Air France unveils new low-cost offer

AIR France has launched a new series of low-cost tickets - called "Mini" - which aim to increase its competitiveness in the face of rivals such as Ryanair and EasyJet.

Tickets starting at €49 one way will be sold for 58 destinations in France, Europe and north Africa - starting on February 6.

They are available setting off from Paris Orly airport, Marseille, Nice or Toulouse.

Air France said the same level of service would be offered to passengers - including free newspapers - but checked baggage would cost extra.

The company launched a restructuring plan last year that aims to save the company €2billion by 2015.