Air France

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/air-france

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Air France built?August 30, 1933
2. What is the legal name?Société Air France, S.A
3. What is the parent company?Air France-KLM Group
4. What is Air France and when was it founded?Air France is France's flag carrier airline. It was founded on August 30, 1933, when five French airlines merged.
5. How many countries does Air France fly to?As of 2013, Air France served 201 destinations in 78 countries, plus France's overseas territories. Through its SkyTeam alliance, it connects to over 1,000 destinations worldwide.

Flag Carrier: The principal airline representing a nation, often with historical or symbolic significance.
Global Hub: A major airport serving as a central transfer point for an airline's international network.
Airline Alliance: A strategic partnership between multiple airlines to expand network reach and offer integrated services.
Subsidiary: A company owned or controlled by a larger parent corporation.