Air France first class (marketed as “La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level.
Air France’s “old” first class product was already excellent, and you can read my full review here. Meanwhile the new first class product is even more impressive, and you can read my full review here.
Air France is continuing to introduce its new first class product to more flights, and this product is now available on five aircraft. In this post, I want to recap which routes feature La Premiere, and which routes have the new product.
In this post:
Which planes have Air France first class?
Air France’s first class is only available on a subfleet of Boeing 777-300ERs, which feature four classes of service (first class, business class, premium economy, and economy). Specifically, it’s currently installed on around two dozen Boeing 777-300ERs, which makes up roughly half of the 777-300ER fleet.
Just in the interest of being very thorough, let me emphasize that you won’t find first class on any other Air France jets, including the A330s, A350s, 787s, etc. Air France is increasing the number of 777-300ERs with first class cabins, though it’s not yet known how many total 777s will have first class, when all is said and done.
Which routes have Air France first class?
Which routes feature Air France first class? Air France operates Boeing 777-300ERs with first class on select frequencies between Paris (CDG) and the following destinations:
- Abidjan (ABJ)
- Dubai (DXB)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Miami (MIA)
- New York (JFK)
- San Francisco (SFO)
- Sao Paulo (GRU)
- Singapore (SIN)
- Tokyo (HND)
- Washington (IAD)
For what it’s worth, in the past we’ve seen Air France also offer first class to Beirut (BEY), Houston (IAH), Johannesburg (JNB), and Mexico City (MEX), among other airports. While nothing is official yet, it seems like we’ll eventually see first class return to some former destinations.
Which flights have Air France’s new first class?
Air France’s plans are to retrofit the entire fleet of four cabin Boeing 777-300ERs with the new first class cabins by the end of 2026. We’ll see how that timeline works out, but that basically means that one aircraft will be reconfigured per month.
So far, you’ll find the new cabins on the 777-300ERs with the registration codes F-GSQE, F-GZND, F-GZNK, F-GZNP, F-GZNQ. Meanwhile the jet with the registration code F-GSQC is currently being reconfigured.
It’s interesting to note that four of the five 777-300ERs that have been reconfigured so far were previously in a three cabin configuration without first class, so that already represents an increase in the La Premiere footprint.
So, which flights feature Air France’s new La Premiere first class product?
- Air France’s route between Paris (CDG) and New York (JFK) have the new cabins, most commonly for flights AF4/3 and AF6/5
- Air France’s route between Paris (CDG) and Singapore (SIN) have the new cabins, for flights AF256/257
In terms of future destinations, as of September 27, 2025, Air France’s route between Paris (CDG) and Los Angeles (LAX) is expected to have the new cabins on flights AF22/23. After that, Tokyo Haneda (HND) is expected to be the next destination with the new cabins. Keep in mind that routes operated by the new aircraft type are always subject to change.
When searching online, how can you tell if your flight will feature the new first class? For one, if you go to Air France’s website and do a search, you’ll see a message indicating “Aircraft equipped with the new La Premiere suite.”
Furthermore, when you go to the seat map, you’ll see a different layout, with both a seat and chaise longue. The seat numbers are also different — for the new configuration, first class consists of 1A, 1D, 1H, and 1L, while for the old configuration, first class consists of 1A, 1E, 1F, and 1L.
Note that these reconfigured jets aren’t just great news for first class passengers. As Air France installs its new first class, the airline is entirely overhauling its four cabin Boeing 777-300ERs. Most exciting is that these planes are also getting Air France’s new business class with doors, so arguably that’s an equally positive aspect of these updates.
Bottom line
Air France exclusively has its La Premiere first class cabin on around two dozen Boeing 777-300ERs, operating select long haul flights out of Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). These planes are in the process of being reconfigured, and Air France has so far updated the interiors of five jets.
You’ll now find these updated 777-300ERs flying from Paris (CDG) to both New York (JFK) and Singapore (SIN) on select frequencies, and you can expect Los Angeles (LAX) to be next, followed by Tokyo (HND). Obviously this is exciting for those in first class, but it’s also positive for those in business class, as that cabin has received a makeover as well.
What do you make of Air France’s plans for its refreshed four cabin Boeing 777-300ERs?
There's always the same people complaining about a publication or a comment on a flight or something else. If you don't like, as there's a little bit of democracy, you have no obligation to read Ben articles.
Thousands of people flight on La première every year. Some of them read Ben blog. I'm part of them. When a article has no interest for me, I don't read it. It's easier and more respectful than...
There's always the same people complaining about a publication or a comment on a flight or something else. If you don't like, as there's a little bit of democracy, you have no obligation to read Ben articles.
Thousands of people flight on La première every year. Some of them read Ben blog. I'm part of them. When a article has no interest for me, I don't read it. It's easier and more respectful than to say to Ben "Your articles have no interest".
Education is part of parents job, but I think that in many houses, it was a day off.
Dear Ben,
I have a quick question. On the planes featuring the new La Premiere suites, are the front new business seats with doors on row 3 anything special like on the A350s (rows 1 and 10) and 777-300s (with no la premiere on rows 1 and 9)? Thanks!
@ Stanley -- On the four-cabin 777s, only the second business class cabin has the more spacious bulkhead seats, and not the first cabin.
Thanks ! Very good to know !
In a comment to an article not dissimilar to this one, an elderly man commented that he always wanted to travel but was never able to. So, instead, he loved to read articles about travel. It allowed him to indirectly experience things he could only dream about. Ben, you keep writing stories for people like this gentleman.
love these updates and keep them coming. I'm on LAX AF 25 in November so hoping that'll be refreshed Biz seat by then
Why are you writing this? The vast vast majority of your readers are excluded from flying this product - via miles, the method that’s your entire premise - because not only is it horrifically expensive to fly using miles but no award space whatsoever is released to partners and to use a giant amount of miles with Flying Blue you must be a high level elite. That makes this unobtainable for just about all of your readers.
@ Christian -- As noted in the post, the planes with the new La Premiere also have the new business class: "Obviously this is exciting for those in first class, but it’s also positive for those in business class, as that cabin has received a makeover as well."
As an avgeek, I really enjoy reading posts like this — precisely because I’ve never had the chance to fly La Première. Please keep them coming, Ben!
Are you a Gen Z? Don't (stinkin') read it. And, only the people who can access La Premiere will read it. There are a fair number of AF Platinum and AF Club 2000 who read this blog. "Ben, so few of your readers will ever travel to Oman and I demand that you stop publishing articles about Oman." What a (stinkin') piece of work.
I have to admit that I find your heavy negativity while railing against negativity interesting, kind of a “I can’t stand intolerant people” statement.
As a gen X member I’ve been commenting on Ben’s blog for closing on 20 years now and his premise has always been luxury travel that you couldn’t afford paying cash for but that you can reasonably obtain through points and miles. How does this fit? While in the abstract...
I have to admit that I find your heavy negativity while railing against negativity interesting, kind of a “I can’t stand intolerant people” statement.
As a gen X member I’ve been commenting on Ben’s blog for closing on 20 years now and his premise has always been luxury travel that you couldn’t afford paying cash for but that you can reasonably obtain through points and miles. How does this fit? While in the abstract it’s interesting to read about this, ultimately it’s a tease for us normies. How many of Lucky’s readers do you truly think have sufficient status will read this?
I appreciate the updates Ben, thank you, even if the ‘back-biters’ do not.
unreal that regular users of this blog don't realize that ben keeps a massive repository of data via articles on the blog, and when info is updated, it reposts again at the top of the page. and also that if you dont care about the updates you dont have to click. what a concept
Waiting for CDG-HND to feature the new cabin to book my flight... late Sept or October.. but still no clear date
According to some on FlyerTalk, Ben Smith has stated that BEY and TLV will be receiving La Premiere. Welcome return for BEY and TLV is a fascinating new route.
No, given the economic and political climate, that’s not the case.
What a boring comment.
Is it just me or is this *another* recycled article?? I swear this was posted already within the last 2 weeks...
@ vlcnc -- I last covered this about five weeks ago. The update is that we've gone from three to five planes with the new cabins, an additional JFK frequency features the new first class, and LAX has been scheduled to get the new cabins.
I am just very thankful Vic, that Atmos was not mentioned in this article.
It IS just you. Before you assert something, do your research. You can easily scroll back through the articles to see what's been covered. And, as new developments arise, another article is warranted. If you don't like an article, skip it. If you can't, find another blog.