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This wikipost presents an updated summary of AF configurations and plans for deliveries and retrofitting the long-haul fleet with new J (and W) seats. For more details, please refer to the thread below
Last update on 15 JUL 2025
All the long-haul fleet is equipped with lie-flat seats in J. All the long-haul fleet is in 1-2-1 configuration in J with direct aisle access, with the exception of the A332 which are in 2-2-2 configuration.
B772
21 planes, all B772 with the BEST cabins (Zodiac Cirrus seat). A refit programme is nearing completion to standardise the 772 fleet with a 28J 32W 268M configuration, with the final frames in the hanger for refurbishment
- J seating is 1-2-1
- W seat is a hard-shell seat (the 1st generation of W seats installed by AF)
- Seating Config: C28W32Y268
B77W
4P Version with "Old" P (19 planes out of 43 77W : F-GSQA, F-GSQB, F-GSQC, F-GSQF, F-GSQG, F-GSQH, F-GSQI, F-GSQJ, F-GSQK, F-GSQL, F-GSQM, F-GSQU, F-GSQV, F-GSQY, F-GZNA, F-GZNB, F-GZNC, F-GZND, and F-GZNE)Last update on 15 JUL 2025
All the long-haul fleet is equipped with lie-flat seats in J. All the long-haul fleet is in 1-2-1 configuration in J with direct aisle access, with the exception of the A332 which are in 2-2-2 configuration.
B772
21 planes, all B772 with the BEST cabins (Zodiac Cirrus seat). A refit programme is nearing completion to standardise the 772 fleet with a 28J 32W 268M configuration, with the final frames in the hanger for refurbishment
- J seating is 1-2-1
- W seat is a hard-shell seat (the 1st generation of W seats installed by AF)
- Seating Config: C28W32Y268
B77W
- J seating is 1-2-1 (Zodiac Cirrus seat), aka BEST cabin, same as B772
- W seat is a hard-shell seat (the 1st generation of W seats installed by AF)
- Seating config: F4C58W28Y206
4P Version with "New" P (3 planes : F-GZNK, F-GZNP, F-GZNQ).
[F-GZND arrived @ ORY 08 APR for mods]
- New La Premier cabin with chaise lounge
- New J seat: Safran Cirrus 5C03 suites with a door in a 1-2-1 configuration
- W seat: Recaro PL3530 seats
- Seating config: F4C60W44Y204
COI version (14J) (12 planes out of 43 B77W : F-GSQO, F-GSQP, F-GSQT, F-GSQX, F-GZNG. F-GSQS, F-GZNF, F-GSQR, F-GSQN, F-GZNO, F-GZNL and F-GZNN).
- The J seat is Zodiac Optima (same as chosen for the initial batch of A350), similar to the UA Polaris seat, in a 1-2-1 configuration
- The W seat is the same as in the B789, i.e a hard-shell seat with a very slightly improved version compared to B772 and B77W (version with P).
- Seating config: C14W28Y430
Remaining 77W (9 planes out of 43 B77W : F-GZNS, F-GZNT, F-GZNI, F-GZNR, F-GZNU, F-GZNJ, F-GZNH, F-GSQD and F-GSQE)
- These planes were the former "NEV4" ones. Retrofits started in March 2022 and were completed in June 2024.
- New J seat: Safran Cirrus 5C03 suites with a door in a 1-2-1 configuration
- W seat: Recaro PL3530 seats
- Seating config: C48W48Y273
B789
- Ten planes have been delivered to AF (F-HRBA to F-HRBJ). No further deliveries are planned for AF (the initial order was for 15 frames, but the 5 remaining ones have been assigned to KL).
- J seat is BEST cabins (Zodiac Cirrus seat, slightly smaller than the 777 one, due to fuselage width limitation). The main difference with the B777 is the smaller tablet.
- J seating is 1-2-1
- The W seat is a hard-shell seat with a very slightly improved version compared to B772 and B77W (version with P).
- Seating config: C30W21Y228
A332
- As of 11/2025, only 7 planes remain in service (F-GZCA/F/G/K/M/N/O), but F & N are not flying at the moment, so only 5 are active. They are mostly flying to SXM, BLR, BEY, and some Africa routes (LAD, PNR, BZV, LFW).
- J seating is 2-2-2, with the Stelia Equinoxe seat (a similar seat can be seen in the UX B787).
- The W seat is the same as in the B789, i.e a hard-shell seat with a very slightly improved version compared to B772 and B77W (version with P).
- Seating config: C36W21Y167
A359
39 planes have been delivered as of 11/07/2025:
First batch (20): F-HTYA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/T
- J seat is Zodiac Optima, same as in B77W COI version)
- J seating is 1-2-1
- The W seat is a Recaro recliner seat.
- Seating config: C34W24Y266
Second batch (19/21): F-HUVA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/
- The new seat (Stelia Opera) is a slightly improved version of the BEST seat, with a door for privacy (similar to the one placed in the last batch of retrofitted B77W, with small differences).
- J seating is 1-2-1
- The W seat is a Recaro recliner seat.
- Seating config: C48W32Y212
RETIRED PLANE TYPES
Last plane was withdrawn in 2020.
Remaining 77W (9 planes out of 43 B77W : F-GZNS, F-GZNT, F-GZNI, F-GZNR, F-GZNU, F-GZNJ, F-GZNH, F-GSQD and F-GSQE)
- These planes were the former "NEV4" ones. Retrofits started in March 2022 and were completed in June 2024.
- New J seat: Safran Cirrus 5C03 suites with a door in a 1-2-1 configuration
- W seat: Recaro PL3530 seats
- Seating config: C48W48Y273
B789
- Ten planes have been delivered to AF (F-HRBA to F-HRBJ). No further deliveries are planned for AF (the initial order was for 15 frames, but the 5 remaining ones have been assigned to KL).
- J seat is BEST cabins (Zodiac Cirrus seat, slightly smaller than the 777 one, due to fuselage width limitation). The main difference with the B777 is the smaller tablet.
- J seating is 1-2-1
- The W seat is a hard-shell seat with a very slightly improved version compared to B772 and B77W (version with P).
- Seating config: C30W21Y228
A332
- As of 11/2025, only 7 planes remain in service (F-GZCA/F/G/K/M/N/O), but F & N are not flying at the moment, so only 5 are active. They are mostly flying to SXM, BLR, BEY, and some Africa routes (LAD, PNR, BZV, LFW).
- J seating is 2-2-2, with the Stelia Equinoxe seat (a similar seat can be seen in the UX B787).
- The W seat is the same as in the B789, i.e a hard-shell seat with a very slightly improved version compared to B772 and B77W (version with P).
- Seating config: C36W21Y167
A359
39 planes have been delivered as of 11/07/2025:
First batch (20): F-HTYA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/T
- J seat is Zodiac Optima, same as in B77W COI version)
- J seating is 1-2-1
- The W seat is a Recaro recliner seat.
- Seating config: C34W24Y266
Second batch (19/21): F-HUVA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/
- The new seat (Stelia Opera) is a slightly improved version of the BEST seat, with a door for privacy (similar to the one placed in the last batch of retrofitted B77W, with small differences).
- J seating is 1-2-1
- The W seat is a Recaro recliner seat.
- Seating config: C48W32Y212
RETIRED PLANE TYPES
A343
Last plane was withdrawn in 2021.
A388Last plane was withdrawn in 2020.
updated information about new J seats deployments and other information
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AF A380 entire fleet could exit in 2024
Interesting article (in French) mentioning a highly probable exit of ALL AF A380 planes which implies ... no major retrofit
Decision expected in Sept19
https://thetravelersclub.boardingare...lhorizon-2024/
Decision expected in Sept19
https://thetravelersclub.boardingare...lhorizon-2024/
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Recent article in English on the retrofit of AF A380 fleet
https://liveandletsfly.boardingarea....retrofit-a380/
https://liveandletsfly.boardingarea....retrofit-a380/
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The swap of the B787/A350 order between AF and KL is now confirmed. I have updated the wiki.
https://www.euronews.com/2019/06/28/...ficiency-drive
https://www.euronews.com/2019/06/28/...ficiency-drive
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The swap of the B787/A350 order between AF and KL is now confirmed. I have updated the wiki.
https://www.euronews.com/2019/06/28/...ficiency-drive
https://www.euronews.com/2019/06/28/...ficiency-drive
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The 1st A350 has just been painted in AF livery in TLS. Still no engines mounted.
https://corporate.airfrance.com/fr/a...rs-dair-france
Obviously, the A350 has the same large "AirFrance" name as on the B787.
https://corporate.airfrance.com/fr/a...rs-dair-france
Obviously, the A350 has the same large "AirFrance" name as on the B787.
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As per the corporate news published today, all A380 will leave the fleet by 2022 and so, will not be retrofitted with new seats. Wiki updated.
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@ Goldorak :
yesterday an article on Air Journal claims a retrofit completion of AF 777W COI by the end of summer 2020
https://www.air-journal.fr/2019-09-2...d-5215063.html
I do not know to which extent this info is more reliable than the one you have posted in the sticky post
yesterday an article on Air Journal claims a retrofit completion of AF 777W COI by the end of summer 2020
https://www.air-journal.fr/2019-09-2...d-5215063.html
I do not know to which extent this info is more reliable than the one you have posted in the sticky post
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@ Goldorak :
yesterday an article on Air Journal claims a retrofit completion of AF 777W COI by the end of summer 2020
https://www.air-journal.fr/2019-09-2...d-5215063.html
I do not know to which extent this info is more reliable than the one you have posted in the sticky post
yesterday an article on Air Journal claims a retrofit completion of AF 777W COI by the end of summer 2020
https://www.air-journal.fr/2019-09-2...d-5215063.html
I do not know to which extent this info is more reliable than the one you have posted in the sticky post
. And may be well have a good surprise
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Fully agree, should be the next decade anyway 😉
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What are the plans for the Non-COI 777-300ERs that are still flying with NEV4 seats? The ones that fly to MIA, GIG, ATL, ... Will they be upgraded at the same time as the COI birds?
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BEST cabin to Mauritius?
Hi,
Anyone knows if AF operates a BEST cabin aircraft to Mauritius? (MRU - AF470). Operating aircraft for this route is a 77W. I have checked the wiki and I am guessing this would be part of the 77W COI version (14J) reconfiguration (Zodiac Optima) but I don't know if AF has even begun to reconfigure these aircraft. Thanks
Anyone knows if AF operates a BEST cabin aircraft to Mauritius? (MRU - AF470). Operating aircraft for this route is a 77W. I have checked the wiki and I am guessing this would be part of the 77W COI version (14J) reconfiguration (Zodiac Optima) but I don't know if AF has even begun to reconfigure these aircraft. Thanks
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Hi,
Anyone knows if AF operates a BEST cabin aircraft to Mauritius? (MRU - AF470). Operating aircraft for this route is a 77W. I have checked the wiki and I am guessing this would be part of the 77W COI version (14J) reconfiguration (Zodiac Optima) but I don't know if AF has even begun to reconfigure these aircraft. Thanks
Anyone knows if AF operates a BEST cabin aircraft to Mauritius? (MRU - AF470). Operating aircraft for this route is a 77W. I have checked the wiki and I am guessing this would be part of the 77W COI version (14J) reconfiguration (Zodiac Optima) but I don't know if AF has even begun to reconfigure these aircraft. Thanks



