Air France's new travel cabins take off to Johannesburg

Air France now offers its customers its new long-haul travel cabins in La Première, Business, Premium Eco and Economy to Johannesburg.
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Since 8 March 2016, Air France customers have been able to travel to Johannesburg from Paris-Charles de Gaulle on board a Boeing 777-300 offering optimum travel comfort.

The gradual installation of the new cabins on the Boeing 777 enables the company to operate two weekly flights equipped with the brand new La Première, Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, in addition to the frequencies operated by Airbus A380, for a total of 7 weekly flights.
 
Personalized services on African routes 
Air France offers customers on its African routes tailor-made services as soon as they arrive at the airport, as well as the excellence of French in-flight service.
Around 1,000 local staff make up the Air France and KLM teams on the African continent. They receive continuous training in international industry standards, working on a daily basis to provide customers with the best of Air France and KLM.
On board, more than 2,500 cabin crew staff, belonging to Air France's Africa and Middle East Division, meet the specific expectations of customers on African routes. The Company offers a specific range of gourmet dishes including examples of African gastronomic produce such as chili or bissap juice in Business class.
 
Vincent Chappard

Vincent Chappard

Vincent is an aerospace editor and consultant based in Paris.