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Alliance and Code share partners: Air France benefits immensely from its affiliation with the Sky Team Alliance that includes Aeromexico, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Korean Air & Northwest Airlines. It also has code share partnerships with numerous international airlines that include: Aeroflot, Aircalin, AirEuropa, Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Austrian Airlines, BMI, Bulgaria Air,CCM Airlines, City Jet, China Eastern, China Southern, Croatia Airlines, Finnair, JAL, Luxair, Maersk Air, Malev, MEA, PGA, Qantas, Royal Air Maroc, Styrian Spirit, TACA, TAM,Tarom, Tunisair &Vietnam Airlines.

Frequent Flyer Programme: Air France boasts of a modern and rationalized fleet of 413 air crafts which include 151 aircrafts affiliated to regional subsidiaries. The average lifespan of Air France aircrafts is 9.9 years making it a relatively young fleet amongst other European air carriers. Few of the major aircraft types procured by the airline in the recent past include: Airbus A300, Airbus A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380, Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, Fokker 70/100, Fokker 100, Lockheed L-1011 TriStar & Concorde.

Frequent Flyer Programme: Flying Blue is the frequent flyer programme initiated by Air France. This unique programme helps frequent flyers earn air miles each time they fly Air France either for business or for leisure. Enrolment to this programme entitles passengers to excess baggage allowance that can prove immensely beneficial at times.

Cabin Classes: Passengers flying Air France from UK or from any other international destination, can choose from the following classes of service on board an Air France flight.

• La Premiere / First
• Affaires / Business Class
• Premium Voyageur / Premium Economy
• Alize / Premium Economy
• Voyageur / Economy

Lounges: Discerning business and leisure travellers who choose to make reservations on Air France Flights get exclusive access to a wide network of Sky Team lounges spread all across the globe. Whether it is the Delta Lounge at London Gatwick or the Air France Lounge at London Heathrow, as an Air France passenger you are assured of world-class comforts, exclusivity and seamless connectivity while waiting for your flights.

Online check-in: Air France offers its patrons a chance to save precious time by checking-in into their flights upto thirty hours before their scheduled departure time that too from the comfort of their homes. By using the ‘Online- Check –in’ facility provided at the airline’s website passengers can obtain a unique bar code either by email, SMS or MMS that can be used for obtaining their boarding passes directly at the airport.

Meals: Air France offers its patrons a choice of festive, light & classic meals where each and every ingredient is selected with great care to ensure authenticity, taste and freshness. The airline’s exclusive “La Premiere” menu incorporates innovative recipes from some expert chefs and discerning gourmets to ensure a memorable dining experience in the sky.

In-flight Entertainment: Those who choose to make their bookings on Air France flights can look forward to a wide variety of entertainment options on Air France flights.

Baggage Policy: On any Air France Flight, the maximum amount of luggage that passengers can take should not exceed (L+W+H) 158 cm and 23 kg. For luggage exceeding 23kgs but less than 32 kgs passengers need to purchase additional baggage allowance in addition to the cost of the Air France ticket. Prior authorization is required from the airline for carrying luggage exceeding 32 kg. Passengers must check the baggage policy by contacting the airline or visiting their website as the same is subject to change depending on many factors.

Awards and Accolades: In recognition of the outstanding service offered by the airline to its patrons, Air France was bestowed with the honour of Indian Ocean's leading First Class Airline in the year 2005. Besides this, the airline was nominated for the following awards:-

• 2010 Europe's Leading Airline
• 2010 Indian Ocean's Leading Airline
• 2010 North America's Leading Transatlantic Airline
• 2009 World's Leading Airline to South America
• 2009 Europe's Leading Airline

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