- • New La Première suite offers 3.5 square meters of personal space.
- • Luxury features include five windows and floor-to-ceiling privacy curtains.
- • Premium experience extends from exclusive airport lounges to in-flight haute cuisine.
Airlines have long experimented with first-class cabin designs, with some fading into obscurity and others setting new benchmarks. But now, Air France has gone all in with its latest La Première suite which is designed to attract even the most selective travellers.
The first-class cabin has a sophisticated grey and red-accented interior and offers an unparalleled mix of space, comfort, and technology. There are only four pairs of beds and seats per aircraft and this new concept represents a complete reimagining of what luxury air travel can be, offering levels of privacy and comfort that have been unheard of before.
Design That Defies Convention
Bigger is better, and Air France knows it because the new La Première suite gives 3.5 square meters of personal space — 25% more than its predecessor. Each suite comes with a dual-configuration layout with a seat and chaise longue positioned opposite each other. Whether you’re dining, sleeping, or simply enjoying the ride, this design can adapt to your every need.
Privacy is covered too with floor-to-ceiling curtains that ensure total seclusion. The side suites also get a rare airline luxury—five windows for amazing views throughout your journey. Air France has taken couples into consideration as well with center suites that have full-height electric sliding partitions, allowing for a mix of shared and private experiences.
Technology Meets Timeless Luxury
The company has used technology to provide their passengers with the ultimate luxury experience. The suites will have dual 32-inch 4K screens that offer over 1,500 hours of entertainment and Bluetooth connectivity for personal headphones. Travelers will also be easily able to control their seat position, lighting, and window shades through a wireless touchscreen tablet.
Wireless charging stations, multiple USB ports, and traditional power outlets have all been installed to make sure your devices stay charged throughout the flight. Other than that, over-head bins have also been replaced with a sleek floor-level storage system which includes a spacious sliding drawer for carry-ons and additional compartments under the chaise longue for smaller essentials.
The Ultimate Travel Experience
The luxury doesn’t just start at take-off. La Première passengers receive VIP treatment from the moment they arrive at the airport. They are offered private check-in, dedicated security lanes, and access to the exclusive La Première lounge where the passengers can get gourmet meals and Sisley spa treatments. Onboard, the dining experience is nothing short of haute cuisine, with three Michelin-starred chefs making multi-course meals and serving them on Bernardaud porcelain with Christofle silverware. Ben Smith, who is the CEO of Air France, explained it best:
“A large percentage of the customers are flying for business reasons … Many of them have the choice of a private jet or flying in first class,” adding, “What is new for us over the last few years is a marked increase in the number of luxury customers that are flying for leisure purposes.”
The new suites will debut on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in spring 2025 and will initially be serving the Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK route, before expanding to Los Angeles, Singapore, and Tokyo-Haneda. This strategic move positions Air France at the forefront of European airline luxury and directly challenges competitors like British Airways and Lufthansa.
Air France is doubling down on the luxury travel market and has set its sights on the elite flyers who demand more than just a seat — they want an experience. And with La Première, it looks like they’re going to get it.
