Air France unveils new First Class product. Its redesigned La Première cabin marks a new era. La Première is one of the best First Class products out there. The upgraded experience includes focuses on enhancing both in-flight and ground services. The new La Première suite features a personalized and fully customizable space. Keeping to their current unique design, the suites will offer Air France’s superior service, privacy, and cutting-edge technology. It will be launching in spring 2025 on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
New First Class Seat
The new La Première suite includes an innovative seat and chaise longue, which converts into a full, two-meter-long bed. The suite spans nearly 3.5 square meters, offering 25% more space than its predecessor. It is crafted with high-quality materials like full-grain leather and plush wool, designed to offer ultimate comfort and elegance.
La Première Cabin Details
La Première will feature one row of four exclusive suites with five windows—a unique Air France feature. These will provide maximum natural light and panoramic views. The suites are enclosed by floor-to-ceiling curtains for total privacy, as well an “all the way up” partition for the middle seats. The cabin boasts sophisticated design elements like leather-trimmed finishes, plush fabrics, and soft lighting, all contributing to an atmosphere of refined elegance. To boot, Air France is removing all overhead bins from La Première, giving the cabin an airy feel. Each seat will have embedded luggage storage, fitting two bags.
Seat Details and Features
Each suite is equipped with two 32-inch 4K screens, noise-canceling headphones, and ample charging options including USB-A, USB-C ports, and wireless charging stations. The suite offers Bluetooth connectivity and allows passengers to adjust the suite’s settings (seat position, lighting, and shades) using a wireless touchscreen tablet.
Where will it Launch
The new La Première experience will debut in spring 2025, initially available on flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and New York-JFK. Additional routes, including Los Angeles, Singapore, and Tokyo-Haneda, will be added by summer 2025.
La Première Ground Experience
Air France will also enhance its ground services, including exclusive access to private lounges at major airports like Paris-Charles de Gaulle. These spaces are designed to reflect the luxurious, bespoke experience offered in the air.
Conrado’s Thoughts
Air France’s First Class is one of the ones I have wanted to try out for a while. Their new La Première seat is evolutionary rather than evolutionary. Here, I think that’s a good thing. Their unique approach to their First Class cabin (curtains instead of doors, two seats vs. one and an ottoman) shows how La Première differentiates itself. The soft touches that Air France includes in their La Première experience (at Charles de Gaulle and other airports) makes this a must try experience!
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