Quantcast

Air France uses high-capacity Boeing jets for Caribbean and Indian Ocean routes

Air France uses high-capacity Boeing jets for Caribbean and Indian Ocean routes
Policy
Webp airfrance
Air France | Official Website

Air France operates a subfleet of 118 twin-aisle aircraft, with the Boeing 777-300ER being the most numerous at 43 units. These planes are configured in four different layouts, including a high-capacity version with 472 seats. This particular configuration is used primarily on routes to the Caribbean and Indian Ocean, where demand for premium seating is lower.

The airline's 472-seat Boeing 777s feature an economy section with 430 seats arranged in a 3-4-3 layout, a premium economy section with 28 seats in a 2-4-2 layout, and a business class with just 14 seats in a 1-2-1 arrangement. The high-capacity aircraft serve destinations that cater mainly to leisure travelers or those visiting friends and relatives.

During July and August, these aircraft operate daily on several routes from Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) and Paris Orly airports. Key destinations include Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Réunion, Toronto, Montreal, and New York JFK. Notably, flights to New York JFK began using this configuration on June 16, marking its debut on this route.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

The top eight routes account for the majority of flights using the high-capacity configuration during peak summer months. Among these routes are daily services from Paris CDG to Fort-de-France and Pointe-à-Pitre at full capacity usage of the high-density aircraft.

In addition to long-haul destinations, Air France also deploys its high-capacity Boeing 777s on shorter routes such as Paris Orly to Bastia during peak summer travel periods due to increased demand driven by school holidays and tourism.

Air France has historically utilized large aircraft for seasonal demand surges to Corsica but only started flying the current high-capacity Boeing model there since 2023.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of a new route connecting Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa.

Oct 27, 2025

United Airlines has unveiled its Summer 2026 schedule, which includes new flights from Newark to Bari, Split, Santiago de Compostela, and Glasgow, as well as from Newark to Seoul and Washington, D.C., to Reykjavik.

Oct 27, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has announced a limited-time 20% discount on fares between Addis Ababa and Porto.

Oct 27, 2025

Avianca has announced that passengers are encouraged to register for the Biomig biometric migration system to avoid lines and delays at participating airports in Colombia.

Oct 27, 2025

Delta Air Lines has announced an upgrade to its mobile application, enhancing travel convenience ahead of the holiday season.

Oct 27, 2025

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has announced the closure of Terminal 5 to commence significant renovations aimed at enhancing the passenger experience.

Oct 27, 2025