The Air France A380 flies to French-speaking Africa for the first time

For the International Forum for Investments in Côte d'Ivoire, Air France yesterday operated a special flight to Abidjan by Airbus A380.For the 2014 winter season, Air France wishes to serve Abidjan by A380 on a regular basis*. After Johannesburg, Abidjan would therefore become the second destination on the African continent to be served by the Air France superjumbo.

Abidjan has nearly seven million inhabitants. Air France has strengthened its presence there since summer 2013 by increasing its capacity, with ten instead of seven weekly flights and a larger choice of flight schedules for customers.

From 29 January to 1 February 2014, Air France is sponsoring the International Forum for Investments in Côte d'Ivoire, bringing together major African and international companies. This forum, for businessmen, economic and corporate operators, is intended as an essential meeting opportunity for Ivorian economic recovery.

"Our ambition to serve Abidjan by A380 and our presence at the International Forum for Investments in Côte d'Ivoire offer additional evidence of the Air France-KLM Group's commitment to support the dynamic economic development underway in a modern-day Africa keen to exchange with the rest of the world. We are therefore continuing to expand in this continent where we have been present for over 75 years" stated Patrick Alexandre, Executive Vice President Commercial, Sales and Marketing Air France-KLM.


* subject to required authorization and the necessary structural work to be able to accommodate this superjumbo.