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LIST OF ROUTES/FLIGHTS WITH BEST SEATS - update 21 April, 2017. Flights looked up for week of June 12, 2017
IMPORTANT NOTES :
- This is the list of "BEST"-operated routes for a typical week during the summer season in June 2017.
- Some of the routes listed below may see a non-BEST aircraft operating the flight some day(s) of the week
- Last minute aircraft substitution is always possible

NORTH AMERICA

- BOS (AF334/333) : on days the flight operates with a B772
- IAD (AF026/027)
- IAH (AF636/639)
- JFK (AF032/019) : operating from ORY
- JFK (AF022/023)
- JFK (AF008/009)
- LAX (AF072/073)
- LAX-PPT (AF076/077)
- SFO (AF082/083)
- YUL (AF342/345) : on certain days
- YUL (AF344/345 B787-9)
- YVR (AF374/379)

CENTRAL & LATIN AMERICAS
- EZE/MVD (AF394/393)
- EZE (AF228/229)
- SCL (AF406/407) : on certain days
- GRU (AF456/459)
- GRU (AF454/457)
- PTY (AF474/475)
- CAY (AF852/853)
- CUN (AF650/651)
- HAV (AF820/825)

ASIA
- BOM (AF218/217)
- HKG (AF188/185)
- HND (AF274/293)
- KIX (AF292/291)
- NRT (AF276/275)
- NRT (AF272/271)
- PEK (AF382/381)
- PVG (AF112/117)
- PVG (AF116/111) : only on days when the flight is B777-operated (A380 has no BEST cabins at the moment)
- CAN (AF102/107)
- SIN (AF256/257)
- SGN (AF258/257)

AFRICA
- ABJ (AF702/703) : only on days when the flight is B777-operated (A380 has no BEST cabins at the moment)
- BKO-ABJ (AF520/521)
- ACC (AF780/781)
- DLA-NSI (AF982)
- BGF-NSI (AF775/775)
- NSI (AF900/901)
- LBV (AF976/977)
- LAD (AF928/929)

MIDDLE EAST
- BEY (AF566/565)
- CAI (AF570/567 B787-9)
- DXB (AF662/643)

CONFIGURATIONS OF THE B777 FLEET
Note : this list is not up-to-date
Boeing 777-200ER 309 seats J-W-Y without new cabins : 4/25

Code:

F-GSPA – NEV4
 F-GSPE – NEV4
 F-GSPM – NEV4
 F-GSPZ – NEV4

Boeing 777-200ER in modification process : 2/25

Code:

F-GSPD
 F-GSPP

Boeing 777-200ER 280 seats or 316 seats "quick change" J-W-Y with new cabins : 16/25

Code:

F-GSPB – BEST
 F-GSPC – BEST
 F-GSPF – BEST
 F-GSPG – BEST
 F-GSPH – BEST
 F-GSPI – BEST
 F-GSPJ - BEST
 F-GSPK – BEST
 F-GSPQ – BEST
 F-GSPR – BEST
 F-GSPS – BEST
 F-GSPT – BEST
 F-GSPU – BEST
 F-GSPV – BEST
 F-GSPX – BEST
 F-GSPY – BEST
 
 
 or

Boeing 777-200ER 312 seats (28J) J-W-Y with new cabins : 3/25

Code:

F-GSPL – BEST
 F-GSPO – BEST
 F-GSPN – BEST

Boeing 777-300ER 303 seats P-J-W-Y without new cabins : 0/43

Code:

All Converted to BEST

Boeing 777-300ER 381 seats J-W-Y without new cabins : 5/43

Code:

F-GSQD – NEV4
 F-GSQE – NEV4
 F-GZNH – NEV4
 F-GZNI – NEV4
 F-GZNJ - NEV4
 F-GZNK – NEV4

Boeing 777-300ER in modification process : 0/43

Boeing 777-300ER 296 seats or 322 seats "quick change" P-J-W-Y with new cabins : 20/43

Code:

F-GSQA – BEST
 F-GSQB – BEST
 F-GSQC – BEST
 F-GSQF – BEST
 F-GSQG – BEST
 F-GSQH – BEST
 F-GSQI – BEST
 F-GSQJ – BEST
 F-GSQK – BEST
 F-GSQL – BEST
 F-GSQY – BEST
 F-GSQM – BEST
 F-GSQU - BEST
 F-GSQV – BEST
 F-GSQY – BEST
 F-GZNA – BEST
 F-GZNB - BEST
 F-GZNC – BEST
 F-GZND - BEST
 F-GZNE – BEST
 
 
 or

Boeing 777-300ER 468 seats J-W-Y "CIO" without new cabins : 12/43

Code:

F-GSQN – NEV4
 F-GSQO – NEV4
 F-GSQP – NEV4
 F-GSQR – NEV4
 F-GSQS – NEV4
 F-GSQT – NEV4
 F-GSQX – NEV4
 F-GZNF – NEV4
 F-GZNG – NEV4
 F-GZNL – NEV4
 F-GZNN – NEV4
 F-GZNO – NEV4

Boeing 777-300ER 381 seats J-W-Y with old J and new W-Y : 6/43

Code:

F-GZNP – NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in April 2015)
 F-GZNQ – NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in May 2015)
 F-GZNR – NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in November 2015)
 F-GZNS - NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in March 2016)
 F-GZNT - NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in March 2016)
 F-GZNU - NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in April 2016)

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Oct 9, 2015, 2:02 am

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Quote:

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Not a few flights a week. Last summer, BOS had 3 flights/day : 2 on AF, 1 on DL. For the 2 AF flights, one was on a 744 (every day) and the other one was on an A332 (every day and occasionally an A340)

You are 100% correct. I was expecting an A332 for my return BOS-CDG and was a bit "shocked" when I boarded an A340. I purposely needed the "very" late departure ex-BOS. It worked quite well with the dog and the "kid" in J. Was a really long and tough day, which included 6 checked bags (for two people) using the full J allowance. That's what happens when you have the final items left over after selling a house. First time using La Première ground services at CDG. What a pleasure. Especially for the dog. Was super impressed they came right over with a special dog bowl for Mr. Leo as soon as we entered the La Première lounge.

Oct 9, 2015, 4:14 am

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Wiki updated with latest info from AF.

Oct 9, 2015, 9:30 am

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And there is now a dedicated website : http://best.airfrance.com/

Oct 9, 2015, 11:18 am

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Originally Posted by bodory

Wiki updated with latest info from AF.

Where can I access the Wiki? It used to be a pull-down at the top of the first page, but I don't see it anymore.

Oct 9, 2015, 11:21 am

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I am seeing it, even when not logged in (I am using Chrome on a Mac, FWIW). Have you tried to refresh the page or change browser?

Oct 9, 2015, 11:25 am

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Originally Posted by bodory

I am seeing it, even when not logged in (I am using Chrome on a Mac, FWIW). Have you tried to refresh the page or change browser?

I see it now. There's a small + sign I had to click on the right for it to show. The wikipost used to show all the time without having to click on this + sign. I hope that solves the issue for all wikiposts on here. Thanks.

Oct 9, 2015, 11:26 am

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Well I can confirm that Best is available as planned on Monday's between YVR-CDG. I took it last Monday, 28 Sep, and was on F-GSPH. Very nice indeed. Now lets hope they don't switch it out for my return this coming Monday.

Oct 9, 2015, 2:32 pm

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Originally Posted by baccarat_king

First time using La Première ground services at CDG. What a pleasure. Especially for the dog. Was super impressed they came right over with a special dog bowl for Mr. Leo as soon as we entered the La Première lounge.

I can only agree. What a fantastic service. I used it also last summer arriving from BOS (like you

) and connecting to BKK.
And your dog can now say to his/her friends that he/she has eaten Alain Ducasse food :-))

Oct 11, 2015, 4:27 pm

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Another update of BEST deployment posted by AF
https://www.agentconnect.biz/FR/fr/l...f/BEST_AGV.pdf

Oct 12, 2015, 1:50 am

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Another update of BEST deployment posted by AF
https://www.agentconnect.biz/FR/fr/l...f/BEST_AGV.pdf

Thanks Goldorak.

The document is still confusing IMO, which statements such as "Le réaménagement d'un avion en BEST concerne toutes les cabines" : while it is literally true, they should also say that new 77W delivered by Boeing gets old J but new W and Y.

Oct 12, 2015, 2:14 am

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And the incline angle of NEV are still totally wrong. They only refer to the less inclined cushion. There is no way that you can get a 5 or 9 degrees average incline with a 62" seat pitch of traditional seats. That is mathematically impossible.

Oct 14, 2015, 11:57 am

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Nice surprise. Some destinations seem to get the new cabins earlier than mentioned in the document. Just made that experience for the flight to GRU. Will even try to sample the new F, but right now there isn't even space!( If prices are more or less correct I'll try upgrading at the airport, I still haven't figured out if there is an upgrade-at-the-airport for cash option)

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Oct 14, 2015, 2:45 pm

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If prices are more or less correct I'll try upgrading at the airport, I still haven't figured out if there is an upgrade-at-the-airport for cash option)

Yes. Ask at check-in, or at customer service desk airside. The lounge attendants might be also able to do it.

Oct 14, 2015, 2:52 pm

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Yes. Ask at check-in, or at customer service desk airside. The lounge attendants might be also able to do it.

Thanks, that's good to know. Although I assume that if something frees up before I can just as well buy through the normal channels, i.e. call centre. But still good to know that they can deal with last minute cancellations and sell them even in the lounge or at the check-in counter.

Oct 14, 2015, 2:53 pm

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Quote:

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Yes. Ask at check-in, or at customer service desk airside. The lounge attendants might be also able to do it.

How widespread is the cash-for-upgrade option?
Is it offered on most flights with open inventory, even into La Première?