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Look inside Air France’s La Premiere first-class suite, coming to Boston in 2026
Roundtrip airfare between Boston and Paris starts at $13,000.
Boston travelers will experience an ultra-luxe flight to Paris aboard Air France in 2026.
Air France, which debuted its new La Premiere cabin earlier this year, called “the chicest first class cabin in the world” by Conde Nast Traveler, just announced it is expanding the service to three new U.S. destinations in 2026: Boston, Atlanta, and Houston.
The Boston service begins on July 20, 2026 and roundtrip airfare between Boston and Paris starts at $13,000.
La Premiere, after three years of development, rolled out in March on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The suite of nearly three and a half square meters features five-windows (fitted with translucent or blackout electric blinds), a seat, two lamps, and a chaise lounge that turns into a bed.
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The plane seats are made of soft ergonomic foam that adjusts to the body shape of each traveler and a sideboard is available for working and mealtime. Opposite the seat is the chaise lounge, complete with large cushions and a blanket.
When travelers are ready for sleep, a crew member installs a mattress topper, a soft pillow, and a duvet from top-of-the-line French bedding manufacturer Dumas Paris, according to the airline.
“With the curtains closed and partitions raised from floor to ceiling, guests can relax in a haven of peace and enjoy a perfect night’s rest at 35,000 feet,” wrote the airline in a press release.
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While awake, travelers can watch movies and television on two 32-inch 4K screens. The entire suite is controlled from a wireless touch-screen tablet. Denon noise-reducing headphones are provided, and travelers can pair personal headphones or earphones with the screens via Bluetooth. The suite also features wireless charging stations and a smartphone or tablet holder.
Meals are prepared by chefs at Michelin star restaurants who have created signature dishes especially for La Premiere cabins that are hand-prepared by the crew. Guests eat on embroidered cotton tablecloths and use finely crafted tableware. The wine list is curated by Air France’s head sommelier and travelers are offered a range of craft beers, spirits, and French liqueurs.
Customers use floor-level storage compartments rather than overhead bins, where suitcases are placed in a large sliding drawer. There’s also a second drawer under the chaise lounge for storing shoes, an alcove near the seat for personal belongings, and a private closet for hanging clothes.
The highly private suites have a thick curtain that provides floor-to-ceiling sound and light insulation. An “elegant comfort kit” is given to each guest, which includes a sleep mask, earplugs, wooden comb, pen, and moisturizer. Guests are also given pajamas from French fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus.
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Upon arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, a concierge tends to the luggage of La Premiere flyers and guides them to an exclusive check-in lobby where a shower and meal are available. A dedicated lounge is furnished with a library, bar, spa services, gourmet meals, relaxation areas, and private suites. Guests enjoy private transportation via a Porsche Cayenne hybrid vehicle.
The Boston flight departs at 5:10 p.m. and arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 6:10 a.m. the following day.
With the expansion, La Première will be available this summer from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Abidjan, Atlanta, Boston, Dubai, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Tokyo-Haneda and Washington, D.C.
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