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In 1933, Air Orient, Air Union, the SGTA and the C.I.D.N.A. started up a joint airline, soon after named Air France (www.airfrance.com). With its main hub in Paris and regional hubs in Lyon and Marseille, Air France operates 1,800 daily flights serving 189 destinations in 84 countries.
Continental and Air France codeshare on select routes. Across Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa, Air France offers Continental customers expanded access to a unique network of cities. Air France is a founding member of the SkyTeam Alliance.
Frequent Flyer Benefits
Continental Airlines OnePass members may accrue and redeem miles on Air France flights systemwide. Fare class bonuses of 50% will be earned for travel in Business or First Class. Miles and points accrued on qualifying fares and Air France flights count toward Elite status.
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Airport Lounge Benefits
Continental's Presidents Club members have access to Air France Lounges in Barcelona, Spain; Berlin, Germany; Geneva, Switzerland; Hong Kong; Johannesburg, South Africa; Manchester, United Kingdom; Milan, Italy; Paris, France (CDG2A East- only); Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil and Zurich, Switzerland. Members can access these Clubs by showing a current Presidents Club membership card as well as a ticket for same-day international travel, or connecting travel, on a SkyTeam partner airline.
Continental's First/International Business/BusinessFirst customers traveling on an international itinerary have access to any SkyTeam partner airline's lounge at any point during their itinerary on the same day of travel.
SkyTeam Elite Plus members traveling in Economy class on an international itinerary operated by a SkyTeam member have access to any SkyTeam carrier's lounge (including one guest) at any point during their itinerary on the same day of travel.
Services
With Air France, you enjoy high standards of quality and service, regardless of which class of service you prefer to travel. Air France offers First Class, Business Class and three different economy classes, depending upon which region of the world the passenger is traveling to or from.
Passengers traveling in L'Espace Premiere (First Class) and L'Espace Affairs (Business Class) may enjoy benefits ranging from last minute booking, dedicated check-in and airport processing facilities, access to Air France and partners worldwide lounges, additional frequent flier miles and a full array of meals and beverages. Tempo Class (Coach) offers the best of Air France services at the lowest prices.
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