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Air France begins Phoenix-Paris flights in May
(City of Phoenix)
Mayor Kate Gallego and Boaz Hulsman of Air France announced new service between Phoenix and Paris.
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Air France has announced the start of nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor and Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.
The May 23 start marks the first time there will be nonstop service between Phoenix and France, according to a release.
Service on the Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner aircraft will operate three days a week for the summer season (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). Flights will leave Paris at 10:10 a.m., arriving in Phoenix at 12:10 p.m. then depart Phoenix at 2:10 p.m., arriving in Paris the next day at 9:15 a.m.
“Adding non-stop service to Paris is a major milestone that demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient travel options to and from Phoenix,” Mayor Kate Gallego said.
“As our city continues to grow and become a destination for booming industries, I’m confident that direct service to Paris will unlock exciting possibilities for exploration and new business opportunities.”
The aircraft will have a three-class configuration, with 30 business seats, 21 premium economy seats and an economy class offering 228 seats. In total, the flights will have a capacity of 279, the release stated. During the 2024 summer season, the airline, from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub, will offer connecting opportunities to more than 200 destinations worldwide.
Boaz Hulsman, vice president of commercial North America at Air France-KLM, said “this new service symbolizes our commitment to enhancing the transatlantic travel connection. We look forward to soon providing passengers from Phoenix with an experience embodying the best of French elegance.”
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