Air France Strengthens its Network with new Caribbean routes from New York and Montreal

NEW YORK, NY, November 22, 2021 – Air France is expanding its flight schedule to leisure destinations this winter with the introduction of two North American routes to the Caribbean.

 

Starting November 23, 2021, travelers can fly from YUL-Montreal and JFK-New York to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. An archipelago located in the southern Caribbean Sea, Guadeloupe is made up of five islands, with the main two geographically resembling a butterfly. Reopened to vaccinated U.S. visitors on June 11th, Guadeloupe is known for its wide selection of activities which include hiking up the Soufriere Volcano, diving, island hopping or sunbathing on its beautiful pristine beach shores.

 

Travelers from the North American region can now escape to this destination during the cold winter season with the following schedules:

 

Air France’s Guadeloupe to Montreal flight (Starting November 23, 2021)

Air France will fly once a week between Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), Guadeloupe, and Montreal (YUL), with the following schedule:

• AF624 Pointe-à-Pitre to Montreal departing 3:20PM arriving 7:50PM [Tue]
• AF625 Montreal to Pointe-à-Pitre departing 1:00PM arriving 6:50PM [Wed]

 

The week of December 6, 2021, Air France will add a second weekly flight to the route with the following schedule:

• AF624 Pointe-à-Pitre to Montreal departing 4:20PM arriving 8:50PM [Fri]
• AF625 Montreal to Pointe-à-Pitre departing 1:00PM arriving 6:50PM [Sat]

 

Air France’s Guadeloupe to New York flight (Starting November 24, 2021)

Air France will fly twice weekly between Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), Guadeloupe, and New York (JFK), with the following schedule:

• AF622 Pointe-à-Pitre to New York departing 4:00PM arriving 8:10PM [Wed]
• AF622 Pointe-à-Pitre to New York departing 4:10PM arriving 8:20PM [Sat]
• AF623 New York to Pointe-à-Pitre departing 7:40AM arriving 1:05PM [Thu]
• AF623 New York to Pointe-à-Pitre departing 7:50AM arriving 1:15PM [Sun]

 

Both routes will be operated by Air France’s Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Business and Economy cabins. With 168 seats, those who opt for a business cabin will get to experience elevated service, including a dedicated catering service, access to business class lounges, and other amenities. Middle seats in business class are also blocked for extra comfort.

 

“Air France is excited to connect North American travelers to get to the Caribbean.  As with all Air France flights, we can assure travelers that we will get them to their favorite destinations with safety, style, and convenient flight schedules while also adhering to each country’s rules and restrictions.”  Eric Caron, Air France-KLM’s SVP And General Manager of North America.

 

Days of operation, schedules and fares are available for consultation at airfrance.us

 

This flight schedule is subject to change according to travel restrictions.

 

Before travelling, Air France invites its customers to check the travel restrictions and the documents required on arrival at their destination. For more information, go to airfrance.traveldoc.aero.

Fully modifiable and refundable tickets until 30 June 2022

 

As part of its commercial policy, Air France is currently offering fully modifiable tickets for travel until 30 June 2022 for rickets purchased on or before 31 January 2022. Customers can modify1 their reservation free of charge or request a refundable credit voucher2 if they no longer wish to travel.

 

The health and well-being of Air France customers and staff are at the heart of the company’s concerns. Air France is committed to providing its customers optimum health and hygiene conditions at each stage of their trip, upon arrival at the airport. On board the aircraft and throughout the duration of the trip, it is compulsory to wear a surgical mask. The air in the cabin is renewed every 3 minutes. The air recycling system on board Air France aircraft is equipped with HEPA – High Efficiency Particulate Air – filters, identical to those used in hospital operating rooms. Air France has also reinforced aircraft cleaning procedures, notably with the disinfection of all surfaces in contact with customers such as armrests, tray tables and screens before each flight.

 

1 Modifications – possibility of changing the date and/or destination of your ticket regardless of the fare conditions until the day of departure of the 1st flight. If the price of the new ticket is higher, the fare difference will be charged to the customer.

 

2 Refunds – possibility of requesting a ticket refund up to the day of departure of the 1st flight. If the fare conditions of your ticket do not allow a refund, a credit voucher valid for one year will be issued, the refund of which can be requested at any time.

 

 

About Air France

Since 1933, Air France has been promoting and highlighting France throughout the world. With an activity divided between passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance, Air France is a major air transport player. A workforce of more than 45,000 staff are committed on a daily basis to offering each customer a unique travel experience. Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia make up the Air France-KLM Group. The Group relies on its powerful hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol to offer a vast international network. Its Flying Blue frequent flyer program has over 17 million members. Air France and KLM are members of the SkyTeam alliance which has a total of 19 member airlines.

 

Air France places the health and safety of its customers and staff at the heart of its concerns. As part of its Air France Protect health and safety commitment, the company has introduced the strictest health and hygiene measures to ensure a safe trip.