On 25th January 2018 Air France reopened a completely redesigned Business Class lounge, open to Business Class customers and Flying Blue Elite Plus cardholders flying through Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2. The renovated lounge is much larger than before, featuring an open kitchen, private saunas and a detox bar.
The 3,200 sq. m. lounge will open in two stages. The first part of the lounge – measuring 2,180 square metres – was opened on 25 January, and there will be a second opening in July 2018, when new areas will be unveiled.
For the redesign, Air France partnered with design agency Brandimage to create a space that reflects the identity of the Air France brand, offering a chic French style with a palette of bright colours.
Anne Rigail, Customer EVP, said:
“This lounge is perfectly in line with Air France’s strategy to move upmarket, in the same way as the lounge at Terminal 2G. It has been designed to surprise our customers with innovative services on the theme of well-being and gastronomy.“
An emphasis has been place on wellness, with the introduction of a 550 sq. m. wellbeing area that is designed to “immerse the customer in a cocoon where time seems to stand still.” Features include an “Instant Relaxation” area with comfortable loungers and mini-suites, two private saunas and a detox bar with a selection of fine teas. There’s also an area dedicated to facial treatments with two private cabins where customers can benefit from the expertise of Clarins beauticians.
When it comes to dining, the lounge offers the finest of French dining experiences. Passengers can dine in the “La Table Gourmet” dining area, which has been designed in the spirit of a Parisian brasserie, with an open kitchen where a Chef prepares hot dishes in front of Business Class guests.
Guests can also help themselves to a self-service buffet, which includes simmered casseroles, salads and pastries. To accompany the meal, a selection of wines and Champagnes have been carefully chosen by Paolo Basso, world’s best sommelier in 2013.
For the artwork, Air France collaborated with French start-ups Superbien and Tetro and the agency Brandimage, to create an immersive and sensory experience thanks to digital services. The entrance hall features a series of screens that takes passengers into a world of travel with soft and airy lighting effects, while the wellbeing area features a three-dimensional digital creation that changes shape, intensity and colour throughout the day. Customers can also look up to a sky with soothing lighting, in a light therapy style, for a moment of complete relaxation.
Additional highlights include:
- “Le Club” – a private area, to spend time alone or with others in a warm atmosphere;
- “Le Petit Salon” – to take time out in a place where all is quiet and smartphones are silent;
- An “At Your Service” area – to be assisted by Air France staff in the lounge to reserve showers and saunas, change seats or flights.
- “Air France Shopping” showcases – to discover and purchase a selection of unique Air France-branded objects.
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