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Air France Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary

How Air France seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Choosing a seat: Charged in Economy unless you hold Flying Blue status; free from 30 hours before departure for everyone..
  • Extra legroom: Seat Plus offers extra legroom in Economy for a fee..
  • Upgrades: Flying Blue miles upgrades and paid upgrade bidding are both offered..
  • Seating children with a parent: Air France seats families with children together and offers free seat selection for passengers travelling with children under two..
AirlineAir France
IATA CodeAF
TopicSeats & Upgrades
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Choosing a seat

Charged in Economy unless you hold Flying Blue status; free from 30 hours before departure for everyone.

Extra legroom

Seat Plus offers extra legroom in Economy for a fee.

Upgrades

Flying Blue miles upgrades and paid upgrade bidding are both offered.

Seating children with a parent

Air France seats families with children together and offers free seat selection for passengers travelling with children under two.

Cabins available

Air France operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, La Première (First).

Air France seats & upgrades — common questions

Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Air France?

Charged in Economy unless you hold Flying Blue status; free from 30 hours before departure for everyone.

Can my child sit with me on Air France?

Air France seats families with children together and offers free seat selection for passengers travelling with children under two.

How do I upgrade on Air France?

Flying Blue miles upgrades and paid upgrade bidding are both offered.

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