The blue appeal

For many Lebanese travelers, Air France is not just any airline but an institution of memories. When times were tough, flying from Beirut to Paris represented a lifeline connection to personal safety, not to mention savoir vivre and commerce. Today, the links between Lebanon and Europe are numerous and airlines have to win over travelers with more than just their name. But the journey to Paris still has many meanings and commercial values, and Executive sat down to discuss these facets with Patrick Alexandre, Air France’s executive vice president commercial, sales and alliances.  E   Beirut and Paris were joined last November in shared tragedies and there were news reports of flight cancellations and flight diversions because of bomb threats. Given that Beirut and Paris were both victimized by bomb attacks, did the Air France route to Beirut suffer too? First of all, we never canceled any flights after the