History of Air France in Timeline

Air France, the flag carrier of France, is headquartered in Tremblay-en-France and a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group. A founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, it operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to 201 destinations in 78 countries. In 2019, it carried over 46 million passengers. Its global hub is Charles de Gaulle Airport, with Orly Airport serving as the primary domestic hub. The airline's corporate headquarters are located at the Roissypôle complex near Charles de Gaulle Airport.

1919: Establishment of Lignes Aériennes Farman in 1919

In 1919, SGTA was founded as Lignes Aériennes Farman, the first commercial airline company in France.

August 1933: Formation of Air France in August 1933

On 30 August 1933, Air France was formed as a merger of Air Orient, Air Union, Compagnie Générale Aéropostale, Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne (CIDNA), and Société Générale de Transport Aérien (SGTA).

1936: Addition of Potez 62 Aircraft to Fleet in 1936

In 1936, Air France added French-built twin engine Potez 62 aircraft to its fleet.

June 1945: Nationalization of Air Transport Companies in June 1945

On 26 June 1945, all of France's air transport companies were nationalized.

December 1945: Air France Granted Management of French Air Transport in December 1945

On 29 December 1945, a decree of the French Government granted Air France the management of the entire French air transport network.

January 1946: Establishment of Société Nationale Air France in January 1946

On 1 January 1946, Société Nationale Air France was set up.

July 1946: Start of Direct Flights Between Paris and New York in July 1946

On 1 July 1946, Air France started direct flights between Paris and New York with refuelling stops at Shannon and Gander using Douglas DC-4 piston-engine airliners.

1946: Authorization for Private Airlines in 1946

In 1946, the French government authorized the creation of two private airlines: Transports Aériens Internationaux (TAI) and SATI.

September 1947: Air France Network Expansion in September 1947

In September 1947, Air France's network stretched east from New York, Fort de France and Buenos Aires to Shanghai.

1947: Operation of Lockheed Constellations Begins in 1947

Between 1947 and 1965, Air France operated Lockheed Constellations on passenger and cargo services worldwide.

June 1948: Creation of Compagnie Nationale Air France in June 1948

On 16 June 1948, Compagnie Nationale Air France was created by act of parliament, with the government initially holding 70% of the shares.

August 1948: Appointment of Max Hymans as President in August 1948

On 4 August 1948, Max Hymans was appointed the president of Air France.

1948: Air France Fleet Size in 1948

By 1948, Air France operated 130 aircraft, making it one of the largest fleets in the world.

1949: Co-founding of SITA in 1949

In 1949, Air France became a co-founder of Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA).

1949: Formation of Union Aéromaritime de Transport (UAT) in 1949

In 1949, SATI became part of Union Aéromaritime de Transport (UAT), a private French international airline.

1950: Air France operations in Germany begin in 1950

From 1950 until 1990 during the Cold War, Air France was one of the three main Allied scheduled airlines operating in Germany at West Berlin's Tempelhof and Tegel airports.

1952: Move to Orly Airport South Terminal in 1952

In 1952, Air France moved its operations and engineering base to the new Orly Airport South terminal. The network covered 250,000 km by then.

May 1953: Vickers Viscount turboprop enters service in May 1953

Between May 1953 and August 1954, twelve Vickers Viscount turboprops entered service on European routes for Air France.

August 1953: Entry into the Jet Age in August 1953

In August 1953, Air France entered the jet age, flying the de Havilland Comet series 1A Paris-Rome-Beirut.

September 1953: Government Instructions to Share Long-Distance Routes in September 1953

On 26 September 1953, the government instructed Air France to share long-distance routes with new private airlines. Following this, The Ministry of Public Works and Transport's imposed an accord on Air France, Aigle Azur, TAI and UAT, under which some routes to Africa, Asia and the Pacific region were transferred to private carriers.

August 1954: Vickers Viscount turboprop enters service in August 1954

Between May 1953 and August 1954, twelve Vickers Viscount turboprops entered service on European routes for Air France.

August 1959: Air France Opens Agency in Invalides

On 28 August 1959, Air France opened a ticket and information agency in the former air terminal in Invalides, targeting transit passengers and customers from offices and companies in the Invalides area.

February 1960: Transfer of Domestic Monopoly to Air Inter in February 1960

On 23 February 1960, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport transferred Air France's domestic monopoly to Air Inter. Air France was given a stake in Air Inter as compensation. The following day Air France was instructed to share African routes with Air Afrique and UAT.

1960: Start of Uninterrupted Jet Operations in 1960

In 1960, Air France started uninterrupted jet operations with the Sud Aviation Caravelle and the Boeing 707, cutting travel times in half and improving comfort.

February 1963: Formalization of Route Division in February 1963

On 1 February 1963, the government formalised the division of routes between Air France and its private sector rivals, allocating specific routes to Union de Transports Aériens (UTA).

1963: Government-Sanctioned Monopoly Since 1963

In 1986, the government relaxed its policy of dividing traffic rights for scheduled services between Air France, Air Inter and UTA, without route overlaps between them. The decision opened some of Air France's most lucrative routes on which it had enjoyed a government-sanctioned monopoly since 1963.

1965: Operation of Lockheed Constellations ends in 1965

Between 1947 and 1965, Air France operated Lockheed Constellations on passenger and cargo services worldwide.

June 1970: Air France begins operating the Boeing 747

On June 3, 1970, Air France began operating the 747 with a 747-100 that had been delivered on March 20 of that year. The airline went on to operate the -200, -300, and -400 variants.

1970: First Boeing 747 in operation

Air France operated the Boeing 747 in several variants since 1970.

1974: Shift to Charles de Gaulle Airport and Introduction of Airbus A300 in 1974

In 1974, Air France began shifting the bulk of operations to the new Charles de Gaulle Airport. In 1974, Air France also became the world's first operator of the Airbus A300 twin-engine widebody plane.

January 1976: Inaugural Supersonic Transport (SST) Service in January 1976

On 21 January 1976, Air France operated its inaugural supersonic transport (SST) service on the Paris (Charles de Gaulle) to Rio (via Dakar) route with Anglo-French BAC-Aérospatiale Concorde F-BVFA.

May 1976: Supersonic Service to Washington Dulles in May 1976

On 24 May 1976, Air France began supersonic services from Paris (CDG) to Washington Dulles International Airport, also with F-BVFA.

November 1977: Concorde Service to New York Commenced in November 1977

On 22 November 1977, Air France's Concorde service to New York (JFK) commenced.

1983: Air France's Golden Jubilee in 1983

By 1983, Air France's golden jubilee, the workforce numbered more than 34,000, its fleet about 100 jet aircraft (including 33 Boeing 747s) and its 634,400 km network served 150 destinations in 73 countries.

1986: Relaxation of Traffic Rights Policy in 1986

In 1986, the government relaxed its policy of dividing traffic rights for scheduled services between Air France, Air Inter and UTA.

1987: Founding of Amadeus in 1987

In 1987, Air France together with Lufthansa, Iberia and SAS founded Amadeus, an IT company (also known as a GDS).

March 1988: First Airline to take delivery of the A320 in March 1988

In March 1988, Air France became the first airline to take delivery of the A320, and along with Air Inter became the first airlines to introduce Airbus A320 service on short-haul routes.

January 1990: Merger of Air France, Air Inter, and UTA in January 1990

On 12 January 1990, the operations of government-owned Air France, semi-public Air Inter and wholly private Union de Transports Aériens (UTA) were merged into an enlarged Air France.

1990: Acquisition of Air Inter and UTA in 1990

In 1990, Air France acquired the operations of French domestic carrier Air Inter and international rival UTA – Union de Transports Aériens.

1991: Bids for the Purchase of the Square Max Hymans Building

By 1991, two bids for the purchase of the Square Max Hymans building had been made, prior to Air France moving its headquarters in December 1995.

1991: Air France Leases US Offices

In 1991, Air France first signed a lease to occupy a building at 125 West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, which also housed its New York City ticket office.

1992: Sale of Square Max Hymans Building

By 1992, the Square Max Hymans complex was sold to Mutuelle générale de l'Éducation nationale (MGEN) for 1.6 billion francs, prior to Air France moving its headquarters in December 1995.

1993: Air Charter Begins Flights to Taipei

In 1993, Air France's subsidiary, Air Charter, began operating flights between Paris and Taipei via Hong Kong due to the disputed status of Taiwan.

July 1994: Establishment of Groupe Air France in July 1994

On 25 July 1994, a new holding company, Groupe Air France, was set up by decree.

August 1994: Appointment of Stephen Wolf in August 1994

On 31 August 1994, Stephen Wolf was appointed adviser to the Air France group's chairman.

September 1994: Groupe Air France Becomes Operational in September 1994

Groupe Air France became operational on 1 September 1994.

December 1995: Air France Moves Headquarters

Prior to December 1995, Air France's headquarters were located in a tower adjacent to the Gare Montparnasse rail station. By that year, Air France had planned to move its head office to Roissypôle.

December 1995: Completion of New Air France Complex

The 130,000-square-metre Air France complex was completed in December 1995.

1996: Resignation of Stephen Wolf in 1996

In 1996, Stephen Wolf resigned as adviser to the Air France group's chairman.

1997: Absorption of Air Inter Europe in 1997

In 1997, Air Inter Europe was absorbed into Air France.

1998: Establishment of Air France Asie

After Air Charter ceased operations in 1998, a subsidiary called Air France Asie was established to operate flights to Taiwan due to its disputed status.

February 1999: Partial Privatisation Approved in February 1999

On 19 February 1999, French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin's Plural Left government approved Air France's partial privatisation. Its shares were listed on the Paris stock exchange on 22 February 1999.

June 1999: Transatlantic Partnership Formed in June 1999

In June 1999, Air France and Delta Air Lines formed a bilateral transatlantic partnership.

June 2000: Expansion into SkyTeam Alliance in June 2000

On 22 June 2000, the partnership between Air France and Delta Air Lines expanded into the SkyTeam global airline alliance.

July 2000: Air France Flight 4590 crash

On 25 July 2000, Air France Flight 4590, a Concorde, crashed shortly after takeoff due to debris on the runway causing a tire to explode and rupture a fuel tank, leading to a fire and the disintegration of the wing. The plane crashed into a hotel in Gonesse, France, killing all 109 passengers and crew, as well as four people in the hotel.

July 2000: AF Concorde F-BTSC crash

On July 25, 2000, Air France Concorde F-BTSC crashed at Gonesse near Charles de Gaulle Airport.

2001: Air France Vaccinations Center Receives ISO 9001 Certification

Since 2001, the Air France Vaccinations Center was the only French vaccination center certified with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001.

2002: State Shareholding in 2002

In mid-2002 the French state held 54% of shareholding in Air France.

May 2003: End of Concorde Service in May 2003

Air France continued daily transatlantic Concorde service until late May 2003.

May 2003: Air France retires Concordes

On May 31, 2003, Air France retired its five Concordes due to insufficient demand after the July 2000 crash of AF Concorde F-BTSC and higher fuel and maintenance costs.

September 2003: Air France and KLM Announce Merger

In September 2003, Air France and Netherlands-based KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced their merger, forming Air France–KLM.

October 2003: British Airways flew its last Concorde service

On October 24, 2003, British Airways flew its last Concorde service.

2003: Merger with KLM in 2003

In 2003, Air France merged with KLM.

2003: Flying Blue succeeds Fréquence Plus

In 2003, Flying Blue became the frequent flyer program of Air France-KLM, succeeding Air France's previous program, Fréquence Plus, after the Air France-KLM merger.

March 2004: Air France-KLM Largest Airline

As of March 2004, Air France–KLM became the largest airline in the world in terms of operating revenues, and third-largest (largest in Europe) in passenger kilometers, employing 71,654 people.

May 2004: Air France-KLM Merger Takes Place

On May 5, 2004, the merger between Air France and KLM took place, with former Air France shareholders owning 81% of the new firm and former KLM shareholders owning the rest.

December 2004: French State Reduces Equity in Air France-KLM

In December 2004, the French state sold 18.4% of its equity in Air France–KLM, further reducing its shareholding in the company.

2004: Air France Asie Ceases Operations

Air France Asie ceased operations in 2004.

2005: Air France Vaccinations Center Moves

In 2005, the Air France Vaccinations Center moved from the Aérogare des Invalides to its current location in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

2005: Air France Vaccinations Centre at the Aérogare des Invalides

Until 2005, the Aérogare des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris hosted the Air France Vaccinations Centre.

February 2006: Opening of Air France Cité PN

In February 2006, Air France Cité PN, the airline's crew base located at Charles de Gaulle Airport, opened, featuring 33,400 square metres of space and 4,300 parking spaces.

July 2006: Inauguration of UK and Ireland Head Office

On 6 July 2006, Air France-KLM's head office for the United Kingdom and Ireland operations was inaugurated in Plesman House in Hatton Cross, after moving from Hounslow.

March 2007: Air France-KLM Personnel Count

As of March 2007, the Air France-KLM group employed 102,422 personnel.

May 2007: Transavia France Joint Venture

In May 2007, Air France and Dutch affiliate Transavia formed Transavia France, a low-cost joint venture based at Orly Airport.

October 2007: Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Announce Joint Venture

On 17 October 2007, Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines announced a profit and revenue-sharing transatlantic joint venture.

2007: Air France Cargo Asie Ceases Operations

Air France Cargo Asie ceased operations in 2007.

March 2008: Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Joint Venture Effective

On 29 March 2008, the transatlantic joint venture between Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines became effective, aiming to capture long-haul business traffic from London Heathrow.

November 2008: Discontinuation of London-Los Angeles Service

In November 2008, the daily London (Heathrow) to Los Angeles service by Air France, part of the Air France-Delta venture, was discontinued due to not being as successful as hoped.

November 2008: Air France unveils heritage aircraft

On November 14, 2008, Air France released the first picture of an Airbus A320 repainted in the full 1946 paint scheme to celebrate the airline's 75th anniversary. The aircraft flew under the special colors until early 2010.

January 2009: New Air France livery unveiled

In January 2009, Air France introduced a new livery to coincide with its new logo. The tail design was slightly changed with three blue bars instead of four, curving at the bottom to reflect the logo's design.

January 2009: Air France changes logo to red stripe

On January 7, 2009, Air France officially changed its logo to a red stripe.

February 2009: Air France rolls out new livery

On February 11, 2009, Air France officially rolled out its new livery, featuring a tail design with three blue bars.

June 2009: Air France Flight 447 crash

In June 2009, Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330-203, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the death of all 228 people on board.

November 2009: Introduction of Airbus A380 in November 2009

On 20 November 2009, Air France introduced the Airbus A380 with service from Paris to New York.

2009: Premium Economy cabin debuts on long-haul flights

Beginning in late 2009, Air France introduced its Premium Economy cabin on Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s.

January 2010: Air France migrates to Altéa

In January 2010, Air France transitioned from its internal passenger service system, Alpha3, to Altéa, an external system managed by Amadeus. This system handles reservations, inventory, and pricing.

2010: Air France uses Telepopmusik for marketing

In 2010, Air France used the song 'The World Can Be Yours' by Telepopmusik as the new official song played before and after flights. Previously, in 1999, Air France used The Chemical Brothers for marketing and on-board ambience.

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2010: Premium Economy Cabin on A340-300s

In early 2010, the Premium Economy seats were also installed on Airbus A340-300s.

September 2011: Air France-KLM announces aircraft orders

On September 16, 2011, Air France-KLM announced orders for 50 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s with 60 options, for both Air France and KLM operations.

2011: Financial Results of 2011

As the financial results of 2011 demonstrated, the long-haul operations, also subject to increasing competition, would not be able to offset Air France's losses of 700 million euros a year.

2011: Premium Economy Cabin on A380s

In late 2010 and early 2011, the Premium Economy seats were installed on the Airbus A380s.

January 2012: Air France-KLM Announces Transform 2015 Plan

In January 2012, Air France-KLM announced a three-year transformation plan, called Transform 2015, to restore profitability.

February 2012: Air France Releases Summer Schedule Plan

On 22 February 2012, Air France released its plan for the summer schedule, setting a limit of 1.4% maximum increase in capacity from 25 March 2012 to 28 October 2012 due to the uncertain economic environment.

March 2012: Capacity Increase Limit

From March 25, 2012, Air France-KLM set a limit of 1.4% maximum increase in capacity due to the uncertain economic environment.

June 2012: Air France-KLM Announces Workforce Reduction

In June 2012, Air France-KLM announced its decision to cut just under 10% of its workforce (about 5,000 jobs) by the end of 2013 to restore profitability.

July 2012: Air France-KLM Finds Partners for New African Airline

In July 2012, Air France-KLM found partners for a new African start-up airline co-founded by six countries in Central Africa to replace the former Air Afrique.

August 2012: Transform 2015 Plan Accepted by Some Unions

As of August 2012, the Transform 2015 plan was accepted by ground staff and pilot unions but rejected by cabin crew unions.

October 2012: Capacity Increase Limit Until October 2012

Until October 28, 2012, Air France-KLM set a limit of 1.4% maximum increase in capacity due to the uncertain economic environment.

May 2013: Air France-KLM pilot test inflight Wi-Fi

On May 29, 2013, KLM and Air France launched a pilot to test inflight Wi-Fi on one Boeing 777-300ER each. The service would be available once the flight reached 20,000 feet and passengers can use Wi-Fi enabled devices.

September 2013: Introduction of New Economy Product

In September 2013, Air France introduced a brand new Economy product along with an improved Premium Economy seat and service.

October 2013: Air France-KLM Writes Off Stake in Alitalia

In October 2013, Air France-KLM announced it was writing off its 25% stake in Alitalia due to concerns about the airline obtaining financing.

December 2013: Air France Announces Cityjet Deal

In December 2013, Air France announced that Cityjet no longer meets the short haul needs of the group and is in the process of closing a deal with German firm Intro Aviation by the end of Q1 of 2014.

2013: Air France Destinations in 2013

As of 2013, Air France served 29 destinations in France and operated worldwide scheduled passenger and cargo services to 201 destinations in 78 countries (93 including overseas departments and territories of France).

2013: Workforce Reduction Goal

By the end of 2013, Air France-KLM aimed to reduce its workforce by approximately 5,000 jobs to restore profitability.

2013: Planned Launch of New African Airline

Following its launch and after finding partners in July 2012, Air France announced it would commence operations in 2013 for its new African start-up airline.

2013: Heritage Aircraft withdrawn from use

In 2013, the heritage Airbus A320 aircraft, which had been repainted in the 1946 scheme, was withdrawn from use for scrapping.

February 2014: Unveiling of New Business Product

On 4 February 2014, Air France unveiled its new business product, featuring a fully flat bed from Zodiac Aerospace.

June 2014: New economy long-haul product

From June 2014, Air France introduced a new economy long-haul product featuring a slimline seat and new in-flight entertainment.

June 2014: Improved Premium Economy seat introduced

From June 2014, Air France introduced a new improved Premium Economy seat on the Boeing 777 aircraft, featuring better cushioning and improved foot rest.

June 2014: New Business Class product debuts

In June 2014, Air France's new Business Class product, featuring Zodiac Aerospace Cirrus seats designed by Mark Collins of Design Investment and Brandimage, debuted on Boeing 777s. These seats were later retrofitted onto other aircraft types.

June 2014: Planned Fitting of New Improvements

It was expected that the new Economy product along with an improved Premium Economy seat and service would be fitted on aircraft from June 2014 onwards.

June 2014: Installation of New Business Class Seats

Starting in June 2014, the new business class product featuring a fully flat bed from Zodiac Aerospace began to be fitted on Boeing 777 aircraft.

September 2014: Air France to Sell Stake in Amadeus IT Group

In September 2014, Air France announced it would sell a 3 per cent stake in travel technology company Amadeus IT Group for $438 million.

2014: PETA Targets Air France

In 2014, Air France was targeted by a negative publicity campaign, spearheaded by PETA, for being the only major airline that permits the transport of primates for research.

2014: Cityjet Deal Closing

In December 2013, Air France announced that Cityjet no longer meets the short haul needs of the group and is in the process of closing a deal with German firm Intro Aviation by the end of Q1 of 2014.

December 2015: Retirement of Boeing 747-400 Announced

In December 2015, Air France announced the retirement of its last Boeing 747-400 with a special scenic flight on 14 January 2016.

2015: Transform 2015 Plan

As of August 2012, the Transform 2015 plan was accepted by ground staff and pilot unions but rejected by cabin crew unions.

2015: Air France launches new ad campaign

In 2015, Air France launched a new ad campaign designed by BETC and directed by We Are From LA, focusing on French culture. The campaign included a similarly themed safety video with music based on Glass Candy's song 'Warm in the Winter'.

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2015: Objective of Transform 2015

The main objective of the Transform 2015 plan was to turn Air France-KLM back into a world player by 2015.

January 2016: Air France retires last Boeing 747-400

In January 2016, Air France retired its last Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which were replaced by Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs. Freighter versions were replaced by Boeing 777Fs.

January 2016: Final Flight of Boeing 747-400

On 14 January 2016, Air France held a special scenic flight to mark the retirement of its last Boeing 747-400.

2016: Installation of new seats completed

By 2016, the new La Première, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy seats would be installed on the Boeing 777 aircraft.

January 2017: Air France Receives First Boeing 787–9

In January 2017, Air France received its first Boeing 787–9 aircraft.

July 2017: Air France-KLM Enters Strategic Partnership

In July 2017, Air France-KLM entered into a multi-airline strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

2017: Air France receives first Boeing 787 with revised livery

In 2017, Air France received their first Boeing 787 aircraft with a revised livery that included larger Air France titles.

2017: First Boeing 787-9 enters service with Air France

In early 2017, Air France's first Boeing 787-9 entered service, following KLM's introduction of the aircraft in 2015.

September 2018: Air France Terminates Services to Iran

Air France announced it would terminate services to Iran from September 2018 due to concerns about the route's commercial viability after US sanctions.

December 2018: Anne Rigail Appointed Executive Director

In December 2018, Anne Rigail was appointed as Executive Director of Air France.

2018: Passenger Count in 2018

In 2018, Air France and its regional subsidiary Hop carried 51.4 million passengers.

January 2019: Air France Investigating Joon Shutdown

As of January 2019, Air France was investigating how it could shut down its low-cost subsidiary Joon and absorb its employees and aircraft into the parent company.

June 2019: Air France to operate Airbus A350 exclusively

In June 2019, Air France-KLM revised its aircraft order, with Air France becoming the sole operator of the Airbus A350 while KLM would only operate the Boeing 787 aircraft.

July 2019: Air France announces order to replace narrowbody fleet

In July 2019, Air France announced its first order as part of replacing its narrowbody fleet. The smaller Airbus A318 and A319 aircraft will be replaced by Airbus A220-300s starting in 2021.

September 2019: Air France receives first Airbus A350-900

On September 27, 2019, Air France received its first Airbus A350-900, named Toulouse.

December 2019: Purchase of Virgin Atlantic Cancelled

In December 2019, the purchase of Virgin Atlantic by Air France-KLM was cancelled.

2019: Passenger Count in 2019

In 2019, Air France carried 46,803,000 passengers.

2019: Air France revises livery with Airbus A350 arrival

In 2019, Air France revised the livery with the arrival of the Airbus A350, featuring blue winglets with the hippocampe ailé and reintroduced the practice of naming aircraft, starting with the first A350-900 named Toulouse.

2021: Air France revises livery again

In 2021, Air France revised its livery again, maintaining most elements from the 2019 version, but adding the hippocampe ailé icon between the cockpit windows and front cabin doors.

2021: Air France to replace with Airbus A220-300

Starting in 2021, Air France will replace its smaller Airbus A318 and A319 fleet with 60 Airbus A220-300s.

2022: Air France to Stop Transporting Primates

In 2022, the airline announced it would stop transporting nonhuman primates.

June 2024: Air France wins Skytrax awards

In June 2024, Air France received multiple top awards from Skytrax, including the 2024 World's Best First Class Catering, Best Airline in Western Europe, and Best First Class Lounge Dining.

2024: Air France emission reduction target

By 2024, Air France must cut emissions by half for flights within mainland France as part of the conditions of a €7 billion state support from France. The airline plans to use more Airbus A220 aircraft on its domestic network.

march 2025: Air France introduces new La Première experience

In march 2025, Air France introduced the new La Première expérience. This new private suite offers 5 windows and occupies 3,5 square meters. The méridienne can be transformed in a 3 meters long bed. The first flight with the new cabin flew from Paris to New York JFK on April 8 2025.

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