Air France resumes operations from Birmingham Airport

Air France has announced it will gradually resume operations from Birmingham Airport.

Linking Birmingham to Paris, the route will initially be operated twice times a week.

Frequencies will increase weekly with the daily service resuming on 6th July. As the peak summer season approaches, Air France passengers will have the opportunity to connect to up to 150 destinations worldwide via Paris CDG.

Benedicte Duval, general manager for UK & Ireland, said: “As borders reopen and travel restrictions begin to ease, we are fully focused on the safe and gradual resumption of air travel. After this challenging period, we are delighted to be able to welcome our Midlands based customers back on board.

“As we all adapt to this new environment, I can assure you that all Air France staff, both on the ground and on board, are committed to guaranteeing our passengers the highest levels of health & safety.”

Tom Screen, aviation director of Birmingham Airport, said: “We are delighted that Air France will resume flights from Birmingham Airport on the 15thJune.  Air France has been a partner airline of Birmingham for many years and offers passengers direct access to Paris and onward connections to up to 150 destinations.

“We want to reassure customers that their safety is our number one priority, and as we restart operations we advise all to please follow the health and safety guidance available on our website.”