Air France continues to develop its network to India, one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

Starting on 30 October 2006, Air France will operate three weekly flights to and from Chennai (Madras) using its own aircraft (the service is currently operated on a code-share basis with Delta Air Lines aircraft and crew).

The flight will be operated using an Airbus A340 seating 291: 30 in l'Espace Affaires and 261 in Tempo. The aircraft is equipped with the New Air France Travel Concept cabin for enhanced passenger comfort.

Schedules will be particularly well-suited to passengers with short connections at Paris-Charles de Gaulle on their way to and from other Air France destinations:

Flight AF 158: CDG2 10:20 a.m. - Chennai 00:25 a.m. local time.
On Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Flight AF 157: Chennai 02:10 a.m.- CDG2 08:35 a.m. local time.
On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

These flights will also be sold by Delta Air Lines.

Chennai is the largest city in Southern India and the capital of the dynamic Tamil Nadu state. Its IT sector is growing exponentially, as are other highly diversified industrial activities, for example telecommunications, chemical, automobile and textile industries, to name only a few. Gateway to Tamil Nadu, cradle of the Dravidian civilization, close to Pondicherry and Kerala, Chennai is the cultural capital of Southern India and an outstandingly popular destination with tourists.

In addition to launching flights to Chennai, Air France will be increasing capacity on other flights between Europe and India, with seven weekly flights from Paris to Bangalore instead of five. The Paris-Mumbai (Bombay) route will be operated using Boeing 777-300s with 310 seats instead of the Boeing 777-200s with 270 seats operated last winter.

In all, Air France's capacity to India will be increased by 27%.

Together, Air France and KLM will offer 42 weekly frequencies (instead of 36 last year) to Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The networks and fares of the two airlines may be combined, including to and from India, forming a vast network based around the hubs at Charles de Gaulle and Schiphol so that passengers can travel either via Paris or via Amsterdam.

For additional information and reservations log on to www.airfrance.com or contact your usual Air France sales offices or travel agents.