{"id":677631,"date":"2023-04-08T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T07:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=677631"},"modified":"2023-04-06T16:24:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T14:24:10","slug":"a-look-at-the-new-r120000-luxury-seat-on-flights-to-and-from-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/677631\/a-look-at-the-new-r120000-luxury-seat-on-flights-to-and-from-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"A look at the new R120,000 luxury seat on flights to and from South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Air France is introducing a new business class for South Africans travelling from Johannesburg to Paris.<\/p>\n

The airline said that the new cabin will feature attentive service, gourmet cuisine designed by French Michelin chefs, a carefully selected wine and champagne list, and a large selection of in-flight entertainment.<\/p>\n

The Business cabin will feature 48 spacious seats that can go fully flat, are 2 metres long, give full access to the aisle and ensure optimal privacy – with seats in the centre of the cabin equipped with a central panel to ensure privacy for passengers travelling together.<\/p>\n

The seats at the front of the cabin will also have extra space for additional comfort, said Air France.<\/p>\n

Passengers will receive a soft microfiber pillow, a soft blanket, and a do not disturb feature – informing the crew that a customer wishes to rest.<\/p>\n

Each seat will also feature a 17.3-inch 4K high-definition anti-glare screen allowing Bluetooth connection – meaning customers can use their own headphones – A and C USB ports, an induction charger, a laptop socket and access to the airline’s in-flight Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n

An updated graphic interface available in 12 languages will also make it easier to choose from a wide variety of entertainment, including 350 films, TV series, documentaries, music and podcasts.<\/p>\n

Air France said that the menu designed by Michelin-starred chefs will also offer vegetarian dishes as well as refined dishes with red or white meat or fish.<\/p>\n

As part of its fight against food waste, the airline will also allow customers to pre-select their hot meal in Business before departure, which guarantees the availability of the customer’s choice.<\/p>\n

According to Google Flights<\/a>, a return trip from Johannesburg to Paris via Air France’s Business class will cost close to R120,000. (Departure date – 19 April, Return date – 28 April)<\/p>\n

Images of the new cabin are below:<\/p>\n

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Read: The real power of a South African passport<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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