Flew 777 business class on AF from LAX to CDG on July 6. Flight was very empty. Noticed that FC had only 2 of 12 occupied and BC was maybe 20% occupied. Most other airlines have 2-2-2 seating in BC on the 777 while AF has 2-3-2. I would be seriously upset if I got stuck in the middle seat. IMHO, there should be no middle seats in BC/FC. Anyway, flight was fine, food and wine choice excellent. I'm only 6' tall but felt the seat did not recline/fit me very well.

Return trip on July 19. Our incoming flight was a little late so we made it to the gate at CDG about 5 minutes prior to them shutting the doors. Gate attendant informed us that we both had been upgraded to FC! Nice surprise especially after the stress of trying to make the flight. This time flight was full. All 12 seats of FC occupied and noticed at least 95% in BC. This FC seat was great! FA was very friendly and did her job very well. Food and wine selection was perfect. Changed in the PJs 2 hours after take off and slept for about 5 hours in a fully reclined seat. One could get very used to this level of comfort and service.