Air France health & safety measures

Your health and safety remain at the heart of everything we do. In the face of Covid-19, we have put in place the strictest health measures both on the ground and in flight to keep you protected at every step of your journey. Grouped under the label "Air France Protect", these measures are regularly adapted to evolutions in the health situation. To welcome you safely, all our teams on the ground and on board are equipped with surgical masks and respect strict protective measures.

Follow our recommendations below to prepare for your trip and travel safely.

Before departure

At the airport

On board

On arrival

AIR FRANCE REWARDED FOR ITS HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

BEFORE DEPARTURE

BEFORE DEPARTURE

Travel requirements

Implementation of the health pass
The health pass is now mandatory in France for all domestic flights.

Health pass, Covid-19 tests, quarantine mandates…Find the answers to all your questions in our FAQ.
Visit our Travel and Covid-19 FAQ

Visit TravelDoc to learn about the requirements (Covid-19 tests, vaccine, quarantine...) for each step of your trip.

COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION

Does your destination require a Covid-19 test? You must confirm the type of test (PCR, antigen, LAMP, etc.); where and how to carry it out (laboratory, pharmacy, doctor, etc.); and the required language and validity period of the test results on the TravelDoc website.

Please note: even if you are vaccinated against Covid-19, you will still need to be tested if your destination requires it.

Do you need a Covid-19 test to travel?

Find a testing center located near you or your destination using the SkyTeam map
Or make an appointment at the testing center at Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Paris-Orly

Before arriving at the airport

TRAVELING WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION ?

You will need a European health pass (or digital EU Covid certificate) to travel within the European Union.
Read our FAQ to learn more about where to get it.

Check in online

Online or via the app. Plan to arrive at the airport early, as additional security checks (health document verification…) may be required prior to boarding.

Download your favorite press

For your safety, we no longer offer newspapers and magazines on board. Download your favorite press titles 30 hours before your departure on the Air France Play app.

To limit traffic, access to Paris airports is restricted to travelers, and to persons accompanying minors or other travelers in need of special assistance.

Items to bring on board

Several surgical masks to wear for the duration of your trip
Disposable single-use tissues
Bottle of hand sanitizer (<100ml)
Pen to fill out the forms distributed on board

View our FAQ on wearing masks

LET'S STAY IN TOUCH

My Bookings

In the current context, it is important to stay in touch. Please make sure your contact details are kept up to date, i.e. the e-mail addresses and telephone numbers in your booking files.

AT THE AIRPORT

AT THE AIRPORT

Mandatory surgical mask

You must wear a surgical mask upon arrival at the airport and for the duration of your trip.

REMINDER OF PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES

Special signage, announcements and floor markings remind you of the physical distancing measures.

COUNTERS AND KIOSKS

Our check-in counters are equipped with Plexiglas protective screens. They are disinfected regularly, as are our self-service kiosks.

LOUNGES

Our catering offer and lounge services have been adapted. Some lounges are closed due to public health regulations in force around the world.

Learn more

HAND SANITIZER DISPENSERS

Hand sanitizer dispensers are at your disposal.

CONTACTLESS BODY TEMPERATURE CHECKS

Body temperature measurement may be implemented at the departure of some Air France flights.

ON BOARD

ON BOARD

MANDATORY SURGICAL MASK

Wearing a surgical mask is mandatory on board our aircraft.
When paired with our air recycling system, a surgical mask protects you even when physical distancing is not possible on board.

CABIN AIR RENEWED EVERY 3 MINUTES

Our aircraft are equipped with an air recycling system consisting of HEPA «High Efficiency Particulate Air» filters identical to those used in operating theatres, which trap 99.9% of particles.
The air in the cabin is therefore renewed every 3 minutes.

DAILY CLEANING AND REGULAR DISINFECTION

Vacuuming of carpets and all seats, as well as head covers
Cleaning and disinfection of all contact surfaces: trays, armrests, seat belts, entertainment screens, remote controls, overhead baggage racks, windows, door handles, etc.

Sanitary kit

On our long-haul flights, you will receive a personal sanitary kit. It includes a disinfectant wipe, a surgical mask and hand sanitizer. On all other flights, a disinfectant wipe is at your disposal as soon as you arrive on board.

Inflight service

For your safety, we are adapting our catering offer in all our cabins.

Learn more

Air filtration in cabins

Our aircraft are equipped with an air filtration system consisting of High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters identical to those used in hospital operating rooms.

Cabin air is thus completely refreshed every 3 minutes. These filters eliminate more than 99.97% of bacteria and viruses, ensuring an excellent air quality in our cabins which fully complies with health standards.