I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Milion Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. My two-hour Air France A320-200 economy class trip from Paris to Tunis was uneventful, but on an aircraft I hope to...
Chilling In Air France Lounge Sauna
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Milion Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. After arriving too late at the Hilton Madrid and then again too late at the Marriott CDG Airport to sit in...
SAS Exits Star Alliance For SkyTeam With Air France-KLM Gaining 19.9% Share
Air France-KLM has completed its acquisition of a 19.9% non-controlling stake in Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a move that will lead to much closer commercial ties and has seen SAS pivot from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The Future Of...
First Look: Beautiful New Air France Lounge At Los Angeles (LAX)
The new Air France Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) opened earlier today. Here are some photos and observations from the beautiful new lounge space. First Look At New Air France Lounge At LAX This lounge is located...
Air France Shreds Checked Bag…
I suppose it’s a bit much to hope your checked bag will arrive without a scratch or a dent, but one Air France passenger found his bag was delivered shredded. Literally shredded. Man Arrives in Athens After Air France...
Air France First Class Upgrades Become Even More Elusive
You snooze, you lose. My plan to buy a business class award ticket on Air France and upgrade during check-in was dashed by a new policy change that further tightens just who is eligible for upgrades to first class...
Review: Air France 777-300ER Economy Class
There was much to like about Air France 777-300ER in economy class from Los Angeles to Paris, though a mostly-empty flight (after an 18-hour delay) certainly made a material difference in terms of our comfort. Overall, we enjoyed excellent...
Air France Boycotts Customer Support On Twitter
Air France has stopped providing customer support on Twitter, blaming Twitter’s updated terms and conditions. The move makes reaching customer service at the French airline even more difficult. Air France No Longer Offering Customer Support On Twitter Air France...
Air France-KLM Business Class Seat Assignment Fees: Unwelcome Yet Reasonable
Air France-KLM will begin collecting a fee for non-status passengers to pre-reserve seats in business class. While an unwelcome and customer-unfriendly move, the policy change is reasonable. Air France-KLM Will Charge For Advance Seating In Business Class As flagged...
10.5 Hours In Air France 777-300ER Economy Class…
All things considered, my family enjoyed a lovely flight from Los Angeles to Paris onboard an Air France 777-300ER in economy class. First Impressions: Air France 777-300ER Economy Class For our winter trip to Germany this year we chose...
My Air France Flight Cancelled: No Paris, But €2400…
My Air France flight from Los Angeles to Paris was cancelled and we lost our day in Paris, but at least we will get €2400 out of it thanks to EU261/2004. Air France Flight Cancelled That flight diversion I...
Air France 777-300 Diverts After Engine Shutdown Over London
An Air France 777-300 traveling to Los Angeles encountered engine trouble over London and was forced to dump fuel and return to Paris. Air France 777-300 Diverts After Oil System Issues Force Engine Shutdown Near London Here’s a snapshot...
My Voluntary Downgrade From SWISS First Class To Air France Economy Class…
After canceling our SWISS First Class trip to Zurich, I booked us four tickets on Air France to Paris…in economy class. The seasonably reasonable Air France Flying Blue fares offer great value for family travel. Family Matters: From SWISS...
Review: Air France Lounge Boston (BOS)
The Air France “dungeon” in Boston Logan (BOS) is not the most cheerful setting, yet I find it has improved and is no longer a lounge I would actively avoid. Air France Lounge Boston (BOS) Review Location + Access...
Air France Flight Attendant Forced To Babysit Fighting Pilots
Two Air France pilots could not control themselves on a short flight, forcing a flight attendant to serve as a cockpit babysitter. What a disgrace to the French carrier. Flight Attendant Steps In As Babysitter Over Two Brawling Air...
Review: Air France Hop! Embraer 170 Economy Class
Thanks to unusually high train tickets (or perhaps unusually cheap Air France tickets), we flew from Basel/Mulhouse to Paris onboard an Air France Hop Embraer 170. Air France Hop! Embraer 170 Economy Class Review Upon returning to Germany after...
Is New Air France La Première Suite Even Necessary?
Air France already boasts one of the most beautiful and comfortable first class suites in the industry. Now it plans to introduce an even more spacious product as it commits to expanding its La Première product to more planes....
Air France Unveils New Business Class Seat With Door
Air France will refresh a dozen of its Boeing 777-300ER jets with a new business class seat featuring more privacy, including a closing door. New Business Class Seat On Air France Will Feature Closing Door Doors have been embraced...
A Battle For Control On Air France 11
Our resident captain, 121pilot, brings us expert analysis on the recent Air France 11 incident, which we first covered here. What Really Happened Onboard Air France 11? As regular readers of Live and Let’s Fly will recall, on April...
Scary: Air France Pilots Report 777-300ER Did Not React To Commands, Veered Left On Final Approach (ATC Audio)
Sobering air traffic control audio reveals the panic that an Air France flight crew experienced when their Boeing 777-300ER suddenly became unresponsive during final approach in Paris. Air France 777-300ER Fails To Respond To Pilot Input, Veers Left On...
