en.Wedoany.com Report on Mar 26th, Air France's Airbus A380 fleet was fully retired in early 2020, with its 10 aircraft either dismantled or placed in storage. The first aircraft of this model was delivered in October 2009, commencing passenger services from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, but it never became a core part of Air France's fleet.

Between 2009 and 2020, Air France operated 18 A380 routes, two of which were one-time services. These routes originated from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and included cities such as New York, Johannesburg, Los Angeles, and Shanghai. According to Cirium Diio data, Air France conducted over 20,000 commercial takeoffs during this period, ranking fifth globally in terms of flight volume.

Air France was the sole A380 operator at five airports, including Abidjan, Mexico City, and Montreal. Among these cities, Abidjan, the capital of Côte d'Ivoire, stood out due to high-end demand. Between 2015 and 2019, Air France's A380 departure frequency from Charles de Gaulle Airport reached up to eight flights per day. For instance, on August 13, 2017, multiple flights were scheduled to destinations such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Shanghai.

Air France's A380 routes covered multiple regions worldwide, including the United States, China, South Africa, and Japan. The retirement of this aircraft model reflects the aviation industry's adjustment to high-capacity aircraft. Air France continues to operate first-class equipment on other routes to meet market demand.