Since DL has 2 cabins, it would be a version of first class. It is headquartered in Tremblay-en-France and is a subsidiary of the Air-France-KLM Group. As for the 777-300ER as well as the A350, the newer staggered layout in a 1-2-1 arrangement is present, which means each person gets aisle access. Beware that the KLM 747 Combi has an inferior AVOD system with low-res screens and no USB charger (though there is AC charging). Some newer Delta aircraft also has doors. Air France Business Class Dining. The Delta 767s still have the "straight ahead" layout which I kind of like, pictures online will illustrate that for you better than I can describe it but your feet end up in the space between the seats in front when you're fully reclined. Thank you, Tiff, for a good analysis without the "Oh-I-must-fly-first-class-only " attitude! This is bad above and beyond the angled flat beds. Simply referred to as Delta, the latter airline is a legacy carrier and among the major ones in the United States. On the return, you could fly on QF from AKL-SYD-HKG and then HKG-LAX/JFK (and then pay for a flight from JFK-LAX) on CX. Aboard the Boeing 777-200 and certain 777-300, the seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 layout. You can expect a width of 21 inches and a pitch of 77 to 78 inches, providing plenty of room to lounge and sleep. Air France A380 Business Class However, Air France is in the process of reconfiguring their entire longhaul fleet, and the new business class looks lovely. Curved glass ceilings allow bright sunlight to filter in the daytime as well as views of the runway in the distance. Air France and Delta Air Lines are two of the biggest carriers in the aviation world. Delta is one of the biggest airlines in the United States. The new 777s have outstanding AVOD and all the charging plugs you could want, though they're over your shoulder. Any gastroenterologist can affirm people can definitely move materials faster than that. By the time we were approaching Paris, the smell from all the Lentil gas in the plane was overwhelming. Extra narrow aisles, tiny leg room, etc on an 8 hour flight, they were using a Joon plane on a non-joon flight for whatever reason. On occasion, you might spot high-end toiletries stocked here. Free mobile message is also available on iMessage, Whatsapp, and Facebook Messenger through their onboard network. Next to the shower is a relaxation pod where you can take a nap. If you want something more robust, you can purchase The Stream Pass or The Surf Pass. The seat is upholstered in beautiful leather with spacious storage, amenity kits, and a large IFE. However, its the highest and most premium cabin offered on long-haul and international routes. Regarding food, I honestly think it all comes down to your personal preference. After the merger, Airbus aircraft from Northwest was added to the fleet. Economy vs. On the one hand, their flight attendants are fabulously, nearly uncomfortablystylish. The "Delta One" seat on the 767 was way too cramped but it looks like they have a nicer product on other a/c. Now, THIS, I remember ! The majority of these cabins have chairs measuring anywhere from 19 to 22 inches in width in a 1-2-1 configuration. Delta and Air France both offer several fare classes, much to the convenience of passengers. The layout varies depending on the plane. As a business class passenger, you get priority check-in and boarding, allowing you to zip through long economy lines. On long-haul flights, people on Main Cabin and Comfort will get blankets and pillows, and they will receive basic amenity kits including toothpaste and toothbrush, earplugs, eyeshades, and towelette. I hope that this is helpful. Image Credit: Delta Air Lines. Reply. You can tell if your flight will have the new business class by looking at the seat map if you see seven seats across (gag), thats the old product. Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs replaced Boeing 747-400. I haven't flown AF except domestic recently. Maybe the EU is less litigious, but for whatever reason, it was a pleasant surprise to have common sense prevail. It uses Airbus A320 family aircraft on short-haul routes. Frequent travelers who require more data can also go for a monthly subscription starting at $69.95 for international flights. Also, AVOD is available from prior to the flight until engine shutdown at the arrival gate. Their safety record isn't too hot either. Guests on Delta One also receive access to the Delta Sky Club when flying out of cities like Los Angeles, Detroit, Atlanta, Seattle, or New Yorks JFK. Seats aboard the. We earn Skymiles when we book on Delta even when the flight is on a partner airline, but I believe that if you book directly with the partner airline, you don't. I liked the Delta Suites the best, but have flown them only that one So connections from London are limited, and not terribly convenient. Each meal is handed on a tray with real ceramic tableware and cutlery. I don't remember Delta offering the champagne. I would fly Delta just so you don't have to deal with the possibility of a strike. Have fun in Aukland and I hope you enjoy your trip as much as I did! Thank you very much. As a single traveler, I generally prefer private pods, though I far prefer those on DL A330s (which face out on the sides) to DL 777s (which seem similar to VS). She said she had used AAdvantage miles because she travels a lot for work. I was unceremoniously rebooked into a middle seat on a777 leaving three hours later. In either case you can use the Skyclub and AF lounges. Air France and Delta are outstanding airlines that have gotten their business product down to pat. Image Credit: Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines Delta One Business Class Overview. Booking your Air France Business Class ticket directly through airlines can be costly. Theres also a handmade eye mask inside the kit. I've flown the ER many times; from NY as well as Cincinnati/CDG. A noise-reducing headset is also available on the seat but the monitor has Bluetooth capacity so you can use your headset if you like. The gourmet meals are a highlight in the cabin as it comes with curated dishes by world-class chefs. I would easily choose to fly DL business class over AF, LH or BA business class. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. For drinks, Delta has a good roster from top-quality champagne and wine to common liquor like Peach Bellini and Grey Goose Vodka. However, there is currently an increased sign-up bonus on the personal and business Delta Amex cards, which makes it relatively easy to pick up a bunch of SkyMiles quickly. Videos will show you, that the AF seats angle away from the aisle, the partition encircling the pod doesn't close entirely, leaving room to enter and exit. I had a rather unpleasant flight on a discount Air France brand's plane (Joon, now a discontinued brand). Whether you choose one or the other, both these airlines will ensure youll have a fantastic flight wherever you head off to. I would do F on CX and on QF of the outbound, and then maybe B in the return on QF for AUK-LAX via SYD/MEL. Ive found both to be excellent carriers. Founded in October 1933, Air France serves at least 36 destinations in France and operates internationally scheduled passenger services. To make your sleep extra cozy, you also get Coz-z-z pillows and thick blankets. As Ive mentioned before,Alitalia isan Italian airline. Keep overlooking as far as Air Europa is concerned ;-). Id pay more to enjoy nonstop flights. The soft products, which are also sound, can stand some minor improvements here and there. Air France wins this hands down thanks to their chef-curated meals and impeccable service. After taking your order, the dinner meal will be served soon after takeoff. Air France is working to convert all Business Class seats to the fully flat, all-aisle-access setup soon. There is a USB port to power up your phone. Air France Business Class Seats. Do note the booking class, as if your booking class isn't listed in the charts you won't earn at all. Breakfast is served an hour or so before landing with a selection of hot entre and drinks. if you do some Google, Air France's premium econ seats are pretty well reviled. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Hotel or AirBnB in Paris: Where Should You Stay. Two Adults and one three year old child. If you get hungry in between, theres a small self-service area where you can grab beverages and light snacks if you fancy. Air France is a founding member of the SkyTeam international airline team. Both seat styles though come with plentiful storage space including a reading light, power outlet and side table. If the spa is open, guests can get a 20-minute Clarins spa treatment. The comments on this page have not been provided, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser, and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered. I could go on but you get the drift. On other aircraft, you might find the movie selections to be a bit sparse. Sorry, I know this is not Tiffany answering (and I'm sure her reply with be x10000 better than mine), but I want to share what I would picked in the past. Professional and attentive, the service on Air France business cabins is great. The pouch is a soft herringbone-patterned zip crafted from 96% recycled material and complemented by a signature red zipper. KLM offersfull-flat seats in their World Business Class, which is found on their 747 , 777, and 787 aircraft. For mains, guests get to choose from four including vegetarian, meat, or seafood choices. This center distributes vaccines for global travel. So the comment about IROPS with AF turns out to align with my experience. I want to do LAX-AUK in Aug 2016 with SO's in China, HKG, MEL on outbound. You can connect to the free Wi-Fi aboard the business cabin provided you only need to use Facebook Messenger or any messaging app. While Delta also has fantastic seats, Air Frances new seats on their business cabin have the added edge of being beautifully chic! However, on the A330-300, the center aisle only has partial dividers. Review: read my review of Delta's Business Class in a Airbus A350 here. If you dont like fun, this is not a good choice for you. Should Parc des Princes Become An Official Travel Attraction? We will be booking business class tickets. It has fantastic food, a beautiful cabin, as well as impeccable service. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline adjusted its once stringent and expensive ticket change and cancellation policies and fees. Wonderful posts and responses. The new 777s have outstanding AVOD and all the charging plugs you could want, though they're over your shoulder. I am (most unhappily) seated in such a section on an AF from ATL to CDG tonight. One thing you can count on when you get onboard the Delta One is that youll get beautiful and stylish seats. The latest seats on the Boeing 777-200ER have sliding doors and lie flat seats creating a pod-like feel for guests. He has traveled to France many times and is ready to share the knowledge in this travel guide for France. Excellent! My preference? They also offer free in-flight Wi-Fi for basic messaging over WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Aircraft Specifications CRUISING SPEED 537 mph (864 km/h) RANGE 6,995 miles (11,257 km) ENGINES Trent 7000 WINGSPAN 210 ft 0 in (64.0 m) TAIL HEIGHT 55 ft 1 in (16.8 m) LENGTH 218 ft 7in (66.7 m) Accessibility Information Maximum dimensions for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold: 36 in (height) x 36 in (width) Image Credit: Air France. Depending on the plane, business class guests get one or two lavatories. The AF 777 business layout is the herringbone pattern, almost identical to the Delta product on the A330. Can't believe I missed that (and that no one else caught it either). Answer 11 of 15: I have not flown to France in years and now doing my homework. Everything is capped off with dessert. Anyway, back to KLM, I found the FAs to be extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, and eager to keep the passengers happy. Air France has better safety videos. So probably an even better product then the current New World Business Class. I have flown DL pretty much exclusively the past decade or so, but just returned from four long flights on KLM -- LAX-AMS-CPT-AMS-JFK -- and was extremely happy with the experience. Along with its subsidiaries and regional affiliates, the airline operates more than 5,400 flights every day. I have flown AirFrance a few times and swore never again. Meanwhile, Delta One is technically Deltas business class offering. This class of service offers significantly more comfort and amenities than standard Economy, Premium Economy, and Domestic First Class, which usually include: Double the seat pitch (legroom) compared to Economy Personally, I am a major fan of Oneworld, so I would recommend CX for LAX-HKG and then fly QF for HKG-AUK via SYD or MEL (but SYD would be better for a premium passenger connecting). The flight entertainment system has many channels of audio, video, music, and games. On their 777-300 aircraft, the La Premire cabin only contains 4 exclusive suites in a 1-2-1 layout. You really have to look at specific plane models which seat guru can help you with. Air France delivers one of the best on-air dining experiences inside their business class cabin. Sleeping on the Delta One is made extra comfy thanks to premium. People discount Delta because the lack of "prestige" airline partners like Lufthansa, Cathay, Singapore, Emirates, the perceived lack of availability of premium award space, and a previously broke award calendar. Booking confirmation usually bears these conditions. Oh, AF offers a glass of champagne before take off. These seats are almost enclosed, but a small space is left open, so you don't have a total enclosure . See more about our ethics policies here. If you like to accumulate Skymiles, I'd also be concerned about whether you'll earn those if you book directly on Air France. Soon after settling in your seat, an attendant will hand out the menu and offer welcome drinks. While the service can be adorably Dutch at times, the overallexperience is still great. Being AF I expect good food but I will be skipping that trying to sleep. -CDG is the worst, but that's not entirely AF's fault (after all, Terminal 1 which is the non-SkyTeam terminal is just as horrid), and AF's lounges in CDG are very, very strong Its not as personalized as you would find in premium first class cabins but its a lot more attentive as opposed to a regular premium economy. Air France's newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is outfitted with 276 seats. Depending on the aircraft, you could get one or two dedicated lavatories for business class guests on Air France. For bedding, Delta hands out Coz-z-z pillows and blankets. Both of those airlines are good airlines. AF356 leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 1415, arriving in Toronto at 1745, a flight of around seven hours and thirty minutes . isabeall quella wedding,