Originally Posted by
StayingHomeIsBetter
Just checked. My CDG to LHR segment was Z, business.
What I got was far less than US domestic first class.
Pardon my naivete, but I expected something at least as good as domestic first class.
The seats aren't as good as US domestic first, as you mentioned.
But the service is far better for these short intra-Europe business class flights than what US carriers offer. I've flown AF CDG-LHR and AF/KL CDG-AMS in business multiple times. Remember that these flights are under 250 miles and in the air for less than 40 minutes. Snack and drink in economy, Multiple drinks and a light meal in business. The food and beverage service in business is far better than what you'd get on a comparable length US domestic flight in first.