Art meets travel: Air France celebrates 71 years of connection in SA
Air France has launched a new art exhibition in Johannesburg, celebrating over 70 years of air connection with South Africa.
Air France opens art exhibition
Air France recently launched an art exhibition showcasing the airline’s history and evolution at the Alliance Française in Johannesburg.
According to Travel News, the exhibit aims to highlight and celebrate 71 years of air connection between Paris and Johannesburg.
“Since 1953 Air France has been making the cultural exchange between Johannesburg and Paris as smooth as a perfectly aged Bordeaux,” Wilson Tauro, Country Manager for Southern Africa at Air France-KLM said.
“The exhibition celebrates the rich history of Air France and South Africa leading up to today, including technological innovations, iconic aircraft, world-class cuisine and collaborations with designers,” he added.
The ‘Decades of Connection’ exhibit also features crew uniforms throughout the ages, vintage photographs, advertising posters over the years, as well as famous onboard objects and travel memorabilia.
The art exhibit will run until 29 November and entry is free for all.
Return of the popular Cape Town-Paris route
The French airline also just recently resumed its popular seasonal direct flight service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
The resumed flights took off from 7 October, with three weekly services and an additional flight scheduled to be added from November, just in time for the busy holiday season.
This service will also be especially beneficial as Cape Town continues to grow as a major hub for international tourism and business.
“We are thrilled to bring back our seasonal Paris-Cape Town service, providing South African travellers with more flexibility and convenience, especially as the holiday season approaches. The direct connection between Cape Town and Paris not only enhances travel opportunities but also strengthens the bond between South Africa and France, allowing travellers to experience the best both countries have to offer.” Wilson Tauro, Country Manager Southern Africa at Air France-KLM said.