Summary
- Air France is introducing changes to the airport-side experience of La Première ahead of the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- The changes include an exclusive check-in lobby and a non-public lounge, which is able to now even have three private suites for La Première passengers.
- Air France teased that latest La Première cabins can be introduced for the upcoming winter season.
Air France has updated its passenger experience for La Première passengers at Paris Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG) ahead of the upcoming Summer Olympic and Paralympic Olympic Games, that are going to kick off on July 26, 2024.
Exclusive and latest firstclass experience
In line with the French airline, it stays committed to upgrading the La Première experience, which is its equivalent of firstclass. While latest cabins can be introduced in the course of the latter half of the 12 months, Air France is already announcing changes to the airport-side experience at CDG, its predominant hub.
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Air France stated that a dedicated check-in lobby and spacious suites should offer a good more seamless and completely private journey through the airport starting in July. The carrier noted that the upgrades would come just in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Air France being the official partner of the Games.
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Dedicated check-in lobby for La Première
Detailing the special check-in lobby for its firstclass passengers, Air France said that each La Première can be welcomed by a dedicated concierge who will promptly attend to a traveler’s baggage. Subsequently, they can be guided to an exclusive check-in lobby, marking the start of a customized journey through CDG. There, passengers can be met by Air France’s employees, who will manage all departure-related processes. The world itself will include 15 seats and two private lounges that can enhance privacy for travelers.
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Nevertheless, Air France noted that the private lobby lounge is reserved for many who have enrolled within the ‘suites’ option of La Première. These suites are offered for €800 ($865.95) for every passenger and are only available for those traveling with Air France’s firstclass ticket.
At the identical time, the lobby may also be available for those firstclass passengers who’re arriving at CDG, providing an choice to chill out following their itinerary, including shower facilities. Travelers will give you the option to retrieve their luggage on the dedicated check-in lobby.
Following the completion of all departure-related processes, passengers can decide to go to the La Première lounge via an exclusive passage with a dedicated security checkpoint. Air France highlighted that the passageway may have accents of the the airline’s iconic winged seahorse, immersing guests on the earth of La Première.
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Exclusive lounge at CDG
Didier Lefort, the manager and founding father of the architectural agency DL2A, designed the brand new and exclusive La Première lounge. Air France described the lounge as a spot of exclusivity, with an area covering 10,700 square feet (1,000 square meters) that gives passengers a way of serenity and a rare experience. Air France may also add private suites next to the exclusive lounge. At 500 ft² sq. (45 m²), the three suites will feature spacious living areas, a bedroom with a double bed, a rest room, and an out of doors patio.
The French carrier has also teased that it’s going to introduce the brand new La Première cabins in the course of the winter 2024-2025 season, which is able to set a regular in length since it could offer five windows to its passengers. As well as, the brand new firstclass seats will transform into three configurations, including a seat, a chaise lounge, and a flat bed. The revolutionary configuration can be added to more aircraft than La Première is currently present on.
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