Check-in times vary by destination and departure airport. Approximate times of desks closing are one hour before departure for flights departing from or to the United States and 30 minutes before departure for inter-Europe routes. There are exceptions to these times, for example flights from London City to Paris Orly have a desk closing time of just 20 minutes before the flight. Check for your individual route before flying.
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Carry-on: One carry-on item is allowed, no larger than 22 x 14 x 10in and no heavier than 26lbs as well as a personal item such as a handbag, umbrella, blanket etc.
Checked: For flights to or from the U.S. two pieces of checked luggage are allowed, each weighing less than 50lbs, with linear dimensions (height + length + depth) not exceeding 62 inches. For flights within Europe, two pieces are allowed, each weighing less than 44lbs with linear dimensions not exceeding 62 inches.
Excess: Charges vary by destination. For flights within France, excess baggage is charged €3 per kg. For flights between France and the rest of Europe, charges are €12 per kg. For flights to North or South America, charges are €30 per kg. Any additional pieces are charged at €150 per bag.
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Flight changes depend on ticket type and must be made by calling the reservations number. An administrative fee will apply.
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Infants under the age of two traveling on an adult's lap fly for free. Child fares are also available for children traveling in their own seat. There is a child scheme for children aged two to eleven called Planete Bleue, which includes entertainment at airports, child meals, booster seats, sky cots and games in-flight. Request at time of booking.
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Guide dogs and cats and dogs weighing less than 4kg may be carried in the cabin. Dogs and cats weighing more than 4kg (but less than 75kg) can travel in the hold. All other animals must be transported as cargo. To book pets, call the reservations number (listed below).
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Small instruments are permitted in the cabin without prior booking, such as violins or banjos. Large or fragile instruments (cellos or double basses) must be booked a separate seat.
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Complimentary meals or snacks are provided on all flights, dependent on flight length and time of day. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available and, on long-haul flights, an aperitif. For all flights lasting more than 10.5 hours, a self-service buffet is open throughout the flight.
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Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program operated by Air France-KLM.
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There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
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Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? Air France Magazine is published monthly and is available on all flights, at all French boarding lounges and at Air France VIP lounges worldwide. The magazine is written in both English and French.
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