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I am considering a position with Air France. Does anyone have any idea what the travel benefits are with them? Do they have any special arrangements with Delta and their other partners for Air France non-revs? I have been out of the business a few years and am really looking forward to getting back in. Thanks
Generally the travel benefits for AF employees (and other non-US carriers) are not as good as on US-domestic companies. Some basics:
- There's no such thing as a free trip. Even on AF you will pay a charge for each segment, usually mileage based, plus intl taxes. For example: USA east coast to Paris is $34 plus taxes each way. French domestic flights are 9 euros. These are called R2 tickets.
- All travel is in economy, unless you purchase your R2 in business class (approx $175 o/w plus taxes USA east coast to Paris).
- Boarding priority is determined by seniority
- Employees are granted a priority coupon for 1 trip per year (called R3) that allows you to jump to the head of the non-rev list. Good for popular non-rev destinations.
- ZED agreements with over 100 other airlines
- Special "Skyteam ZED" fares with Skyteam partners (e.g., 1 thru 450 mile trip = $12)
- Local station agreements exist at many USA stations for free/reduced cost tickets
- Option to buy confirmed space on any flight (R1 ticket) at set prices (e.g., USA east coast to Paris ranges from $68 up to $113 o/w, plus taxes, based on booking class ). This is a NICE benefit most others don't have!
- AF staff (everyone, not just crew) are eligible for jumpseat travel with crew agreement
- Buddy pass travelers must travel with you and are charged the same rate as the employee. Buddy passes are limited (3 or 4 a year, I think).
- Spouse/domestic partner, dependent children, and parents may travel independently at the same rates. Parents are only eligible if at least one has passed their 60th birthday.
- Obtaining tickets is a cumbersome process that must be done thru your local station/office and makes spontaneity inconvenient (but not impossible) when away from home. A new centralized database is being rolled out this year to make life easier: present you ID to any sales desk and they'll be able to help you.
Hopefully this helps. Send me a private message if you'd like some more info; if you understand French I can forward some documents with more details to you.
Additionally, I'll just add that AF is a good company to work for. Although some of the processes are rather arcane and bureaucratic, they treat employees pretty well (the socialist heritage I guess) and tend to reward based on merit instead of seniority. Good luck with your job pursuit!
[quote]Originally posted by PanAmer:
I am considering a position with Air France.
well they do have some nice new uniforms. http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emotic...on_biggrin.gif
Air France uniforms
Good luck.
Keep'em flying