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 six aircraft. In this post, I want to recap which routes feature La Premiere, and which routes have the new product. This is an especially good time to look at this, as we’ve just seen the switch from the IATA summer to winter schedule, which often has implications for airline schedules.
Even if Air France first class is out of your budget, it’s worth understanding which planes have the new first class, as they also have the new business class.
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)
Beyond the current network, Air France has also announced that it will offer La Premiere on its Tel Aviv (TLV) route in the coming months. Specifically, it’ll be available on the route between December 15, 2025, and March 28, 2026 (and I imagine it has the potential to be extended beyond that).
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 an average of 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, and F-GSQK. Meanwhile the jet with the registration code F-GSQC is currently being reconfigured, and should be reentering service very shortly.
It’s interesting to note that four of the six 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
- Air France’s route between Paris (CDG) and Los Angeles (LAX) have the new cabins, for flights AF22/23
In terms of future destinations, as of November 10, 2025, Air France’s route between Paris (CDG) and Miami (MIA) is expected to have the new cabins on flights AF90/91. After that, Tokyo (HND) is expected to be the next destination with the new cabins. I see select flights on that route scheduled to feature the new cabins as of December 2025, though there’s not much consistency yet. I’m sure we’ll learn more soon. 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 six jets.
You’ll now find these updated 777-300ERs flying from Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK), Singapore (SIN), and Los Angeles (LAX), on select frequencies. Miami (MIA) will be the next market to get the product, 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?