I tried out Air France’s new retrofitted B777-300/ER from Paris to New York JFK recently.
The newly configured Air France B777-300/ER has 48 Business Class suites, 48 Premium Economy class seats and 273 Economy seats.
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Passengers were greeted by Air France employees holding posters of the newly refurbished cabin.
Air France B777-300/ER New Cabin
Business Class cabin has 1-2-1 individual pod seats added with a privacy door.
The Business Class seats are similar to Air France’s current long-haul B777 seats. There are 48 seats spanning across 2 cabins. The second cabin feels more private with just 5 rows of seats.
Apart from the door, several added features include a bigger storage table and wireless phone charging dock.
The seat also features a wide 17.3-inch 4K High-Definition anti-glare screen, a new Bluetooth connection allowing passengers to use their own headphones and several electric sockets.
Tip: Row 1 and 9 has a massive footwell and extra room due to the bulkhead position. These seats are often shown as blocked at online check-in but available at check-in.
Air France’s new Premium Economy seat came with a deep recline which is different from the current fixed shell design. The seat pitch is standard at 38″.
The seat back reclines to 124 degrees and has been widened thanks to the narrower armrest.
Seat Map of Air France B777-300/ER
Seat map of the new Air France B777-300/ER is provided by SeatMaps.com
AF16 Paris to New York
We took off on time from Runway 26R, the 4k camera front camera view is very clear even at night.
I’d say Premium Economy Class food can be improved and distinguished better than standard economy meals since passenger pays more.
The weather in New York was very bad with rain and low visibility. Our plane was on hold for 40 minutes before cleared to ILS approach on Runway 13L. Watch the exciting landing at JFK in my video.
My Verdict
It is great that Air France has finally started refurbishing the 12 older B777-300/ER (with angle flat 2-3-2 Business Class) with the new configuration. This will provide their entire long haul fleet with flat bed in Business Class.
3 refurbished Air France 777-300/ER (F-GZNK, F-GZNS, F-GZNQ) currently flies between Paris and New York JFK (AF22/15), Dakar and Rio with this new configuration. 9 more B777 will be refurbished by the end of this year.
I think the trend in long haul Business Class is clearly adding extra privacy. We have seen Qatar Airways QSuite, ANA The Room, BA and Etihad new Business Class, and now Air France is also joining the bandwagon. However, Air France said they will not refurbish the existing long haul (4 class) 777 Business Class with the new privacy door.
I just got a notification that my flights were changed to Paris, Instead of the new 777-300 ER business class product they changed the aircraft to the a350-900 and are advertising it as suites, when that is not the case. Any Idea why the change? and if they will have the new 777 Business class product on any routes out of NYC? Any chance they switch it back in the near future, I’m sure its common that they change air crafts.
Hi Sam, This is great.
Can you tell me is the newly refurbished business class on the Paris to Dubai route yet?
Also would you say this is a better service than BA business or Virgin. I have miles to use with Virgin and it is sharing with Air France which is why I ask.
Many thanks
Kind regards
Aaron
Dubai flight generally is 4 class which feature the old J class which is also 1-2-1.
I fly from Paris to Washington mid-October with 777 300 V3 and from Miami to Paris again with 777 300. Is the cabin the new one?
If these routes have First Class (4 class), it will have the current 1-2-1 lie flat Business Class, but they’re still quite nice!
Hey Sam!
Great review! Have probably seen this video ten times since you’ve published it on youtube. Do you know if the F-GZNT (SkyTeam livery) will get this new cabin?
if GZNT has old 2-3-2 Business Class interior, then it will!
Sam,
Hope all is well. Big fan of your blog and youtube videos. I just booked my business class tickets for May 2024 on Air France. The seating shows 4 classes, however, they are advertising the business seats as “the new air france business seat”. The aircraft is a 777-300 ER, any chance you can help me out?
Bonjour Le vol miami Paris af099 est la nouvelle cabine ?
Hey how can I find out if my plane has the new business class seat
When I’m on airfrance website it says it has the new seat but it’s showing for every flight out of NY-CDG including the 777-200
Flying on July 30th 2023
Not on the 777-200
Hi Sam,
Good review! Enjoy your reviews.
I can tell you from experience that AF will most likely never upgrade the PE meal service. Looks the same exact offering as from over 10 years ago. I think at this point we can give up hope.
I see, that’s not good.
Are the refurbished planes only flying out of NY right now? Flying Business class IAD-CDG on a 777-300ER next week.
Yes only JFK (AF22/15)
Great review. I’m also looking to book a trip in July from IAD to CDG flying business class. How would I be able to tell if this is one of the routes slated for an upgrade?
you say AF 16/17 with the new cabin while on the screen you show AF 15/22
AF15/22 is the correct one.
Great video and review as always, Sam! I am looking to book Air France LAX-CDG-LAX in late July/early August. Do you think LAX will get one of the refurbished 777-300ERs by then? Is there any way for me to tell right now when I book? Thanks!
The LAX flight has 4 cabins with First Class (La Premiere) so it won’t feature this improved J class product. AF is only refurbishing the older 777 which doesn’t have flat bed in J class to this new version.
First Sam video for me in 2023, and as always – well done !