AIR FRANCE has confirmed that it is to retain its three-category cabin operation within Europe on mainline routes. With Swiss returning to its old standards and other established carriers retaining at least a two-class operation there is clearly a commercially viable demand for business class. However AF is possibly unique with its three offerings on certain short haul routes, including both Heathrow and Manchester to CDG. Branded L'Espace Affaires (business class), Tempo Challenge (superior economy class) and Tempo (economy class), the airline says that it is important to offer a top quality product for certain business users and travellers connecting at Paris on to long haul services. In another move the airline will change your ticket for a flat fee of ”35, even cheaper than a certain Dublin headquartered airline who charges ”20 per sector.
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