Air France announced major route expansions for 2025-2026, including a new Paris-Las Vegas service starting April 2026 and immediate additions of Phuket and Punta Cana routes. The airline is also rolling out premium cabin upgrades and high-speed Wi-Fi across its fleet.
Air France will launch direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Las Vegas on April 15, 2026. The route operates three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Flight Schedule (local time):
Las Vegas becomes Air France’s 19th U.S. destination and 26th in North America. KLM already serves Las Vegas year-round with up to 7 weekly flights from Amsterdam, providing Air France-KLM customers multiple routing options.
Air France is launching two new direct routes during Winter 2025-2026 season:
Air France is significantly expanding its North American capacity during Winter 2025:
This expansion is particularly valuable for Canadian travelers, who can connect through Paris-CDG to reach these destinations with Air France’s expanded network.
Air France continues rolling out significant premium cabin improvements:
Air France’s redesigned First Class suite, featuring a modular seat-to-bed design spanning five windows, is now available on select routes:
At Los Angeles International Airport, Air France introduced dedicated La Première ground services including private check-in, TSA escort, and tarmac car transfers to their premium lounge.
Air France became the first major European airline to offer high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, including regional aircraft:
During Winter 2025-2026, Air France operates nearly 800 daily flights to close to 170 destinations across 73 countries, with long-haul capacity up 3%.
On October 17, 2025, Air France inaugurated its first dedicated lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 5.
The lounge emphasizes French culinary excellence with changing menus throughout the day, featuring dishes like beef bourguignon and chocolate mousse. A Parisian hotel-inspired bar serves French wines, champagne, and spirits.
Air France operates up to 7 weekly flights between Paris-CDG and Chicago O’Hare using Airbus A350 aircraft.
For travelers between North America and Europe, these Air France expansions create new redemption opportunities:
Canadian travelers can particularly benefit from:
Air France’s aggressive expansion continues with the Las Vegas route announcement for April 2026 and immediate Winter 2025 additions of Phuket and Punta Cana. Combined with premium cabin upgrades and the new Chicago lounge, Air France is positioning itself as a stronger competitor for transatlantic and connecting traffic.
For North American travelers, especially those managing cross-border travel between the U.S. and Canada, these expansions provide valuable new routing options through Paris-CDG. The increased frequencies on existing routes also improve schedule flexibility for both paid and award travelers.
Sources: Air France Press Releases, October-November 2025
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