Air France Introduces Premium Voyageur On Long Haul Flights
Air France is continuing to innovate by introducing a private cabin on its long-haul flights, situated between the Business and Economy cabins, called Premium Voyageur.
This cabin will be gradually phased in on Air France's entire international long-haul network on flights operated by Boeing 777s, Airbus A340s and A330s.
Air France is also offering a highly competitive range of fares, accessible to all and particularly well adapted to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
These fares according to the airline will enable customers to move on from the comfort of the economy cabin to a dedicated private seat area in Premium Voyageur.
The carrier stated that 40 per cent additional space on average, 22 Premium Voyageur seats will be available over an area which before had 40 seats in the economy cabin; a completely new seat specially designed for Air France and equipped with a fixed shell which guarantees passengers' space and privacy.
The seat is 48 cm wide, with a 123¡ seat back recline, without being intrusive for the passenger sitting just behind, thanks to the fixed shell. Wide leather arm rests (10cm) enable passengers to rest their elbows without bothering their neighbours; a seat pitch of 97 cm and lots of legroom, as the video control box has been integrated into the seat instead of being underneath it; a 10.4 inch (26 cm) wide individual video screen enabling passengers to enjoy 500 hours of viewing on demand which Air France offers on all its long-haul flights; amenities from the business cabin such as the travel kit, a bottle of water, noise-reducing headphones, a feather pillow and a pure new wool blanket.
In this intermediary cabin range, Air France is the first European airline to offer fixed-shell seats, and the first airline in the world to offer so much legroom.
The meal service is the same as in economy, with aperitifs, champagne, meals designed by Michel Nugues - a member of "Toques du ciel" - with a choice of two hot dishes, liqueurs, wines chosen by Olivier Poussier - world's best sommelier in 2000 - and on the longest flights, mini-sandwiches and H?agen Dazs ice-cream (except on the Caribbean and Indian Ocean network).
At the airport, for smoother, stress-free travel, the service is inspired by the Affaires cabin, with priority check-in desks, 30-kg baggage allowance, boarding at passengers' convenience and priority baggage delivery.
Customers travelling in the Premium Voyageur cabin also benefit from all the advantages and services of the world's leading airline group, such as the frequent flyer programme Flying Blue.
A trip in the Premium Voyageur cabin enables passengers to earn miles more quickly: a full fare ticket in premium voyageur (modifiable, refundable etc.) will earn customers 25per cent more miles than with a full-fare economy ticket.
The premium voyageur cabin, which will be phased in on all long-haul flights operated with the Boeing 777, Airbus A340 and A330, is on sale to six destinations: Beirut, Hong Kong, New York, Beijing, New York, Singapore and Tokyo.
source:ngrguardiannews.com
