The flight was initially bound for Tocumen International Airport in Panama but was forced to turn back while cruising at an altitude of 34,000 feet. The aircraft departed Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) at 14:15 local time, slightly behind its scheduled departure time of 13:40

This move reflects the airline's success with its existing nonstop service, which was launched in May 2024, marking the first direct connection between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)

Flight AF802 took off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on December 8, 2024, at 11:48 PM local time and is set to land at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) at 6:53 PM local time, after a flight duration of approximately 13 hours

Air France altered flight paths after a crew spotted a mysterious high-altitude object, leading to modified itineraries. Two flights to Kenya and Madagascar had to return to Paris, but the airline assured that they would depart again "as soon as possible"

Beginning in summer 2025, Air France will gradually install Starlink satellite connectivity across its fleet, including regional aircraft. This upgrade will phase out existing in-flight connectivity services, ensuring passengers enjoy a more reliable and efficient internet experience

The Iranian missile assault, which reportedly involved around 200 missiles, was launched in retaliation for the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by an Israeli missile strike in Beirut