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Air France is the flag carrier of France and one of the world's largest airlines, carrying 51 million passengers annually with a fleet of 228 aircraft. Headquartered at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris, Air France is part of the Air France-KLM Group alongside KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

As a founding member of SkyTeam (established June 22, 2000), Air France offers global connectivity through 18 partner airlines. The airline is renowned for French sophistication in service, cuisine, and wine—especially in its exclusive La Première first class, featuring Michelin-starred dining.

Carry-On Allowance

IMPORTANT: Air France enforces a 12 kg (26 lbs) combined weight limit for Economy and 18 kg (40 lbs) for Business/La Première.

Personal Item (all fares):

• Dimensions: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in)
• Must fit under seat

Cabin Bag:

• Dimensions: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in)
• Light fare: Personal item ONLY (no cabin bag)
• Standard/Flex: 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item
• Premium Economy: 2 cabin bags + 1 personal item
• Business/La Première: 2 cabin bags + 1 personal item

Fare Class	Personal Item	Cabin Bag	Total Weight
Economy Light	✓	✗ Not included	12 kg
Economy Standard/Flex	✓	✓ 1 bag	12 kg combined
Premium Economy	✓	✓ 2 bags	12 kg combined
Business	✓	✓ 2 bags	18 kg combined
La Première	✓	✓ 2 bags	18 kg combined

Checked Baggage

European/Short-Haul Flights:

Fare	Bags Included	Weight
Economy Light	0	€25-40 (~$27-44) to purchase
Economy Standard	1	23 kg (50 lbs)
Economy Flex	1	23 kg (50 lbs)
Business	2	32 kg (70 lbs) each

Long-Haul (Transatlantic, etc.):

Fare	Bags Included	Weight
Economy Light	0	€70-100 (~$77-110) to purchase
Economy Standard	1	23 kg (50 lbs)
Premium Economy	2	23 kg each
Business	2	32 kg (70 lbs) each
La Première	3	32 kg each

Size Limit: 158 cm (62 in) total dimensions per bag

Overweight & Oversized Fees

Condition	European	Transatlantic
Overweight (24-32 kg)	€70 (~$77)	€125 (~$138)
Oversized (159-300 cm)	€75-300 (~$82-330)	€250-310 (~$275-340)

Maximum: 32 kg per bag; heavier items require Air France Cargo

Purchase Tips

• Online: 20% savings vs airport purchase
• Pre-purchase: Available during booking or in "My Bookings"

Fees as of January 2025. Verify at airfrance.com/baggage.

Seat Specifications

Class	Pitch	Width	Features
La Première	79-81" (201-206 cm)	35" (89 cm)	Private suites, lie-flat, Sofitel bedding
Business	61" (155 cm)	21"+ (53 cm)	Lie-flat, 1-2-1 direct aisle access
Premium Economy	37-38" (94-97 cm)	18.8-19"	124° recline, legrest
Economy	31-32" (79-81 cm)	17-18"	Standard recline

Entertainment

• Screens: HD/4K anti-glare touchscreens on long-haul
• Content: 1,500+ hours including 350+ films
• Languages: 12 available
• French cinema: Extensive selection, Cannes Film Festival partnership
• Bluetooth: Connect personal headphones

WiFi

Pass	Price	Notes
Message	FREE	Flying Blue members
Surf	€3-18 (~$3-20)	Varies by route/duration
Stream	€30 (~$33)	Long-haul only

Coming: Free Starlink WiFi across all cabins (summer 2025)

French Cuisine & Wine

La Première:

• Menus by chefs Emmanuel Renaut, Arnaud Lallement, Anne-Sophie Pic
• Sturia caviar, foie gras, fine champagnes
• Wine list by Xavier Thuizat (Meilleur Sommelier de France 2022)
• On-demand dining

Business:

• Multi-course French-inspired meals
• Champagne service
• Menus by renowned French chefs

Premium Economy:

• Pre-departure champagne (Jean-Noël Haton)
• Hot meal with appetizer, main, cheese, dessert
• Real cutlery and glassware
• Amenity kit

Economy:

• Two hot meals on long-haul
• Complimentary wine and beverages
• Mid-flight snacks