Air France has introduced a new premium class, eliminating the word economy to emphasize the luxury of this product on long-haul flights.
Air France is making changes to its previous Premium Economy experience. The French airline has decided to remove the word economy from this class, which is halfway between business and economy. Premium will be gradually available across Air France’s fleet and long-haul network.
Premium cabins offer the latest models of reclining seats on select Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft. The backrest can recline up to 124 degrees and is wider for even more comfort. The Traveler has 94 to 97 cm of legroom and an adjustable footrest. The seat foam has also been redesigned with a herringbone weave for added softness. Thanks to the gradual renovation of its travel cabin, Air France plans to offer “reclining” seats in almost 80% of its fleet by the end of 2025.
During your flight, you will have access to comfort kit exclusive to this cabin, noise-reducing headphones, and blankets and pillows to help you rest and enjoy your journey. Each seat features a 13.3-inch anti-glare 4K Ultra HD touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity and over 1,500 hours of on-demand entertainment, including French productions.
This screen also allows you to connect your personal device to use as a remote control and navigate through available programs. A USB socket and Wi-Fi are also provided. The color range of the cabin has also been changed, incorporating Air France’s corporate color navy blue and Horizon Blue, which has been specially designed for this cabin.
In-flight services are also undergoing changes. The premium menu was created by a Michelin-starred French chef. From November 2023, Frédéric Simonin, Michelin star and ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’, has signed two regularly changing hot dishes, including a vegetarian option.
To prepare these recipes, Frédéric Simonin collaborated with Servair, a company specializing in in-flight catering. In accordance with the company’s standards, we carefully select fresh, locally sourced, seasonal produce, 100% French meat, poultry, dairy products, eggs and sustainably sourced fish.
Throughout your trip, we offer a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In addition to Champagne, we also offer a new French wine and beer selection exclusive to this cabin. In spring 2025, Air France’s new chief sommelier, Xavier Tuizat, will present a completely revised list of French wines, champagnes and liqueurs.
Priority boarding access
Premium cabin passengers also have access to SkyPriority, an uninterrupted priority tour of the airport. With SkyPriority, you can check in and leave your luggage in a reserved area, have priority lines for security and immigration, and have reserved lines at sales and transfer counters.
