Air France Airline Profile

Air France information, codes and useful links

Air France profile
Air France logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: Air France

Legal name: Societe Air France dba Air France

Year established: 1934

Region: Europe

Base country: France

Base city: Paris

Base airport: Paris – Charles De Gaulle Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: AF

Airline ICAO code: AFR

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: SkyTeam

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Air France overview and services

Societe Air France dba Air France marketed as Air France is a currently operating Europen scheduled full-service airline with a base at Paris – Charles De Gaulle Airport, in Paris, France.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is AF, and its 3-character ICAO designator is AFR. Established 93 years ago in 1933, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with Delta, Korean Air, KLM, and 22 others, Air France is a SkyTeam alliance member.

Air France offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The most recent version of Air France baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.