Air France today operated a special local flight in France for invited guests from Paris (CDG) of the Airbus A380. Although not a revenue flight, the airline is touting the special flight as a final salute and flight of the AF Airbus A380:

72 meters long, 24 meters high and with a wingspan of 79 meters, the A380 bids its final farewell, 11 years after its first flight sporting the Air France colors.

Friday, June 26, 2020, 11 years after its flight flight sporting the Air France colors, the A380 bids a final farewell during its last flight from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Bye-bye big bird!

Note: The special flight departed and arrived back at CDG Airport after a trip to the south of France. It was operated with the pictured F-HPJH.

Top Copyright Photo: Air France Airbus A380-861 F-HPJH (msn 099) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 946095.

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For the record, the actual last regular A380 revenue flight was flight AF995 between Johannesburg and Paris (CDG) on March 24, 2020 with F-HPJF.

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Air France on March 31 will be launching La Première service on its Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Atlanta route for the first time ever.

Air France is the first airline to offer a La Première service to Europe from Atlanta and the only airline to operate A380 from Atlanta Delta hub with four cabins. In the La Première cabin, passengers receive a tailored personalized service from Air France staff at all times. Whatever you need during your flight, we will be ready at hand.

Together with their partner Delta, Air France brings opportunity to discover the La Première experience from more than 150 cities via Atlanta to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With Atlanta, Georgia, La Première is now available from seven gateways in the U.S.

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SERVICE ON BOARD

In the La Première cabin, you will receive a tailored personalized service from our staff at all times. Whatever you need during your flight, we will be ready at hand.

Once you arrive on board, the crew will introduce themselves to you. Next, you will be welcomed into the La Première cabin where every feature emanates sophistication and style: soft leather, suede, textile fabrics with a tweed trim, subtle wood and metallic finishes… In your private space, each detail is designed for your pleasure, so you can enjoy your flight in pure comfort and tranquility.

YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED LIVING SPACE

In the La Première suite, you are free to orchestrate your trip in whichever way you see fit. Move around in the cabin or enjoy some privacy, as you please. Make yourself at home in the sky, with a range of services available to you, including an individual cloakroom, storage space, and a bedside lamp. And if you’re traveling with someone else, feel free to invite him or her to join you at your large table by taking a seat on an elegant and comfortable ottoman.

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YOUR SEAT, YOUR BED

In your private suite, you can sleep soundly. Your comfortable upright seat transforms into a bed measuring 2 m / 6.5 ft in length and 77 cm / 30 in in width*. It has a memory foam mattress, a pillow and a large fluffy duvet. This way, you are sure to enjoy a full night’s sleep in hotel-standard comfort.

* On board the A380 aircraft, your upright seat transforms into a full-size bed measuring 2 m / 6.5 ft in length and 60 cm / 24 in in width.

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GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

From the moment you board the aircraft to the moment you land, you are in control of a complete, latest-generation entertainment system. The intuitive touchscreen interface and remote control exists in 12 languages.

Movies, games, TV shows, documentaries, music, relaxation videos… Enjoy 1,000 hours of on-demand entertainment and browse through our catalog of items for sale on board. Feature movies are available in HD, transforming your 24-inch screen into a veritable movie theater…

On board the A380 aircraft, your 10.4-inch interactive screen gives you access to a varied program of on-demand video.

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STEP INSIDE THE LA PREMIÈRE CABIN

Enter and explore the La Première environment thanks to our virtual tour platform. Discover this exceptionally designed space and let us delight you with our La Première experience.

 

Top Copyright Photo: Air France Airbus A380-861 F-HPJH (msn 099) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 946095.

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