Air France begins Serving Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) by Airbus A330-200
Wednesday 28 May 2008 Since 1 April 2008, Air France has been serving Pointe-Noire with three weekly frequencies, with one flight seating 219 operated by Airbus 330 and the two other flights with a seating capacity for 79 operated by Airbus 319.
As from 23 June, the Paris-Pointe Noire route will be exclusively operated by Airbus 330-200, representing a 65% increase in capacity compared with last year.
“Today, our service to the Congo, and Pointe-Noire in particular, fits into our global development strategy” stated Etienne Rachou, Senior Vice President Africa & Middle East Air France.
Air France has introduced its most modern aircraft on the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Pointe-Noire route, providing its customers with a high-quality service and product”. Flight times to and from Pointe-Noire have been specially adapted to ensure customers have access to numerous connecting opportunities at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, to and from the rest of the world.
The A330 is equipped with two cabins: l’Espace Affaires (40 seats) and Tempo (179 seats).
From 1st April to 22 June 2008 From Paris to Pointe-Noire Departures on Thursdays and Sundays at 11.15pm – Arrival the following day at 6.05am (flights operated by A319) Departures on Tuesdays at 11.15pm – Arrival the following day at 5.55am (flights operated by A330-200) From Pointe-Noire to Paris Departures on Mondays and Fridays at 9.05pm – Arrival the following day at 5.55am (flights operated by A319) Departures on Wednesdays at 9.10pm – Arrival the following day at 5.55am (flights operated by A330-200) As from 22 June 2008 From Paris to Pointe-Noire Departures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.15pm – Arrival the following day at 5.55am (flights operated by A330-200) From Pointe-Noire to Paris Departures on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.20pm – Arrival the following day at 5.55am (flights operated by A330-200)
In the Congo, Air France also serves Brazzaville three times weekly, with Airbus 330 and Airbus 340 seating 272.
(From Air France)
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