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  About Algiers

Algiers is the capital of Algeria, and you will find a lot of French colonial-style buildings in the city. Exploring the neighbourhood by food is one of the best ways to explore the city. It is a hilly place, and if you have booked a hotel in Algiers that has a view of the entire city from the top, you will certainly be a tad overwhelmed. It is far more convenient to take public transport than hiring a car and paying more money for that. The fuel is cheap, the food is exquisite, and you get the best desserts in town. Algiers will not disappoint you at all. However, you won't find any retail chains in the city be it a Zara or McDonald's. The French highly inspires the food in Algiers, but they also add their own charm to it. Though you won't find high-end Michelin star restaurants in the city, you will find a lot of small eateries and joints that will ensure you don't leave disappointed. Le Jardin d'Essais du Hamma is a botanical garden, which is also an important tourist attraction here, especially if you are visiting during summer.

Best Time to Visit Algiers

November to April is high season for Algiers since the weather is less ferocious and a lot of tourists plan on visiting the Sahara desert, too. Make sure you book your hotel in Algiers well in advance to avoid the surge prices. January records the coldest temperature up to 8 degree Celsius, but you can still head to the city during this season. It won't put a damper on your plans to go sightseeing or indulge in any outdoor activities. Make sure you also book your flight tickets to Algeria in advance to avoid the surge pricing.

March to July is the spring and perfect to explore the Roman sites in the city. The weather remains pleasant and lets you carry on with your sightseeing plans without any hindrance. However, you might even get a good deal on flights to Algeria since it is not peak season and airlines will introduce a lot of offers. August is quite hot, and the number of tourists in the city also sees a dip considerably. Best to avoid the Sahara. The temperature reaches up to 31 degree Celsius.

Places to Visit in Algiers

The old city in Algiers is called Casbah, and it is a popular tourist spot in the city. Casbah is that part of the city that dates back to the 17th century. It was founded on the ruins of old Iconium. The exceptional architecture of the Ketchaoua mosque, mosque el Djedid and mosque Ek Kebir are the main reasons why Casbah made it as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Notre Dame d'Afrique is another popular tourist spot that you must head to if you are visiting Algiers. The stunning Catholic basilica was constructed in the late 1800s and is the perfect symbol of the Neeo-Byzantine style that took over French Algeria at the time. It took fourteen years for the construction of the church to finally get over. It opened its door to the public in 1872. You will lose yourself in the beautiful intricately designed glass windows of the basilica. Visit the Maqam Echahid to pay your respects to everyone who was killed in the Algerian war. Didouche Mourad Street is one of the main shopping areas in Algiers and quite a happening place, too. The Grande Post office, Faculty of Algiers and the park of Galland are some of the popular attractions here. The Great Mosque of Algiers dates back to 1097 and is the oldest mosques in the city.

You can also head to the coastal town of Sisi Fredj. It is one of the most visited resorts and is about 30 km from Algiers. It is popular for its splendid architectural work and sandy beaches. If you want to spend your day having lots of fun and getting a spa together? Head Over to Aquafortland which is a water park that has an outdoor Jacuzzi, three swimming pools and a man-made sandy beach. The Aquafortland Spa will take all of your troubles away and instantly put in you in a calm, relaxing zone. You can spend your evening at Sheraton Club des Pins Resort, one of the fanciest places to visit in the city. Visit the local art museums, if you are an art lover. The city's art galleries feature artworks from some very talented Algerian artists. If you are a history buff, You can head to a couple of museums in the city like The Bardo Museum and the National Museum of Antiquities. The displays and the stunning rock carvings, everything leaves you stumped. You will also come across a lot of malls in the city to fulfil all of your shopping desires. You can buy souvenirs, desserts or clothes for your loved ones at a reasonable price. It will surely not burn a hole in your pocket.

Things to do in Algiers

Take a walking tour at the Casbah. Not only is it one of Algiers' oldest towns but also one of the most beautiful towns to visit. You can also head to the Martyr's Memorial to pay your respects and learn more about the history of the city. If you have nothing planned for the day, just put on your favourite music and take a walk at The Botanical Garden. You can also go visit the Notre Dame d'Afrique here and compare it to the original one in France. You can also visit the National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers if you are an art lover. You can also experience the vibrant nightlife here without having the dreaded feeling of going back to work the next day. The city is also quite popular for its culinary scene, and you are not exactly very motherly, and I know. Try the local food joints and eateries here instead of being hell-bent over heading to an expensive restaurant. Algiers is one city that will not disappoint you at all. The people in the city are quite friendly and very helpful, too. You will also end up making some great friends in Azerbaijan. You can also enrol yourself at one of the cooking classes in the city, and you will certainly come back more talented. Your love for food will certainly but do make sure that you don't leave your families lying around.

Foods and Restaurants in Algiers

Kalb-el-luz is easily the best way to end your Algerian dinner. The delicious baked dessert is made of semolina and ground almonds with lovely flavours of cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla. Liam lahlou is a beautiful lamb stew that is slightly sweet to the tongue but tasty overall. Interestingly, this meat dish has all kinds of fruits and nuts that compliment each other perfectly. It is certainly a dish worth trying. If you don't wish to experiment with much of their cuisine, then you can simply opt for Algeria's basic Tajine stone. It only has chickpeas, carrots, onions, olives, mushrooms and pieces of chicken. The exquisite dish is cooked well and is often garnished with lemon juice and saffron. Meat is predominantly part of all Algerian food, so do not be surprised to see more meat in your soup. Speaking of, you should give chorba a try. It is a tomato-based soup that has been tossed with cooked meat, chickpeas, frik and Algerian spices. These dishes will surely take you through quite the culinary trip.

For an intimate outing, head straight to Le Caid in Algeria. The place is beautifully set with classic local settings. Some more restaurant options that you should definitely visit when in Algiers are Restaurant Le Saint which is rich in seafood, Lalla Mina with its host of musicians, Cafe Yontonville with their top-notch breakfast and La Maison de Couscous to taste some of the best Algerian cuisines which do consist of some of the dishes mentioned above.

How to reach Algiers

Houari Boumediene Airport is the main airport that serves Algiers and is about 17 km away from the city. The airport has been named after the former President of Algeria, Houari Boumediene. The airport has been functioning since 1924. The flight connectivity to Algiers from India is excellent. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates Airline have frequent flights to Algiers with layovers at Istanbul, Frankfurt and Dubai. You might come across exciting flight deals to Algiers if you book well in advance. If you visit during the offseason, you might even get cheap flight tickets to Algiers. You will find it very convenient to get a taxi service from the airport to your hotel, in case you haven't pre-booked your ride. The airport has free WiFi, restaurants, cafes, medical help, smoking areas, children's play areas, lounges and a lot more. You will definitely not get bored if you are waiting at the airport to board your flight. 

  About Air France

Air France, popularly stylised as AIRFRANCE, is the flag carrier of France and has its headquarters in Tremblay-en-France. The airline also has a subsidiary which is a merger between Air France-KLM Group. The airline is one of the founding members of SkyTeam, one of the top global airline alliances. Air France serves about 36 destinations in its domestic routes and also caters to about 175 cities in the international routes. This further includes the 93 French-administered overseas territories of France. In 2019, the airline recorded to carry 46,803,000 passengers. Charles de Gaulle Airport along with Orly Airport is the primary hubs of Air France. The corporate headquarters of the airline was previously located in Montparnasse. However, it has been relocated to be on the grounds of Charles de Gaulle Airport, situated in the north of the city Paris. Air France came into existence in 1933 following a merger of Air Union, Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne, Air Orient, Compagnie Générale Aéropostale and Société Générale de Transport Aérien took place.

The airline played a significant role during the Cold War between 1950 to 1990 as one of the main three Allied airlines. It operated from Germany's Tempelhof and Tegel airports. Air France acquired operations of France's domestic carrier Air Inter and Union de Transports Aériens, international rival UTA. In 2003, the airlines had a merger with KLM, after seven decades of being the primary carrier of France. Air France also has offices in various other international cities such as in Midtown Manhattan, New York City as well as in Plesman House in Hatton Cross. Air France primarily adopted a seahorse logo from its predecessor, Air Orient. The logo is known as hippocampe ailé, also called la crevette or popularly referred to as shrimp by the employees. In the past, before Air France and KLM merged, the hippocampe ailé was on the nose section of the aircraft, painted right next to the Air France title. However, the logo was substituted following the merger and put to the engine nacelles.

Currently, Air France's livery comprises of white fuselage with the blue Air France title as well as design. It follows a Eurowhite scheme with its tail being white with parallel red and blue lines. The same is painted on the tail at a certain angle, to represent a small European flag. The livery has been used since the 1970s and has Air France painted on the fuselage, written in blue.

Fleet size of Air France

Presently, Air France operates a whopping fleet of 216 aircraft. The airline's narrow-body fleet has all the four Airbus A320 variants while its long-haul operations are only served by Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A330 and A350 XWB wide-body aircraft. The airline has a 100 per cent Airbus-Boeing fleet, for better productivity.

Wide-body fleet - In 2011, Air France-KLM made an announcement that they have ordered for 50 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s that would be operated by both the airlines. The two airlines have a commitment for Boeing 787s out of which, 25 are direct, and 12 are leased. The first Boeing 787-9 to enter operations for KLM took place in 2015 while in 2017, Air France received its first Boeing 787-9. The two airlines also have orders for 28 A350s to join their fleet. Much recently, the group announced a revision in the original order, making Air France as the sole operator of Airbus A350. At the same time, KLM became the only airline operating Boeing 787s, including the six aircraft that were initially earmarked for Air France.

Narrow-body fleet - Air France's fleet consists of all four variants of the Airbus A320 aircraft while the narrow-body fleet has a total of 114 jets. The contracts for Airbus A318 and A319 fleet are set to retire soon, and the airline has announced that 60 Airbus A220-300s would be replacing them in 2021. Further, on the same, Air France plans to add more Airbus A220 in its domestic routes to cut back on emissions.

Boeing 747 - Originally, Air France and KLM collectively started operating Boeing 747 which started from 1971. However, the flights were replaced by Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs starting 2016.

Airbus A380 - Airbus A380-800 "superjumbo" kicked off in 2001 by Air France. The airline became the first in all of Europe to accommodate and operate the A380. As per recent announcements by Air France-KLM though, the group has planned on replacing all their Airbus A380 fleet and instead plans to add more Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s. The plan might go on floors sooner than one can estimate as the airline has been working on eliminating all the aircraft from its fleet.

Baggage Allowance

Air France's baggage allowance protocols are quite universal as many top airlines also follow the same terms and conditions. For hand baggage that can be taken to the cabin, the passenger of the Premium Economy, Business or La Première cabins can take two hand baggage. This is exclusive of one accessory bag which could be a laptop bag or a handbag. Meanwhile, the Economy cabin passengers are allowed to take only one hand baggage along with one accessory bag. The size for the hang baggage should not exceed the dimensions of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including the wheels, handles and pockets. You can check if your baggage fulfils this criterion at the airport as facilities to measure the size of the baggage is available. The weight for the baggage should be 12 kg and not more than that. For Premium Economy, Business or La Première ticket holders, the weight cannot exceed 18 kg. The weight is combined for all the baggage that you plan to take on board. Make sure to peruse through the official website of Air France to know the prohibited items that you cannot take with you on board.

As for checked baggage, you are not allowed to carry more than 23 kg for Economy cabin passengers and Premium Economy cabin too. Business-class and La Première cabin passengers can carry about 32 kg. Beyond the stated weight, passengers are allowed to purchase extra baggage weight at the airport. You can intimate the airlines about the same on their website too. The dimensions of checked baggage should not exceed 158 cm in total. If it does go beyond the stated dimension, then you will have to pay an extra sum at the airport.

In-flight services

Air France's in-flight services are world-class thanks to the fleet only operating Airbus and Boeing flights. The services are top-notch, especially for the premium cabins. Air France's La Première menu has been curated by Michelin-starred restaurant Le Grand Vefour's chef, Guy Martin. The exquisite menu includes hors d 'oeuvres, entrées, cheese and break basket topped with a dessert cart that comprises of pastries, tartlets and petit fours. Air France also serves complimentary champagne to passengers in all cabins. The airlines also offer a slew of in-flight entertainment with its Audio Video on Demand (AVOD) which is present in all cabins of long haul aircraft. The airline's magazine, Air France Magazine is also part of the in-flight entertainment, as is Air France Madame. Much recently, Air France also enabled WiFi connectivity for their fleets. La Première, Business, and Premium Economy passengers can avail the luxury lounges Le Salon, prevalent in various international airports.

There are four diverse cabins that Air France's fleets are divided into in terms of their cabin. These are majorly for the long haul international routes. They feature La Première, Business, Premium Economy and Economy. The perks of Air France is how every cabin has recliner seats that stretch up to a decent amount in long-haul flights. Along with this, there are other in-flight services on Air France flights that range from personalised entertainment decks to woollen blankets as well as plug points to charge phones, tablets, laptops and more.

Popular routes and top cities for Air France

Air France is known for its exceptional flight connectivity. The airline's domestic route network connects to over 36 destinations while the international routes have 175 destinations connecting to 93 countries. Some of their biggest domestic cities include Paris, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse and Marseilles, to name a few. Many international cities include Brussels, Sydney, Buenos Aires, Vienna, Toronto, Vancouver, Beijing, Wuhan, Havana, Prague, Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, Mykonos, Hong Kong, Budapest, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Milan, Tokyo, New York, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Muscat, Doha, Los Angeles, Seoul, Stockholm, London, Bangkok, Manchester, Chicago, San Francisco and more.

Why travel by Air France?

Air France is easily known to be one of the best airlines in the world thanks to its excellent facilities and connectivity to major cities worldwide. The airline has a slew of services and perks to offer that make it the most sought-after choice. Take booking an Air France flight, for instance. They are available on all portals plus, you can get access to Air France's flight schedule and flight status as well. Moreover, you can do web check-ins too that would be very convenient.