· Coming soon on board the airline’s long-haul flights: a selection of video content dedicated to French basketball and the French national teams.
Air France unveiled a new partnership with the French national basketball teams and the French Basketball Federation. Under this agreement, the airline will serve as the official carrier of both the men’s and women’s national teams for their international competitions over the next two years.
One year after the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – of which Air France was an official partner – this new agreement highlights the airline’s commitment to the values of sport and its determination to support French athletes. It is another opportunity to proudly fly the French flag and accompany some the greatest names in the sport, playing for the world’s top teams.
With extensive experience in transporting athletic delegations and their equipment, Air France will once again put its expertise at the service of “Les Bleu(e)s”.
The French national men’s team has already taken off with Air France ahead of the match it will play in Poland on August 28, as part of EuroBasket.
Discover behind-the-scenes of the team’s departure.
“Following the welcome we extended to athletes and supporters during the Paris 2024 Games, we are very proud to accompany the French national basketball team over the next two years, which promise to be full of exciting challenges and opportunities. French athletes are ambassadors of our country, and supporting them on the international stage is perfectly in line with our ambition to showcase the very best of France around the world,” said Fabien Pelous, Air France Chief Customer Experience Officer.
“I am very pleased to welcome Air France as the official carrier of our French national basketball teams. Thanks to the quality of the airline’s services and the professionalism of its staff, I am convinced that our players will be able to travel in the best possible conditions to represent France all around the world,” added Jean-Pierre Hunckler, President of the French Basketball Federation.
A busy calendar of sporting events
This partnership begins at a key moment, just days before the start of the 42nd edition of EuroBasket – the Men’s European Basketball Championship – which will be held in Latvia, Cyprus, Finland, and Poland from August 27 to September 14, 2025.
For the French women’s national team, the next international milestone will be the Basketball World Cup, taking place in Germany from September 4 to 13, 2026.
Exclusive sports content available on board
As part of this partnership, customers traveling on Air France’s long-haul flights will soon be able to enjoy a selection of video programs produced by the French Basketball Federation, including behind-the-scenes of training sessions and competitions, player profiles, highlights, and more. An opportunity for fans and newcomers alike to dive into the world of French basketball – 30,000 feet above the court.
About the French Basketball Federation
Founded in 1932, FFBB now has nearly 750,000 members and 3,800 clubs. Basketball, a mixed sport by nature, is the leading indoor sport and the second most popular team sport in France. FFBB manages the French national teams, from training the best young players to preparing them for international competitions, and organizes major events centered around 5X5 and 3X3 basketball. Beyond competition, FFBB also promotes the development of free and non-competitive practices through Basket Santé or the construction and renovation of playgrounds, these outdoor and free access courts that bring together millions of players across the country.
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