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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Air France adds Kannada announcements on Paris-Bengaluru flights
Bengaluru: Air France introduced in-flight announcements in Kannada on its Paris to Bengaluru flights, alongside French and English. This move drew widespread appreciation on social media for a growing recognition of linguistic diversity in international air Consulate General of France in Bengaluru shared the news on X, saying: "While airlines promise to take you to destinations, there is nothing that beats the feeling of returning home: the recent addition of Kannada, along with French & English announcements in Air France's Paris to Bengaluru flight had just this effect."Passengers were quick to share their appreciation and joy online. Sangam Manjunath, who recently flew on the route, posted: "I recently travelled with Air France from Paris to Bengaluru! To my surprise, they made announcements in Kannada, French, and English when we boarded in Paris! Such a warm welcome before I reached home! Thank you, Air France, for recognising one of the oldest regional languages of the Indian Union and upholding diversity!"Users hailed the initiative as a progressive step towards inclusivity. Many responded with phrases in French to reciprocate the respect shown by the user, @KannadigaSpeaks, wrote in French: "Merci beaucoup à la France de reconnaître ma langue et ma tradition", which translates to: "Thank you so much France for recognising my language and tradition".
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
‘Such a warm welcome': Bengaluru flyer praises Kannada announcement on Paris-Bengaluru Air France flight
NEW DELHI: A Bengaluru-based traveller flying with Air France from Paris to Bengaluru was left surprised when boarding announcements were made not just in French and English, but also in Kannada , the regional language of Karnataka. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Taking to X, Sangam Manjunath shared a clip of the announcement and thanked the airline for the gesture. 'Such a warm welcome before I reached home! Thank you, Air France, for recognising one of the oldest regional languages of the Indian Union and upholding diversity,' he wrote. The post quickly gained traction online, sparking a wider conversation about the use of regional languages in aviation . While several users lauded the airline for acknowledging the local language, others dismissed it as routine practice. 'It is common sense to know international airlines do announcements in the specific regional language while touching down at that specific location in India,' one user wrote. Others, however, saw the gesture as an example for Indian carriers. 'Please ensure all Indian airlines follow this model in their respective state languages and don't push Hindi in its place,' a user said, tagging DGCA. Some even criticised domestic airlines, saying they fail to show similar sensitivity to regional identities. Reactions ranged from appreciation to scepticism. 'Respect for the territory that they are flying to,' a user said. Another remarked, 'British Airways also did it when I travelled from Hyderabad to London. It's common. Nothing special to celebrate.' Still, for many, the inclusion of Kannada on an international flight stood out. 'Air France was indeed very good in terms of service and food and respect for one of the oldest native languages in India,' a user commented.
News18
06-05-2025
- News18
Air France Impresses Bengaluru Flyers With In-flight Announcement In Kannada
Last Updated: He also thanked the airline for recognising one of the oldest regional languages of the Indian Union and upholding diversity. An Air France passenger on a flight from Paris expressed his surprise after hearing in-flight announcements in his regional language, Kannada, alongside French and English. The passenger, Sangam Manjunath, who was travelling to Bengaluru, took to social media and praised the international airlines' efforts to make Kannada announcements. Ever since the post was shared, it has quickly drawn attention and garnered considerable praise. This sparked a discussion online around linguistic representation in air travel. Sharing a short clip of the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the passenger wrote, 'I recently travelled with Air France from Paris to Bengaluru! To my surprise, they made announcements in Kannada, French, and English when we boarded in Paris! Such a warm welcome before I reached home." He further thanked the airline for upholding diversity and recognising one of the oldest regional languages of the Indian Union. I recently traveled with Air France (@airfrance) from Paris to Bengaluru! To my surprise, they made announcements in Kannada, French, and English when we boarded in Paris! Such a warm welcome before I reached home! Thank you, Air France, for recognizing one of the oldest… — Sangam (@SangamManjunath) May 5, 2025 The post quickly gained traction online, prompting a flurry of reactions from several users. While some appreciated the airline's move, a debate about using language in Indian aviation also started. Another commented, 'It is common sense to know international airlines do announcements in the specific regional language while touching down at that specific location in India. No need to insert 'language pride" into every matter." '@airindia @AirIndiaX. Shame on you! I have been flying internationally for nearly 30 years, and never once have I used the Kannada language anywhere! You are among the enemies of Kannadigas!" criticised a user. An individual said, 'International airlines respect the languages of paying customers. Cathay Pacific announced greetings/safety messages on a flight to Chennai from Hong Kong – in Tamil. Served South Indian food. Meanwhile Indigo only has Hindi for flights within TN." It is worth noting that Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has added a Kannada language option to its official website recently to improve accessibility and connect better with the people of Karnataka. In a press release, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced that the new feature will make it easier and more comfortable for passengers to access airport services in their native language. 'We are pleased to introduce a Kannada version of our website that aims to create a more inclusive and accessible experience, ensuring our customers access all necessary information in their preferred language," said Managing Director and CEO of BIAL Hari Marar. First Published:
NDTV
06-05-2025
- NDTV
Bengaluru Man Praises Air France For Kannada Announcement On Flight: "Such A Warm Welcome"
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A Bengaluru traveller praised Air France for Kannada announcements. The flight from Paris to Bengaluru included Kannada alongside French, English. Sangam Manjunath expressed gratitude for recognizing a regional language. A Bengaluru-based traveller was left pleasantly surprised after he heard in-flight announcements in Kannada, alongside French and English, on a flight from Paris to Bengaluru. In a post on X, Sangam Manjunath, who flew with Air France, expressed gratitude to the airline for recognising Kannada, one of India's oldest regional languages, and promoting diversity. "I recently travelled with Air France (@airfrance) from Paris to Bengaluru! To my surprise, they made announcements in Kannada, French, and English when we boarded in Paris! Such a warm welcome before I reached home! Thank you, Air France, for recognising one of the oldest regional languages of the Indian Union and upholding diversity," the video was captioned. Watch the video here: I recently traveled with Air France (@airfrance) from Paris to Bengaluru! To my surprise, they made announcements in Kannada, French, and English when we boarded in Paris! Such a warm welcome before I reached home! Thank you, Air France, for recognizing one of the oldest… — Sangam (@SangamManjunath) May 5, 2025 The post sparked a wider discussion on the use of languages in Indian aviation, highlighting varying perspectives on the matter. Some said that such a practice is ''pretty basic", while others called the tweet as 'virtue signalling." One user wrote, "Awesome. Respect for the territory that they are flying to!" Another commented, "It is common sense to know international airlines do announcements in the specific regional language while touching down at that specific location in India." A third said, "Air France was indeed very good in terms of service and food and respect for one of the oldest native languages in India." A fourth added, "British Airlines also did when I travelled from Hyderabad to London. It's common. Nothing special to celebrate."
