The destination is as trendy as FranceIt is only natural for its national carrier to have the most stylish aircraft. first-class cabin The sky is the limit. Air France’s new First, class seats and passenger experience, named La Première (meaning first The daily flight between Paris The following are some examples of how to get started: New YorkThe first flight will take place on 8th April 2025.
The new first class service will be gradually introduced on flights to Los Angeles, Singapore. Tokyo-Haneda This year. The airline plans to retrofit a number of its Boeing 777 300ER planes over the next few months with updated business class seats. premium economy, and economy cabins, in addition to the elevated La Première product, which features four first-class seats.
The arrival of the latest La Première cabin comes at a good time: Today’s travel trends Air France has a lot to offer in terms of luxurious, private and one-of -a-kind experiences. “Starting in the economy cabin and going all the way up to La Première, we’re differentiating our cabins and our services as best we can,” Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, tells Condé Nast Traveler. “Our customers’ demands are becoming more sophisticated, so Air France is evolving its product to meet them.”
I had the opportunity to experience Air France’s latest first class seat—not in the air, but at an invitation-only event in New York City this week where attendees were able to experience a working version of the seat.
The new La Première suite is nearly ten feet in length and features two sitting areas: a forward-facing seat and a longer, rear-facing chaise lounge—perfect for relaxing, working, or dining with your travel companionIf you have one, it will control all seat functions: recline the chaise into a true bed that is two meters long (six feet and five inches); adjust the light sources and shades on the five windows; navigate through in-flight entertainment displayed on two 32-inch 4K screens located either side of your suite. A touchscreen tablet controls every seat function: reclining the two-meter-long chaise into a real bed; adjusting light sources and shades for the five windows, and navigating in-flight entertainment on two 32-inch screens with 4K resolution on either side.
The overhead bins were removed to give the room a lighter and airier feeling; carry-on luggage The small suitcase can be placed in the large side compartment, which can also fit a personal object. Under the chaise is a compartment for shoes, and a small locker beside the front-facing seat contains a mirror and noise-canceling headphones—but the suite also comes with Bluetooth connectivity, if you’d rather use you own devices. You can stay charged up no matter where in the suite you are: USB ports, power outlets and other traditional outlets are all within reach.
The overall vibe of La Première is supremely understated and chic. The cabin’s monochromatic color scheme with splashes red is French and restrained, yet appealing. The suite was more of a modular but elegant home. Parisian hotel It is easier to move around in an airplane seat. This French flair is reflected in the soft product: The amenity kit contains toiletries from Sisley Paris and the dining experience has been created under the guidance of French star chef Daniel Boulud.
