Air France has announced plans to resume operations to
nearly 150 destinations by the end of August, representing 80 per cent of its
route network, though capacity will remain low.
The airline said it will operate 20 per cent of its usual
capacity by the end of June, gradually increasing to 35 per cent in July and 40
per cent in August. Flights to Corsica from Paris-Orly due to relaunch on 26
June.
Priority will be given to Air France’s domestic network,
with flights to Europe – mainly Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal – also due to
gradually increase over the coming months. Schedules for flights between Strasbourg
and Amsterdam will be updated at a later date, according to the carrier.
Flights resuming from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport include:
Air France agreed to review its route network in the future to shift more domestic travel to high-speed trains under the French government's conditions for providing the airline with a €7 billion aid package to help it survive the coronavirus pandemic.
All passengers and crew are required to wear facemasks or
face coverings during their journey through the airport and on board, while
daily aircraft cleaning procedures have been updated to include disinfection of
all high-touch surfaces such as armrests, tray tables and screens.