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February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 by Pablo

For more than 85 years, Air France has provided exceptional service to passengers worldwide: even as far away as South Africa and North Africa. The Airline has remained one of the most recognized and successful air travel providers among Europe airlines and worldwide.

The services are exceptional with, the best team, head of the airline, highly trained flight attendants, top-notch aircraft maintenance, and a wide range of transport carriers for domestic flights and international air travel. In a move to continue to drive up value provided, France entered the Air France-KLM merger which has made it the largest air travel provider in the whole of Europe.

Like every other service provider, Air France aims to maximize profit while still providing the best services to customers. Therefore, several structures and strategies are put in place to create room for every class of people in society and accommodate more belongings on board. It includes the La Premiere and business class, the economy and premium economy class.

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One such structure is the baggage sizes and the number of personal items allowed on Air France planes. Besides, standard sizing in the aviation industry, Air France has strict and clear stipulations guiding how your personal belongings and languages are handled on board, especially in the economy and premium economy classes.

Exceeding these stipulated sizes would attract excess baggage fees and charges. How do you know the sizes of baggage to carry or the size of the bag for personal items? Also, how do you know the size of the plastic bags to hold your toiletries when budding air France?

These and other questions about Air France’s size and baggage allowances are answered in this article. You’ll also find details of seat sizes and pitch sizes on various Air France planes below.

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Air France sizes Table of Contents

Air France jumbo jets economy class seat sizes
Air France jumbo jets premium economy seat sizes
Air France jumbo jets business class seat sizes
Air France jumbo jets first class seat sizes
Air France narrowbody jets economy class seat sizes
Air France narrowbody jets business class seat sizes
Air France regional jets economy class seat size
Turboprops economy class seat size
Luggage, Carry-on, and Toiletries Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions

Air France Jumbo Jets Economy Class Seat Sizes

Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 1	32	81	18	46
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 2	31	79	18	46
Airbus A340-300 (343)	32	81	18	46
Airbus A350-900 (359)	31	79	17	43
Airbus A350-900 (359)	37	94	18	46
Airbus A380-800 (380)	32	81	17	43
Airbus A380-800 (380)	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 1	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 2	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 3	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 4	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 4	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Caribbean	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 1	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 2	32	81	17	43
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 2	34	86	17	43
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class	32	81	17	43
Boeing 787-9 (789)	31	79	17	43

Air France Jumbo Jets Premium Economy Seat Sizes

Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 1	38	97	19	48
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 2	40	102	19	48
Airbus A340-300 (343)	38	97	19	48
Airbus A380-800 (380)	38	97	19	48
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 1	38	97	19	48
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 2	38	97	19	48
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 3	38	97	19	48
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 4	38	97	19	48
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Caribbean	36	91	18	46
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 1	38	97	19	48
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 2	38	97	19	48
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class	38	97	19	48
Boeing 787-9 (789)	40	102	19	48

Air France Jumbo Jets Business Class Seat Sizes

Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 1	61	155	22	55
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 2	78	198	23	57
Airbus A340-300 (343)	61	155	22	55
Airbus A350-900 (359)	74	188	21	53
Airbus A380-800 (380)	55	140	24	61
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 1	79	201	21	53
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 2	61	155	22	55
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 3	61	155	21	53
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Caribbean	61	155	22	55
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 1	61	155	22	55
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 2	61	155	22	55
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class	61	155	22	55
Boeing 787-9 (789)	42	107	21	53

Air France Jumbo Jets First Class Seat Sizes

Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
Airbus A380-800 (380)	81	206	35	89
Boeing 777-200ER (772) Three Class Layout 4	61	155	21	53
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 1	79	201	24	61
Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Four Class Layout 2	79	201	24	61

Air France Narrowbody Jets Economy Class Seat Sizes

Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
Airbus A318 (318)	32	81	18	46
Airbus A319 (319) Layout 1	32	81	18	46
Airbus A319 (319) Layout 2	32	81	18	46
Airbus A320 (320) Caribbean	32	81	18	46
Airbus A320 (320) Layout 1	32	81	18	46
Airbus A320 (320) Layout 2	32	81	18	46
Airbus A320 (320) Layout 3	32	81	18	46
Airbus A321 (321) Layout 1	30	76	18	46
Airbus A321 (321) Layout 2	32	81	18	46
Embraer E-170	31	79	17	43
Embraer E-190	31	79	17	43
RJ-85 Avroliner (AR8)	31	79	18	46

Air France Narrowbody Jets Business Class Seat Sizes

Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
Airbus A318 (318)	32	81	18	46
Airbus A319 (319) Layout 1	33	84	18	46
Airbus A320 (320) Layout 1	34	86	18	46
Airbus A320 (320) Layout 2	32	81	18	46
Airbus A321 (321) Layout 1	31	79	18	46
Embraer E-170	36	91	19	48
Embraer E-190	36	91	19	48

Air France Regional Jets Economy Class Seat Size

Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
Bombardier CRJ-1000	32	81	17	43
Bombardier CRJ-700	32	81	17	43
Embraer ERJ-145	31	79	17.3	44

Turboprops Economy Class Seat Size

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Aircraft	Seat Pitch (inches)	Seat Pitch (cm)	Seat Width (inches)	Seat Width (cm)
ATR 42-500 (AT5)	31	79	17	43
ATR 72-500 (AT7)	31	79	17	43
ATR 72-600 (ATR)	31	79	17	43

Luggage, Carry-on, and Toiletries Sizes

Bag	Height (inches)	Height (cm)	Length (inches)	Length (cm)	Width (inches)	Width (cm)	Weight (lb)	Weight (kg)
Hand Baggage	21.7	55	13.8	35	9.9	25	26.4	12
Carry-on	12	30	16	40	6	15	—	—
Toiletries bag	—	—	7.8	2	7.8	20	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bags are allowed on an international flight with Air France?

The number of bags you are allowed to carry on any Air France flight depends on the class you are flying. If you are flying the economy class, you are allowed to have a single bag in addition to your carry-on for your personal items. Passengers flying the premium economy and the business class are allowed to have an additional bag, making two bags plus their carry-bags for personal items.

La Premiere (first class) passengers are allowed up to three bags, plus their carry-bags. The baggage is restricted to size 55 cm (21.7 in) in height, 35 cm (13.8 in) in length, and 25 cm (9.9 in) wide. For all classes of passengers. Bags that exceed these dimensions would attract charges.

All liquid items and toiletries must first be enclosed in a transparent and closed plastic bag before packing them in the baggage or carry-on bag. And the toiletries enclosed in the plastic bag, should not be larger than 100 ml or 3.40 oz. Also, the plastic bag should not be bigger than 20 cm (7.8 in) in length, or 20 cm (7.8 in) wide.

How much does Air France charge for extra baggage?

Air France Charges are based on the weight and size of the extra baggage. It also applies to every airline in the US, Asia, Canada, and Europe: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, European Airlines, etc. Also, you pay for extra baggage based on the class fare. You can expect to pay anywhere from fifty to three hundred pounds for extra baggage. Passengers can add as much extra baggage as they want.

But the maximum number of extra bags is determined by the size of the aircraft. The bags must have a maximum weight of 12kg each and measure up to 158 cm maximum. Payments are best made at the airport on the departure date or online using the capital one Travel option because most air France often rejects cash payments.

Capital One travel allows passengers to book flights online without hassle. Therefore it’s best to make payment at least 24 hours before departure to make room for efficiency. However, you may not be able to pay for oversized or overweight baggage online, using the Capital One Travel arrangements. Provisions are only made for payment at the airport.

How strict is Air France about the carry-on size?

There are strict rules and regulations guiding the number of bags you can bring onboard any air France plane. The rules dictate the size, weight, baggage allowance, and how personal items are handled on board. They have clearly stated dimensions for the size of carry-on that are allowed. The economic cabin only allows one hand baggage and a personal item (carry-on)per person.

Also, Passengers buying the business, premium economy, and La Premiere (first class) tickets are allowed to bring two hand baggage and one personal item (carry-on). In some cases, the La Premiere class is allowed up to three hand baggage.

All sizes and weights of baggage and carry-on bags would be verified at the check-in halls prior to onboarding. You may be charged additional fees if your bag doesn’t meet the stipulated criteria or if you want to bring additional items on board.

Fees could range anywhere from fifty pounds to three hundred pounds, depending on the size and weight of the baggage or carry-on bag you are carrying. Otherwise, you may have to remove some items that are not relevant to your journey. The size charts above give you the detailed dimensions of Air France carry-on bags.

What size carry-on does Air France allow?

Air France allows only one carry-on bag per traveler. It could be a bag, a satchel, or an electronic carrier bag containing your personal computer, electronic devices, camera, or other items. However, the content of the carry-on must remain within the limits allowed.

Generally, the weight of the bag can not be more than 23kg and The personal item bag or carry-on should have a maximum length of 40 cm (10 in), breadth of 15 cm (6 in), and height of 30 cm (12 in). Ideally, it should fit in the personal item space under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment if you are sitting close to the exit.

Any bag outside the specification or that does not fit within the provided space would not be allowed on board as a carry-on bag either for domestic flights or international travel. You’ll rather be asked to check it in at the check-in halls. Or you may ask the flight attendant for directions if your carry-on doesn’t fit the overhead compartment.

How big is an economy seat in Air France?

Air France has economy and premium economy seats. The seat size in economy class varies from one plane to another. The economy seat sizes range from 17 inches in width to 19 inches in width, depending on whether it’s premium economy or regular economy. Also, the size of the aircraft may affect the width of the seat.

Aircraft with wider cabin space afford wider seats than ones with narrower cabin space. And for the pitch, economy and premium economy seats have smaller pitch sizes than other classes. Economy seats have pitch sizes of 31 inches to 40 inches. But Premium economy seats have wider pitches than regular economy on Air France.

The wide pitch is there to aid air circulation in the cabin. Check the Air France seat size charts above for more specific information about economy and premium economy seat sizes. Detailed information about each plane’s seat size is provided in the chart.

What’s the biggest plane in Air France’s fleet?

Air France-KLM Group has a fleet of over 200 aircraft, each with varying sizes and designs. Air France is also known as Air France-KLM Group as a result of the Air France-KLM merger. The largest plane in the group is the Air France A380. It is dubbed the largest civilian aircraft anywhere in the world, including in Canada & Europe with a passenger capacity of 538.

However, in recent times, most Airlines like China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, and other European Airlines, including Airbus A350s, Airbus A320, Airbus A300, etc. Air France-KLM Group acquired about 20 of these planes between 2005 and 2009. Before Air France retired these planes, it had about 12 Airbus A380s in its fleet. However, in 2020, Air France-KLM Group retired the plane due to low demand for 500+ planes.

The downturn in demand came as a result of the pandemic. Another reason for the retirement of the aircraft is the high cost of operation. Now, the Airbus A380 has been replaced with Boeing 787-9, which is not as big as the Airbus, but they are much cheaper to operate.

The Boeing 787 plane can carry a total of 216 passengers at a time. One advantage of The Airbus over any other plane in the fleet is the wide cabin which allows for air circulation and free cabin movement even in economy class.

Conclusion

Every airline in the world has strict rules guiding the number of bags allowed on board: Kenya Airways, Air Serbia, Czech Airlines, British Airways, Air France-KLM Group, Canada & European airlines, and worldwide. It is undeniable that flying Air France is one of the most thrilling air transport experiences anyone would get anywhere in the world.

However, one thing that can sour your experience is going along with the wrong baggage and carry-on sizes. It attracts extra charges which you may not be prepared for. It is best to equip yourself with information about Air France’s sizes to know how to prepare yourself ahead.

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