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Air France Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
Air France Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every Air France fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Light: Includes: Cabin bag only.
- Standard: Includes: One checked bag and seat selection from 30 hours out.
- Business: Includes: Lie-flat seat with direct aisle access on most aircraft, two checked bags, lounge access.
- Cabins on board: Air France operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, La Première (First)..
Light
Includes: Cabin bag only. Watch out for: No checked bag, no changes, no refund.
Standard
Includes: One checked bag and seat selection from 30 hours out. Watch out for: Changes carry a fee.
Business
Includes: Lie-flat seat with direct aisle access on most aircraft, two checked bags, lounge access. Watch out for: La Première is a separate and much smaller First cabin available on limited routes.
Cabins on board
Air France operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, La Première (First).
How fare choice affects baggage
One cabin bag plus one accessory, combined weight up to 12 kg (26 lbs) in Economy and 18 kg (39 lbs) in Business. Included on Standard and above for transatlantic; charged on Light fares.
How fare choice affects changes
Light fares are non-changeable. Standard and Flex fares change for a fee or free respectively, plus fare difference.
Air France fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest Air France fare and what does it exclude?
Light. Includes: Cabin bag only. Restriction: No checked bag, no changes, no refund.
Which Air France fare includes a checked bag?
Included on Standard and above for transatlantic; charged on Light fares.
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