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Air France is France's flag carrier and a SkyTeam founding member, operating a global network from Paris CDG with La Première first class, reverse-herringbone business on long-haul, and deep African and Caribbean connectivity.
Last updated 30 June 2026
Air France scores 8.1/10 (safety 9.2/10), ranking #14 globally — Wi-Fi is paid or route-dependent. Baggage: 1×23 kg long-haul; Light no checked short-haul. Economy seat pitch: 31"; loyalty programme: Flying Blue. Full passenger policy tables, category scores, and the fares search follow below.
Scores mean naming who a carrier is NOT for. From our rated findings:
Baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, and lounge access for Air France — expand for the full matrix.
| Cabin baggage | Included — standard carry-on allowance applies |
|---|---|
| Checked baggage | 1×23 kg long-haul; Light no checked short-haul |
| In-flight Wi-Fi | Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages |
| Economy seat pitch | 31" |
| Lounge access | Air France lounges Business/La Première |
| Changes & refunds | Flex allows changes |
| Loyalty programme | Flying Blue |
Verified baggage allowances, punctuality, fleet, safety and loyalty facts for Air France.
| Cabin bag | 55 × 35 × 25 cm + accessory 40 × 30 × 15 cm, 12 kg combined (premium cabins 18 kg) · Up to 12 kg |
|---|---|
| Checked bag (economy) | Light none; Standard 1 × 23 kg |
| Checked bag (business) | 2 × 32 kg |
| Seat selection | Free on Standard/Flex; Light pays |
| Change fee | Varies by fare; Flex free changes |
Not currently tracked.
Unverified — not in Cirium 2025 regional top 10s; no comparable published annual figure found
Punctuality is 20% of the FlightLogic score — see our methodology.
IOSA-registered; French DGAC oversight
FlightLogic editorial safety score: 9.2/10 — our own assessment, separate from IOSA registry status.
Tiers: Explorer, Silver, Gold, Platinum (shared with KLM)
Quarterly tracking began Q3 2026 — earlier scores were not archived.
Air France is France's flag carrier and a SkyTeam founding member, operating a global network from Paris CDG with La Première first class, reverse-herringbone business on long-haul, and deep African and Caribbean connectivity.
Key strengths: La Première first class and CDG lounge. Strong African and Caribbean network. Flying Blue shared with KLM. Areas for improvement: CDG connection complexity. Economy density on short-haul.
France's flag carrier and SkyTeam anchor — La Première first class, reverse-herringbone business, and deep African connectivity from CDG.
La Première at CDG Terminal 2E offers private salons, Michelin-partner dining, and spa treatments — Air France's highest ground product for First and La Première passengers.
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Air France scores 8.1/10 overall on FlightLogic (4-Star) — an editorial expert rating, not an aggregate of consumer reviews. Strengths include La Première first class and CDG lounge; Strong African and Caribbean network.
Air France scores 9.2/10 on FlightLogic's safety index — calculated separately from passenger experience using IOSA certification, accident history, fleet age, and regulatory compliance.
Air France is a member of skyteam.
Air France's primary hub is Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The airline was founded in 1933 and operates approximately 220 aircraft.