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E noi in direzione opposta, tutto in italiano: Magnifica, Ottima e Classica
Per fortuna però in fase di prenotazione visualizzi il termine "Business" o "Economy". "Magnifica" mi è sempre piaciuto come termine, ed ha una lunga vita e un minimo di riconoscibilità. "Ottima" fa pietà, ed è un brand sconosciuto ai più.
Ho volato la settimana scorsa AF (in Economy) su un 747 riconfigurato da CDG a SFO. Sono rimasto impressionato: il migliore IFE in economy che abbia mai provato: schermi molto larghi per una economy (credo siano sugli 11 pollici, forse qualcosina in piu'), design ricercato con schermo perfettamente integrato nel sedile (l'intero sedile sembra disegnato dalla Samsung), touch-screen, software molto immediato e facilissimo da usare, niente telecomandi o altri comandi al sedile (anche il flight attendant si chiama dallo schermo touch-screen, idem per la luce di lettura), menu ricchissimo di contenuti, tutto facilissimo da accedere. Non so se lo usano anche altre compagnie (per me era la prima volta che l'ho visto), ma davvero un prodotto valido che fa la differenza per un viaggio lungo. Per il resto, cabina OK, senza ne' arte ne' parte: l'aereo e' vecchio (molto vecchio, e si vede), i sedili nuovi, ma la rinconfigurazione non ha toccato altre parti: le cappelliere sono quelle, le luci quelle originali del 747-400 come era costruito 10-15 anni fa, solo i comandi sono stati trasferiti nello schermo touch-screen. Il pitch non e' male, non molto spazioso, ma comunque non si sta stretti. E soprattutto, e' sempre un piacere se si viaggia in economy avere qualche cm in piu' in laterale con configurazione 3-4-3 sul 747 (piu' largo) rispetto alla scatola di sardine del 777 che ormai va per la maggiore sulle stesse rotte. Dimenticavo, ci sono i poggiapiedi in economy, se non ricordo male (o confondo con altro volo recente?), anche se con un pitch da economy e' difficile usarli, visti gli spazi stretti.
Comunque, guardando i nuovi IFE fi AF, al confronto i nuovi sedili di Classica sui B777 riconfigurati fanno davvero tristezza, con il loro IFE del 2002 ed il software piu' criptico che abbia mai visto...
Concordo sulla Magnifica: un tocco di italianita', facile da capire anche per gli stranieri, e per chi ha apprezzato il prodotto (ora che ne vale la pena) e' un "brand" che rimane impresso in modo piacevole e attrattivo ("Magnificent", "Wonderful", Spectacular"). Un po' come "La Premiere" di AF, non casualmente l'unica pomposamente rimasta in Francese (anche se loro in realta' hanno 4 classi e non 3 come Alitalia con la sua BusinessFirst).
Concordo, "Ottima" fa pieta', anche perche' offre uno schifo di servizio sulle rotte piu' brevi e non significa nulla di nulla, oltre ad essere in Italiano...
A world exclusive digital media offer in addition to the printed press
In 2013, Air France will offer customers a world exclusive possibility of downloading the digital version of paper newspapers and magazines onto their personal smartphones or tablets on the day of their flight, wherever they may be, free of charge. Customers will be able to consult and store the day’s headlines on their smartphone and read them before, during or after their trip.
Starting in the first quarter of 2013, this digital press offer will be offered on iPad to French travel saver card users before being extended, later in 2013, to all Air France customers equipped with smartphones or iOS or Android.
Air France will be offering digital press in addition to traditional newspapers and magazines to enhance the offer of mobile services used by customers and provide them with an even greater choice. It will notably enable international customers to benefit from daily press in their native language, whichever airport they are flying from.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/news/article/item/a-world-exclusive-digital-media-offer/
In 2013, Air France will offer customers a world exclusive possibility of downloading the digital version of paper newspapers and magazines onto their personal smartphones or tablets on the day of their flight, wherever they may be, free of charge. Customers will be able to consult and store the day’s headlines on their smartphone and read them before, during or after their trip.
Starting in the first quarter of 2013, this digital press offer will be offered on iPad to French travel saver card users before being extended, later in 2013, to all Air France customers equipped with smartphones or iOS or Android.
Air France will be offering digital press in addition to traditional newspapers and magazines to enhance the offer of mobile services used by customers and provide them with an even greater choice. It will notably enable international customers to benefit from daily press in their native language, whichever airport they are flying from.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/news/article/item/a-world-exclusive-digital-media-offer/
Stable capacity for winter schedule 2012-13
For its winter schedule, Air France is adapting its flight schedule to changes on the various markets and registers a stable capacity* (-0.3%) compared with winter 2011-12.
Within an unstable economic environment, the Air France-KLM Group has decided, for the 2012-13 winter season running from 28/10/2012 to 23/03/2013, to stabilize its growth in capacity* compared with winter 2011-12, including +0.5% on long-haul and -0.5% on medium-haul operations.
Stable capacity* for Air France: -0.1% on long-haul network and -0.5% on medium-haul network
For its winter schedule, Air France is adapting its flight schedule to changes on the various markets and registers a stable capacity* (-0.3%) compared with winter 2011-12.
On the long-haul network, capacity is stable at -0.1%.Air France is concentrating its growth on Asia (+4.5%), Africa (+3.9%) and the Caribbean (+3.1%). This growth, which is made essentially by increasing the average capacity of aircraft, is concentrated on “winter season” destinations where demand is higher in winter than in summer. This winter, Air France will for example resume the seasonal services inaugurated last year to Cape Town and Cancun. In Asia, Air France will continue to serve Singapore by Airbus A380 and will increase its frequencies to Shanghai. Capacity* remains relatively stable (-0.7%) in North America.
On the medium-haul network, capacity is down slightly (-0.5%) with a decline in international capacity (-1.3%) and growth in domestic capacity (+1%). The launch of the provincial bases in Nice and Toulouse in spring 2012 has created additional activity, whereas the Air France Group’s regional partners are reducing their operations.
The first measures implemented by Transform 2015
The introduction of the winter schedule allows Air France to implement the first measures of its transformation plan:
The seasonal character of the flight schedule at the Marseille, Toulouse and Nice bases
As part of its Transform plan, Air France is favouring dynamic and pragmatic management of its flight offer. The launch of the provincial bases has allowed Air France to attract mostly leisure customers to destinations in France, Europe and the Mediterranean. As this traffic evolves in line with the seasons, the capacity offered during winter 2012-13 adapts to demand which is lower in winter than in summer with as a result service interruptions and reduced frequencies on departure from the bases.
A significantly upgraded service on the long-haul fleet
During the 2012-13 winter season, the service offered on board Air France long-haul aircraft will be significantly upgraded. The 7 Air France Boeing 747s are now all equipped with the latest-generation long-haul seats in the Business cabin and offer video-on-demand in all cabin classes. These aircraft will serve, among other destinations, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico and Montreal.
The Premium Economy class is now available on 98 long-haul aircraft, representing the entire fleet except for the 7 Boeing 747-400s.
More convenient arrivals for early morning long-haul flightsTo minimize saturation in the baggage claim areas and at immigration on arrival at Terminal 2E at Paris-CDG, Air France will extend the arrival flight times of its long-haul flights between 05.30 and 06.55 (instead of 05.30 and 06.10). This will rapidly lead to an improved quality of service, with reduced wait times at arrivals and easier connections. A test phase will be implemented for a limited number of flights during winter 2012, with a complete roll-out scheduled for summer 2013.
"Air France is fully mobilized and our changing capacity is a clear demonstration of the Company transformation plan's initial impact. We are rationalizing our flight schedule to adapt it to the current economic environment while repositioning our offer to better serve our customers. As a result, starting this winter, passengers on medium-haul flights will benefit from new services, with a redesigned in-flight dining experience and greater flexibility on their trip. Our plan is contributing to a real long-term dynamic.» stated Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France.
The long-haul schedule (-0.1%)
Growth is concentrated on routes to Asia (+4.5%), Africa (+3.9%), and the Caribbean (+3.1%).
Stabilization and rationalization of capacity to North America
To North America, capacity remains virtually stable (-0.7%).
Within the framework of the transatlantic JV, Air France is taking over one of the two Paris-Atlanta frequencies operated by Delta last winter, bringing the number of daily services operated by Air France to two.
Within the framework of its fleet rationalization policy, Air France is operating a daily service to Washington by A380.
Air France is also increasing seasonal capacity to Cancun with a 4th frequency by B777-300.
Redeployment of activity to Asia and Africa
To Latin America, Air France is reducing seat capacity (-2.9%) as smaller aircraft will be used to serve the Caracas route (A340 instead of B777-200 and B777-300) and there will be less flights to Lima (3 weekly flights by B777-200 instead of 5 last winter).
The highest increase in capacity is on routes to Asia (+4.5%).
Air France is introducing a 13th frequency to Shanghai. Overall, its flight schedule to Asia is much the same as in summer 2012: A380 to Singapore, 3 weekly flights to Wuhan, a night flight to Beijing and adapted capacity to Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
To the Caribbean, Air France is increasing capacity by +3.1%, with the larger B777-300 serving the Dominican Republic and Havana.
However, to the Indian Ocean, Air France is significantly reducing seat capacity (-12.9%).
The suspension of flights to Mahé on a code-share basis with Air Seychelles (due to the suspension of Air Seychelles operations to Paris-CDG) is contributing to the drop in capacity to this region. Furthermore, Air France is adapting capacity to Mauritius by replacing the B747 operated last winter by the B777-300. Finally, to Antananarivo, Air France is adapting capacity with 3 weekly frequencies operated by B777-200 instead of 5 frequencies operated by A340.
To Africa, Air France is increasing capacity by +3.9%.
There will be increased capacity to Lomé and Kinshasa. Following on from the summer schedule, Air France is operating two A330 on routes to Nigeria: the daily flight to Abuja will still be operated as a continuation of Port-Harcourt, and the route to Lagos remains daily. Finally, flights to N’Djamena (3 weekly frequencies operated by A330) and Malabo (1 daily frequency operated by B777-200 as a continuation of Douala) remain the same.
Constantly adapting supply to demand in the Middle East, particularly in areas affected by political crises
To the Middle-East, Air France is significantly reducing seat capacity (-14.7%).
In addition to the suspension of services to Abu Dhabi, operations to Damascus remain suspended. Services to Saudi Arabia have been modified since last September, with the suspension of Air France’s own operations to Jeddah (which will now be operated on a code-share basis with Saudi Arabian), and additional frequencies to Riyadh (5 weekly frequencies instead of 3).
The international medium-haul schedule (-1.3%)
On medium-haul routes, capacity is down compared with last winter.
On departure from Paris-CDG, in continuation of the summer 2012 schedule, flights to Leipzig (2 daily frequencies) and Oviedo (3 daily frequencies) are suspended.
Compared with last winter, the Company is also withdrawing 1 daily frequency to Vigo (2 flights/day), Athens (2 flights/day) and London (7 flights/day, and 8 flights/day on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays). Finally, since Malev ceased flight operations, there are 3 daily flights instead of 6 to Budapest.
On the European inter-regional routes, the Anvers-Manchester service has been suspended since 17 September 2012. Inversely, on departure from London-City, there will be additional flights with an extra daily frequency to Edinburgh (4 flights/day) and Dublin (6 flights/day).
On departure from the French regions excluding the provincial bases, the new services to Strasbourg-Vienna (3 weekly flights), Strasbourg-Venice (2 weekly flights) and Strasbourg-Rome (4 weekly flights), all launched in the summer, will continue this winter. On the other hand, the suspension of the Lyon-Hamburg, Lyon-Birmingham, Clermont-Ferrand-Amsterdam and Bordeaux-Lisbon services is confirmed this winter. In addition to the other capacity adjustments made in summer 2012, the main new features for the new winter schedule are on departure from Lyon, from where new services to Budapest (3 weekly flights) and Gothenburg (1 daily flight) are served, while Stuttgart and Venice are losing a daily frequency, each city now served with 2 daily flights. Finally, KLM is resuming the Lyon-Amsterdam route.
The domestic schedule excluding the provincial bases (+1%)
On departure from Paris-Orly, in continuation of the summer schedule, Air France is strengthening its La Navette shuttle service to Toulouse (27 flights/day) and Nice (19 flights/day, i.e. 1 additional flight compared to last winter), while adjusting its capacity to Mulhouse (5 flights/day). Moreover, there will be increased capacity to Brest, with 8 frequencies operated by CRJ-100 instead of 6 daily frequencies (5 Airbus and 1 CRJ-100) previously.
On departure from Paris-CDG, in continuation of the summer schedule, the Company is adding a daily frequency to Toulouse and Nice (7 flights/day for each destination) compared with last winter.
On departure from the French regions, in addition to the adjusted capacity made in summer 2012, service to Nantes-Clermont-Ferrand has been suspended since 1st September.
The schedule on departure from the provincial bases
To ensure the flight offering to/from the provincial bases takes into account the seasonal nature of traffic, Air France has adapted capacity for the winter season..
On departure from Marseille, service to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Istanbul and Brest is suspended, with fewer weekly frequencies to Tunis, Athens, Casablanca and Prague. Inversely, the Company is resuming service to Amsterdam with 3 daily flights.
On departure from Toulouse, service to Berlin, Vienna, Milan, Athens and Malaga is suspended, with fewer weekly frequencies to Hamburg, Prague and Istanbul.
Finally, on departure from Nice, flights to Naples are suspended, with fewer weekly frequencies to Lyon, Venice, Athens and the Orly “navette” service.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/news/article/item/programme-hiver-2012-13/
For its winter schedule, Air France is adapting its flight schedule to changes on the various markets and registers a stable capacity* (-0.3%) compared with winter 2011-12.
Within an unstable economic environment, the Air France-KLM Group has decided, for the 2012-13 winter season running from 28/10/2012 to 23/03/2013, to stabilize its growth in capacity* compared with winter 2011-12, including +0.5% on long-haul and -0.5% on medium-haul operations.
Stable capacity* for Air France: -0.1% on long-haul network and -0.5% on medium-haul network
For its winter schedule, Air France is adapting its flight schedule to changes on the various markets and registers a stable capacity* (-0.3%) compared with winter 2011-12.
On the long-haul network, capacity is stable at -0.1%.Air France is concentrating its growth on Asia (+4.5%), Africa (+3.9%) and the Caribbean (+3.1%). This growth, which is made essentially by increasing the average capacity of aircraft, is concentrated on “winter season” destinations where demand is higher in winter than in summer. This winter, Air France will for example resume the seasonal services inaugurated last year to Cape Town and Cancun. In Asia, Air France will continue to serve Singapore by Airbus A380 and will increase its frequencies to Shanghai. Capacity* remains relatively stable (-0.7%) in North America.
On the medium-haul network, capacity is down slightly (-0.5%) with a decline in international capacity (-1.3%) and growth in domestic capacity (+1%). The launch of the provincial bases in Nice and Toulouse in spring 2012 has created additional activity, whereas the Air France Group’s regional partners are reducing their operations.
The first measures implemented by Transform 2015
The introduction of the winter schedule allows Air France to implement the first measures of its transformation plan:
The seasonal character of the flight schedule at the Marseille, Toulouse and Nice bases
As part of its Transform plan, Air France is favouring dynamic and pragmatic management of its flight offer. The launch of the provincial bases has allowed Air France to attract mostly leisure customers to destinations in France, Europe and the Mediterranean. As this traffic evolves in line with the seasons, the capacity offered during winter 2012-13 adapts to demand which is lower in winter than in summer with as a result service interruptions and reduced frequencies on departure from the bases.
A significantly upgraded service on the long-haul fleet
During the 2012-13 winter season, the service offered on board Air France long-haul aircraft will be significantly upgraded. The 7 Air France Boeing 747s are now all equipped with the latest-generation long-haul seats in the Business cabin and offer video-on-demand in all cabin classes. These aircraft will serve, among other destinations, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico and Montreal.
The Premium Economy class is now available on 98 long-haul aircraft, representing the entire fleet except for the 7 Boeing 747-400s.
More convenient arrivals for early morning long-haul flightsTo minimize saturation in the baggage claim areas and at immigration on arrival at Terminal 2E at Paris-CDG, Air France will extend the arrival flight times of its long-haul flights between 05.30 and 06.55 (instead of 05.30 and 06.10). This will rapidly lead to an improved quality of service, with reduced wait times at arrivals and easier connections. A test phase will be implemented for a limited number of flights during winter 2012, with a complete roll-out scheduled for summer 2013.
"Air France is fully mobilized and our changing capacity is a clear demonstration of the Company transformation plan's initial impact. We are rationalizing our flight schedule to adapt it to the current economic environment while repositioning our offer to better serve our customers. As a result, starting this winter, passengers on medium-haul flights will benefit from new services, with a redesigned in-flight dining experience and greater flexibility on their trip. Our plan is contributing to a real long-term dynamic.» stated Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France.
The long-haul schedule (-0.1%)
Growth is concentrated on routes to Asia (+4.5%), Africa (+3.9%), and the Caribbean (+3.1%).
Stabilization and rationalization of capacity to North America
To North America, capacity remains virtually stable (-0.7%).
Within the framework of the transatlantic JV, Air France is taking over one of the two Paris-Atlanta frequencies operated by Delta last winter, bringing the number of daily services operated by Air France to two.
Within the framework of its fleet rationalization policy, Air France is operating a daily service to Washington by A380.
Air France is also increasing seasonal capacity to Cancun with a 4th frequency by B777-300.
Redeployment of activity to Asia and Africa
To Latin America, Air France is reducing seat capacity (-2.9%) as smaller aircraft will be used to serve the Caracas route (A340 instead of B777-200 and B777-300) and there will be less flights to Lima (3 weekly flights by B777-200 instead of 5 last winter).
The highest increase in capacity is on routes to Asia (+4.5%).
Air France is introducing a 13th frequency to Shanghai. Overall, its flight schedule to Asia is much the same as in summer 2012: A380 to Singapore, 3 weekly flights to Wuhan, a night flight to Beijing and adapted capacity to Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
To the Caribbean, Air France is increasing capacity by +3.1%, with the larger B777-300 serving the Dominican Republic and Havana.
However, to the Indian Ocean, Air France is significantly reducing seat capacity (-12.9%).
The suspension of flights to Mahé on a code-share basis with Air Seychelles (due to the suspension of Air Seychelles operations to Paris-CDG) is contributing to the drop in capacity to this region. Furthermore, Air France is adapting capacity to Mauritius by replacing the B747 operated last winter by the B777-300. Finally, to Antananarivo, Air France is adapting capacity with 3 weekly frequencies operated by B777-200 instead of 5 frequencies operated by A340.
To Africa, Air France is increasing capacity by +3.9%.
There will be increased capacity to Lomé and Kinshasa. Following on from the summer schedule, Air France is operating two A330 on routes to Nigeria: the daily flight to Abuja will still be operated as a continuation of Port-Harcourt, and the route to Lagos remains daily. Finally, flights to N’Djamena (3 weekly frequencies operated by A330) and Malabo (1 daily frequency operated by B777-200 as a continuation of Douala) remain the same.
Constantly adapting supply to demand in the Middle East, particularly in areas affected by political crises
To the Middle-East, Air France is significantly reducing seat capacity (-14.7%).
In addition to the suspension of services to Abu Dhabi, operations to Damascus remain suspended. Services to Saudi Arabia have been modified since last September, with the suspension of Air France’s own operations to Jeddah (which will now be operated on a code-share basis with Saudi Arabian), and additional frequencies to Riyadh (5 weekly frequencies instead of 3).
The international medium-haul schedule (-1.3%)
On medium-haul routes, capacity is down compared with last winter.
On departure from Paris-CDG, in continuation of the summer 2012 schedule, flights to Leipzig (2 daily frequencies) and Oviedo (3 daily frequencies) are suspended.
Compared with last winter, the Company is also withdrawing 1 daily frequency to Vigo (2 flights/day), Athens (2 flights/day) and London (7 flights/day, and 8 flights/day on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays). Finally, since Malev ceased flight operations, there are 3 daily flights instead of 6 to Budapest.
On the European inter-regional routes, the Anvers-Manchester service has been suspended since 17 September 2012. Inversely, on departure from London-City, there will be additional flights with an extra daily frequency to Edinburgh (4 flights/day) and Dublin (6 flights/day).
On departure from the French regions excluding the provincial bases, the new services to Strasbourg-Vienna (3 weekly flights), Strasbourg-Venice (2 weekly flights) and Strasbourg-Rome (4 weekly flights), all launched in the summer, will continue this winter. On the other hand, the suspension of the Lyon-Hamburg, Lyon-Birmingham, Clermont-Ferrand-Amsterdam and Bordeaux-Lisbon services is confirmed this winter. In addition to the other capacity adjustments made in summer 2012, the main new features for the new winter schedule are on departure from Lyon, from where new services to Budapest (3 weekly flights) and Gothenburg (1 daily flight) are served, while Stuttgart and Venice are losing a daily frequency, each city now served with 2 daily flights. Finally, KLM is resuming the Lyon-Amsterdam route.
The domestic schedule excluding the provincial bases (+1%)
On departure from Paris-Orly, in continuation of the summer schedule, Air France is strengthening its La Navette shuttle service to Toulouse (27 flights/day) and Nice (19 flights/day, i.e. 1 additional flight compared to last winter), while adjusting its capacity to Mulhouse (5 flights/day). Moreover, there will be increased capacity to Brest, with 8 frequencies operated by CRJ-100 instead of 6 daily frequencies (5 Airbus and 1 CRJ-100) previously.
On departure from Paris-CDG, in continuation of the summer schedule, the Company is adding a daily frequency to Toulouse and Nice (7 flights/day for each destination) compared with last winter.
On departure from the French regions, in addition to the adjusted capacity made in summer 2012, service to Nantes-Clermont-Ferrand has been suspended since 1st September.
The schedule on departure from the provincial bases
To ensure the flight offering to/from the provincial bases takes into account the seasonal nature of traffic, Air France has adapted capacity for the winter season..
On departure from Marseille, service to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Istanbul and Brest is suspended, with fewer weekly frequencies to Tunis, Athens, Casablanca and Prague. Inversely, the Company is resuming service to Amsterdam with 3 daily flights.
On departure from Toulouse, service to Berlin, Vienna, Milan, Athens and Malaga is suspended, with fewer weekly frequencies to Hamburg, Prague and Istanbul.
Finally, on departure from Nice, flights to Naples are suspended, with fewer weekly frequencies to Lyon, Venice, Athens and the Orly “navette” service.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/news/article/item/programme-hiver-2012-13/
KLM adds Italian to her social media service
From now on, customers of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can ask their travel related questions also in Italian via Facebook and Twitter.
Customers can use these social media channels twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for questions such as selecting a seat, rebooking a ticket, cancelling a reservation or making extra baggage reservations. The inclusion of Italian is important, because KLM has an enormous Italian fan base which can be serviced now in their own language. The aim is to answer questions within one hour and provide a solution within 24 hours.
The service on Facebook and Twitter is available in seven languages, in English, Dutch, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese and now also in Italian. KLM plans to expand social media service with more languages in the coming months.
http://nieuws.klm.com/klm-voegt-italiaans-toe-aan-haar-social-media-service-en/
From now on, customers of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can ask their travel related questions also in Italian via Facebook and Twitter.
Customers can use these social media channels twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for questions such as selecting a seat, rebooking a ticket, cancelling a reservation or making extra baggage reservations. The inclusion of Italian is important, because KLM has an enormous Italian fan base which can be serviced now in their own language. The aim is to answer questions within one hour and provide a solution within 24 hours.
The service on Facebook and Twitter is available in seven languages, in English, Dutch, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese and now also in Italian. KLM plans to expand social media service with more languages in the coming months.
http://nieuws.klm.com/klm-voegt-italiaans-toe-aan-haar-social-media-service-en/
http://avherald.com/h?article=4579eb0f&opt=0
Per chi conosce l'aeroporto di Sofia, é possibile confondere la pista 09-27 con la pista di rullaggio H?
Nell'articolo non sono riportate condizioni meteo avverse con riferimento alla visibilitá.
Per chi conosce l'aeroporto di Sofia, é possibile confondere la pista 09-27 con la pista di rullaggio H?
Nell'articolo non sono riportate condizioni meteo avverse con riferimento alla visibilitá.
Da passeggero che a Sofia ci vola spesso per lavoro.
La taxiway H era la vecchia pista. A me, da passeggero capita spesso di confonderle quando guardo dal finestrino.
Di piu' non ho competenza..
La taxiway H era la vecchia pista. A me, da passeggero capita spesso di confonderle quando guardo dal finestrino.
Di piu' non ho competenza..
[OT] No, vi prego, non cambiate il nome della "First" (con questo intendo la Business class di lungo raggio di Alitalia) di AZ: Magnifica è perfetto. E poi non potremmo più avere a che fare con attempate sciantose che ti dicono "Salve, io viaggio in "Fantastica" !!" [fine OT]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL, Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)) has reportedly presented a plan to its unions that foresees splitting the airline into two separate units. According to a report by Dutch newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad, KLM is considering splitting off its European operations that would operate with a lower cost base than today and possibly based on its subsidiary KLM cityhopper (WA, Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)).
Ch-aviation
....e il gioco continua...
Ch-aviation
....e il gioco continua...
AF sta per rinnovare il catering in BUS sul medio raggio. Era ora, perché sul LIN-CDG era davvero osceno.
Air France innovates in its medium-haul network: special attentions and more comfort for passengers
This winter in its medium-haul network, Air France will be introducing inflight catering for its business travellers that has been totally revisited and inspired by its long-haul service, as well as enhanced comfort in both Business and Premium Economy.
Business: a personal space where you can enjoy attentive service
New gastronomy
Air France wanted to upgrade the catering and special attentions enjoyed by its Business passengers on board. Today, in addition to a hot towel and an aperitif on arrival, they will have a real meal tray that takes its inspiration from long-haul service, now served to Business passengers on all medium-haul flights. The dishes served are adapted to the time of day and constitute a full meal with a first course, a main course and a dessert. On flights lasting over 2 and one-half hours, the main dish is served hot and porcelain tableware is used for all meals on flights lasting over 3 hours. Passengers will also appreciate other little details, like wine served individually from the bottle, a “café gourmand” served with mini-pastries, and a selection of after-dinner drinks.
A roomier cabin
Business passengers enjoy more individual space on board thanks to the cabin that now seats only four passengers per row. The middle seat is systematically left free to guarantee them the peace and comfort they seek on board. Compared with the rest of the cabin, the wider seats leave 5 extra centimetres of space for their legs on all aircraft in the fleet*. Business passengers also have more room for stowing their carry-on bags and can bring with them two bags and one accessory for a total weight of 18 kg.
* Except on the A318 and on flights operated under a franchise or lease
Premium Economy: affordable fares for greater comfort
The advantages of a Premium class at fares that outstrip the competition
With its Premium Economy offer, Air France is adapting to a modern clientele in search of flexibility and efficiency at the cost of its competitors’ Economy class. In fact, Air France is the only European carrier to offer service of such quality to passengers paying an affordable fare that is modifiable and reimbursable, and allows them to take a flight before or after their initially planned flight, subject to certain conditions.
Inflight service inspired by Business
To offer passengers greater peace and comfort on medium-haul flights, the Premium Economy cabin is separated from the Economy cabin by a moveable curtain. Passengers are therefore seated in the same cabin as the Business passengers further forward in the aircraft. Air France has also developed new meals designed along the lines of those served on long-haul flights: meal boxes now give way to a real meal tray, adapted to the flying time and the time of day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack contribute to making the trip more pleasant and give passengers a full meal, with a first course, main course and dessert. Like in Business, the main dish, served hot on flights lasting over 2 and one-half hours, is presented on porcelain tableware on flights lasting over 3 hours.
In the last few days, passengers have discovered the new brand names: “Business”, “Premium Economy”, “Economy”, now harmonized for all flights throughout the Air France medium- and long-haul networks.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/p...l-attentions-and-more-comfort-for-passengers/
Air France innovates in its medium-haul network: special attentions and more comfort for passengers
This winter in its medium-haul network, Air France will be introducing inflight catering for its business travellers that has been totally revisited and inspired by its long-haul service, as well as enhanced comfort in both Business and Premium Economy.
Business: a personal space where you can enjoy attentive service
New gastronomy
Air France wanted to upgrade the catering and special attentions enjoyed by its Business passengers on board. Today, in addition to a hot towel and an aperitif on arrival, they will have a real meal tray that takes its inspiration from long-haul service, now served to Business passengers on all medium-haul flights. The dishes served are adapted to the time of day and constitute a full meal with a first course, a main course and a dessert. On flights lasting over 2 and one-half hours, the main dish is served hot and porcelain tableware is used for all meals on flights lasting over 3 hours. Passengers will also appreciate other little details, like wine served individually from the bottle, a “café gourmand” served with mini-pastries, and a selection of after-dinner drinks.
A roomier cabin
Business passengers enjoy more individual space on board thanks to the cabin that now seats only four passengers per row. The middle seat is systematically left free to guarantee them the peace and comfort they seek on board. Compared with the rest of the cabin, the wider seats leave 5 extra centimetres of space for their legs on all aircraft in the fleet*. Business passengers also have more room for stowing their carry-on bags and can bring with them two bags and one accessory for a total weight of 18 kg.
* Except on the A318 and on flights operated under a franchise or lease
Premium Economy: affordable fares for greater comfort
The advantages of a Premium class at fares that outstrip the competition
With its Premium Economy offer, Air France is adapting to a modern clientele in search of flexibility and efficiency at the cost of its competitors’ Economy class. In fact, Air France is the only European carrier to offer service of such quality to passengers paying an affordable fare that is modifiable and reimbursable, and allows them to take a flight before or after their initially planned flight, subject to certain conditions.
Inflight service inspired by Business
To offer passengers greater peace and comfort on medium-haul flights, the Premium Economy cabin is separated from the Economy cabin by a moveable curtain. Passengers are therefore seated in the same cabin as the Business passengers further forward in the aircraft. Air France has also developed new meals designed along the lines of those served on long-haul flights: meal boxes now give way to a real meal tray, adapted to the flying time and the time of day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack contribute to making the trip more pleasant and give passengers a full meal, with a first course, main course and dessert. Like in Business, the main dish, served hot on flights lasting over 2 and one-half hours, is presented on porcelain tableware on flights lasting over 3 hours.
In the last few days, passengers have discovered the new brand names: “Business”, “Premium Economy”, “Economy”, now harmonized for all flights throughout the Air France medium- and long-haul networks.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/p...l-attentions-and-more-comfort-for-passengers/
[h=1]AIRFRANCE Moves 1 of 6 Daily Paris – Rome Service to Orly in S13[/h] by JL
Update at 1545GMT 30OCT12
AIRFRANCE in Summer 2013 season is transferring additional service from Paris CDG to Paris Orly. From 31MAR13, 1 of 6 daily Paris – Rome operation will depart/arrive at Paris Orly, instead of Charles de Gaulle.
Schedule:
AF1930 ORY1105 – 1305FCO 318 D
AF1931 FCO1400 – 1600ORY 318 D
Update at 1545GMT 30OCT12
AIRFRANCE in Summer 2013 season is transferring additional service from Paris CDG to Paris Orly. From 31MAR13, 1 of 6 daily Paris – Rome operation will depart/arrive at Paris Orly, instead of Charles de Gaulle.
Schedule:
AF1930 ORY1105 – 1305FCO 318 D
AF1931 FCO1400 – 1600ORY 318 D
Air France Chiude Belgrado
Con la summer 2013 AF chiude parigi/Belgrado.
Esiste un code share con jet airways che dovrebbe bastare con il suo volo quotidiano.
Air France arrête Belgrade
La compagnie aérienne française ne desservira plus la capitale serbe l’été prochain, laissant Jat Airways seule sur le Belgrade – Paris.
A partir du 4 mars 2013, le tarmac de l’aéroport de Belgrade ne verra plus atterrir les Airbus A319 d’Air France. La compagnie aérienne française a en effet décidé de mettre un terme à son vol quotidien entre Paris (Roissy CDG) et la capitale serbe, sans toutefois arrêter de commercialiser cette ligne.
En effet, Air France est en partage de codes entre les deux capitales avec JAT Airways, qui opère aussi un vol quotidien (en Boeing 737-300). Cette ligne étant l’une de ses plus rentables (avec celles à destination de Londres, Francfort, Moscou ou encore Amsterdam), il est peu probable que JAT Airways serbe la supprime.
Rappelons que l’Etat serbe tente depuis plusieurs années de privatiser sa compagnie nationale, mais que les diverses annonces d’investissements d’AirAsia, airBaltic ou Turkish Airlines n’ont jamais abouti. Dernièrement, le ministre des finances émettait l’idée de créer une nouvelle compagnie nationale, sans dette (JAT Airways a perdu 27 millions d’euros en 2011) dans laquelle Etihad Airways pourrait investir.
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Con la summer 2013 AF chiude parigi/Belgrado.
Esiste un code share con jet airways che dovrebbe bastare con il suo volo quotidiano.
Air France arrête Belgrade
La compagnie aérienne française ne desservira plus la capitale serbe l’été prochain, laissant Jat Airways seule sur le Belgrade – Paris.
A partir du 4 mars 2013, le tarmac de l’aéroport de Belgrade ne verra plus atterrir les Airbus A319 d’Air France. La compagnie aérienne française a en effet décidé de mettre un terme à son vol quotidien entre Paris (Roissy CDG) et la capitale serbe, sans toutefois arrêter de commercialiser cette ligne.
En effet, Air France est en partage de codes entre les deux capitales avec JAT Airways, qui opère aussi un vol quotidien (en Boeing 737-300). Cette ligne étant l’une de ses plus rentables (avec celles à destination de Londres, Francfort, Moscou ou encore Amsterdam), il est peu probable que JAT Airways serbe la supprime.
Rappelons que l’Etat serbe tente depuis plusieurs années de privatiser sa compagnie nationale, mais que les diverses annonces d’investissements d’AirAsia, airBaltic ou Turkish Airlines n’ont jamais abouti. Dernièrement, le ministre des finances émettait l’idée de créer une nouvelle compagnie nationale, sans dette (JAT Airways a perdu 27 millions d’euros en 2011) dans laquelle Etihad Airways pourrait investir.
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Air France-KLM enters into a hedging transaction to protect the value of part of its stake in Amadeus
Air France-KLM has entered into a hedging transaction with Société Générale to protect the value of 12,000,000 ordinary shares it holds in Amadeus IT Holding S.A., representing about a third of its stake. This transaction will allow the Group to protect the value of these shares, while continuing to benefit from the potential upside of the price of its remaining shares (i.e. 5% of Amadeus IT Holding S.A.).
In connection with the hedging transaction, Société Générale is selling circa 7.4 million Amadeus IT Holding S.A. shares by way of an institutional private placement. HSBC is acting as sole bookrunner of the placement.
This transaction is part of Air France-KLM asset and risk management strategy. Air France-KLM continues to support Amadeus management’s strategy.
Amadeus IT Holding S.A. is the parent company of the Amadeus group, a leading provider of IT solutions to tourism and travel industries. The shares of Amadeus IT Holding S.A. are traded on the stock exchanges of Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia.
Air France-KLM, as well as Lufthansa (selling simultaneously part of its Amadeus IT Holding S.A. stake) and Iberia, have each agreed on a lock-up of 90 days.
Rothschild is acting as adviser to Air France-KLM.
http://www.airfranceklm-finance.com/rssen/Financial-information/Press-releases
Air France-KLM has entered into a hedging transaction with Société Générale to protect the value of 12,000,000 ordinary shares it holds in Amadeus IT Holding S.A., representing about a third of its stake. This transaction will allow the Group to protect the value of these shares, while continuing to benefit from the potential upside of the price of its remaining shares (i.e. 5% of Amadeus IT Holding S.A.).
In connection with the hedging transaction, Société Générale is selling circa 7.4 million Amadeus IT Holding S.A. shares by way of an institutional private placement. HSBC is acting as sole bookrunner of the placement.
This transaction is part of Air France-KLM asset and risk management strategy. Air France-KLM continues to support Amadeus management’s strategy.
Amadeus IT Holding S.A. is the parent company of the Amadeus group, a leading provider of IT solutions to tourism and travel industries. The shares of Amadeus IT Holding S.A. are traded on the stock exchanges of Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia.
Air France-KLM, as well as Lufthansa (selling simultaneously part of its Amadeus IT Holding S.A. stake) and Iberia, have each agreed on a lock-up of 90 days.
Rothschild is acting as adviser to Air France-KLM.
http://www.airfranceklm-finance.com/rssen/Financial-information/Press-releases
Futura partnership con Air Berlin?
L'AD di Air France, Alexandre de Juniac ha dichiarato di volere stringere una partnership con Air Berlin per coprire la scarsa presenza nell'Est Europa e poter usare AB per feederare CDG. Anche se molto dipendera' anche da quello che dira Etihad (azionista di maggioranza di AB).
http://atwonline.com/airline-finance-data/news/air-france-ceo-wants-partner-air-berlin-1121
L'AD di Air France, Alexandre de Juniac ha dichiarato di volere stringere una partnership con Air Berlin per coprire la scarsa presenza nell'Est Europa e poter usare AB per feederare CDG. Anche se molto dipendera' anche da quello che dira Etihad (azionista di maggioranza di AB).
http://atwonline.com/airline-finance-data/news/air-france-ceo-wants-partner-air-berlin-1121
Air France a leader in Japan
Air France intends to increase services to Tokyo by introducing a new daily flight operated with its own aircraft and crew to the downtown airport of Tokyo-Haneda as from summer 2014, when new slots are allocated to airlines for intercontinental flights.
Near the city centre, this new destination will make connections easier to other domestic airports in Japan with many domestic services on offer on departure from Tokyo-Haneda. Since 2010, Air France has been selling seats on a code-share basis on flights operated by Japan Airlines between Paris-CDG and Tokyo-Haneda.
This announcement follows the visit of Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France, to Tokyo on 28 November to celebrate 60 years of Air France presence in Japan.
“I am very pleased to be celebrating 60 years of uninterrupted Air France service to Japan. Today, we want to strengthen our services on this strategic market by providing excellent service to Tokyo and Osaka as well as the Japanese domestic network together with our partner Japan Airlines. In addition, we are striving to develop totally customer oriented Japanese routes," said Alexandre de Juniac.&nb
Air France-KLM: leader in terms of the number of flights between Europe and Japan
This winter, Air France-KLM is offering up to 51 weekly flights on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol, including some on a codeshare basis with Japan Airlines.
This offer will be expanded as from 3 April 2013 with the new service to Fukuoka operated by KLM with three weekly frequencies by Boeing 777-200.
Air France pays particular attention to its Japanese customers. More than 200 Japanese cabin crew members provide exclusive service on flights to and from Japan. Air France is developing fine international cuisine, and offers the choice of a Japanese meal in all cabin classes. In addition, passengers can read local Japanese newspapers and there is a selection of movies in their original Japanese version or with subtitles.
Flight schedule to Japan
On departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Air France operates the following flights to Tokyo: 4 daily flights (2 Air France flights to Tokyo-Narita; 1 Air France flight operated by Japan Airlines to Tokyo-Narita; 1 Air France flight operated by Japan Airlines to Tokyo-Haneda) and 1 daily flight to Osaka.
On departure from Amsterdam-Schiphol, KLM operates the following flights to Tokyo: between 7 and 9 weekly flights, Osaka: 1 daily flight and Fukuoka: 3 weekly flights as from 3 April 2013.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/news/article/item/air-france-a-leader-in-japan/
Air France intends to increase services to Tokyo by introducing a new daily flight operated with its own aircraft and crew to the downtown airport of Tokyo-Haneda as from summer 2014, when new slots are allocated to airlines for intercontinental flights.
Near the city centre, this new destination will make connections easier to other domestic airports in Japan with many domestic services on offer on departure from Tokyo-Haneda. Since 2010, Air France has been selling seats on a code-share basis on flights operated by Japan Airlines between Paris-CDG and Tokyo-Haneda.
This announcement follows the visit of Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France, to Tokyo on 28 November to celebrate 60 years of Air France presence in Japan.
“I am very pleased to be celebrating 60 years of uninterrupted Air France service to Japan. Today, we want to strengthen our services on this strategic market by providing excellent service to Tokyo and Osaka as well as the Japanese domestic network together with our partner Japan Airlines. In addition, we are striving to develop totally customer oriented Japanese routes," said Alexandre de Juniac.&nb
Air France-KLM: leader in terms of the number of flights between Europe and Japan
This winter, Air France-KLM is offering up to 51 weekly flights on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol, including some on a codeshare basis with Japan Airlines.
This offer will be expanded as from 3 April 2013 with the new service to Fukuoka operated by KLM with three weekly frequencies by Boeing 777-200.
Air France pays particular attention to its Japanese customers. More than 200 Japanese cabin crew members provide exclusive service on flights to and from Japan. Air France is developing fine international cuisine, and offers the choice of a Japanese meal in all cabin classes. In addition, passengers can read local Japanese newspapers and there is a selection of movies in their original Japanese version or with subtitles.
Flight schedule to Japan
On departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Air France operates the following flights to Tokyo: 4 daily flights (2 Air France flights to Tokyo-Narita; 1 Air France flight operated by Japan Airlines to Tokyo-Narita; 1 Air France flight operated by Japan Airlines to Tokyo-Haneda) and 1 daily flight to Osaka.
On departure from Amsterdam-Schiphol, KLM operates the following flights to Tokyo: between 7 and 9 weekly flights, Osaka: 1 daily flight and Fukuoka: 3 weekly flights as from 3 April 2013.
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/news/article/item/air-france-a-leader-in-japan/
Air France - KLM: a novembre passeggeri e load factor in crescita
A novembre il traffico del gruppo Air France - KLM è salito del 2,2% a fronte di un incremento della capacità offerta dello 0,3%. Questo ha portato a una crescita dell'1,5% del load factor, attestatosi all'81,2%. In crescita anche i passeggeri, che hanno raggiunto quota 6 milioni (+2,3% rispetto allo stesso mese del 2011). Nel segmento del trasporto merci, il gruppo franco-olandese prosegue nella sua politica di aggiustamento della capacità. a novembre 2012 la capacità è stata ridotta del 5,2% mentre il traffico è clato del 5,4%, il load factor ha subito un lieve calo dello 0,2%.
http://www.ilvolo.it/index.php/201212079493/Compagnie-Aeree/Air-France-KLM.html
A novembre il traffico del gruppo Air France - KLM è salito del 2,2% a fronte di un incremento della capacità offerta dello 0,3%. Questo ha portato a una crescita dell'1,5% del load factor, attestatosi all'81,2%. In crescita anche i passeggeri, che hanno raggiunto quota 6 milioni (+2,3% rispetto allo stesso mese del 2011). Nel segmento del trasporto merci, il gruppo franco-olandese prosegue nella sua politica di aggiustamento della capacità. a novembre 2012 la capacità è stata ridotta del 5,2% mentre il traffico è clato del 5,4%, il load factor ha subito un lieve calo dello 0,2%.
http://www.ilvolo.it/index.php/201212079493/Compagnie-Aeree/Air-France-KLM.html
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