In 2018, the Ryder Cup will be held for the first time since its creation in France, at the initiative of the French Golf Federation. On this occasion, Air France joined the “France 2018 partners club”, bringing together large French groups around projects related to hosting the competition and providing part of its funding.

« The organization of the Ryder Cup in France in 2018 is a great opportunity to see the practice of golf developing in our country. By supporting the hosting of this major event, we are reaffirming our desire to support the development of this discipline. It is a sport with which we share many values ​​such as pleasure or even high quality ” said Pierre Descazeaux, General Manager Market France of Air France.

Air France alongside golfers

Since 2007, Air France has been the official carrier of the ffgolf. The Company works alongside golfers and offers them many tailor-made benefits to bring their passion to life.

Each year, the “Air France Golf World Tour” takes place, an amateur golf competition reserved for loyal customers of the Company. Beijing, Hong-Kong, Tokyo, ... 21 events follow one another from February to September across the world. On September 28 and 29, 2015, the two winners of each stage will be invited to participate in the international final "Pro-Am Air France Golf World Tour" alongside professional players from the European circuit on the prestigious golf courses of Saint-Cloud and
Saint-Nom-la-Breteche.

In addition, as part of its Flying Blue loyalty program, Air France allows its customers to join “Flying Blue Golf” free of charge, with nearly 150 registrants today. A true online community dedicated to travelers who are passionate about golf, members can take advantage of many benefits linked to their favorite sport such as professional advice, exclusive golfing holiday offers, or the free transport of a golf bag on the golf courses. flights
Air France and KLM.

More information on flyingbluegolf.com

About Air France

Air France, with its regional company HOP !, operates 1 daily flights in France, Europe and around the world. Its fleet has 500 aircraft in operation. Since 350, Air France and KLM have formed a major player in air transport. The two companies operate the first long-haul network from Europe. In 2004, Air France and KLM carried 2013 million passengers. The two companies now offer their customers a network covering 77,3 destinations in 231 countries from their hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol. Their Flying Blue loyalty program is the leader in Europe and has more than 103 million members. Air France and KLM, with their partners Delta and Alitalia, operate the largest transatlantic joint venture with more than 24,5 daily flights. Air France and KLM are members of the SkyTeam alliance, which brings together 250 airlines and offers access to a global network of 20 daily flights to 16 destinations in 323 countries.

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