Air France Elevates Long-Haul Luxury With Expanded 'La Première' Experience From Miami and Global Gateways
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
For travelers flying between Miami and Paris, luxury air travel is entering a new era as Air France continues to expand and refine its ultra-premium La Première experience. Positioned as the airline’s highest expression of travel, La Première combines personalized ground services, Michelin-starred dining and private airport experiences designed for travelers seeking exclusivity from departure to arrival.
Available on select long-haul routes connecting Paris-Charles de Gaulle with major global destinations including Miami, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Dubai, Singapore and Tokyo, La Première is designed to transform every stage of the journey into a curated luxury experience.
The experience begins before passengers even arrive at the airport. In cities including Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice and Toulouse, La Première guests can arrange private chauffeur transportation through Hertz DriveU in a premium vehicle within 80 kilometers of the airport. Upon arrival, dedicated staff and porters manage luggage and escort guests through private check-in formalities.
At Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, La Première travelers are welcomed through a discreet private vestibule before entering the exclusive La Première lounge. Designed as a sanctuary of calm and refinement, the lounge features personalized service, secluded relaxation areas and optional private suites available for guests seeking even greater privacy.
Dining remains one of the signature elements of the La Première experience. Menus created by celebrated French chef Alain Ducasse bring Michelin-starred gastronomy into the airport lounge setting, offering refined meals, cocktails and gourmet selections before departure.
The airline has also integrated wellness into the journey through its Sisley spa space, where La Première guests can reserve exclusive treatments tailored specifically for premium travelers. Contemporary art installations further enhance the environment, including Laurent Grasso’s “Future Herbarium,” a futuristic white bronze botanical installation currently displayed in the vestibule area.
Te La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle has been undergoing renovations beginning February 2, 2026, for flights departing after 2 p.m. on most days. During the renovation period, affected are welcomed in a specially redesigned La Première vestibule while the carrier works to further elevate the experience.
As competition intensifies among international carriers for high-end travelers, Air France continues to position La Première as a blend of French hospitality, privacy and elevated design — an offering increasingly relevant for luxury travelers departing from Miami and other major global cities.
Learn more by visiting Air France’s La Première page .