Because of the staggered layout some have inherently more privacy than others; especially if you’re travelling alone, it’s something to consider when choosing a seat.One of my favourite parts of this space is all of the self-serve alcohol stations — the best being the bucket of Champagne located in back of the lounge in the “kitchen.” There is a selection of liquor and wine for the taking as well.And if you can’t get a solo seat, “D” and “H” seats in odd rows will be the best option. I was wine-and-dined as well as I could have hoped for in business class. It’s a classy touch that certainly appeals to the AvGeek in me. In addition, passengers can expect a brand new business class product onboard: the Zodiac Optima.
If you are not sure which is the right product for you, you should seek advice.Underwhelming food; practically non-functioning Wi-Fi.Disclaimer: The responses below are not provided or commissioned by the bank advertiser. (we can hear the screams of delight!) And that's no accident: for its Airbus A350s, Air France has chosen the same 'Optima' seat which forms the foundation of United's Polaris platform. Air France is thus promoting France, its culture and history throughout the world.
Even though the boarding process began on time, we were held in the jetway for about 10 minutes before being allowed on board.I was in the mood for something refreshing, so I asked if I could just have some sorbet. Entertainment is delivered on a 11.6-inch HD touchscreen giving access to more than 1,400 hours of entertainment including movies, music, podcasts and more.Those seatbelt locations in business class look mightily uncomfortable. This meant I could take my time navigating the maze and, more important, spend some quality time in the lounge before my transatlantic hop.One feature that threw me for a loop (in the best way) is the automatic blinds on the windows. In any case, the facial was relaxing and hydrating — exactly what my skin needed after a whirlwind weekend in Lisbon.If none of those seats are available, “C” and “J” seats are solo on either side of the cabin, though they’re not “protected” from the aisle.This newly refreshed space is large, open, airy and beautifully appointed.Besides the main room, there are many nooks for relaxing, working and dining, with seating spread throughout the space.The footwell wasn’t particularly capacious for the large and clunky boots I had on, but once I took them off, it felt a little roomier. Air France A350 Business Class. Air France had to answer that question with its first A350-900, which arrived this week from Airbus. The screen is large, crisp and easy to use. All seats come with direct aisle access and Air France claims that each seat can go into a full bed of 2 meters. Air France is well known for its new herringbone seats which offer comfort and space and all aisle access. There were extras I appreciated, too, like the shoehorn and microfiber cloth. This lounge clearly was designed with wellness in mind.Each seat measures 21 inches wide and reclines fully flat to form a bed that’s 78 inches long, which is about 6 feet 6 inches — plenty of room for my 5-foot-10-inch frame. Le verdict? I was looking forward to staying connected on this flight since it was a Monday afternoon and I had work to get done.Meal service got underway about 45 minutes after takeoff.As the airline takes delivery of more A350s over the next couple of years, I hope it will send more of them to North America — and the U.S. specifically — so American flyers can experience the latest that France’s flag carrier has to offer without first going to Canada.After I woke up, it was time for my preflight pampering.