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90 years of Air France at Galeries Lafayette: fashion, heritage, mythical objects and couture shows!

Ready to fly away into the world of Air France? Galeries Lafayette invites the famous airline to celebrate its 90th anniversary, from September 28 to October 10, 2023. A unique, free exhibition featuring an exceptional heritage collection, new fashion creations and mythical objects, punctuated by retrospective fashion shows. Get ready for a journey of extraordinary elegance!

Covid: would “health pass” be soon necessary to travel by plane?

Will you soon have to get a “health pass” to be able to travel by plane? Invited on RMC this March 11, 2021, Minister of Transports Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said the “health pass” tested starting this Thursday by Air France “could be foreshadowing or anticipating” a necessary tool to travel by plane.

Coronavirus: Air France cancels flights for lack of travelers

Like train network SNCF, Air France must cancel flights this summer for lack of travelers.

Coronavirus: Air France confirms flights cancelled will be repaid

Air France group is now planning to repay or provide a voucher to customers whose flights have been cancelled because of the coronavirus epidemic, for cancellations effective from May 15th.

Containment exit: Air France to check passengers’ temperatures from May 11th

Starting from May 11, Air France airline will control passengers’ body temperatures. If the temperature is over 38°C (100.4°F), they may be denied boarding.

The European Commission validates the French government's 7 billion-euro aid to Air France

Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire guarantees Air France will enjoy a 7billion euro support from the French government to help the airline recover from the crisis. This Monday May 4, the European Commission validated this support.

Air France: voluntary redundancy plan to overcome the crisis

To overcome the economic crisis due to coronavirus, Air France has announced to start a voluntary redundancy plan as part of the airline’s restructuring. A measure decided by the company in addition to the €7-billion help from the French State.

Coronavirus: Air France gives masks to passengers if need be

Amid the health crisis, while the air transport and tourism sectors are suffering from the crisis, Air France airline announces this Monday April 20 that facemasks will be given to passengers flying on packed flights. Only “in cases social distancing is not possible” and for those who don’t have any.