Air France And KLM Now Offer New Cabins On All Houston Flights

 Beginning March 28, 2016, Air France’s new cabins will make their debut on the daily Houston-Paris route.

Meanwhile, KLM’s Houston-Amsterdam daily nonstop route is operated by a Boeing 747-400 with the new World Business Class and Economy cabins on board.

Both Air France and KLM offer daily nonstop services from Houston to their two European hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol, enabling travelers to make seamless connections to numerous destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Air France and KLM have had a strong and lasting presence in the Houston market for almost 54 and 56 years, respectively.

Air France

Air France’s Houston-Paris route – the only nonstop service between Houston and France – is operated daily by a Boeing 777-300 and a Boeing 777-200 on a rotating basis. These flights are equipped with the brand new La Première,* Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins for the summer season.

In the new La Première cabin, guests each have a designer suite with over 32 square feet of personal space. Air France has dressed each suite with thick curtains, equipped with leather tiebacks. In an instant, the La Première seat turns into a fully-flat bed over two meters long. With the curtains closed, the partition raised and soft lighting, the suite offers a calming, private space. During the trip, each guest has a personal 24-inch HD touch screen, one of the largest ever seen on board.

In the Business cabin, Air France has designed a cocoon in the sky. The seat adapts to the shape of each individual, from seating position to a real two-meter-long bed. At the heart of the curved structure, each passenger creates their own space, according to their desires. The seat's soft foam is designed to offer impeccable quality of sleep. With a soft duvet and XXL-sized feather down pillow, everything has been designed to ensure peaceful sleep among the clouds. Each passenger has a wide 16-inch HD touch screen.

In the entirely separate Premium Economy cabin, more comfortable seat cushions and a multi-position footrest further enhance the travelers experience as they enjoy 40% more personal space than economy and Sky Priority access. In Economyclass, there is a new fully-revised seat, with more legroom, a new seat cushion, more comfortable headrests and a wider tray table.

The seat also features new functionalities including an electric socket and a headphones holder. As for entertainment, wider HD touch screens have been introduced, measuring 12 inches in Premium Economy and nine inches in Economy. More than 1,000 hours of music, film, games and other programs are available on demand.

Business and La Premiere passengers will have complimentary access to the Air France Lounge at Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

*The new La Première suites are available on Boeing 777-300 aircraft, which Air France will operate on select flights to Houston starting April 8, 2016.  

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM’s Houston-Amsterdam daily nonstop route is operated by a Boeing 747-400 with two cabins: World Business Class and Economy.

The revamped World Business Class cabin was introduced on the Houston route in January 2014 and is now available on the entire fleet of 747s, 777-200s and 787s.  It offers passengers a full flat seat-bed and plenty of space. Meanwhile, passengers traveling in Economy class have the option of paying a fee to sit in the Economy Comfort zone, located in the front of the Economy cabin and offering additional legroom for recline. KLM passengers in all cabins enjoy individual video-on-demand entertainment and complimentary beer, wine and spirits.

The KLM Crown Lounge at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport accommodates 98 eligible guests, providing 1,115 square feet of space for them to work, dine or relax. Features include free Wi-Fi and data ports in every seat; cabins with computers and work space; a buffet with snacks and beverages; a smoke-free environment; and check-in facilities for transit passengers.

About Air France-KLM

A global giant with a strong European base, the Air France-KLM Group’s main areas of business are passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance.

Air France-KLM is the leading Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. In 2015, it offers its customers access to a network covering 316 destinations in 115 countries thanks to its four brands Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Transavia and HOP! Air France. With a fleet of 546 aircraft in operation and 87.4 million passengers carried in 2014, Air France-KLM operates up to 2,200 daily flights from its hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol.

Its Flying Blue frequent flyer program is one of the leaders in Europe with over 25 million members.

Air France-KLM and its partners Delta Air Lines and Alitalia operate the biggest trans-Atlantic joint-venture with over 250 daily flights.

Air France-KLM is also a member of the SkyTeam alliance which has 20 member airlines, offering customers access to a global network of over 16,320 daily flights to 1,052 destinations in 177 countries.

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Air France's New Cabins To Arrive In Boston

Boston will be the fourth U.S. destination to receive the new cabins, offering them on

Air France long-haul flights on Sundays

 Starting October 25, 2015, Air France customers traveling from Boston Logan International Airport can enjoy the airline’s new long-haul cabins with a one-time weekly route on Sundays, with frequency increasing soon. The updated plane features newly redesigned seats in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes. These new seats have already made their debut with a number of different long-haul destinations across the world, including three in the United States: New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

Boston (BOS) Flight Times (local time)

AF 333: leaves Boston at 8:10 p.m.*, arriving the following day at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 8:40 a.m. AF 338: leaves Paris Charles de Gaulle at 4:10 p.m., arriving in Boston at 6:10 p.m.** *Due to the Daylight Saving Time difference between Paris and Boston, between October 25 and November 1, the flight will depart Boston at 9:10 p.m. **Due to the Daylight Saving Time difference between Paris and Boston, between October 25 and November 1, the flight back from CDG will land in Boston at 7:10 p.m.

Currently, 20 destinations are being served with Air France’s new long-haul cabins, including:

• North America: Los Angeles; New York; Washington, D.C.; Boston; Toronto; Vancouver.

• South America: Sao Paulo.

• Africa: Bangui; Douala; Libreville; Malabo; Yaoundé.

• Middle East: Beirut; Dubai.

• Asia: Guangzhou; Jakarta; Beijing; Shanghai; Singapore; Tokyo-Haneda.

In June 2014, Air France unveiled the first Boeing 777 equipped with the new long-haul cabin classes as part of a $500 million investment in new products and services. One year later, the airline is seeing the rewards of its efforts with a significant increase in its customer satisfaction ratings. This enthusiasm has contributed to a 28-point increase in the Net Promoter Score (NPS), a popular rating index which has received a high response from customers asked whether they would recommend Air France to their families, friends and colleagues.

Air France Business: A Cocoon In The Sky

In the new Air France Business class, the seat adapts to the shape of each individual, from seating position to a real 2-meter-long bed. The seat's soft foam is designed to offer impeccable comfort. With a soft duvet and XXL-sized feather down pillow, everything has been designed to ensure peaceful sleep above the clouds.

Each passenger has a 16-inch (41 cm) HD touch screen with access to a wide range of programming. A touch screen handset can be used to navigate through programs or to make phone calls, and a set of noise-reducing headphones allows for comforting privacy. Further enriching the flight experience, Air France provides all Business passengers with an elegant Business comfort kit, which includes a Clarins moisturizer, lip balm, and numerous beauty products.

Michelin-starred French chefs worked with Air France to create aperitifs, appetizers, hot entrees, cheeses, pastries, sorbets and fruits to delight the taste buds of Business passengers, along with the complimentary wine list curated by Paolo Basso. 

For images of the new Air France Business cabins, please visit http://best.airfrance.com.

Air France Economy and Premium Economy: Comfort, Attention To Detail, And Pleasure

In Economy, there is a new fully-revised seat, with more legroom, a new seat cushion, more comfortable headrests, and a wider tray table. The seat has been ergonomically-redesigned to guarantee optimum comfort, and it features new functionalities, including an electric socket and headphones holder.

In Premium Economy, more comfortable seat cushions and a multi-position footrest further enhance this cabin class, first launched in 2009. The unique, entirely separate cabin is a dedicated class of service offering 40% more personal space for a great value.

As for entertainment, choosing a program has never been as quick and easy, with wide touch screens with HD images.

The meal service has also been upgraded, with a second hot dish and new gourmet offer, to make the trip even more pleasant and enjoyable. Families and particularly children are at the heart of Air France’s attention. Organic produce adapted to the tastes of infants and young children, new tableware, and a selection of new games ensure children will enjoy the flight in a fun way.

Air France will have installed close to 10,000 Economy seats and 1,100 Premium Economy seats on 44 Boeing 777 aircraft by July 2016.

About Air France

Air France, a global airline of French inspiration, with high standards and a caring attitude, turns the flight into a moment of real pleasure on all its daily operations in France, Europe and worldwide.

Since 2004, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have formed a global air transport giant with a strong European base. The Group also offers cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance solutions.

Air France-KLM is the leading Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. In 2015, it offers its customers access to a network covering 316 destinations in 115 countries thanks to its four brands Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Transavia and HOP! Air France. With a fleet of 546 aircraft in operation and 87.4 million passengers carried in 2014, Air France-KLM operates up to 2,200 daily flights from its hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol.

Its Flying Blue frequent flyer programme is one of the leaders in Europe with over 25 million members.

Air France-KLM and its partners Delta Air Lines and Alitalia operate the biggest trans-Atlantic joint-venture with over 250 daily flights.

Air France-KLM is also a member of the SkyTeam alliance which has 20 member airlines, offering customers access to a global network of over 16,320 daily flights to 1,052 destinations in 177 countries.

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