The national French carrier, Air France joined with KLM, the national carrier of the Netherlands, in 2004 to create Air France-KLM, the third-largest airline in the world. Both airlines, however, still continue to fly under their own brand names. Air France has its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle, and headquarters at Paris Orly, Lyon and Nice. It flies to more than 185 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America. Most international flights depart from Paris CDG.
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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.
Flight changes depend on ticket type and must be made by calling the reservations number. An administrative fee will apply.
Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program operated by Air France-KLM.
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.
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.
Air France is a member of the SkyTeam alliance.
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