Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire.
Today: Top 10 reasons why I love Air France
Since its founding in 1933, Air France has offered its passengers a uniquely French experience on board its aircraft, which serve a vast network worldwide. As an Ambassador for France, Air France showcases the talents of its home country while offering excellent service. In 2004, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia have formed the Air France-KLM group. Although each airline maintain its own branding, the combination of their strengths makes it the leading group in terms of intercontinental traffic from Europe. Over the past decade, Air France has introduced some massive improvements, which have earned the company a reputation as Europe's most glamorous airline with the best onboard Business & First product. Here are 10 reasons why I love Air France.
Have you ever flown with Air France? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment.
Here's a YouTube video documenting my recent flight in Air France's newest Business Class product (suites with sliding doors):
10. COMPLIMENTARY WIFI FOR MESSAGING
Air France offers inflight Wi-Fi service on both of their European flights and intercontinental flights. 90% of the carrier's aircraft have been equipped with WiFi so far, including Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A318, A319, A330, A350, A220, A320, and A321. Passengers get complimentary Wi-Fi for using messaging apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, Messenger, and other social media apps. Besides complimentary messaging, Air France also offers two packages which are available for purchase: Surf and Stream. Passengers who want to watch movies should choose Stream, while Surf offers enough data for those who just want to shop online or read news articles. Passengers can purchase the Internet packages via the Air France Portal during their flight.
9. STYLISH SAFETY VIDEO
Air France's in-flight safety video is an elegant, lively and fast-moving showcase of French culture. Two flight attendants explain the safety instructions to passengers from all walks of life, traveling together from one iconic landmark to another, places that highlight the best of France, to the tune of lively melodies, inspired by musicals. In an instant, passengers are transported from the steps of the Opéra Garnier to the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, from the sunny French Riviera to the legendary Hotel Martinez. The stroll continues through the vineyards of Provence, past museums, a fashion show, a typical French café terrace and along the banks of the Seine and its famous booksellers. So many fascinating places just waiting to be discovered and admired. The safety briefing ends at the top of the sparkling Eiffel Tower, where an Air France crew greets the airline's passengers.
8. FOUNDING MEMBER OF SKYTEAM
Air France is a member of SkyTeam, one of the world's three major airline alliances. Founded in June 2000, SkyTeam was the last of the three alliances to be formed, the first two being Star Alliance and Oneworld, respectively. Its annual passenger count is 342 million (2022), the second largest of the three major alliances. As of today, SkyTeam – operates with the slogan "Caring more about you" – consists of 19 carriers from five continents: Aerolineas Argentina, AeroMexico, Air Europe, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Xiamen Airlines. Members of SkyTeam can earn and spend miles with dozens of airlines to more than 1,000 destinations in more than 180 countries.
7. FLYING BLUE LOYALTY PROGRAM
When KLM and Air France merged in 2005, their frequent flyer programs (Fréquence Plus and Flying Dutchman) were merged into a new loyalty program called Flying Blue. More than 100,000 new members sign up for Flying Blue each month, as it is one of the best frequent flyer programs in the world. With the Flying Blue program, members can earn miles during their trips with Air France, KLM and their partner airlines or when purchasing services from non-airline partners (hotel chains, car rental companies, etc.). These miles can then be exchanged for free plane rides, upgrades (e.g. from Economy to Business Class) and in-flight services, or for free services from other non-airline partners. Miles earned can also be donated as a charity to 18 NGOs selected by Air France and KLM (including WWF, Red Cross, and UNICEF).
6. MICHELIN STAR DINING
Air France has a long history of collaborating witch Michelin-starred chefs. This year, the carrier is working together with a total of seventeen chefs to promote French culinary excellence. The only airline to partner with so many Michelin-starred chefs, Air France is reaffirming more than ever its role as an ambassador for fine French dining and expertise throughout the world. On long-haul flights departing from Paris, Air France has entrusted the menu in its Business cabin to Michelin-starred French chefs. The greatest names in French haute cuisine, including Régis Marcon, Anne-Sophie Pic and Michel Roth, take it in turns to offer vegetarian dishes as well as refined dishes with red or white meat or fish. These meals are enhanced by tableware signed by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud. The wine and champagne list is selected by world famous sommelier Paolo Basso.
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