Air France is the best airline to travel to France and the world. The French know how to live in style and comfort, and Air France captures the elusive, and compelling feeling that is called Frenchness. It is that certain something that the French call “Je ne sais quoi” It is hard to describe but extremely pleasurable to enjoy.
Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest writers of our age and a prolific traveler referred to Paris as a movable feast in this quote:
Ernest Hemingway (1950)
He experienced what I have come to call the “French” feeling. To me, Paris is not just a place but a state of being, a way to see the world’s beauty at a relaxing and sensual pace. Air France has worked hard to encapsulate that “French” experience into an airline and succeeded splendidly.
In today’s travel world with the average airline flight being dreaded instead anticipated, look forward to your next international flight by choosing Air France as your airline carrier. While most major airlines are reducing their services, amenities, cabin sizes and support staff, Air France continues to improve on all these fronts and more.
My flight originated in New York’s JFK airport. The moment I stepped on the Air France plane, while technically still in America, I was emotionally transported to France. All the beauty, style and joy of living the French are famous for was evident.
I flew standard coach class but had an almost first-class experience. One of my favorite things about the French is their impeccable attention to detail, both in physical and emotional ways.
My husband watched three recent released American movies on the oversized video screen in front of his seat – while stretching out with the extra legroom that makes a difference. There were no additional costs for these video rentals, as we have paid on other airlines. I use the long flight time to practice my French by watching a fun and informative short shows and documentaries. The range and selection of entertainment choices are extensive and comprehensive. Additionally, they had a large number of news music channels in many languages.
Then, while still smiling from this delicious breakfast, the flight attendants brought around most darling little gift bag with all French personal-care products. I dashed off to the laboratory and began my French girl beauty routine with such exquisite products made by esteemed French companies such as Fragonard. After a quick 10 minutes in the bathroom, I came out looking and smelling like Gigi, that beautiful French girl. Wow, what a super way to start your French holiday.
An important part of your air travel experience is the terminal that you will invariably be spending some time waiting for your flight. In New York’s JFK airport, Air France has a special lounge that is 2 stories high. It is usually reserved for business class and above. However, when it is not full kind Air France ground personnel invite other class passengers to enjoy the luxury – like Lucky me!
While we were traveling to France on Air France, they fly to destinations worldwide from Vancouver to Panama City and almost everywhere in between. As of May 2004, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are the largest European air travel, group. According to their corporate website, they carry more than 70,000,000 passengers annually to 243 destinations in 103 countries worldwide. I appreciate their on-time record. Approximately 80% of the time their flights departed as scheduled. They experienced fewer delays than many other airlines.
You would think with all this luxury and amenities that the ticket price would be higher than others. However, surprisingly, that is not so. In online website comparisons, Air France fares are comparable, and sometimes cheaper than other major carriers such as United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and British Airways.
My review here is just one person’s good experience, however, upon studying Air France’s reviews across the Internet, I found that they are amongst the most positive rated international airlines. The authoritative rating site Skytrax rates it 4.0 stars in these categories: LONG HAUL: First Class – 4-Star Rating Business Class – 4-Star rating Premium Economy – 3.5-Star Rating Economy Class – 3-Star Rating SHORT HAUL: Business Class – 4-Star Rating Economy Class -3-Star Rating.
Here’s an example of the voted most helpful review – 5 stars ”perfect flight, delicious food, and perfect attention. I recommend this airline. AIR FRANCE IS QUALITY I LOVE IT.”
In conclusion, your best choice for international travel is Air France, whether you are lucky enough to be traveling to Paris or any of their other destinations. Don’t delay. Book your ticket on Air France today.
Vous voir a’ Paris. – See you in Paris