New Delhi, 31stJanuary 2023: Air France, the leading French airline, is making a move to improve its communication with its customers by offering a new channel on WhatsApp. The service, which is available 24/7 in English as well as French, Italian, and Brazilian/Portuguese, allows Air France to adapt to the digital habits and uses of its customers. With 2 billion daily users, WhatsApp has become a popular platform for communication between people and businesses. Air France is already present on several messaging and social media platforms, including Facebook Messenger, and is looking to further strengthen its commercial relations by offering more proactive customer service.
The new offering from Air France provides customers with instant answers to common questions via the chatbot Louis and direct contact with an Air France representative for more specific answers. If customers opt-in, notifications will be sent to them at key moments of their journey, from boarding pass issuing to flight information and baggage delivery. Additionally, personalized promotions will allow customers to upgrade their travel experience, with options such as selecting spacious seats or purchasing access to the Air France lounge at the airport. Customers can easily find the WhatsApp chatbot number through the “Contact us” tab on the Air France website and mobile app.
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“Our priority is to adapt to new digital ways of providing the best possible customer service and experience,” said Claude SARRE, General Manager Air France – KLM India.WhatsApp is an important platform in the global customer servicing and digital strategy for Air France. WhatsApp has a huge appeal and penetration in India and therefore an important platform for Air France to be present where our customers are and provide assistance in a personalized and secure way.”
Ravi Garg, Director, Business Messaging, WhatsApp India said : “WhatsApp is proud to partner with Air France to provide a personalized and upgraded travel experience to its customers. WhatsApp Business Platform will empower Air France to directly engage with its customers in an easy, secure and reliable way. It will offer Air France passengers – customised promotions and customer support. Our partnership with Air France is an exciting case study of WhatsApp Business Platform’s capability and reach in providing innovative solutions for businesses in India and around the world.”