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Air France’s La Première First Class Is Coming To 4 New Cities

December 6, 2025 John Cushma 70

Air France’s La Première first class is one of the most exclusive products in commercial aviation, thanks not just to the onboard suite, but also to the over-the-top ground experience in Paris. Until now, it’s only been available on a relatively small number of routes – but that footprint is about to grow significantly.

Air France La Première Coming To Four More Destinations

La Première is currently offered from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to the following destinations:

Over the coming months and into 2026, Air France will expand this network by 40%, adding four more daily La Première routes:

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  • Atlanta (ATL)

  • Boston (BOS)

  • Houston (IAH)

  • Tel Aviv (TLV)

All of these routes will be operated by Boeing 777-300ERs equipped with the La Première cabin.

Timelines For The New La Première Routes

The rollout is staggered, with Tel Aviv first and the US expansion following in 2026.

Paris – Tel Aviv (TLV)
La Première begins December 15, 2025:

  • AF962 Paris (CDG) – Tel Aviv (TLV)

    • Departs 8:55AM, arrives 2:10PM

  • AF963 Tel Aviv (TLV) – Paris (CDG)

    • Departs 3:55PM, arrives 7:40PM

Paris – Atlanta (ATL)
La Première begins March 29, 2026:

  • AF30 Paris (CDG) – Atlanta (ATL)

    • Departs 10:30AM, arrives 1:55PM

  • AF31 Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG)

    • Departs 4:30PM, arrives 6:50AM (+1 day)

Paris – Houston (IAH)
La Première begins July 6, 2026:

  • AF98 Paris (CDG) – Houston (IAH)

    • Departs 10:10AM, arrives 1:40PM

  • AF99 Houston (IAH) – Paris (CDG)

    • Departs 3:05PM, arrives 8:15AM (+1 day)

Paris – Boston (BOS)
La Première begins July 20, 2026:

  • AF334 Paris (CDG) – Boston (BOS)

    • Departs 1:10PM, arrives 2:55PM

  • AF333 Boston (BOS) – Paris (CDG)

    • Departs 5:10PM, arrives 6:10AM (+1 day)

All four destinations are scheduled as daily La Première routes once fully ramped up.

How Air France Is Expanding Its First Class Network

Air France offers La Première on a subfleet of Boeing 777-300ERs, and those aircraft are currently going through a full cabin refresh. The latest version of La Première is an ultra-private, high-end first class product, and the refit also brings:

  • A brand-new long-haul business class

  • Updated premium economy

  • Refreshed economy cabins

As part of this project, Air France is increasing the number of 777-300ERs that feature La Première. Aircraft that used to operate with only three cabins (business, premium economy, and economy) are being reconfigured into a four-cabin layout including first class.

That added first class capacity is what allows Air France to move beyond its original 10 La Première destinations and expand to four new high-yield markets where there is strong demand for a true international first class experience.

Air France plans to complete its 777-300ER refurbishment program by the end of 2026, at which point all routes scheduled with La Première should feature the new-generation product.

What This Means For Premium Travelers

For premium and ultra-premium travelers, this expansion is a big win:

  • More nonstop options from the US to Europe in true first class

  • Better connectivity from Paris to key SkyTeam and joint venture markets in the US

  • A new short-haul La Première option to Tel Aviv with full access to the ground experience in Paris

Atlanta and Houston are particularly strategic, given their importance as major US hubs and strong corporate markets. Boston adds another premium-heavy transatlantic city, while Tel Aviv gives Air France a high-yield regional route where first class demand can be strong in both directions.

Bottom Line

Air France is significantly expanding its La Première first class footprint, adding Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Tel Aviv to its network between late 2025 and mid-2026.

This growth is made possible by reconfiguring more Boeing 777-300ERs with the new La Première cabin and a refreshed long-haul product throughout the aircraft. By the end of 2026, all La Première routes should feature Air France’s latest-generation first class, giving more passengers access to one of the most exclusive – and polished – premium experiences in the sky.

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