PaxEx: Air France Launches New La Première Suite on Abidjan Route

From 22 June 2026, Air France’s new La Première suite will be available daily on flights between Paris and Abidjan, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER. This is a first for sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the strong demand for high-end travel between Côte d’Ivoire and Paris.

Flight Schedule

Flight AF702 leaves Paris CDG at 13:55, and arrives in Abidjan at 18:35 the same day. Flight AF703 leaves Abidjan at 21:10, and arrives at Paris CDG at 5:45 the following day. All times are local.

Eventually, these suites will be deployed on a larger number of aircraft and will serve more destinations (19 Boeing 777-300ERs to 14 destinations from Paris-Charles de Gaulle in summer 2026).

This summer, Air France is operating up to two daily flights between Abidjan and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, one of which is operated by Boeing 777-300ER featuring the La Première cabin. For more details or to make a booking, go to www.airfrance.ci.

La Première, the highest expression of travel

The new Air France La Première suite is a one-of-a-kind concept featuring five windows. The fully modular suite consists of a seat and a day bed that converts into a real bed.

The seat can be adapted to every moment of the flight, for take-off, landing, mealtimes or to relax. Featuring soft ergonomic foam, it adjusts to individual body shapes for optimum comfort.

In front of the seat, a day bed allows you to rest in the position you prefer, the ideal way to stretch out your legs while sitting down to read or watch a film. And for a perfect night’s sleep, the day bed simply unfolds to become a real bed, two metres long.

The four suites available on board each feature a thick curtain for total privacy from floor to ceiling, providing a cozy atmosphere.

Each guest has two 32-inch 4K anti-glare screens, allowing them to enjoy entertainment programmes in optimum conditions from their seat, day bed or bed. Each is equipped with noise-reducing headphones and the option of pairing your own headphones or earphones to the screens via Bluetooth.

110V/220V, USB A and USB C power sockets, as well as induction charging slots and a smartphone or tablet holder, are also available so guests can use their own personal devices. The suite is intuitively controlled from a wireless touchscreen tablet.

By touching the tablet screen, you can adjust the seat recline, day bed or bed, as well as the various lights and window blinds. It's also easy to navigate through all the functions on the two screens available.

With a spacious airport lounge, private suites on board, fine dining created by triple Michelin-starred chefs, a carefully selected wine and champagne list and a peaceful night’s sleep at 35,000 feet, every moment of the La Première travel experience has been carefully thought out to make your trip an unforgettable one.

This summer, the new La Première suites are available on flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK, Los Angeles, Singapore, Boston, San Francisco and Tokyo-Haneda.