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The new route will face tough competition from American Airlines, British Airways, and Condor - can the market sustain another carrier?
If there was any doubt about the health of the transatlantic aviation market, look no further than Phoenix. The city has just announced a new route with Air France, connecting the Arizona state capital with Paris. While air services come and go, to secure a European flag carrier on a new city pairing like this is notable.
Skift has rounded up all the must-know info about the new long-haul link:
When Will Paris-Phoenix Launch?The first flight will depart on May 23, and operate three days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Timings are pretty civilized too - the service leaves Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport at 10:10 am and arrives in Phoenix at 12:10 pm. The return departs the