La Première: Where French Elegance Takes Flight
Since 1933, Air France has upheld a distinctly French vision of excellence, a heritage defined by refinement, signature gestures and a constant drive for innovation that keeps elevating the travel experience. La Première, continually reimagined, stands as its most refined expression: a world where bespoke attention, haute gastronomy and intimate luxury shape an exceptional journey. The roll-out of the new La Première cabin comes at a particularly meaningful moment, the World Economic Forum in Davos. The summit brings together international decision-makers around key economic, sustainability and mobility issues, the very themes that are shaping Air France’s future. La Première naturally emerges as a discerning and forward-looking choice for those who expect the utmost confidentiality, absolute comfort and a standard of distinction without equal. From the private car transfer to the quiet privacy of the suites, every element is crafted to preserve intimacy with absolute care. La Première embodies the art of reaching the summit, on the ground and in the air.
Attention that never slips, excellence that never stops
Within the world of La Première, the dedicated personnel are trained to the rare standards of palace hospitality. Appearing at the precise moment, vanishing the next, they perform each gesture with a quiet grace that gives the journey an almost effortless clarity.
Here, service never asserts itself, it accompanies and understands, anticipating wishes before they are spoken. At Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, formalities unfold in perfect calm, the private transfer naturally adopts the traveler’s tempo, and doors open discreetly, as quiet gestures of welcome. On board, the light settles into the right tone at the right instant, the meal arrives just as the appetite awakens, the bed is prepared with a grace that feels almost invisible.
This fine, unobtrusive presence recedes the moment it is no longer needed, leaving space, pace and serenity entirely to the traveler. Such continuous, intuitive and bespoke attention forms the nearly invisible signature of La Première, from the first smile to the final door.
The La Première Airport Lounge, where excellence begins
At Paris Charles de Gaulle, the lounge reveals itself as a world of its own where body, mind and time pause to breathe. The experience begins in the vestibule, elegant and serene, before unfolding into the quiet, assured power of the Parisian airport lounge. Grace emerges through tailor-made attention, sophisticated interiors and an architectural composition devised to soothe, shield and elevate. The artworks, the library, the bar, the quiet resting areas and the discreet alcoves complete an interior landscape where the mind naturally recenters. The Sisley beauty institute offers a beautifully restorative interlude from the pioneering French house of phyto-cosmetology, with treatments tailored to the time each guest has before their flight. Adjoining suites, available for reservation, invite guests to work, unwind or savor a menu imagined by Alain Ducasse in the quietest seclusion.
As a quintessential expression of the French art of hospitality, the Parisian Lounge La Première grants the rare privilege of beginning one’s voyage well before take-off.
La Première suite, a private address in the sky
The La Première suite gives travel a different dimension, bringing the quiet luxury of a palace into the sky. From the moment one steps inside, the journey becomes a refuge. These three-and-a-half-square-meter cocoons are thoughtfully crafted from noble materials. Designed to adapt seamlessly to each moment and desire, the fully adjustable seat shifts to every posture, while the long ottoman unfolds into a soft, generous bed where rest and dreams find their place. Through the five windows, the light shapes a calm and uplifting atmosphere, softened by electric blinds that adjust the sky at will. When the partition slides closed, the world recedes and an intimate sense of seclusion settles in. With a simple touch on the tablet, every setting responds instantly while the wide high-definition screens and 1500 hours of entertainment open new horizons. The La Première suite delivers the feeling of inhabiting a space rather than merely passing through it, elevating this art of being at home, elsewhere, in the air.
French gastronomy, the other premium journey
The culinary journey begins at Paris–Charles de Gaulle, where Alain Ducasse elevates French cuisine to the highest level of excellence, redefining the pre-flight experience with his unmistakable touch. On board La Première, dining rises even higher, reaching a level envied by the finest restaurants on the ground. Departing from Paris, the most celebrated of three-Michelin star chefs, Anne-Sophie Pic, unveils exclusive creations. Refined and quietly expressive, her dishes honor seasonal excellence and the meticulous precision that defines haute cuisine. On the dessert side, Air France continues its partnership with acclaimed pastry chef Claire Heitzler, who designs delicate creations guided by the rhythm of the seasons and the richness of French terroirs. This exceptional experience is further enhanced by a thoughtful selection of wines and champagnes curated by Head Sommelier at Hôtel de Crillon Xavier Thuizat, cocktails crafted by master mixologist Matthias Giroud, and the elegant tableware imagined by designer Jean-Marie Massaud. Together, they shape an unforgettable culinary journey that transforms every La Première flight into a destination in its own right.
