Jan 31, 2024, 5:20 pm
Last edit by: ATLCDG
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In 2024, customers will find La Premiere on to 11 destinations.
La Premiere is available if you are flying to Tokyo, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New-York City (JFK), Washington DC, Miami, Abidjan, Singapore,Mexico City*, Sao Paulo and Dubai.
*Please note that Air France will discontinue the La Premiere service on the Mexico City (MEX) route on the 31st of March.
In 2024, you will find La Premiere on the following flights :
(All flights are in / out of Paris CDG. Exact timing varies during the year. These times are based on departures and arrivals in the month of May or August (middle of 2024)).
From Paris to New York City (JFK) :
AF4 10:30 - 12:45
AF6 13:30 - 15:50
AF8 16:30 - 18:50 (This flight does not systematically offer P Product)
AF10 18:30 - 20:40 (This flight will not offer P product after the month of June)
From New York City (JFK) to Paris :
AF1 16:30 - 05:55+1
AF5 18:30 - 08:05+1
AF7 21:30 - 11:05+1 (This flight does not systematically offer P Product)
AF9 23:15 - 12:40+1 (This flight will not offer P product after the month of June)
From Paris to Los Angeles (LAX) :
AF20 08:45 - 11:25 (P Product on this flight only in July and August)
AF22 10:40 - 13:05
AF24 13:30 - 16:05
From Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris :
AF21 13:40 - 09:20+1 (P Product on this flight only in July and August)
AF23 15:20 - 11:15+1
AF25 18:30 - 14:20+1
From Paris to San Francisco (SFO) :
AF84 10:15 - 12:45
From San Francisco (SFO) to Paris :
AF83 15:00 - 10:50+1
From Paris to Abidjan (ABJ) :
AF702 14:35 - 18:55
From Abidjan (ABJ) to Paris :
AF703 21:30 - 05:55+1
From Paris to Singapore (SIN) :
AF256 21:15 - 16:30+1
From Singapore (SIN) to Paris :
AF257 22:30 - 06:10+1
From Paris to Miami (MIA) :
AF90 14:05 - 17:55
From Miami (MIA) to Paris :
AF99 20:15 - 11:15+1
From Paris to Tokyo Haneda (HND) :
AF274 22:00 - 18:30+1
From Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Paris :
AF293 00:05 - 07:55
From Paris to Washington (IAD) :
AF54 14:00 - 16:21
From Washington (IAD) to Paris :
AF55 18:45 - 08:05+1
From Paris to Sao Paulo (GRU) :
AF460 10:10 - 16:45
From Sao Paulo (GRU) to Paris :
AF459 18:55 - 11:05+1
From Paris to Dubai (DXB) :
AF662 13:45 - 22:25
From Dubai (DXB) to Paris :
AF655 00:40 - 06:00
From Paris to Mexico City (MEX) :
AF178 11:35 - 16:55 (ends in March)
From Mexico City (MEX) to Paris :
AF179 19:55 - 14:35+1 (ends in March)
Previously this travel class was available on the 772 too.
These flights are operated by a fleet of 19 specific 777-300ER (F-GSQA/B/C/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/U/V/Y and F-GZNA/B/C/D, and E)
Other routes that previously operated La Premiere service but are now terminated (as P service) included Osaka, Lagos, Beijing, Atlanta, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chicago, Houston, Montreal and Johannesburg. (Or even the overnight flight to Sao Paulo for example.)
In 2024, customers will find La Premiere on to 11 destinations.
La Premiere is available if you are flying to Tokyo, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New-York City (JFK), Washington DC, Miami, Abidjan, Singapore,
*Please note that Air France will discontinue the La Premiere service on the Mexico City (MEX) route on the 31st of March.
In 2024, you will find La Premiere on the following flights :
(All flights are in / out of Paris CDG. Exact timing varies during the year. These times are based on departures and arrivals in the month of May or August (middle of 2024)).
From Paris to New York City (JFK) :
AF4 10:30 - 12:45
AF6 13:30 - 15:50
AF8 16:30 - 18:50 (This flight does not systematically offer P Product)
AF10 18:30 - 20:40 (This flight will not offer P product after the month of June)
From New York City (JFK) to Paris :
AF1 16:30 - 05:55+1
AF5 18:30 - 08:05+1
AF7 21:30 - 11:05+1 (This flight does not systematically offer P Product)
AF9 23:15 - 12:40+1 (This flight will not offer P product after the month of June)
From Paris to Los Angeles (LAX) :
AF20 08:45 - 11:25 (P Product on this flight only in July and August)
AF22 10:40 - 13:05
AF24 13:30 - 16:05
From Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris :
AF21 13:40 - 09:20+1 (P Product on this flight only in July and August)
AF23 15:20 - 11:15+1
AF25 18:30 - 14:20+1
From Paris to San Francisco (SFO) :
AF84 10:15 - 12:45
From San Francisco (SFO) to Paris :
AF83 15:00 - 10:50+1
From Paris to Abidjan (ABJ) :
AF702 14:35 - 18:55
From Abidjan (ABJ) to Paris :
AF703 21:30 - 05:55+1
From Paris to Singapore (SIN) :
AF256 21:15 - 16:30+1
From Singapore (SIN) to Paris :
AF257 22:30 - 06:10+1
From Paris to Miami (MIA) :
AF90 14:05 - 17:55
From Miami (MIA) to Paris :
AF99 20:15 - 11:15+1
From Paris to Tokyo Haneda (HND) :
AF274 22:00 - 18:30+1
From Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Paris :
AF293 00:05 - 07:55
From Paris to Washington (IAD) :
AF54 14:00 - 16:21
From Washington (IAD) to Paris :
AF55 18:45 - 08:05+1
From Paris to Sao Paulo (GRU) :
AF460 10:10 - 16:45
From Sao Paulo (GRU) to Paris :
AF459 18:55 - 11:05+1
From Paris to Dubai (DXB) :
AF662 13:45 - 22:25
From Dubai (DXB) to Paris :
AF655 00:40 - 06:00
From Paris to Mexico City (MEX) :
AF178 11:35 - 16:55 (ends in March)
From Mexico City (MEX) to Paris :
AF179 19:55 - 14:35+1 (ends in March)
Previously this travel class was available on the 772 too.
These flights are operated by a fleet of 19 specific 777-300ER (F-GSQA/B/C/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/U/V/Y and F-GZNA/B/C/D, and E)
Other routes that previously operated La Premiere service but are now terminated (as P service) included Osaka, Lagos, Beijing, Atlanta, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chicago, Houston, Montreal and Johannesburg. (Or even the overnight flight to Sao Paulo for example.)
AF « La Première » Outlook
Jun 29, 2021, 2:20 pm
#526
Join Date: Nov 2017
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Posts: 484
Jun 29, 2021, 4:52 pm
#527
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
Posts: 2,924
Ah, you’re right. Reminds me of the scene in Coming to America where they arrive at JFK (BA Concorde, of course) with all the LV suitcases.
Jun 30, 2021, 12:22 pm
#529
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 798
If you don’t have checked luggage you can also stay in the lounge and then drop the connecting flight, provided it’s the last segment. The only awkward situation would be explaining to the lounge people that they don’t need to drive you to the plane. The phone agent advised me that if you do this and have checked luggage you have to pay €275 penalty and if it’s not your last segment the fee is €1500 to reinstate the remaining segments.
Jul 5, 2021, 11:04 am
#530
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,603
The most amazing La Première Lounge experience... ever!
Saturday morning at CDG. Our La Première Personal Assistant Anya greeted us in the jet bridge at the 1L door from our DEN-CDG 789 and escorted us down to our BMW for the very short drive to the La Première Lounge. Sadly, we were nearly an hour late so I missed saying hello to matmatlr in the LPL prior to his flight to MEX.
Enough of the tour, now for the 9 hours of sheer decadence. A glass of the Bruno Paillard Rosé pour commencer.
While we plotted today's gastro journey with Alain Ducasee.
Showtime, Round 1. My croque-volaille was out of this world, with comté and truffe noir.
O-M-G.
For my main, the John Dory was exquisite... Saint-pierre au naturel, Swiss chard and grenobloise garnish.
DFW-CK enjoyed the iconic Coquillettes.
For dessert, he loved his Glace vanille "noyée". Vanilla ice cream flood with coffee and praline.
My Baba au Rhum was amazing as always.
After we relaxed a bit and edited some trip pics, I headed off to explore and shower. A little later, more Bruno Paillard and a mid afternoon snack.
The cheese selections from Marie-Anne Cantin were wonderful.
As was the delicious Laurent Laborie charcuterie plate.
By this time, it was approaching 4pm and mom, daughter and woof-woof were gone from the sleeping "rooms" so we power napped for 90 minutes or so.
Now with a 2nd wind, time to head for the bar and try the Grey Goose Ducasse Martini.
Pre-dinner apéritif with nuts.
And Showtime, Round 3.
I started with the incredible pâté en croûte, chicken and duck foie gras, with Sauternes.
DFW-CK went with the John Dory while I chose the Filet de bouef aux poivres with pomme purée.
This was outstanding. Perfectly prepared and so delicious.
Both of our desserts were fabulous... the Cookpot de fraises with pistachio and diplomate cream.
And my Palet "La Première" au chocolate with bleu, blanc and rouge garnish. Simply marvelous.
By this time, it was just after 8pm and 45 minutes from our CDG-ATH departure. Sadly, our nearly 9 hours of La Première decadence was coming to an end. We enjoyed every moment of it and quite frankly could have spent a few more hours here.
We both agreed that this was likely the best 500€ we've ever spent.
Saturday morning at CDG. Our La Première Personal Assistant Anya greeted us in the jet bridge at the 1L door from our DEN-CDG 789 and escorted us down to our BMW for the very short drive to the La Première Lounge. Sadly, we were nearly an hour late so I missed saying hello to matmatlr in the LPL prior to his flight to MEX.
Enough of the tour, now for the 9 hours of sheer decadence. A glass of the Bruno Paillard Rosé pour commencer.
While we plotted today's gastro journey with Alain Ducasee.
Showtime, Round 1. My croque-volaille was out of this world, with comté and truffe noir.
O-M-G.
For my main, the John Dory was exquisite... Saint-pierre au naturel, Swiss chard and grenobloise garnish.
DFW-CK enjoyed the iconic Coquillettes.
For dessert, he loved his Glace vanille "noyée". Vanilla ice cream flood with coffee and praline.
My Baba au Rhum was amazing as always.
After we relaxed a bit and edited some trip pics, I headed off to explore and shower. A little later, more Bruno Paillard and a mid afternoon snack.
The cheese selections from Marie-Anne Cantin were wonderful.
As was the delicious Laurent Laborie charcuterie plate.
By this time, it was approaching 4pm and mom, daughter and woof-woof were gone from the sleeping "rooms" so we power napped for 90 minutes or so.
Now with a 2nd wind, time to head for the bar and try the Grey Goose Ducasse Martini.
Pre-dinner apéritif with nuts.
And Showtime, Round 3.
I started with the incredible pâté en croûte, chicken and duck foie gras, with Sauternes.
DFW-CK went with the John Dory while I chose the Filet de bouef aux poivres with pomme purée.
This was outstanding. Perfectly prepared and so delicious.
Both of our desserts were fabulous... the Cookpot de fraises with pistachio and diplomate cream.
And my Palet "La Première" au chocolate with bleu, blanc and rouge garnish. Simply marvelous.
By this time, it was just after 8pm and 45 minutes from our CDG-ATH departure. Sadly, our nearly 9 hours of La Première decadence was coming to an end. We enjoyed every moment of it and quite frankly could have spent a few more hours here.
We both agreed that this was likely the best 500€ we've ever spent.
Last edited by SFO777; Jul 5, 2021 at 11:38 am
Can't wait for my 17h there 
Jul 5, 2021, 2:45 pm
#533
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Million Miler, Mosaic, Delta Platinum
Posts: 1,562
New Chef
For the first time, Air France has chosen to entrust its entire La Première menu to the triple Michelin-starred French chef Arnaud Donckele. Created especially for customers in the airline's most exclusive cabin, his dishes will be available from July to October 2021, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
For the first time, Air France has chosen to entrust its entire La Première menu to the triple Michelin-starred French chef Arnaud Donckele. Created especially for customers in the airline's most exclusive cabin, his dishes will be available from July to October 2021, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Jul 5, 2021, 11:17 pm
#535
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
Posts: 2,924
New Chef
For the first time, Air France has chosen to entrust its entire La Première menu to the triple Michelin-starred French chef Arnaud Donckele. Created especially for customers in the airline's most exclusive cabin, his dishes will be available from July to October 2021, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
For the first time, Air France has chosen to entrust its entire La Première menu to the triple Michelin-starred French chef Arnaud Donckele. Created especially for customers in the airline's most exclusive cabin, his dishes will be available from July to October 2021, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Jul 6, 2021, 12:21 am
#536
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Singapore
Programs: FB PFL, ALL Diamond, Marriott Ambassador, EK PLAT, Air Caraïbes Diam, SQ PPS, ̷IHG Diam
Posts: 98
You should be fined or jailed for posting such pictures ! 😂 Thanks for sharing, we in Asia have to be patient in order to be able to live such moments again …🙄
Last edited by JOUY31; Sep 10, 2021 at 10:12 am Reason: Very long quote removed for clarity
Jul 6, 2021, 11:48 am
#537
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 453
Thanks for the amazing report SFO777 ! Really makes me want for AF to bring back an aircraft without La Première between JFK and CDG so I can enjoy the LPL again for a "reasonable" premium, and not having to pay for the full LP ticket (or beg for the "cheap" upgrade 
).
).
Jul 7, 2021, 12:10 pm
#538
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 181
Great pics, thanks for sharing SFO777! I was likely in the lounge at the same time as you, getting ready to board the afternoon CDG-LAX flight. How good was that croque-volaille?
I will try to post some pics of the flight, as my lounge pics look like low-budget versions of yours, haha. It was my first time in the lounge and flying La Premiere. It was everything everyone makes it out to be. What an experience.
I will try to post some pics of the flight, as my lounge pics look like low-budget versions of yours, haha. It was my first time in the lounge and flying La Premiere. It was everything everyone makes it out to be. What an experience.
Last edited by drjeffrock; Jul 7, 2021 at 12:19 pm
Jul 7, 2021, 4:17 pm
#539
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Paris and around the WW
Programs: AF/KLM Club2000 Ultimate / M&M HON Circle / ALL Diamond / Hertz President Circle
Posts: 1,040
Indeed, SFO777, we missed each other last Saturday and then I realized that your flight was late
It looks like you enjoyed the lounge
will be back there 7 hrs on Friday
Here are some pics of in-flight lunch and dinner
It looks like you enjoyed the lounge
will be back there 7 hrs on Friday Here are some pics of in-flight lunch and dinner