Flying to Paris, with a cup of jasmine tea

As the first European carrier serving China, Air France-KLM vows a continuous bespoke service for the market

Air France-KLM says its passengers will be impressed by the many new Chinese cultural features it is now offering on its services between China and Europe - including Chinese interpreters and a lavish Chinese menu.

The changes have been customized for the Chinese market by the aviation group, which boasts long links to the Chinese market. Air France launched its Paris-Shanghai route way back in 1966 with its Boeing 707 "Chateau de Cheverny". It was the first European airline flying to China, and the first international flight from China to the West.