Aigle Azur

Aigle Azur Airline is the second-largest airline of France, its code is (IATA code, ZI, ICAO code AAF)  and has been operating for over 70 years on the 5 French cities which is Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Mulhouse, and Toulouse. It flies to Algeria (Algiers, Bejaia, Constantine, Oran, Sétif and Tlemcen), Germany (Berlin), Brazil (Campinas), China (Beijing), Italy (Milan), Lebanon (Beirut), Portugal (Faro, Funchal, Lisbon and Porto), Mali (Bamako), Russia (Moscow), Senegal (Dakar) and Ukraine (Kiev).

 Aigle Azur History

Aigle Azur Airline was built in 1946 by Sylvain Floreat, and this was the first post-war private company and start operating a few Junkers Ju 52 with an increased capacity of 32 passengers. the originator of this Aigle Azur company also conduct a reliable special transport agreement with the authorities, and its first destinations were Tunisia and Lebanon. In 1970, the company was re-built as a  zonal airline under the name Lucas Aviation

At the starting of 2008, the company was able to add new destinations, with organized flights to Faro, in the south of Portugal and Bamako in Mali. In 2014, Aigle Azur became the second-largest French airline after Air France, and leading from Air Austral and also from Corsair International.

Aigle Azur also instigates its first domestic route in 2018, between Lyon and Nantes, as well as a service to Italy (Milan). This Aigle Azur Airline company also developed new partnerships, including with Air Caribbean, S7, and TAP Air Portugal also, in addition to the existing ones with Azul and Hainan Airlines. On 22 January 2019, Aigle Azur announced it would initiate a regular route to Kyiv by 18 April 2019.

Aigle Azur Overview

Aigle Azur Destinations and Hubs

Aigle Azur flies to a number of destinations domestically in France, as well as to other destinations in Europe and across Asia.

Domestic Destinations

Lyon     Marseille         Nantes Paris

Toulouse         Ukraine                      

International Destinations

Algiers Bamako           Basel   Beijing

Beirut  Berlin  Béjaïa  Campinas

Constantine     Dakar   Faro     Freiburg

Funchal           Lisbon  Milan   Moscow

Mulhouse        Oran    Porto   Sétif

Tlemcen          Xi'an    Zadar  

Aigle Azur Speciality

Guide dogs of passengers with a physical or sensory disability may travel for free in the cabin next to their master and must be fitted with a muzzle.

However, some pets may be denied for various reasons:

- they should check the Limit of the number of animals allowed per flight

- it may important of Regulations of the country of destination

- The health of the animal has to be good.

We recommend that you inform the company as soon as you make your reservation and ask about the specific formalities for the country of destination (vaccine, tattoo, etc.). It would also be best for you to have your animal's health record with you. Quarantine may be imposed depending on the circumstances and destinations. Be vigilant and do not import any type of protected species!

Aigle Azur Baggage Allowance

Only one carry-on is allowed per passenger (10kg bag for Economy Class, 15kg bag for Business Class).

Checked luggage allowance

The maximum weight accepted without expenses

• Economy Class :

You can take 20 kg of the bag per passenger on Portugal and Senegal

Take 20 to 30 kg bag on Algeria it depends on the condition of the ticket which the passenger has.

You can take 35 kg of the bag if you travel for Mali

• Eco Premium Class: you can carry a bag of 40 kg per passenger
• Business Class: you can carry a bag of 40 kg per passenger

For good maintenance of keeping luggage in flight, make a rule that each piece of luggage will not exceed 32 Kilos.

Excess luggage fees

If you would like to transport luggage that is heavier than the weight allowance or additional luggage, you must pay a surcharge when you check-in.

Aigle Azur Food and Beverages

Aigle Azur offers a variety of different meals and considers all of its passenger's dietary requirements.  They offer meals as follows

• Vegan meals
• Vegetarian meals
• Diabetes meals
• Gluten-free meals
• Meals with no added salt

Aigle Azur Booking

It takes just a few minutes to buy a ticket on any website, and you can book it any time from 362 days right up to just 24 hours before the flight takes off. You pay by credit card and the transaction is entirely secure.

You’ll then receive three e-mails - your electronic ticket, a summary of your purchases and your bank receipt. Then, all you’ll need to do is come straight to check-in bringing the printed electronic ticket with you.

 Aigle Azur Classes

Aigle Azur Airline provides 2 types of travel classes

• Business-class

All passengers have direct access to the aisle along with comfortable recliner seats with inbuilt power.

• Economic class

Passengers in economy class can relax in the wide comfortable seats with they also buy something from the menu of hot and cold meals and beverage.