Air France La Premiere
Oct 19, 2012, 9:14 pm
#77
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Great trip report! The lounges really look fantastic.
I flew two AF legs (DL Codeshares) in J last month ex-RGN ticket and wasn't overly impressed, although my first legs were TG(333) and SQ(772/388) in J so perhaps I was just feeling a little spoiled. ZRH-CDG was on either an E170 or E190 (forget which) and CDG-JFK on the A380. The regional flight had me situated beside a large, obnoxious frenchman who has yet to discover toothpaste or mouthwash, methinks. At least it was a short hop. The J Cabin on the 388 that particular day was lucky enough to feature multiple crying babies and a plethora of loud french children... I think I've had more relaxing flights flying UA Y+ LAX-NRT in that decrepit old 747.
I flew two AF legs (DL Codeshares) in J last month ex-RGN ticket and wasn't overly impressed, although my first legs were TG(333) and SQ(772/388) in J so perhaps I was just feeling a little spoiled. ZRH-CDG was on either an E170 or E190 (forget which) and CDG-JFK on the A380. The regional flight had me situated beside a large, obnoxious frenchman who has yet to discover toothpaste or mouthwash, methinks. At least it was a short hop. The J Cabin on the 388 that particular day was lucky enough to feature multiple crying babies and a plethora of loud french children... I think I've had more relaxing flights flying UA Y+ LAX-NRT in that decrepit old 747.
May 12, 2013, 2:45 am
#78
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Köln/Deutschland
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Side note: Last week we got exactly the same Breakfast in Affaires-Class:
Is this a good Point for Affaires Class or a bad Point for La Premiere?
But I have to say, that Affaires Class seems to improve over the last one, two years. Maybe I should write also a Trip Report.
Is this a good Point for Affaires Class or a bad Point for La Premiere?
But I have to say, that Affaires Class seems to improve over the last one, two years. Maybe I should write also a Trip Report.
May 15, 2013, 9:05 am
#79
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I recall reading recently that the European airlines all lose money on their intra-Europe business class cabins, and they only keep them because connecting long-haul passengers wouldn't tolerate being seated in Y for those legs.
Jul 13, 2013, 4:28 am
#81
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AF7 JFK-CDG Airbus A380-800
Cabin
Same arrangement as 77W, but one extra seat. 1-2-1 for 2 rows, and one in front on the A side. As the first class cabin is on main deck, it is very airy. Most carriers have their first class cabin on upper deck, which is much narrower. 1-2-1 on main deck is almost comparable to 1-1-1 on upper deck.
Cabin
Same arrangement as 77W, but one extra seat. 1-2-1 for 2 rows, and one in front on the A side. As the first class cabin is on main deck, it is very airy. Most carriers have their first class cabin on upper deck, which is much narrower. 1-2-1 on main deck is almost comparable to 1-1-1 on upper deck.
That said, excellent report. Don't see too much of AF and this was a good eye opener. Cheers.
Last edited by LarryM1; Jul 13, 2013 at 4:45 am
Jul 21, 2013, 5:45 am
#82
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Fantastic report Dag ^
After reading your experiences of La Premiere, I must admit I had previously under rated AF's soft product. Thanks for opening my eyes to the commendable menu and wine list.
After reading your experiences of La Premiere, I must admit I had previously under rated AF's soft product. Thanks for opening my eyes to the commendable menu and wine list.
Jul 21, 2013, 10:16 pm
#84
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Nice job, Dag! Air France First Class sure looks like a nice way to travel. I flew it once back in the 80s but it was of course no comparison to today's product. I do miss a good serving of Foie Gras, though. United used to serve it as an appetizer on its Seattle to Anchorage flights back in the mid-eighties. What a treat!