An Air France Boeing 777-300ER enroute from Beijing to Paris returned to Beijing after an explosion onboard purportedly sent passengers scrambling. Onboard Explosion On Air France 777-300ER, Smoke, Burning Smell Prompts Diversion Air France 393 had left Beijing Capital...
Who Was This VIP On My Paris Flight?
I was looking though some pictures last night in preparation for my next trip report and was reminded of a small incident that occurred prior to a recent domestic Air France flight. It’s a bit late now, but I’m...
Beautiful New Air France Schengen Lounge In Paris Terminal 2F
Air France has revealed its beautiful new Schengen Lounge in Terminal 2F at Paris (CDG) that is simply stunning. Kudos to Air France for making airport lounges sexy once again. Beautiful Air France 2F Lounge In Paris (CDG) For...
Air France Cancels Moscow Flight After Russia Refuses Belarus Airspace Bypass
In a move which escalates tensions between Belarus and her allies and the European Union, Russia blocked Air France from using Russian airspace in order to avoid Belarusian airspace. Air France responded by cancelling the flight. Russia Blocks Air...
Air France Flies From Paris To Montreal…With Cooking Oil
Air France operated a biofuel-powered Airbus A350 from Paris to Montreal on Tuesday using used cooking oil to help power the jet across the Atlantic. Air France Embraces SAF With Cooking Oil Flight From To Canada The blend was...
Air France New Safety Video Is Chic, But…
I love the chic new 2021 Air France safety video. It’s a lovely and magnifique tour of France. But the prior video was timeless. It was near-perfect. Why doesn’t anyone ever leave well enough alone? Air France 2021 Safety Video...
Is Air France Selling “Fake” First Class Tickets?
James Asquith, 32, holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest male to visit all 196 UN-recognized countries. Now he claims Air France is deliberately selling “fake” first class tickets then downgrading passengers who purchased them to business...
Petty Air France Demands Cancellation Fees But Denies Refunds
Some airlines have been very kind in permitting refunds during the pandemic. Then there is Air France, which continues to nickel and dime in the worst possible way while playing games with refunds. Air France Games Refunds I’ve already...
Air France Suspends Service To Venezuela
Blaming COVID-19, Air France will suspend flights to Caracas, Venezuela for up to two years. But it wants to return…at least that is the official line. Air France Will “Suspend” Service To Venezuela Air France was one of the last...
Review: Air France – KLM Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
The Air France – KLM lounge at Washington Dulles is my favorite Air France lounge in the USA and with a swanky second level, now even nicer than before. Air France – KLM Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Review The...
Review: Air France A350 Business Class
Not only is the Airbus A350 one of my favorite aircraft, but the food and service on my Air France flight was so excellent that this will go down as one of my all-time-best business class flights. Here’s my...
My Air France Sauna Experience In Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
Few things are more therapeutic than 15-minutes in a hot sauna. I finally had the chance to enjoy a mini-spa day from the Air France Lounge at Paris CDG, the subject of this sauna review. Air France Sauna Review...
More Details On Final Air France A380 Flight
Last week I wrote about a final Air France A380 “farewell” flight planned for this Friday. We now have more details about the flight. Details: Final Air France A380 Flight Via AirlineGeeks, we now have more details about the...
Air France Will Run One More A380 Flight Next Week
Air France will run one final Airbus A380 flight next week over Metropolitan France, offering a select few a final opportunity to fly the superjumbo before it is permanently retired from the fleet. The final Air France A380 flight...
Why The Air France A380 Retirement Pains Me…
As expected, Air France has accelerated its A380 retirement and will be come the first airline to wholly retire its A380 fleet. That’s sad news in general, but particularly sad news for me. Let me concede at the outset...
Air France Must Cut Domestic Flights In Exchange For State Aid
As an exchange for state aid, Air France must aggressively cut carbon emissions, which will include a suspension of domestic flight sales on routes that are well-served by high speed train. Air France Close To Receiving €7 Billion In Aid...
Why Was An Air France A330 Shot At In Congo-Brazzaville?
Why was an Air France A330-200 shot at twice after landing in Congo-Brazzaville? The working theories are interesting…to put it mildly. On April 11th, an Air France A330, registration number F-GZCK, landed at Point-Noire in the Republic of the Congo...
Air France Sends Me A Note…
Yesterday afternoon, an unexpected email popped up from Air France in my inbox. Actually, it came from KLM, Air France’s Dutch partner, and was signed Airfrance (sic), not Air France. Anyway, here’s the letter: Dear Customer, Due to a...
Review: Air France Lounge Houston (IAH)
I stopped by the Air France Lounge during my last connection in Houston. While not a bad place for a quick snack, the Priority Pass lounge felt a bit like a dungeon. The lounge is located in the far...
Air France Downgrades Me From First Class To Business Class…
It goes without saying that there are far more important issues going on today than my Air France ticket. Still, consider this a diversion. As feared, Air France has re-issued my A380 and 777-300 tickets, knocking me out of...
