Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all Air France (AF) fare classes. Last verified 2026-05-14.
Air France offers a four-tier long-haul economy (Mini / Light / Standard / Flex) followed by Premium Economy and lie-flat Business Class. Mini is a cabin-baggage-only fare designed for short trips; higher tiers add baggage, seat selection and flexibility. SkyTeam member with Delta and KLM partner connections.
Quick Pick — Which Air France Fare Should You Choose?
Cheapest
Mini (Economy)
Cabin-bag-only trips, confirmed travel
Best Value
Flex (Economy)
Business travellers in economy
Most Flexible
Premium Economy
Long-haul comfort without business spend
Fare details verified on 2026-05-14 from official Air France sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.airfrance.in before booking.
Air France Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison
This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each Air France fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.
Mini (Economy)
Economy
Light (Economy)
Economy
Standard (Economy)
Economy
Flex (Economy)
Economy
Premium Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
Business
Description
The cheapest Air France fare — cabin baggage only, no checked baggage included and non-refundable. Best for short city trips.
Adds one piece of checked baggage at 23 kg. Seat selection remains chargeable.
Mid-tier Air France economy with free seat selection and a standard meal. A common pick for leisure travellers.
The most flexible Air France economy. Free changes, fully refundable and free seat selection.
A dedicated long-haul Premium Economy cabin with wider seats, more legroom and an upgraded meal service.
Lie-flat Air France business class with the new Air France Business product on select aircraft, lounge access and Salon dining.
Cabin baggage
12 kg + 1 personal item (typical)
12 kg + 1 personal item
12 kg + 1 personal item
12 kg + 1 personal item
12 kg + 1 personal item
18 kg (typical)
Checked baggage
Cabin only (chargeable to add)
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
2 pieces × 23 kg (typical)
2 pieces × 32 kg (typical)
Seat selection
Chargeable
Chargeable
Free standard seat selection
Free seat selection
Free Premium Economy seat
Free business seat
Meals
Standard meal included
Standard meal
Standard meal
Standard meal
Premium meal service
Multi-course business dining
Cancellation fee
Effectively non-refundable
Moderate
Moderate
Lowest economy fees
Lower than economy
Lower fees
Reschedule fee
Typically not allowed
Moderate
Moderate
Free changes
Lower change fees
Lower change fees
Refundability
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Refundable with deduction
Refundable with deduction
Fully refundable
Refundable with deduction
Refundable
Miles earning
Reduced Flying Blue miles
Standard Flying Blue miles
Standard Flying Blue miles
Higher Flying Blue miles
Higher Flying Blue miles
High Flying Blue miles + tier bonus
Ideal for
Cabin-bag-only trips, confirmed travel
Travellers who need checked baggage but a low fare
Most leisure travellers
Business travellers in economy
Long-haul comfort without business spend
Long-haul business travel
Air France Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown
Mini (Economy)Economy
The cheapest Air France fare — cabin baggage only, no checked baggage included and non-refundable. Best for short city trips.
12 kg + 1 personal item (typical)
Cabin only (chargeable to add)
Chargeable
Standard meal included
Effectively non-refundable
Typically not allowed
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Reduced Flying Blue miles
Cabin-bag-only trips, confirmed travel
Lowest AF fareLight travel
Light (Economy)Economy
Adds one piece of checked baggage at 23 kg. Seat selection remains chargeable.
12 kg + 1 personal item
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
Chargeable
Standard meal
Moderate
Moderate
Refundable with deduction
Standard Flying Blue miles
Travellers who need checked baggage but a low fare
Checked baggage included
Standard (Economy)Economy
Mid-tier Air France economy with free seat selection and a standard meal. A common pick for leisure travellers.
12 kg + 1 personal item
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
Free standard seat selection
Standard meal
Moderate
Moderate
Refundable with deduction
Standard Flying Blue miles
Most leisure travellers
Free seat selectionBest value economy
Flex (Economy)Economy
The most flexible Air France economy. Free changes, fully refundable and free seat selection.
12 kg + 1 personal item
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
Free seat selection
Standard meal
Lowest economy fees
Free changes
Fully refundable
Higher Flying Blue miles
Business travellers in economy
Maximum flexibility
Premium EconomyPremium Economy
A dedicated long-haul Premium Economy cabin with wider seats, more legroom and an upgraded meal service.
12 kg + 1 personal item
2 pieces × 23 kg (typical)
Free Premium Economy seat
Premium meal service
Lower than economy
Lower change fees
Refundable with deduction
Higher Flying Blue miles
Long-haul comfort without business spend
Wider seatsDedicated cabin
Business ClassBusiness
Lie-flat Air France business class with the new Air France Business product on select aircraft, lounge access and Salon dining.
18 kg (typical)
2 pieces × 32 kg (typical)
Free business seat
Multi-course business dining
Lower fees
Lower change fees
Refundable
High Flying Blue miles + tier bonus
Long-haul business travel
Lie-flat seatLounge access
General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes
Air France cancellation rules vary by fare class. Mini is non-refundable; Flex is fully refundable. EU consumer protections may apply on EU-departing flights.
Mini does not permit changes; Light and Standard charge a moderate fee; Flex and Business allow free changes subject to availability.
Consumer protections: Statutory government taxes are typically refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. EU261 (for EU departures), US DOT rules (for US departures) and similar consumer-protection regulations may also apply to your booking.
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Air France Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Air France fare is Mini (Economy) — The cheapest Air France fare — cabin baggage only, no checked baggage included and non-refundable. Best for short city trips. It includes cabin only (chargeable to add) of checked baggage with 12 kg + 1 personal item (typical) cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are standard meal included. Cancellation: effectively non-refundable.
Mini (Economy) is the lowest Air France fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The cheapest Air France fare — cabin baggage only, no checked baggage included and non-refundable. Best for short city trips. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Mini (Economy) is typically the least refundable Air France fare — non-refundable beyond statutory taxes. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Premium Economy or above.
Mini (Economy) on Air France typically includes 12 kg + 1 personal item (typical) of cabin baggage and cabin only (chargeable to add) of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on Air France Mini (Economy) is chargeable. Air France usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Premium Economy or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Premium Economy typically has lower change fees. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable with deduction. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For long-haul business trips on Air France, Business Class is the strongest pick — Lie-flat Air France business class with the new Air France Business product on select aircraft, lounge access and Salon dining. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Premium Economy delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 2 pieces × 23 kg (typical) of baggage and refundable with deduction.
Air France does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the Air France website.
No — Air France fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for Air France fare-class rules is the official Air France website at https://www.airfrance.in. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-05-14.