MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Air France has officially inaugurated a new 3 weekly non-stop flight between Manila and Paris on Sunday 8 December.

In a pre-departure ribbon-cutting ceremony, Secretary of Transportation, Jaime J. Bautista, Secretary of Tourism, Christina Garcia Frasco, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel and Air France-KLM General Manager for South East Asia & Oceania, Femke Kroese each highlighted the importance of the new route.

Femke Kroese, Air France-KLM General Manager for South East Asia & Oceania said, ‘we are extremely proud of this new Air France service operating non-stop between Manila and Paris, 3 times weekly. Together with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Air France-KLM group is the only European carrier with a daily service between Manila, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Amsterdam-Schiphol.’

To celebrate the launch customers arriving and departing on the new flight were greeted by traditional Lei and festive Filipino music. 

Photo of aircraft arrival in ManilaPhoto of aircraft arrival in Manila

 

Ribbon cutting from left to right :  Secretary of Transportation, Jaime J. Bautista, Secretary of Tourism, Christina Garcia Frasco, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel and Air France-KLM  General Manager for South East Asia & Oceania, Femke Kroese.  Photo credit NAIARibbon cutting from left to right : Secretary of Transportation, Jaime J. Bautista, Secretary of Tourism, Christina Garcia Frasco, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel and Air France-KLM General Manager for South East Asia & Oceania, Femke Kroese. Photo credit NAIA

 

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