First class offers travellers an exceptional air travel experience. Whether you’re a fan of luxury or simply curious, let yourself be seduced by one of the world’s most exclusive first classes: Air France‘s La Premiere. Exclusivity and luxury are the order of the day on board, at the airport, and even at home. Discover how this prestigious class transforms every trip into a memorable experience, whatever your criteria for choosing a flight.
La Première is the name Air France has given to its first class. Inaugurated in 2014, Air France‘s La Première suites are now offered on selected Boeing 777-300s flying to iconic destinations in North America, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
In the refined intimacy of the La Première cabin, passengers are welcomed by an elegant marriage of noble materials and refined volumes. Leather, suede, tweed and metallic finishes combine in a subtle ballet, while woody nuances add a warm touch to the ensemble. Every detail has been carefully thought out to offer a private space where travel becomes an enveloping experience, blending well-being and escape.
Aboard the La Première suite, it’s the passenger himself who takes the reins of his celestial journey. They can personalize their environment according to their preferences, while taking advantage of the many services available. An individual checkroom, clever storage and an elegant bedside lamp complete this luxurious setting, offering travellers absolute comfort.
In this cabin of seemingly endless lust, sleep is king. The generous seat transforms into a spacious bed, measuring over 2 meters long and 77 centimetres wide. Equipped with a memory foam mattress, a soft pillow and a generously sized comforter, it invites you to rest in a quietude worthy of the finest hotels.
Air France will reveal an all-new La Première cabin in winter 2025. The future cabin aims to be the most spacious on the market, offering up to three fully-privatized living spaces for exceptional voyages: a seat, a chaise longue and a totally flat bed. It will also be deployed on a greater number of aircrafts, enhancing accessibility to this prestigious experience.
Awarded the title of “Best in-flight catering in first class” at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023, Air France promises amazement and wonder thanks to a menu that changes with the seasons. New Michelin-starred chefs are selected every four months to rethink the gastronomic offering.
For the summer season, Air France is working with three-starred chef Glenn Viel on departures from Paris, recognized in particular for his work at L’Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux-de-Provence, a gastronomic establishment awarded a third Michelin star in January 2020.
On the menu? Twelve exquisite dishes to savour, including:
Regarding sweets, sweet virtuoso Philippe Rigollot adds his touch to La Premiere’s menus. Several desserts are served, including strawberry and Black Forest gateau, and an apricot tartlet and rosemary whipped cream.
With refinement and practicality in mind, the Air France kit is an elegant case containing the essentials to enhance your beauty in any circumstance. Inside, a full range of face and body care products from the prestigious Parisian house of Sisley awaits you, accompanied by little touches designed for your absolute comfort: a comb, a night mask, earplugs, headphone protectors, and a pen adorned with the winged seahorse, the emblematic symbol ofAir France.
It also includes a high-quality cotton outfit, soft slippers and cozy socks.
Passengers departing from or stopping over at Paris-Charles de Gaulle can access lounge La Premiere, one of the most exclusive areas in the world.
Inside this haven of serenity, you’ll find an exceptional gourmet restaurant, where the menu has been created by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse (and President of Teritoria) and the Sisley La Premiere area. The latter promises travellers a tailor-made wellness experience, with a full range of treatments specially designed for Air France La Premiere customers.
Espace Sisley La Premiere is open every day, from 7.15 a.m. to 7.15 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday and from 7.15 a.m. to 7.45 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday.
Passengers travelling with Train + Air can access Eurostar lounges before their train departs.
Passengers travelling from Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Nice or Toulouse can benefit from a Hertz DriveU personal chauffeur service between the departure point and the airport.
To benefit from this service, please contact Air France La Premiere customer service:
From the moment they arrive at the airport, travelers are welcomed with special attention. The meeting point is in front of terminal 2E, opposite gate 14, an exclusive area dedicated to La Première guests. Here, a porter takes charge of their luggage, offering first-class service as soon as the journey begins.
Shortly before the flight, passengers are directed to a private lounge check-in area, where every administrative detail is taken care of for their utmost comfort. Safety checks are simplified, offering a smooth and efficient passage.
Once these steps have been completed, travelers can board one of the 29 Porsche Cayenne Hybrids at their disposal, to reach their plane with complete peace of mind. On board, the crew offers a personalized welcome.
From Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Air France‘s La Premiere is currently flying to the following destinations:
Of course, the rates are particularly high. A six-hour flight from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Dubai costs 5,175 euros. By way of comparison, the same flight in the Business cabin costs €2,225, i.e. half the price.
For a ten-hour flight between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Miami, for example, you’ll have to pay almost 9,000 euros for a seat in Air France’s most exclusive cabin. Prices can go up to over 15,000 euros.
Depending on the Air France destination, the number of Flying Blue Miles required for a flight in the La Premiere cabin varies between 150000 and 600000.
Jean-Maximilien, for example, used 160,500 Miles for his flight with Air France La Premiere from Nice to Washington via Paris.
According to our latest research, for a spring flight between Paris and Dubai, Air France charges 150 000 Miles and 215.36 euros in airport tax, while for a flight between Paris and New York, the airline charges 266000 Miles and over 350 euros in airport taxes.
For a flight between Paris and Hong Kong on the same date, the number of Flying Blue Miles required is almost double. The airline is asking for 428,000 Miles and 313 euros in tax.
Only holders of Platinum and Ultimate status in the Air France Flying Blue frequent flyer program can purchase a seat in the La Première cabin with Miles.
To obtain Platinum status, it is necessary to accumulate 580 Experience Points (XP) in one year. These can be earned by flying with Air France or a SkyTeam member airline, or by credit card.
In France, Air France KLM American Express cardholders earn Experience Points at the time of purchase:
First-class travel is the pinnacle of air travel luxury, an experience that transcends the boundaries of travel to become a moment of elegance and refinement. AboardAir France‘s Boeing 777-300s, privileged passengers boarding La Première suites are plunged into a world where opulence and comfort combine to offer an unforgettable experience. Shall we leave?
Read Jean-Maximilien’s review of his experience with Air France La Premiere.
Here are the contact details for Air France La Premiere customer service:
In air travel, the most expensive and exclusive class is first class, which even surpasses business class.
Passengers travelling in First Class enjoy many benefits, from a personalized welcome at the airport, with chauffeur service, to exceptional comfort on board, where every detail has been carefully thought out to offer a first-class travel experience. Opting for first class is therefore a wise choice for travelers seeking a luxurious and exceptional travel experience.
A first-class flight is distinguished by special treatment from the moment you arrive at the airport, with a personal driver, a personalized welcome, simplified boarding and other benefits, such as access to airport lounges reserved for first-class passengers. On board, passengers enjoy elegant cabins, seats that can be converted into beds, gourmet meals concocted by Michelin-starred chefs and luxury treatments.
On board Boeing 777-300s, each La Première suite features a wide armchair that converts into a horizontal bed over two meters long. A real invitation to relax and unwind.
Savings are here:
