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In this issue, we talked with Marnix Fruitema, Senior Vice President North America at Air France KLM, about Air France:
Can you present Air France in a few words?
Air France elevates the pleasure of traveling by instilling the French spirit into the onboard experience – celebrating French style, gastronomy and culture with the details on every flight.
What are the major services you offer?
With Air France-KLM passengers have access to a global network of over 230 destinations out of 11 U.S. gateways. We offer a range of travel options for every traveler – from luxurious La Première to the great value of our entirely separate Premium Economy cabin. Naturally, complimentary Champagne is offered in each class!
Additionally, as part of a $1 billion investment in Air France-KLM products in services, Air France is upgrading every cabin – with these new planes flying to three US gateways with more soon to come on our Boeing 777-300s.
What are Air France’s links with France?
In addition to bringing travelers from around the globe to its home country, Air France brings the best of French culture on board each flight. We partner with top French brands from fashion to food – to include menus created by Michelin-starred French chefs, uniforms designed by Christian Lacroix, and wine lists hand-picked by world-renowned sommeliers.
Within our global network including hundreds of destinations on six continents, Air France also provides service to 25 cities in metropolitan France from its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. CDG was named World’s Most Improved Airport in 2015 by Skytrax World Airport Awards, and passengers can expect greater ease of transfer among the improvements that are the result of an over $743 million investment by Air France & Aeroports de Paris.
How are you helping the French American community in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Air France appreciates the strong relationships and support of the French-American community and we are proud to connect the U.S. and France for continued partnerships and cultural exchange. We understand very well the concept of a home away from home, and as such we continue to invest in our products and customers to ensure comfort and a touch of French style on board – no matter where your final destination is.
With a daily direct flight between SFO and Paris-CDG, Air France keeps the Bay Area connected to France. Finally, as one of our key markets, San Francisco can expect to see more from Air France in the coming years and beyond, including marketing activations, sponsorships and special events – stay tuned!
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