Air France Unveils New La Première First Class:
A 777 Redefining Luxury
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By PrestigeFly
Air France has revealed its next-generation La Première first class suite, set to debut on Boeing 777-300ERs in 2025. This complete redesign marks the airline’s most ambitious premium cabin overhaul in a decade—here’s why it matters for ultra-luxury flyers.
The Suite: French Haute Couture at 40,000 Feet
🛋️ Key Features
- Full-height sliding doors (industry’s most private)
- 84-inch lie-flat bed with memory foam mattress
- 32-inch 4K OLED screen + Bluetooth audio
- Dedicated wardrobe + vanity mirror
🍽️ Dining Revolution
- Michelin-starred chef residency program (rotating quarterly)
- Sommelier-curated wine list (50+ French vintages)
- 24/7 caviar service
✨ Ground Services
- Personalized pre-flight shopping (Chanel, Dior)
- Private terminal access at CDG (with Hermès amenities)
Route Strategy & Availability
Launch RouteFrequencyCompeting ProductsParis (CDG)-New York (JFK) | Daily | Beats Emirates’ 777 first
Paris (CDG)-Los Angeles (LAX) | 5x weekly | Superior to Lufthansa 747-8
Paris (CDG)-Tokyo (HND) | 3x weekly | Only European first class to Japan
Award Seats: Expect 1-2 suites per flight bookable with Flying Blue miles.
PrestigeFly First Impressions
✅ Worth the Splurge For:
- Special occasions (surprise proposals, anniversaries)
- Fashion/art lovers (designer collaboration touches)
- Wine connoisseurs (best inflight cellar in Europe)
⚠️ Considerations:
- $23,000+ roundtrip price tag
- Limited availability (only 4 suites per aircraft)
Pro Tip: Book Suite 1A for maximum privacy.
How It Compares to Global First Class
FeatureAir FranceEmiratesSingapore AirlinesPrivacy | Full-height door | Virtual windows | Bookable double suite
Bed Length | 84" | 79" | 76"
Dining | Michelin chefs | Onboard lounge | Book the Cook
Exclusivity | 4 suites | 8 suites | 6 suites
Explore More Ultra-Premium Travel
🔗 Air France’s Official La Première Page
🔗 The $20,000 Flight Experience (Bloomberg)
🔗 Best Ways to Redeem Flying Blue Miles (The Points Guy)