Air France adds Canal+ shows to long-haul flights

Air France and Canal+ have partnered to introduce a selection of content on its long-haul flights.

Starting on 1 May 2025, a selection of Canal+ programmes will be available to passengers on its long-haul routes. These include comedies, documentaries, children’s shows and other must-see programmes, in addition to Air France’s existing offering with movies.

Soon customers can watch episodes of Canal+ Creation Originale series like The Embers, Of Money and Blood and Versailles.

Flagship shows like En Aparté and comedy shows with Laura Felpin, Roman Frayssinet and many others will also be available, says Air France via a media statement.

“Captivating documentaries on travel, discovery and sport, as well as children’s content, will round off the variety of shows on offer.”

From June 2025, the content offering will be enhanced from Canal+ Africa, with series like Niabla and the documentary series Enquête d’Afrique.

A total of 100 Canal+ programmes will be available at launch in French, but with subtitles, which are adapted for the deaf and hard of hearing, and will be renewed by 20 new shows every month.

Fabien Pelous, SVP Customer Experience at Air France says: “We are proud to be showcasing CANAL+ programmes on board our flights. Renowned throughout the world for their creativity, I’m sure they will appeal to our customers and promote French culture. They also enable us to offer more up-to-date content on board our flights.”

Christophe Pinard-Legry, CEO of CANAL+ France for Business activities said the partnership will allow Air France passengers to enjoy an exclusive entertainment experience on board its long-haul flights.

Air France already offers over 1500 hours of in-flight entertainment across all genres, like classic, French cinema, American blockbusters, series, documentaries, podcasts, destination guides and children’s programmes.

Some of its recent cabins offer anti-glare screens with 4K quality, and are equipped with Bluetooth for pairing personal headphones and earphones.

The airline will be rolling out new touch-sensitive graphic interface on its 38,000 screens, available in 12 languages and allowing passengers to choose their programme more easily.