Today, Mayor Kate Gallego joined Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport officials and representatives from Air France to announce the start of new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France. This is the first time the cities will be connected via a nonstop flight.
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“Adding non-stop service to Paris is a major milestone that demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient travel options to and from Phoenix,” said Mayor Gallego. “As our city continues to grow and become a destination for booming industries, I’m confident that direct service to Paris will unlock exciting possibilities for exploration and new business opportunities.”
Service on the Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner aircraft will begin May 23, 2024, and will operate three days per week for the summer season. Flights will leave Paris at 10:10 a.m., arriving in Phoenix at 12:10 p.m. then depart Phoenix at 2:10 p.m., arriving in Paris the next day at 9:15 a.m. During the 2024 summer season, the airline, from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub, will offer connecting opportunities to more than 200 destinations worldwide.
“Air France is thrilled to announce a direct link between Arizona and Paris with our newest, non-stop route coming in May,” said Boaz Hulsman, Vice President of Commercial, North America at Air France-KLM. “Becoming the 22nd North American gateway for Air France next summer season, this new service symbolizes our commitment to enhancing the transatlantic travel connection. We look forward to soon providing passengers from Phoenix with an experience embodying the best of French elegance.”
The new flight is another milestone in Gallego’s mission to make Phoenix a more globally connected city through targeted investments in the airport and in growing industry. Under Gallego’s leadership, Phoenix has welcomed its largest foreign direct investment, TSMC, rededicated the trade office in Hermosillo, Mexico, and establishing flourishing partnerships with Sister Cities across the globe. Most recently, Gallego welcomed the Dutch and Flemish Prime Ministers to City Hall to discuss economic ties around semiconductors and sustainability initiatives. Last July, Gallego traveled to South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to advocate for Phoenix on the global stage and recruit new companies to the city, particularly suppliers of TSMC. In addition to pushing for business expansion to Phoenix, Gallego has been working to connect the city to Asia through a direct flight.
