Air France to introduce new long-haul business class

The carrier’s redesigned seat will be available onboard some Boeing 777-300s from September offering a fully flat bed of just under two metres in length, plus extra privacy for passengers as well as direct aisle access.

The seat will include a sliding door to create private space for passengers while the centre seats feature a panel that can be lowered for those travelling together.

Entertainment will be provided by a 17-inch 4K high-definition screen and a noise reducing headset, while a Bluetooth connection will allow passengers to use their own headphones.

Several of France’s Michelin-starred chefs will take turns creating a selection of vegetarian options alongside meat, poultry and fish dishes as part of the business class service.

Air France will start “progressively” introducing the new 48-seat business class cabin on 12 Boeing 777-300s from the autumn.

The carrier will also install its latest premium economy (48 seats) and economy (273 seats) cabins onboard these aircraft.

The first aircraft equipped with these new cabins will fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle airport to New York-JFK from September.