Review: Air France 777 New Business Class Paris to New York

For the last long-haul flight on my trip to South East Asia, I had the opportunity to try Air France’s newest business class product on a flight from Paris to New York, which first debuted on the Boeing 777-300ER in January 2023.

It isn’t everyday that you get to try out an exciting new product soon after its launch, so I was beyond excited to sample Air France’s latest innovation.

Moreover, having flown the already impressive Air France A350 business class a few years earlier, I was particularly curious to see how the airline’s newest refresh stacked up.

Air France 777 New Business Class – Booking

If you’re looking to book Air France business class on points, there are a few loyalty programs worth considering. Your best bet is to look to either Delta SkyMiles or Air France/KLM Flying Blue, and to keep an eye on Flying Blue Promo Rewards each month.

Flying Blue miles in particular are fairly easy to earn, as it’s a 1:0.75 transfer partner of Canadian-issued American Express Membership Rewards points and a 1:1 transfer partner of US-issued Membership Rewards points.

Additionally, it’s a good idea to look out for attractive cash fares, which are usually more affordable when travelling from Europe to North America, but not vice versa.

For this Paris to New York route on Air France’s new 777 business class, I was able to snag a seat by redeeming 55,000 Flying Blue miles plus $300 (CAD) in taxes and fees. This matched the lowest fare listed on Flying Blue’s chart for travel between Europe and North America.

Air France 777 New Business Class – Ground Experience

Upon my arrival in Paris from Hong Kong onboard Cathay Pacific, I had only a short layover before my next flight with Air France. Therefore, I wound up heading straight to the gate to board.

Typically, passengers travelling on Air France business class have the option to visit the Air France Business Class Lounge located in Hall L of Terminal 2E at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Air France 777 New Business Class – Cabin

Upon boarding the plane, I was directed to a separate jet bridge leading to the business class cabin, which spans across two sections.

Air France’s new business class cabin features a total of 48 Safran Versa reverse herringbone seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, offering direct aisle access and…