Air France is redefining luxury travel with its newly unveiled La Première suite, designed to deliver an experience that rivals private jet travel.
The airline’s most exclusive cabin, which has been three years in the making, offers unmatched space, privacy, and personalized service. The first redesigned suites will take flight in spring 2025 on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, initially flying to New York-JFK, with more destinations added in the summer.
With only four suites per aircraft, each spanning nearly 3.5 square meters, the new La Première cabin offers 25% more space than its predecessor. The most striking feature is the inclusion of five windows in each suite—an Air France exclusive—flooding the space with natural light. For those traveling together, center suites come equipped with an electric sliding partition, allowing for a shared yet private experience at the touch of a button.
An Elevated Private Suite Experience
The La Première suite is fully customizable, featuring a seat and chaise longue that convert into a two-meter-long full-flat bed. The ergonomic seat is designed for optimal comfort with plush padding, an embossed leather headrest, and multiple reclining options for dining, relaxing, or working. The chaise longue, positioned opposite the seat, extends into a fully horizontal bed, creating a true in-flight bedroom experience.
Privacy is a key element of the new design. Each suite is enclosed with floor-to-ceiling curtains, ensuring a peaceful, undisturbed journey. To create an unparalleled sense of space, overhead compartments have been replaced with floor-level storage. A large sliding drawer accommodates up to two carry-on suitcases, while a second drawer under the chaise longue provides space for footwear. A personal compartment with a backlit mirror is available near the seat for personal belongings, along with an individual wardrobe.
Light plays a central role in this exceptional setting. The five windows fill the space with natural brightness, creating a serene atmosphere. They feature electric translucent or blackout shades. The lighting system includes two lamps adorned with the signature Air France winged seahorse, available as both wall-mounted and floor-standing fixtures. Subtle ambient lighting accompanies each phase of the flight.
French Elegance Meets Cutting-Edge Technology
True to its French heritage, Air France has carefully curated the suite’s design and materials, using full-grain leather, plush wool, and handcrafted textiles. The color palette is dominated by shades of gray, with luxurious red accents and metallic champagne finishes. Every detail, from the leather-trimmed walls to the soft carpeting, enhances the feeling of exclusivity.
Onboard, cutting-edge technology enhances the travel experience. Each guest enjoys two 32-inch 4K screens, offering over 1,500 hours of entertainment accessible from the seat, chaise longue, or bed. Noise-canceling headphones are provided, and passengers can also connect their personal headphones via Bluetooth.
The suite is equipped with 110V/220V electrical outlets, USB-A and USB-C ports, wireless charging stations, and dedicated holders for smartphones or tablets. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the journey. Soon, Air France will introduce a new ultra-high-speed connectivity service across its fleet, replacing the current offering and providing an at-home experience in the sky.*
The suite can be intuitively controlled via a wireless touchscreen tablet. With a simple touch, passengers can adjust the inclination of their seat, chaise longue, or bed, as well as the lighting and window shades. The tablet also allows easy navigation through all entertainment options.
First Destinations and Expansion Plans
Four suites will progressively be introduced on a selection of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The first aircraft to feature the new La Première cabin, named Épernay, will take off in the spring and fly to New York-JFK. Other destinations, including Los Angeles, Singapore, and Tokyo-Haneda, will be added during the summer 2025 season.
La Première is currently available from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Abidjan, Dubai, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo-Haneda and Washington.
La Première, the highest expression of travel
Air France’s La Première is the perfect blend of a rich heritage, cherished and upheld since 1933, and a never-end quest for excellence. Every stage of the journey is designed to offer an exceptional, tailor-made experience. From the spacious airport lounge to the private onboard suite, from three-star cuisine to a carefully curated selection of fine wines and champagnes, and from restful nights at 35,000 feet to personalized service, every moment is elevated to transform travel into an unforgettable experience.
By reinventing this signature product, which is deeply embedded in its DNA, Air France is taking another step forward in its move upmarket.
*The rollout of this new Wi-Fi service across the entire Air France fleet will begin in the summer 2025 season. The service will be entirely free for Flying Blue and La Première customers.
