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How Air France is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise its business activities and improve the customer experience
Tech

How Air France is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise its business activities and improve the customer experience

With 100,000 customers carried every day on board more than 1,000 flights, Air France’s activity generates a considerable volume of data. Making optimum use of this resource to constantly improve performance is therefore a strategic challenge for the airline, combined with an absolute priority, which is to protect the company and its customers’ data. This is not a new topic. In 1958, Air France set up an operational research department, in charge of promoting and structuring innovation within the company. The aim was to adapt it to the technological developments of a constantly evolving industry. This stream of information or “data” was rapidly identified as a valuable asset, enabling us to better understand customer behaviour. This groundwork notably led to the expansion of revenue man...
Air France Unveils New Business Class Cabin On Flights Between Paris and Johannesburg
South Africa News

Air France Unveils New Business Class Cabin On Flights Between Paris and Johannesburg

Air France has unveiled its new long-haul Business cabin, elegantly reasserting the French-style art of travel. Constantly striving to offer the highest level of comfort, the airline’s completely redesigned iconic seat features even more enveloping curves and extra comfort. Air France is introducing a new standard dedicated to this travel cabin. Progressively rolled out on 12 Boeing 777-300s, the new cabin will serve South African travellers flying Air France between Paris and Johannesburg. With attentive service, gourmet cuisine designed by French Michelin- starred chefs, a carefully selected wine and champagne list and a wide selection of in-flight entertainment, the journey can begin. A PRESERVED SPACE The 48 spacious seats in the cabin are based on the 3 “F”s: Full Flat...
Positive operating result for both Air France and KLM thanks to significant increase in revenues and transformation efforts
Business

Positive operating result for both Air France and KLM thanks to significant increase in revenues and transformation efforts

Air France-KLM has confirmed that the company has bounced back from two years of massive losses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, returning to profit. The company confirms Strong Group capacity ramp up at 85% compared to 2019 with load factor at 84% Group revenues at €26.4bn, with highest fourth quarter revenues in history. Additionally, operating result at €1.2bn with operating margin at 4.5% above 2019 level (4.2%), despite surging fuel price.  Air France-KLM confirms a positive net income at €0.7bn supporting the Group’s equity restoration. Positive Adjusted operating free cash flow at €1.9bn and solid cash at hand at €10.6bn Net debt down by €1.9bn euros, compared to end of 2021. Commenting on the results, Mr. Benjamin Smith, Group CEO, said: “Throughout 2022, Air France-KLM once...
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Air France extends its operations in Africa as it launches a new route to Maputo and increases frequency

 Air France announces today that it will be expanding its operations on the African continent with increased frequency of flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Johannesburg, and a brand-new route to Maputo, Mozambique from 20 June 2021. The flight to Maputo will be a continuation of the Johannesburg flight. Wouter Vermeulen, General Manager Southern Africa Air France-KLM, affirms that Air France remains strongly committed to Africa as a strategic asset in their global network. “Air France is very pleased to announce that we will increase our flights to Johannesburg again and add Maputo to our network starting from June. In recent years, Mozambique has emerged as an important business destination, due to its rich natural energy reserves. We will connect Maputo to all major cities i...