The national airline of France, Air France is a leading carrier in the region. It is a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, but operates flights under its name. Established as a result of three Allied schedule airlines in 1933, this airline has expanded significantly since then. Currently, it serves around 36 destinations in France, in addition to over 168 cities in 93 countries. The carrier operates most of its flights from the primary hub at Charles de Gaulle Airport along with other major hubs at Toulouse Blagnac, Marseille Provence, Nice Cote d'Azur and Lyon-Saint Exupery Airports. In addition to full-fledged commercial flight services, it also manages cargo operations and subsidiary airlines. It focuses on increasing its reach as well as network; hence, is offering latest facilities to the passengers. It allows travellers to make online reservations as well as check Air France flights status n their phones, tablets or laptops. Here is a list of methods to check the current status of flights to avoid waiting at airports.
Mobile Applications
The automation of the ticket booking system in 1990s was one of the major developments in the flight services. With the passage of time and continuous research and development, travellers can book Air France flight ticket on their mobile phones. A number of dedicated applications are available on the Google Play, Apple, BlackBerry and Windows Stores. Travellers can download and installs these apps on the smartphones to avail its services. They simply have to enter the PNR number to check the current status of the flight. Some apps simply name the locations where the flight is, and many others show it on a map. People can check graphic user interface (GUI) of different apps and choose the one they like the most. It is worth mentioning that they can make flight or hotel reservations as well as check availability of services on these applications.
Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)
Travel is emerging as an integral part of lifestyle that leads to increase in the travel related services. This in turn has raised the number of OTAs that bring forward all the information regarding travelling as well as offer booking services. For instance, people can check Air France flight schedule on respective routes and make reservations accordingly. It is worth mentioning that no extra fee is charged by these OTAs while booking the flights ticket. They can also book hotels or opt for a travel package for a convenient journey. Similarly, other services such as current flight status, wait-list and flyer-mile details can also be check here, after booking the ticket.
Telephone
Before the cyber age, telephones were the best option to resolve a query related to flight booking. Even these days, it often acts as the saviour. Many a time, laptops run out of battery or internet connection is not available in remote areas, and in such cases, travellers can opt for this options. All the carriers as well as OTA provide a customer care number, where people can get all the information. For instance, they can easily book flight tickets with Air France airline by providing details regarding departure and arrival airports to the customer care representative.
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