New York, NY – August 9, 2021 – Today Air France announced it is resuming service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Paris-Charles De Gaulle (CDG) beginning November 8, 2021.
Flights from Seattle are scheduled to operate three days per week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, onboard an Airbus A350-900 aircraft with 324 seats (34 in the Business cabin, 24 in the Premium cabin and 266 in the Economy cabin), equipped with Wifi.
Air France returns to Seattle this winter serve growing demand and compliment flights currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines.
“Air France resumes flights from Seattle in response to strong demand from Americans who want to travel with an airline committed to the highest standards of health and hygiene.” said Eric Caron, Senior Vice President and General Manager, North America for Air France KLM. “The European Union opened its borders to vaccinated Americans earlier this summer, and Air France is thrilled to be able to meet growing demand from Americans eager to travel. We believe Seattle is an important gateway due to its booming economy and natural outdoor beauty.”
Air France will also be increasing capacity to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the addition of two flights to reach 17 weekly flights starting November 1.
Air France will offer service to Paris-Charles de Gaulle during the 2021-22 winter season from the following US cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.
For more details or to make a booking go to airfrance.us
This flight schedule is subject to change due to travel restrictions. Before travelling, Air France advises its customers to check the travel restrictions and the documents required on arrival at their destination. To find out more, go to airfrance.traveldoc.aero.
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As part of its commercial policy, Air France is currently offering fully modifiable tickets for travel until December 31, 2021. Customers can change(1) their reservation free of charge or request a refundable credit voucher(2) if they no longer wish to travel. If the flight is cancelled by the airline, customers have the choice of postponing their trip, requesting a full ticket refund or requesting a credit voucher, which is also refundable if not used.
Air France's health commitment
The health and well-being of Air France customers and staff are at the heart of the company's concerns. Air France is committed to providing its customers optimum health and hygiene conditions at each stage of their trip, upon arrival at the airport. On board the aircraft and throughout the duration of the trip, it is compulsory to wear a surgical mask. The air in the cabin is renewed every 3 minutes. The air recycling system on board Air France aircraft is equipped with HEPA - High Efficiency Particulate Air - filters identical to those used in hospital operating rooms. Air France has also reinforced aircraft cleaning procedures, notably with the disinfection of all surfaces in contact with customers such as armrests, tray tables and screens before each flight.
(1) Modifications: possibility of changing the date and/or destination of your ticket regardless of the fare conditions until the day of departure of the 1st flight. If the price of the new ticket is higher, the fare difference will be charged to the customer.
(2) Refunds - possibility of requesting a ticket refund up to the day of departure of the 1st flight. If the fare conditions of your ticket do not allow a refund, a credit voucher valid for one year will be issued, the refund of which can be requested at any time
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ARTURO DIAZ
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR USA