ASL Airlines France: airline company

ASL Airlines France is an airline belonging to the Irish group ASL Aviation Holdings. This group owns 6 airlines based mainly in Europe. ASL Airlines France is a subsidiary of this Irish company. It is based at Roissy-CDG airport. This national airline operates regular flights in France and to North African countries such as Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. We would like to introduce you to ALS Airlines France, its activities, its modes of transport and its fleet of Boeing aircraft.

History of ASL Airlines France

1991 : On 22 March of that year, the following entities: La Poste, Air France, Touraine Air Transport (TAT) and Air Inter created SEA, Société d’Exploitation Aéropostale. The company’s aircraft are from the American manufacturer Boeing. During the day, the airline’s fleet of aircraft operated as a passenger transport service. At night, the planes are modulated by removing the seats and are then requisitioned as cargo planes to transport mail and parcels in particular.
1995: TAT withdrew from the company. SEA is then managed by Air France and La Poste on an equal footing.
1999: the company’s fleet is diversified, with 6 cargo aircraft of 2 different models. Half are ATR 72s, the other half Airbus A300s.
2000: Air France withdraws from SEA. The airline is now managed solely by La Poste. The company’s name is changed to Europe Airpost.
2004: Regular routes are set up and managed by ASL Airlines (still known as Europe Airpost). The aeronautical company operates regular routes to and from cities such as Brest, Toulon and Paris Roissy airport (Charles de Gaulle). It is a partner of another Brest-based airline, Flywest. Flywest is the first airline to offer discount flights in France. Following its partnership, the destinations served diversified, and the company now offers flights to Chambéry and Ajaccio.
2005: the partnership between ASL Airlines France and Flywest came to an end. The aeronautical company prefers to concentrate its activities on cargo, freight and charter flights.
2007: this year the airline is sold to Air Contractors, the airline owned by the Irish group ASL Aviation. ASL Airlines France is based at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. The French airline has a fleet of Boeing aircraft for transporting passengers as well as air freight and cargo flights.
ASL Airlines France operates scheduled flights in France, Europe and the Mediterranean basin, including Tunisia.
2010: ASL Airlines France acquires a new aircraft from American manufacturer Boeing. It is the first airline in France to acquire a Boeing 737-700.
As a little anecdote, that year the airline brought the French football team back to Paris Le Bourget, having returned a little earlier than expected from their World Cup tournament.
That same year, Europe Airpost (later ASL Airlines France) was one of the top two French airlines, just behind the national carrier Air France.
2013: the airline announces more regular flights between several major cities, such as Paris and Glasgow, Brest or Rennes and Grenoble, or Brive and Brest with Porto. It is also setting up a partnership to carry passengers overseas from Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
2015: ASL Aviation Group, which owns the airline, decides to unify the names of its airlines. Europe Airpost became ASL Airlines France. The aim of the Irish group was to have a common name that would unify all the entities and stand out from the crowd.
2017: a new route is opened between Paris CDG and Algiers, and another between Paris CDG and Chlef.
Today, ASL Airlines France is managed by its CEO, Jean-François Dominiak.

ASL Airlines France: airline company — Boeing 737 – Photo credit: Boeing

Key figures for ASL Airlines France

ASL Airlines France can be summed up in a few key figures:

707,121: this is the number of people who travelled in 2019 (before the Covid pandemic) with the French airline.
16,480: this is the total number of flight hours flown by the 707,121 passengers.
49,088 : this is the number of tonnes of cargo on all cargo flights carried by ASL Airlines France (before the pandemic).
99.9%: the regularity rate of the company’s passenger aircraft. This rate demonstrates the airline ‘s reliability.
16: the number of aircraft in the airline’s fleet. They are all models from the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing.

ASL Airlines scheduled flights

The French airline operates numerous return flights between France and Morocco, Algeria, Corsica and Tunisia, as well as to the French Overseas Departments and Territories.

You can book a flight with ASL Airlines France to the following destinations:

Ajaccio and Figari in Corsica, from Paris Charles de Gaulle.
In Algeria, you can fly to Annaba and Bejaia from Paris-CDG, then Constantine from Mulhouse, Oran from Lille, and finally Algiers from Paris, Lille, Mulhouse and Lyon airports.
In Morocco, you can fly to Oujda from Strasbourg and Paris.
In Tunisia, fly to Djerba from Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Finally, fly to the archipelago of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon from Paris CDG airport.

The activities of ASL Airlines France

When it was founded, the airline operated for airmail flights. It therefore only operated air freight flights. Gradually, the company diversified its activities and responded to the passenger transport offer. Today, ASL Airlines France operates passenger flights. Both on scheduled routes but also for leisure as well as for various private or even VIP events. The company offers an à la carte service for passengers on its flights.

Alongside its passenger transport business, ASL Airlines also operates air freight flights with its cargo aircraft. Previously used for postal services, it has retained this activity, but also transports other goods such as valuables, animals and medical equipment.

Travel arrangements with ASL Airlines France

To book a flight, you can buy your tickets online, on their platform. Various fares are available, such as Basic and Basic+. This gives you more or less advantages depending on the options offered by the airline (choice of seat, cancellation within 48 hours, weight of hold baggage, etc.). Most flights are only available in economy class; does not offer business class.

Check-in takes place directly at the airport. The airline recommends arriving 3 hours before your scheduled flight time for all scheduled flights. To check in, you will need to present your flight ticket and identity papers. If necessary, you may be asked for other documents, such as a visa. Please note that check-in counters and baggage drop-off counters close 1 hour before the flight. After this time, you will not be able to board your flight.

For boarding, you will need to present your ticket, boarding pass and the identity documents required for check-in.

Some practical information for flights departing from Paris CDG: except in exceptional circumstances, you should go to terminal 2A for flights to Algeria, and terminal 2B for flights to other destinations.

Baggage policy with ASL Airlines France

With regard to checked baggage, the airline authorizes a suitcase weighing 23 kg with total dimensions not exceeding 158 cm (length + width + height).

Your hold baggage can weigh up to 32 kilos, but this will incur an additional charge at the airport. ALS Airlines allows one piece of additional baggage, which you can pay for in advance when you make your reservation, or directly at the airport, but the price will be higher.

As far as cabin baggage is concerned, the airline accepts one piece of hand baggage, a cabin suitcase weighing 10 kilos and measuring a maximum of 55x35x25 cm. You can also carry an accessory such as a handbag or computer case, with maximum dimensions of 30x20x20 cm.

Special baggage? With ASL Airlines France, you can travel with your pet (in the hold or in the cabin, depending on the total weight of the animal and its cage). You can also transport other items such as golf equipment, skis or bicycles. Different rates apply depending on the items you wish to transport.

In-flight services offered by ASL Airlines France

There are several services available to you on board the aircraft during your flight. Firstly, the airline makes it a point of honour to offer a quality service to all passengers. Passenger satisfaction is very important. This is why the airline applies measures concerning punctuality, quality of service and welcome before, during and after your flight. On board the aircraft, the flight crew will be at your service for any queries you may have and will accompany you throughout your flight. Depending on flight times, snacks and meals may also be served. A la carte snacks and drinks can also be ordered directly from the aircraft.

Finally, to make your flights as enjoyable as possible, the Boeing 737-700s offer a video streaming service and Wi-Fi connection. You can enjoy watching films and videos. You can also use the wifi connection to read online magazines on your computer, tablet or phone.

ASL Airlines France aircraft fleet

In view of the variety of activities carried out by the French airline, it has had to equip itself with aircraft for both passenger and cargo transport. ASL Airlines France is equipped with different aircraft from the same manufacturer: Boeing.

ASL Airlines France passenger aircraft: 3 Boeing 737-700s and 2 Boeing 737-300s.
The Boeing 737 is a twin-engine airliner. It is ideal for medium and short-haul routes. There are several generations of this aircraft. ASL Airlines France has the 737-300, which is a second-generation model. The 737-700 is part of the third generation. Generally speaking, depending on the model, the aircraft can carry from 85 to 215 passengers. Finally, as a little anecdote about this range of aircraft, until 2018, the Boeing 737 was the best-selling aircraft in its category.

ASL Airlines France aircraft for cargo flights: 1 Boeing 737-300, 6 Boeing 737-400 and 4 Boeing 737-800.
These aircraft are equipped with a cargo version for transporting goods. The seats on these aircraft are quick and easy to remove, enabling the airline to use them for both passenger and freight transport.

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What type of aircraft does ASL Airlines France offer?

ASL Airlines France operates a fleet of group aircraft of various sizes, ranging from ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprops to Airbus A319 and A320 regional jets, to meet the needs of groups of 50 to 230 passengers.

What is the main operating mode of ASL Airlines France?

ASL Airlines France operates mainly on a charter basis for airlines, tour operators and event organisers, but also offers ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) flights for airlines wishing to outsource their fleet and operations.

Which destinations does ASL Airlines France serve?

ASL Airlines France serves a wide range of destinations in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, with flights to major cities, tourist destinations and regional airports.