Air France launches new economy class fare structure on short/medium-haul network

Air France launched (07-Jan-2013) its new economy class fare structure on its short and medium-haul network including 58 destinations. The product is on sale from 07-Jan-2013 for travel from 06-Feb-2013 and will allow customers to choose between the all-inclusive Classic product or the MiNi product which does not include checked baggage or mileage accrual. Air France chairman and CEO Alexandre de Juniac said, "With this new fare range that makes the Air France quality of service accessible to all, Air France is continuing to implement its Transform 2015 plan, which aims to put the customer at the heart of its development strategy. This initiative is in addition to the renewal of the commercial offer launched in October 2012 with the strategy of moving upmarket on the medium-haul network." The new base fare for the MiNi product will be EUR49 with checked baggage able to be purchased online for EUR15 or at the airport for EUR30, according to reports from Voyages d'Affaires, Air Journal and Journal de L'Aviation. Classic fares begin at EUR70. [more - original PR]