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SkyTeam · Paris Charles de Gaulle

Air France

French flair with a superb new business seat and the exclusive La Première.

Business Class

777 / A350 Business

8.6/10

10 Positives

  1. +New business suites feature sliding doors.
  2. +Michelin-starred chef menus elevate dining.
  3. +Excellent French wine and Champagne.
  4. +Fully flat beds with direct aisle access.
  5. +Paris CDG lounges have been refreshed.
  6. +Flying Blue promo awards offer frequent discounts.
  7. +Elegant, tasteful cabin design.
  8. +Free messaging Wi-Fi on many flights.
  9. +Strong transatlantic network.
  10. +Good amenity kits.

10 Negatives

  1. −Older seats on some aircraft lack privacy.
  2. −CDG transfers can be chaotic.
  3. −Service consistency varies by crew.
  4. −Award prices are dynamic and can spike.
  5. −Surcharges apply to award tickets.
  6. −Some regional flights use older products.
  7. −Seat storage is limited.
  8. −Strikes can disrupt schedules.
  9. −Breakfast service is often light.
  10. −Lounge food quality varies.

Book with points?

Good via Flying Blue Promo Rewards — check monthly deals.

Book with cash?

Often competitively priced on cash for transatlantic routes.

La Première

777 La Première

9.5/10

10 Positives

  1. +Only four seats per flight for extreme exclusivity.
  2. +Private car transfers on the tarmac at CDG.
  3. +La Première lounge with Alain Ducasse dining.
  4. +Curtained private suite with a separate bed.
  5. +Exquisite French cuisine and wines.
  6. +Personalised, discreet service.
  7. +Luxurious bedding and pyjamas.
  8. +Spa treatments available in Paris.
  9. +Beautiful, refined cabin design.
  10. +New La Première suite raises the bar further.

10 Negatives

  1. −Generally not bookable with partner miles.
  2. −Award space limited to elite Flying Blue members.
  3. −Cash fares are among the highest in the world.
  4. −Very few routes.
  5. −Curtains rather than doors on the older version.
  6. −Entertainment is ordinary.
  7. −Limited Wi-Fi speeds.
  8. −Changes are expensive.
  9. −Ground experience outside Paris is less special.
  10. −Rarely discounted.

Book with points?

Very hard to book on points — only Flying Blue elites generally see space.

Book with cash?

If paying cash for first, this is one of the most memorable experiences.