Air France jumps ahead with premium economy

AIR FRANCE (AF) chose the International French Travel Market (IFTM) in Paris last week to introduce its new “Premium Voyageur” economy plus product, a quantum leap ahead of anything offered to date by its European and Middle Eastern competitors.  The main feature of the seat is that it comes as a shell unit, meaning that the back is fixed and can be used as an amenity provider for the passenger sitting behind without it impeding that person.  The seat reclines 123 degrees with the cushion, backrest and footstool all manoeuvrable and includes a folding table (with a cut out for large stomachs).  It is all very well thought out.  With “Premium Voyageur” you get a priority check-in but no access to the lounge (a payment scheme is being considered and various card holders are allowed in), and the same meals as economy.  The new seats will be launched on the New York service on 25 October quickly followed by the other major trunk routes. www.airfrance.com

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