Air France
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Air France Addresses Premium Economy Meal Service Shortfall
Air France Premium Economy Class gets an upgrade in its service as the airline will be serving a second tray meal service, replacing the Bon Appetit bag that it shared with Economy Class. For nighttime departures, it will be a continental breakfast, and for daytime departures we’ll get a club sandwich. That is good, but…
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Air France-KLM 2026 Q1: KLM Improves But Still Off Mark
Performance improves compared to 2025 in Q1 of 2026 for the Air France-KLM group. However, the data does not show the full picture, as the impact from rising fuel prices has not hit the balance sheet, with the airline having hedged its fuel cost. The impact of the war between the US and Iran will…
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Flying Blue Offers Up to 45% Discount on Purchased Miles
Flying Blue is back with an 80% bonus on miles, but the timing is cynical. Arriving just 24 hours after a massive $200 hike in Business Class fuel surcharges, we break down the math to see if this ‘deal’ actually saves you money or simply funds the airline’s increased cash requirements for award seats.
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Flying Blue – The Ultimate Guide to The Program
Flying Blue is one of the most used frequent flyer programs across Europe. It is the frequent flyer program of the Air France-KLM Group. Let me guide you through the ins and outs of Flying Blue, its benefits and how it works. Which Airlines Share Flying Blue as a Frequent Flyer Program? Let’s start off…
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Flying Blue launches a monthly miles subscription: 4 tiers, pricing, and who it’s for
Flying Blue now sells miles via a monthly subscription. With four tiers, pricing can drop to ~1.1¢ per mile-and miles don’t expire while you stay subscribed. Here’s the math, the fine print, and who should avoid it.
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Air France to Open a New Lounge at London Heathrow Airport in 2026
London Heathrow, year after year confirms itself as Europe’s busiest airport. It also is the airport with the strongest sustained demand for transatlantic travel. Something airlines from continental Europe also try to capitalize on. Among them, of course, Air France. The French carrier is planning to open its newly renovated lounge at Heathrow to remain…
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Air France Expands La Premiere to Four New Long-Haul Destinations
Few airlines still offer First Class as a travel class. Air France is part of this very small group of airlines with its La Premiere product. The French national carrier is in the process of updating its most exclusive cabin and is now preparing to introduce it on new routes in 2026. In this post:…
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Air France Introduces New Mattress Toppers in Business Class on Long-Haul Flights
Finally Air France has possibly tested its own business class seats, or listened to some passenger feedback. Its newest A350-900 business class seats are hard. However, the latest cabin product update is finally addressing that. Book you next flight using my SkyScanner link and support my site and work. Air France Enhances Sleep Comfort in…
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Delta, Korean Air and Air France-KLM Complete WestJet Investment
In May 2025 some of SkyTeam’s most prominent airlines announced that they would be investing in WestJet. The deal is of major importance for the Canadian aviation industry and even more significant for WestJet itself, marking a new chapter in the airline’s evolution. A total of 25% of the airline’s equity changed ownership, with the…
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Air France Pilots Now Flying KLM Flights: Historic 4-Month Cross-Airline Collaboration Begins
I’ve covered Qantas flights being operated by Finnair aircraft and crew from Singapore, but this is on another level. KLM and Air France are part of the same company (the Air France-KLM) group, however operations, particularly in the flight deck, are different and SOPs (standard operating procedures) differ in many ways. But necessities are necessities,…