kids can travel as unaccompanied minors: what a difference with other airlines that I have used! They have never traveled in a better environment and care! Thank you, Air France!
Stanley
2015-08-02 22:42:58
Most if not all the planes were recently refurbished. The seats are ok. The 8 inch entertainment screen is bright, sharp and well.. big.
I seem to sleep easier on AF as compared to KLM, even on the refurbished planes.
Bruno Dsouza
2015-08-02 22:42:04
I took Air France between Paris and Brasilia. Service and food were excellent! Staff was very helpful and kind!
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