Air France is set to expand its luxurious La Premiere cabin to three new U.S. cities next year: Atlanta, Boston, and Houston.
Starting in March 2026, travelers will be able to book this exclusive first-class cabin on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, making La Premiere accessible on a total of eight U.S. routes.
Here’s when travelers can expect to see the new first-class service on these routes (all times local):
- Between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): Beginning March 29, 2026, there will be one daily flight leaving ATL at 4:30 p.m. (AF031) and one departing CDG at 10:30 a.m. (AF030).
- Between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and CDG: Starting July 6, 2026, one daily flight will depart IAH at 3:55 p.m. (AF099), with a return flight from CDG at 10:10 a.m. (AF098).
- Between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and CDG: Launching July 20, 2026, flights will leave BOS at 5:10 p.m. (AF333) and depart CDG at 1:10 p.m. (AF334).
La Premiere was first introduced earlier this year on select flights between Paris and New York, and it is also available on routes to Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
By July 2026, Air France plans to feature La Premiere suites on all flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The entire La Premiere network is expected to have the new cabins by the end of 2026.
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In addition to the new U.S. routes, Air France will also introduce La Premiere on a daily flight out of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) starting December 15.
Onboard, travelers can indulge in luxury with four private suites, each offering nearly 38 square feet of space. Each suite features an armchair and a separate chaise lounge that converts into a bed over six feet long, complete with a memory foam mattress.
Additional amenities include two 32-inch 4K entertainment screens, Denon noise-cancelling headphones, wireless charging stations, free Wi-Fi, Simon Porte Jacquemus cotton pajamas, and Sisley amenity kits. Passengers can enjoy gourmet meals prepared by renowned chefs, featuring premium ingredients like Sturia caviar and Champagne.
The expansion of this opulent cabin aligns with the growing trend in the airline industry, where travelers are experiencing an increasing disparity between budget and ultra-luxury options. This evolution is driven by offerings like La Premiere and Delta One’s exclusive lobby and lounge at JFK, in addition to United Airlines’ planned “Elevated” cabin on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Besides La Premiere, Air France also provides lie-flat seating in its business class for long-haul flights, a premium economy seat with an adjustable leg rest, and an economy cabin with options for extra legroom.
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