Air France has unveiled its new long-haul Business cabin, elegantly reasserting the French-style art of travel. The airline’s redesigned iconic seat features even more enveloping curves and extra comfort.
Progressively rolled out on 12 Boeing 777-300s, the new cabin will serve South African travellers flying Air France between Paris and Johannesburg.
With attentive service, gourmet cuisine designed by French Michelin- starred chefs, a carefully selected wine and champagne list, and a wide selection of in-flight entertainment, the journey can begin.
A PRESERVED SPACE
The 48 seats transform into a real 2 metre-long bed, they offer full access to the aisle and are fully private. The seats at the front of the Business cabin have extra space in front of them for additional comfort.
A new sliding door allows each passenger to create a private space. Couples who would like to enjoy the flight together can make use of the center seats, which are equipped with a central panel that can be lowered down.
AIR FRANCE STYLE
The cabin and seats elegantly display the airline’s signature colours: navy blue, contrasting white, and touches of red. The herringbone patterned carpet symbolises the traditional Parisian Haussmann apartments.
A SENSE OF DETAIL
The seat’s soft upholstery provides a feeling of warmth and privacy. The materials used, such as wool, brushed aluminium, and French leather, are natural and comfortable.
During the trip, all passengers are provided with a microfiber pillow and a warm blanket. With a simple touch of a button, it is possible to adjust the seat recline as desired as well as the light intensity. A new ‘do not disturb’ feature is also available, informing the crew that the customer wishes to rest.
STAY CONNECTED
Each seat has a large 17.3-inch 4K high-definition anti-glare screen, equipped with noise-reducing headphones and, for the first time, a Bluetooth connection so customers can use their personal headphones. A new, state-of-the-art graphic interface available in 12 languages makes it easy to choose from various programmes. More than 350 films are available, including a large selection of French movies, as well as TV series, documentaries, music, and podcasts.
A specific section on well-being also allows young and old alike to learn about meditation and seated yoga during the flight. Finally, kids now have their navigation interface to easily find all the entertainment specifically dedicated to our younger passengers.
Ultra-connected, the seat also features A and C USB ports, an induction charger, and a laptop socket.
In all cabins, customers can use Air France Connect, the airline’s in-flight Wi-Fi offer. The portal offers three passes, one of which is completely free of charge and allows customers to send and receive messages.
TO ACCOMPANY YOUR TRIP
In line with its commitment to more responsible travel, Air France provides a new comfort kit made of 96% recycled material. Its plastic packaging has been removed in favour of an integrity seal. Each kit contains a toothbrush and a pen made from maize straw, as well as earplugs wrapped in kraft paper to avoid plastic. A large sleep mask, socks, toothpaste, and Clarins cosmetics complete the kit.
SIGNATURE DISHES
On long-haul flights departing from Paris, Air France has entrusted the menu in its Business cabin to Michelin-starred French chefs. The greatest names in French haute cuisine, including Régis Marcon, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Michel Roth, take it in turns to offer vegetarian dishes as well as refined dishes with red or white meat or fish. These meals are enhanced by tableware signed by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud. The wine and champagne list is selected by world-famous sommelier Paolo Basso.
The airline is committed to offering 100% French red and white meat, milk products, and eggs in all its cabins, as well as fish from sustainable sources. The kids’ and infants’ menus are made from 100% organically grown produce.
As part of the fight against food waste, customers have the option of pre-selecting their hot meal in Business before departure. This service combines the guarantee of the availability of the customer’s choice with fairer consumption.
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