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Air France

FranceFull-service carrierSkyTeam memberSince 1933

AFIATA code
AFRICAO code

Air France (IATA AF, ICAO AFR) is France's flag carrier and, with KLM, one of the two main airlines of the Air France-KLM Group. Founded in 1933 and based at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, it is a founding member of SkyTeam and flew 229 mainline aircraft at the end of 2025.

Founded
1933
Headquarters
Paris, France
Country
France
Main hubs
Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Airline type
Full-service carrier
Alliance
SkyTeam
Loyalty
Flying Blue
Parent
Air France-KLM
Ownership
Part of the Air France-KLM Group, a listed holding company formed after the 2004 merger with KLM. Air France opened its capital to private investors in 1999, and the Dutch state bought 14% of Air France-KLM in 2019.
Callsign
AIRFRANS
Website
airfrance.com

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NDC

No public NDC programme details verified at time of writing.

Direct channels

Direct channels include airfrance.com and the Air France app. Air France-KLM's 2025 partnership with Amadeus covers native offer and order capabilities under IATA's ONE Order standard.

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History of Air France

Air France was created in 1933 through the merger of five French airlines, including Compagnie Générale Aéropostale. Air France-KLM gives the date as 7 October 1933, while other references give 30 August 1933, when the merger was agreed. Either way, the airline built a network centred on Paris and France's links with Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

Air France opened its capital to private investors in 1999. On 22 June 2000 it co-founded SkyTeam with Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air. In 2003 Air France and KLM announced their merger; the exchange offer launched in April 2004, creating the Air France-KLM Group, in which both airlines keep their own brands, hubs and operating certificates.

The shared Flying Blue loyalty programme followed in 2005, and the group's low-cost brand Transavia France is wholly owned by Air France. Fleet renewal now centres on the Airbus A350-900 for long haul and the Airbus A220-300 for medium haul. In 2025 Air France-KLM chose Amadeus as technology partner for its move towards offer and order retailing.

Milestones

  1. 1933Air France created through the merger of five French airlines.
  2. 1999Opened its capital to private investment.
  3. 2000Co-founded SkyTeam on 22 June.
  4. 2004Merger with KLM created the Air France-KLM Group.
  5. 2005Flying Blue launched as the shared Air France-KLM loyalty programme.
  6. 2025Air France-KLM chose Amadeus as partner for offer and order retailing.

Fleet

Airbus A220-300 Airbus A318 Airbus A319 Airbus A320 Airbus A321 Airbus A330-200 Airbus A350-900 Boeing 777-200ER Boeing 777-300ER Boeing 787-9 Boeing 777F Embraer 170/190 (regional)

Aircraft types in service as of 2025

At 31 December 2025 the Air France fleet stood at 229 aircraft, plus 39 regional Embraer jets, according to Air France-KLM. Long haul relies on 41 A350-900s, 61 Boeing 777s, 10 787-9s and 8 A330-200s. On medium haul, 52 A220-300s are replacing older A318, A319 and A320 family aircraft. The group says it plans to renew up to 80% of its fleet by 2030.

Network and hubs

Paris-Charles de Gaulle is Air France's global hub, linking long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East with a European and domestic feeder network. Mainline flying has been consolidated at CDG, while Transavia France serves much of the point-to-point leisure market from Paris-Orly and French regional airports.

Together, the Air France-KLM airlines served more than 320 destinations in over 100 countries in 2025, using CDG and Amsterdam Schiphol as twin hubs. The joint venture with Delta and Virgin Atlantic adds transatlantic coordination.

Air France: frequently asked questions

What are Air France's IATA and ICAO codes?

Air France's IATA code is AF and its ICAO code is AFR, with the radio callsign AIRFRANS. Its ticketing prefix in the IATA register is 057, so Air France-plated tickets begin with 057. KLM uses separate codes (KL and KLM).

What is Air France's main hub?

Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is Air France's hub for long-haul and connecting flights. Air France-KLM runs CDG and Amsterdam Schiphol as twin hubs, so many itineraries can be routed via either city on combined Air France and KLM fares.

Is Air France part of SkyTeam?

Yes. Air France co-founded SkyTeam on 22 June 2000 with Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air. KLM joined in 2004 after the Air France-KLM merger was approved. Flying Blue members can earn and spend miles across SkyTeam airlines.

Who owns Air France?

Air France is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, a publicly listed holding company created after the 2004 merger with KLM. The Dutch state bought 14% of Air France-KLM shares in 2019. The French state is also a shareholder; check the group's latest filing for current percentages.

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Sources

  1. Air France-KLM — Group
  2. Air France-KLM — Fleet
  3. Air France-KLM — Home (network and fleet overview)
  4. Air France-KLM — Partnership with Amadeus on airline retailing
  5. SkyTeam — History
  6. IATA — Airline members list
  7. FAA — JO 7340.2 Contractions, ICAO aircraft operator designators
  8. Encyclopaedia Britannica — Air France

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