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Air France

Organization

The airline by which Shervin Pishevar's father successfully fled Iran during the 1979 revolution.


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Summary

Air France, legally Société Air France, S.A., is the national flag carrier of France and a major global airline headquartered in Tremblay-en-France. Formed on August 30, 1933, through the merger of five French airlines, it has evolved into a central player in international aviation, serving as a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance. The airline operates its primary global hub at Charles de Gaulle Airport and its main domestic hub at Orly Airport. In 2003, it merged with the Dutch carrier KLM to form the Air France-KLM Group, though it continues to operate under its own brand. Beyond its commercial success, which included carrying over 46 million passengers in 2019, the airline has played a role in significant historical events, such as maintaining operations in West Berlin during the Cold War and serving as a means of escape for families like that of Shervin Pishevar during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Legal Name

    Société Air France, S.A.

  • Headquarters

    Tremblay-en-France, France

  • Network Reach

    201 destinations in 78 countries

  • Workforce (1983)

    34,000 employees

  • Fleet Composition

    Mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body and narrow-body aircraft

  • Primary Global Hub

    Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris, France)

  • Primary Domestic Hub

    Orly Airport (Paris, France)

  • Passenger Volume (2019)

    46,803,000 passengers

Timeline
  • Air France is officially formed through the merger of five existing French airlines. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1933-08-30

  • Air France begins a forty-year period as one of the main Allied airlines operating in West Berlin's Tempelhof and Tegel airports. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1950-01-01

  • Air France transports the family of Shervin Pishevar as they escape the Iranian Revolution. (Source: Document f0213d0c-37fd-4bb7-9640-de0fb4f826f3)

    1979-01-01

  • Air France celebrates its golden jubilee and becomes the first European airline to fly to South Korea. (Source: Web Search)

    1983-01-01

  • Air France acquires the domestic carrier Air Inter and the international rival UTA. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1990-01-01

  • Air France co-founds the SkyTeam alliance alongside Delta, Aeromexico, and Korean Air. (Source: Web Search)

    2000-06-22

  • Air France and KLM announce a merger to form the Air France-KLM Group. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2003-09-30

  • Air France introduces the Airbus A380 into service with a flight from Paris to New York. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2009-11-20

Air France

Air France (French pronunciation: [ɛːʁ fʁɑ̃s]; legally Société Air France, S.A.), stylised as AIRFRANCE, is the flag carrier of France, and is headquartered in Tremblay-en-France. The airline is a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group and is one of the founding members of the SkyTeam airline alliance. As of 2013, Air France served 29 destinations in France and operates worldwide scheduled passenger and cargo services to 201 destinations in 78 countries (93 including overseas departments and territories of France) and also carried 46,803,000 passengers in 2019. The airline's global hub is at Charles de Gaulle Airport, with Orly Airport as the primary domestic hub. Air France's corporate headquarters, previously in Montparnasse, Paris, are located at the Roissypôle complex on the grounds of Charles de Gaulle Airport, north of Paris. Tracing its origins back to the 1910s, Air France was formed on 30 August 1933 through the merger of five existing airlines in France. During the Cold War, from 1950 until 1990, it was one of the three main Allied scheduled airlines operating in Germany at West Berlin's Tempelhof and Tegel airports. In 1990, it acquired the operations of French domestic carrier Air Inter and international rival UTA – Union de Transports Aériens. It merged with KLM to form Air France-KLM in 2003. In 2018, Air France and its regional subsidiary Hop carried 51.4 million passengers. Air France operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body jets on long-haul routes, and uses Airbus A320 family narrow-body aircraft on short-haul routes. Air France introduced the Airbus A380 on 20 November 2009 with service from Paris to New York. Air France Hop (formerly HOP!) operates the majority of its regional domestic and European scheduled services with a fleet of regional jet aircraft.

Web Search Results
  • Air France

    Air France (French pronunciation: (/wiki/Help:IPA/French "Help:IPA/French"); legally Société Air France, S.A.), stylised as AIRFRANCE, is the flag carrier of France, and is headquartered in Tremblay-en-France. The airline is a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group and is one of the founding members of the SkyTeam airline alliance. As of 2013, Air France served 29 destinations in France and operates worldwide scheduled passenger and cargo services to 201 destinations in 78 countries (93 including overseas departments and territories of France) and also carried 46,803,000 passengers in 2019. The airline's global hub is at Charles de Gaulle Airport, with Orly Airport as the primary domestic hub. Air France's corporate headquarters, previously in Montparnasse, Paris, are located at the [...] Tracing its origins back to the 1910s, Air France was formed on 30 August 1933 through the merger of five existing airlines in France. During the Cold War, from 1950 until 1990, it was one of the three main Allied scheduled airlines operating in Germany at West Berlin's Tempelhof and Tegel airports. In 1990, it acquired the operations of French domestic carrier Air Inter and international rival UTA – Union de Transports Aériens. It merged with KLM to form Air France-KLM in 2003. [...] By 1983, Air France's golden jubilee, the workforce numbered more than 34,000, its fleet about 100 jet aircraft (including 33 Boeing 747s) and its 634,400 km network served 150 destinations in 73 countries. This made Air France the fourth-largest scheduled passenger airline in the world, as well as the second-largest scheduled freight carrier. Air France also codeshared with regional French airlines, TAT "TAT (French airline)") being the most prominent. TAT would later operate several regional international routes on behalf of Air France. In 1983, Air France began passenger flights to South Korea, being the first European airline to do so.

  • Air France (AF) - Flights, Airline Tickets & Reviews

    Air France Hop and Transavia France are subsidiaries that sit under the Air France brand, respectively targeted on regional services and low-cost alternatives. It was a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance in 2000 alongside Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Korean Air. Customers can benefit from connected flights and round-the-world tickets as a result of the SkyTeam alliance, which now also includes China Airlines, KLM and Middle East Airlines, among others. A combination of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft are flown by Air France. It was the launch carrier for the Boeing 777-300ER model, one of the most commonly used in its fleet for long-distance transcontinental trips. Several of the fleet are painted in gray SkyTeam decorations. [...] ## Air France: Expert advice and recommendations Expert travel writer Blane Bachelor shares all you need to know before booking a flight with Air France. Blane Bachelor December 4, 2025 Air France is France’s flag carrier and a founding member of the SkyTeam Alliance, operating 169 destinations in 73 countries, with the exact network varying by season. It offers a distinctly French experience, from cushy airport lounges to complimentary champagne in all cabins on long-haul international flights. [...] More flight routes ## Air France contact information AFIATA Code +1 800-237-2747Call airfrance.usVisit ## Overview of Air France Air France flies to more than 75 countries across the world. It has a hub in Paris, which serves as its primary departure location for international routes, with a secondary hub in Orly that focuses on domestic flights within France. It is the national flag carrier of France and proudly features red, white and blue stripes on the tail of its aircraft.

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  • Welcome to the Air France-KLM Group's website

    In 2024, our airlines – Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Transavia – served 320 destinations in 90 different countries. Find out more about our strengths Image Image 19: logo Air France Image Image 20: logo KLM Image Image 21: logo Transavia Image Image 22: logo AFIKLMEM Image Image 23: logo AF martinair cargo Image Image 24: logo Flying Blue Follow us Image 25Image 26 Image 27: logo Image Image 28: logo Air France Image Image 29: logo KLM Image Image 30: logo Transavia Image Image 31: logo AFIKLMEM Image Image 32: logo AF martinair cargo Image Image 33: logo Flying Blue ##### Navigation principale The Group Purpose Values Governance Strategy Fleet Activities [...] Our fleet We are constantly investing in new aircraft. A modern fleet allows us to offer our customers greater comfort and significantly reduce our noise footprint to improve life for locals residing near airports. In addition, upgrading our fleet with cleaner and more fuel-efficient aircraft is the primary focus of the Group's decarbonisation strategy.The Group projects the renewal of up to 80% of its fleet by 2030. Find out more about our fleet 183 long-haul aircraft 278 medium-haul aircraft 6 cargo aircraft 97 regional aircraft Image Image 17: Baptême A220 Vaison-la-Romaine News published on 26/08/2025 Air France-KLM takes delivery of 46th A220 on a landmark ferry flight with Airbus using 50% sustainable aviation fuel [...] Our strengths Air France KLM Transavia Aircraft maintenance Cargo Flying Blue Commitments Sustainability Strategy Socio-economic impact Environment People & Culture Investor Relations Publications and regulated information Financial results Air France-KLM Capital Investors and analysts Debt Individual Shareholders Financial Calendar & Events Newsroom News Press release Position Papers and Factsheets Our other sites ##### Our other sites Air France Corporate Air France KLM Corporate KLM Transavia Air France - KLM Cargo AF KLM IT Solutions AFI-KLM E&M Flying Blue Follow us

  • Air France flight status | Air France, United States

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Air France, Korhogo, Poro, Savanes, Côte d’Ivoire

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Coordinates: 9.4478329, -5.6244977

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