Air France Takes Delivery Of It's First Airbus A350 Aircraft.


Air France took delivery of its first Airbus A350 at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse (France). This new more environmentally-friendly latest-generation aircraft is equipped with 324 seats, with 34 in the Business cabin, 24 in Premium Economy and 266 in Economy.By 2025, the company will welcome a total of 28 Airbus A350-900s into its fleet.

Air France’s Airbus A350 will make its first commercial flight on October 7. It will be gradually deployed to six destinations in 2020.

In a statement to mark the occasion, Anne Rigail, CEO of Air France, “The arrival of a new aircraft is always a unique and highly emotional occasion in the life of an airline. Along with all Air France staff, we are extremely proud to welcome the Airbus A350, one of the world’s most efficient long-haul aircraft in terms of environmental, economic and operational performance. As from October 7, our customers will be able to discover optimal comfort and service on board these new cabins.The arrival of this first A350 marks a new phase in Air France’s fleet modernization strategy. Within 5 years, more than half of the company’s fleet will be made up of new-generation aircraft!”

On board the Air France Airbus A350, Customers will enjoy a more spacious cabin in Business, Premium Economy and Economy class, windows that are 30% larger, a different air pressure system providing a more comfortable cabin atmosphere with regularly renewed cabin air, lighting adapted to the different flight phases.

The Air France Airbus A350 will gradually start operating to 6 destinations in 4 continents as from October 7 on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle –

Abidjan (Ivory Coast): from October 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019, and as from February 10, 2020 for the 2020 summer season
Bamako (Mali): from October 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019, and as from February 10, 2020 for the 2020 summer season
Toronto (Canada): as from October 27, 2019
Cairo (Egypt): as from December 9, 2019
Seoul (South Korea): as from December 9, 2019
Bangkok (Thailand): 2020 summer season.

Photo Credit: Air France.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Celebrating 15 Years of Emirates A380

Image
  Emirates has been flying the Airbus A380 for 15 years now, and it’s safe to say that this superjumbo has become a cornerstone of their fleet. With 116 A380s in operation, Emirates is the biggest user of this aircraft, and they’ve got some pretty cool features to show for it. When Emirates got its first A380 on July 28, 2008, it was a game-changer. Airports had to revamp their runways and air bridges just to handle this beast. Why? Because the A380 can weigh up to 575 tonnes, which is two and a half times the weight of the Statue of Liberty. The A380 is also the largest passenger aircraft ever made. It can hold up to 615 passengers and has over 550 square meters of usable floor space. That’s a lot of room for people and even more room for luxury, which Emirates is known for. Emirates A380 First Class passengers get to enjoy 14 fully-enclosed Private Suites. You can pick your meal and bedtime, and there’s even an on-board Shower Spa. But it’s not just about First Class; the airline als
Read more

Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines Extend Codeshare Agreement to Unlock African Destinations.

Image
  Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines have recently expanded their codeshare partnership. This expansion which came into effect on August 24, 2023, is set to benefit travelers by offering seamless travel options to three key destinations in Africa. Under this enhanced codeshare agreement, Turkish Airlines will operate selected services with the Etihad code on the following routes: Istanbul to Abidjan (Twice weekly) Istanbul to Douala (Four times weekly) Istanbul to N’Djamena (Twice weekly) The codeshare arrangement enables passengers to enjoy the convenience of booking their entire journey on a single ticket, with the assurance of world-class service from both airlines. The addition of these African cities to the codeshare network represents a strategic move by Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. Africa is a region of immense economic growth and cultural diversity, making it an attractive destination for both business and leisure travelers. By tapping into this market, the airlines ar
Read more

An Argentinian Low-Cost Carrier Has Become the First Airline in the World to Allow Passengers to Resell Their Tickets.

Image
  The Argentinian low-cost carrier Flybondi has become the first airline in the world to allow passengers to resell their tickets and, in the process, earn a cut of any profit made by selling the ticket for a higher price than it was originally sold for. Similar to how concert ticket vendors like Ticketmaster have allowed resales for years, Flybondi has introduced a new platform from travel technology startup TravelX to introduce a similar concept for airline tickets. The system works by creating an NFT ticket alongside the original ticket, which is stored on the blockchain. The two tickets are synchronized and have the same fare rules, seat numbers and itineraries, allowing Flybondi to trace the NFT ticket even as it is resold or transferred to someone else. The technology currently allows resells up to 72 hours before departure, enabling both Flybondi and TravelX to earn a transaction fee whenever the ticket changes hands. Normally, airlines strictly forbid reselling tickets, but Fly
Read more