Air France considers A380 fleet reduction

Air France is evaluating a reduction of its Airbus A380 fleet as the carrier is preparing a cabin refurbishment programme for the widebody type. French news outlet Les Echos has reported that the airline decided not to renew the leases for 2 of its 5 leased A380s, and to return the pair to their owners in 2019. The article suggests that the other 3 leased aircraft will also gradually leave the fleet. The airline has 10 A380s, half of which are owned by the airline. The carrier said that discussions are ongoing about the "current size" of its A380 fleet, but declines to provide detail about its fleet plans. It neither confirmed nor denied the Les Echos report. Air France says that in 2020 it will begin a cabin refurbishment programme for its A380s. The project will include installation of full-flat seats. <br/>