Earlier this week, Air France revealed plans to launch a direct service between Paris and Manila later this year, as part of its efforts to expand its Asian network. Ready for takeoff? Let’s depart into the world of this latest news. Here are nine key facts about Air France’s new Paris-Manila route.
1. The Paris-Manila route will launch in December
Air France will begin direct flights between Manila, Philippines, and its hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle on December 7, 2024.
2. Flights will operate three times a week
Air France will operate three flights per week to Manila, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
3. An Airbus aircraft will operate the route
Flights will be on an Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with 34 seats in Business, 24 seats in Premium, and 266 seats in Economy.
4. The services from Paris will depart during the night
The flight to Manila will depart from Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 11:20 PM, arriving in the Philippine capital at 7:30 PM the following day. The flight number will be AF208.
5. The return service will also depart during the night
The flight from Manila to Paris-Charles de Gaulle will depart at 9:50 PM, arriving in the French capital at 5:50 AM the following morning. The flight number will be AF209. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
6. Air France awaiting approval
The flight schedule is currently subject to government approval.
7. The carrier’s partner airline also serves Manila
Air France’s partner KLM also serves Manila with four weekly flights from Amsterdam Schiphol airport, ensuring daily flights between the two airlines.
As the gateway to the Philippines, from December 7, fly to Manila. Exploring all the treasures of this 7,000-island archipelago will be a challenge worth taking!
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8. Manila is the fifth route announced for Air France’s winter schedule
Manila is the fifth new route added to Air France’s 2024/2025 winter schedule, along with Salvador de Bahia (Brazil), Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Malé (Maldives), and Kiruna (Sweden).
9. Air France’s winter schedule will serve other destinations in Asia
Air France will serve numerous other Asian destinations during its 2024/2025 winter schedule, including Tokyo Haneda, Osaka, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City.
This article was updated on September 23, 2024.
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