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Everything to Know About Air France First Class La Première
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- Jonathan Chum
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Introduction
Are you looking for a flight that will make you feel like royalty? Well, Air France First Class La Première is the answer to all of your travel dreams. If you have the opportunity to sit in this luxurious seat, then let me share everything that it has to offer with you!
What is La Première?
Air France's La Première is its luxury class. It's the airline's flagship service, with only a few planes dedicated to it. In Paris, you'll find the airline at Terminal 2E and in Charles de Gaulle Airport. It's also available on some long-haul international flights between Asia and Europe.
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La Première offers four main meal options: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—all of which are included in your ticket price (and actually pretty good). You can also request two meals from an extensive menu of food choices that can be served at any time during your flight—though they're not included in your fare if you don't order them as part of an official meal service.
How many seats are in the cabin?
- The Air France La Première cabin, which consists of two rows of seats on all Airbus A380s, has eight total seats. There are two sets of facing-each-other chairs in the front and back sections of the cabin that can be converted into flat beds when required.
- The middle section is made up of four lie-flat seats with direct aisle access, each separated by a privacy divider.
Where is the business class on an Air France flight?
You've already been through the business class section of the plane and now you're walking toward first class. When you enter this cabin, your first impression will be that it looks a lot like business class, but there are some subtle differences. The seats are spacious and comfortable with large armrests and high-quality leather upholstery. They also have seat controls for adjusting your chair's position, as well as an adjustable headrest for making your nap more comfortable. If you want to get out of your seat during long flights (and who doesn't?), there's plenty of room for stretching out in this area since there aren't any aisle seats here.
Where do I find out my meal options?
Air France first class meal options are known as La Première Menus, and they will be provided to you once you arrive at the airport or on board your flight. While there aren't any official menus online (the airline doesn't publish them in advance), there are many different dishes that have been reported by travelers over time.
The meals are served on either white or blue porcelain plates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner respectively.
Breakfast usually consists of a fresh fruit platter with seasonal fruits such as mangoes, pears and grapes during summer months; fried eggs with salmon roe; croissants with butter and jam; bread rolls with butter and jams; yogurt parfait; cheese plate consisting of goat cheese terrine accompanied by fig preserves followed by cured salmon slices drizzled with olive oil which melts when spread on top of warm toast points covered in cream cheese spread made from local Normandy cream fresh off the farmlands surrounding Paris where airfrance flies regularly because business class passengers need access to first-rate cuisine while flying too
What amenities are included with La Première travel?
- The onboard lounges are very nice, and they’re free.
- You can use the lounge whenever you want, even if you don’t have any plans to fly in the near future.
- The lounge is open from 4:30 AM to 10 PM, so it will be open right when you land and last long after your plane leaves.
- You can enjoy a cocktail in the lounge before going through security or as soon as you fly back home.
- There is also food available for purchase, but it's not included in La Première travel (even though Air France says “all meals included”).
How much does an upgrade cost?
An upgrade to Air France first class is only available in certain circumstances. You can pay for an upgrade if you're flying on a full-fare ticket, or have a Flexible Fare ticket and are traveling on the same day as your original flight.
The cost of upgrading to first class will vary depending on which fare class you originally purchased, but it should be somewhere between 10,000 USD. If you're traveling with Air France's low-cost carrier Transavia (which offers free upgrades), the cost of upgrading from economy to La Première is just €50 ($60 USD).
What do the seats look like?
The Air France Boeing 777-300ERs have a total of 24 First Class seats, which are arranged in pairs along the side of the cabin. The seat itself is about 20 inches wide and has plenty of legroom for your feet, as well as headrests that can be lowered or raised based on your preference.
Each seat features its own touchscreen monitor with movies, TV shows, live television broadcasts (including news), games, and more available for you to watch at any time. You'll also find an in-flight phone that can be used to make free calls anywhere in North America (or anywhere else in the world) as well as send text messages or emails via Wi-Fi.
You'll receive full meals during both flights—though since you're traveling on two separate airlines (and different flight numbers), they won't all be eaten at once. The menu changes regularly but typically includes an appetizer course followed by an entrée course with dessert; beverages are included with every meal service too!
La Première is the upper echelon of luxury travel.
La Première is the upper echelon of luxury travel, offering a fully customized experience for guests. Every element of the cabin has been designed to provide an unparalleled level of comfort and service. In addition to the features you’d expect from premium airlines—like personal suites, gourmet dining, and high-end amenities—La Première offers several unique perks that make it truly unique:
- Your own suite: Each guest gets their own cabin complete with sliding doors for privacy. The room also includes a bedside table, office chair (with footstool), large closet space with hangers and shelves for storage, an espresso machine (plus coffee beans), fridge/freezer stocked with snacks and drinks*,
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Air France First Class La Première is Air France’s version of First Class.
Air France La Première is Air France’s version of First Class. It’s a step above Business Class on the airline, and it features more amenities than Economy.
That being said, if you are flying long-haul flights in Europe or North America with Air France (or their partner airlines), there aren’t many reasons to fly in La Première. It has all the same benefits as Business Class with fewer perks and less space. If you are looking for an upgrade from Economy to a higher class, choose Premium Economy instead—you will get better legroom and other perks that make it worth it over economy seats.
The seats also turn into flat beds that give you space like a couch.
The seats turn into flat beds that give you space like a couch.
The seat is not as wide as it is in most other first-class cabins, but it's still comfortable for sleeping. The cabin also doesn't have the same number of windows as some other first-class cabins (only two), but this allows more privacy from your neighbors.
However, if you're looking for an extra level of comfort and privacy, try booking one of these seats on an A380 flight instead—it has three times the amount of space than a regular seat does! And if you want to make sure your flight is completely customized to what works best for you and your travel companions (or just yourself), Air France offers customizing options via their website when booking tickets online.
You can bring up to 2 checked bags in this class, plus 2 carry-on bags.
You can bring up to 2 checked bags in this class, plus 2 carry-on bags.
Baggage policies vary by destination and country, so it’s important to check the exact rules of your flight.
When you enter the cabin, there is a blanket and pillow waiting for you.
When you enter the cabin, there is a blanket and pillow waiting for you. When I've flown Air France on their 777-300ERs to Paris, these pillows are super comfortable—they're actually memory foam pillows. There's also some lavender scent in the air as well, which helps to calm my nerves because it smells so good.
In addition to this, there was also a sign asking us to do our best not to disturb other passengers with our noise levels (which is always appreciated). They even gave us a button that we could press if we needed something from them like more water or something else they might have on board such as food or drinks!
The blankets and pillows are soft and comfortable to the touch.
The blankets and pillows are soft and comfortable to the touch. The material is not scratchy, making it easy to sleep on them without discomfort. They also have a nice scent that makes it easy to get cozy with these items.
You can sit at your own personal workstation before your flight to have some office time or to relax with a glass of champagne or drink from our minibar before boarding.
The Air France First Class La Première lounge is a space where you can relax before your flight or have some office time. Here, you will be able to sit at your own personal workstation and enjoy a glass of champagne or any drink from our minibar before boarding.
Air France First is a great class for those who enjoy flying in style and comfort.
Air France First is a great class for those who enjoy flying in style and comfort.
If you're looking for a flight with a more relaxed atmosphere, Air France's La Première business class cabin is probably your best bet. It has all the amenities of an international first-class experience—think flat beds, gourmet meals and Wi-Fi—but with fewer bells and whistles than some other airlines' prime service.
Air France First Class La Première is the airline's most luxurious, private and coveted seat.
Air France First Class La Première is the airline's most luxurious, private and coveted seat.
To fly this seat, you must be a member of Air France's Flying Blue frequent flyer program. Only members with enough points in their account can redeem them for the first class experience—and if you're flying from certain cities, it might even be possible to book your ticket just by purchasing miles. The cost per mile varies depending on how many miles you want to purchase and where you want to fly, but one way flight from New York City to Paris costs approximately $566 USD in economy class while an award ticket in first class will set you back over $20K USD!
Air France First Class La Première features amenities such as a personal 24 inch HD TV screen and an "in-flight lounge" with a bar.
Air France First Class La Première features amenities such as a personal 24 inch HD TV screen, an "in-flight lounge" with a bar and duty free shop, a 50-inch flat bed and enclosed private bathroom.
You will also have access to the Air France Lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport for 2 hours before your flight departs, as well as getting priority check-in at the gate when boarding your plane.
The La Première food menu was created by Chef David Mariott alongside Head of Culinary Strategy, Daniel Rose, who won best restaurants in the world for his Parisian bistro, Spring.
- An air of mystery that only adds to the excitement. The La Première food menu was created by Chef David Mariott alongside Head of Culinary Strategy, Daniel Rose, who won best restaurants in the world for his Parisian bistro, Spring.
- A taste of what's to come with a glass of champagne on arrival.
- A delicious three-course meal from Executive Chef Pierre Gagnaire with wine pairings from Master Sommelier Eric Lebrun.
The La Première suites are set up with a 1-2-1 layout across two cabins. This is identical to the business class cabin on this aircraft type.
To help you understand how the La Première suites are set up, we'll look at a 1-2-1 layout. The suites are arranged in a 2x1 configuration across two cabins, identical to the business class cabin on this aircraft type.
La Première travelers who depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Terminal 2E are welcomed to the VIP lounge, where they can enjoy perks such as a private space to relax, champagne and beauty treatments (such as massages).
- The VIP lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Terminal 2E is open from 5:45 AM to 8 PM.
- La Première travelers who depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Terminal 2E are welcomed to the VIP lounge, where they can enjoy perks such as a private space to relax, champagne and beauty treatments (such as massages).
During flight for more than four hours, passengers in La Première receive a mattress topper on their seats and are offered pajamas during flight.
First Class passengers receive a mattress topper on their seats and are offered pajamas during flight. Passengers can sleep comfortably during their flights as well, thanks to the First Class bedding set that includes a silk-lined duvet, pillow and blanket.
For more than four hours of a flight, you will be offered pajamas by your flight attendant who will also offer you slippers and an amenity kit.
Each passenger in La Première has access to an extra large closet to store belongings during their flight.
- Each passenger in La Première has access to an extra large closet to store belongings during their flight.
- The closet is located next to the lavatory and contains a mirror, an air freshener dispenser, and two lighted makeup mirror panels that pivot up and down.
- In addition to the closet, there is also a personal storage unit in each seat where you can keep items like your laptop or iPad if you're not using them on the flight.
This is definitely the first class seat that you've always dreamed of!
This is definitely the first class seat that you've always dreamed of! The cabin is spacious and comfortable, and it even has its own private bathroom. There's also a reclining bed with soft pillows for when you need some shut-eye after eating all of your meals on board.
In addition to all these perks, the service on board Air France La Première is second to none. Your flight attendants are incredibly attentive—they'll make sure that your champagne flute is never empty and will happily serve as companions during any meal or snack time.
Conclusion
The Air France La Première experience is unlike any other. It's a class of its own, one that offers comfort and luxury like no other airline can offer. If you're looking for an upgrade from business class or economy on your next flight, then look no further than the Air France First Class La Première cabin!