Air France Goes Big for Winter 2025–26
Air France Goes Big for Winter 2025–26: Phuket, Punta Cana, and Pure Parisian Panache
Pack your sunglasses and your scarf — Air France just dropped its winter schedule, and it’s basically the travel equivalent of a five-star buffet. Think new exotic routes, sleek new aircraft, a first-class suite that’s more luxurious than most people’s apartments, and Wi-Fi that actually works.
From November 2025 to March 2026, Air France is pulling out all the stops, with nearly 800 daily flights to 170 destinations in 73 countries — and a 3% increase in long-haul capacity. Translation: more seats, more sunshine, and more excuses to book “just one more trip.”
Bonjour, Beaches! New Long-Haul Routes Incoming
If you’ve ever wanted to swap Parisian drizzle for something a little more… tropical, Air France has your back (and your beach towel).
Starting 27 November 2025, Air France will launch Paris–Phuket flights up to three times a week. Expect white-sand beaches, clear blue water, and just enough humidity to give your hair a personality of its own.
Then, from 13 January to 28 March 2026, get ready for Paris–Punta Cana — also three times a week — because apparently winter blues are best cured with a coconut drink and a dance floor under the stars.
Both routes will be operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, so you’ll have plenty of space to stretch out and pretend you’re in a movie montage as you fly from croissants to coconuts.
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Global Highlights: Air France Turns the World Into a Weekend Option
Air France isn’t just adding destinations — it’s turning up the volume across its entire network.
- North America: The ever-popular Paris–Orlando route continues with five weekly A350 flights, because who doesn’t love the idea of Mickey Mouse with a French accent? Meanwhile, Raleigh–Durham, Cancún, and Papeete are all going daily, which means spontaneous trips to paradise just got way too easy.
- South America & Caribbean: Up to 12 weekly flights to Rio de Janeiro, 5 to Salvador de Bahia, and 10 to San José (Costa Rica). Basically, if there’s a beach, a cocktail, and a samba rhythm, Air France is flying there.
- Africa & Indian Ocean: Daily service to Cape Town, 5 weekly to Zanzibar–Kilimanjaro, and more flights to Mauritius, because apparently paradise comes in multiple time zones.
- Asia & Middle East: Twice-daily flights to Bangkok, 3 weekly to Riyadh, and a whopping 16 to Dubai — which sounds like overkill until you realize half the plane is probably influencers chasing sunset photos.
La Première Suite: Because Flying Should Feel Like a Spa Day
Forget reclining seats — Air France’s new La Première suite is more like a mini Parisian penthouse at 30,000 feet. Spanning five windows (yes, five), it’s already available on routes to New York-JFK, Singapore, and Los Angeles, with Miami joining in December 2025 and Tokyo–Haneda in March 2026.
And for those lucky few at LAX, there’s now a dedicated La Première check-in and lounge — the kind of place where champagne flows, luggage glides itself, and you briefly forget you’re about to sit on a plane with the rest of us.
Wi-Fi That Actually Works (No, Really)
By the end of 2025, 30% of Air France’s fleet will have high-speed Wi-Fi — with full coverage by 2026. And get this: it’s free. So you can stream, scroll, and brag about your “work trip” from literally anywhere above the Atlantic.
Europe, Don’t Feel Left Out
While the long-haul news is stealing the spotlight, Air France is still keeping things close to home with a short- and medium-haul network that’s busier than a Paris café at lunchtime.
Expect up to 630 daily flights to over 90 destinations, with extra frequencies to Toulouse, Marseille, and Nice, plus major European favorites like London, Milan, Munich, and Zurich.
And let’s not forget Transavia France, the group’s low-cost sibling, which will serve 109 destinations in 29 countries — because sometimes you want French flair, and sometimes you just want cheap flights to the beach.
The Bottom Line: A Little Bit Fancy, a Lot More Fun
Air France’s winter 2025–26 lineup isn’t just about getting from A to B — it’s about making the journey feel like part of the holiday. With new routes to Phuket and Punta Cana, expanded global service, and a first-class suite that redefines “flying in style,” the airline is proving that luxury and wanderlust go hand in hand.
So whether you’re dreaming of sipping piña coladas, chasing sunsets in the Indian Ocean, or simply showing off your new La Première slippers — Air France has your winter escape sorted. Just remember to pack your sense of adventure… and maybe your SPF 50.
