Air France the big European player recently launched flights to Panama City. One of the biggest commercial carriers of Europe commenced service between Paris and Panama City. The new route between the city pair will give passengers a chance to fly between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Tocumen International Airport.

These flights will operate on thrice-a-week basis. The airline will use the services of Boeing 777-200 on the route. This aircraft is equipped with a seating capacity across three classes. It comprises an overall capacity for 309 seats. Of these 309 seats, 35 belong to business class passengers, 24 are included in premium economy class, and 250 belong to economy class passengers.

As per the schedule, flights will depart Paris every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 1:30 pm and arrive in Panama City at 6:30 pm, local time. Return flights will depart Panama City at 10:00 pm and arrive in Paris at 12:10, the next day.

The airline believes Panama is a growing market and there is huge potential on the route. According to Frederic Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France the airline is looking to tap the economically developing markets and the launch of Panama City service is a testimony to the fact. With this service, the airline is strengthening its hold in the Central and South American and the Caribbean markets.