AF to discontinue Premium Economy on medium haul flights + other "improvements"
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Got hold of a copy of the internal AF staff magazine where in an article titled ''the new face of the medium haul offering'' it is mentioned that Premium Economy will be phased out possibly as early as January 2015 (not very clear) to leave only Business and Economy.
Other "improvements" will see the introduction of leather seats in both classes (non-reclining if the picture is anything to go by) with their 24 A319 retrofitted during the 1st semester of 2015 and their 25 A320 one year later. Real china, metal cutlery and proper glasses will be used in C and a hot dish will be offered on longer flights. The service protocol will be inspired by what is currently in place on long-haul flights (oshibori, ''gourmet'' coffee, wines selected by their new star sommelier...). The catering in Y will be "more generous and qualitative"(???)
These changes are introduced following a consultation with 10000 customers and travel managers.