Air France Returns with a Splash: Flagship Aircraft Lands in Israel

The French aviation giant Air France has just landed at Ben Gurion Airport and resumed its operations to Israel.

Starting today (Monday, July 7), the company will operate a daily flight on the Paris–Tel Aviv route using its flagship aircraft, becoming the first European airline to resume operations in Israel with a wide-body aircraft since the skies closed during Operation "With All My Heart".

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The plane, a Boeing 777-300B model, brings a significant upgrade to the flying experience in all classes—Economy, Premium Economy, and Business. The Business Class includes seats that convert into full-flat beds, advanced personal entertainment screens, and a rich culinary variety. The Premium Class offers spacious seats and increased comfort, and all classes feature an individual entertainment system, with Wi-Fi service available during the flight.

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The resumption of Air France's operations in Israel offers travelers from Israel convenient access to a variety of destinations worldwide via the company's home airport—Charles de Gaulle in Paris, one of Europe's central connection hubs.

In parallel with renewing operations in Israel, the company marks 20 years since launching its frequent flyer program—Flying Blue. Established in 2005 following the merger of Air France's Fréquence Plus and KLM's Flying Dutchman programs, it has since become one of the most prominent in the industry. Today, it connects the group with millions of travelers around the world, offering a range of benefits, upgrades, and rewards.

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“We are delighted to return to Israel with the flagship B777-300 aircraft—earlier than expected and in the midst of the summer season," said Alon Netta, the commercial director of Air France–KLM Group in Israel, adding: “The early return of flights reflects the mutual trust and close relationship between Air France and the Israeli market. This is a significant step for our passengers, offering a high-quality flying experience, advanced luxury classes, and many connection options through Paris Charles de Gaulle to all company destinations worldwide.”

Bienvenue à bord!

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