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Air France First Class Is Even Better On The Ground Than In The Air

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 27, 2018November 14, 2023 12 Comments

Yesterday, I wrote about my incredible first class experience in the air. But the ground experience was even better.

I already mentioned the incredible ground service I received, which included an escort almost from door to door.

Let’s start with ground service, which was unparalleled. I had an escort with me from check-in to Los Angeles all the way to my car in Basel. In LA, I was escorted through security, dropped off at the Qantas first class lounge, picked up, and walked to my seat in first class. In Paris, a representative was waiting at the door of the aircraft, took me downstairs, ushered me into a car, and drove me to the first class lounge. Upon departure to Basel, I was driven right up to my aircraft, which was boarding from a remote stand. Upon arrival in Basel I was met by the manager on duty, who escorted me to the baggage claim, personally retrieved my bags, and walked me outside. All in all, the experience went a step beyond what I haver ever received when flying first class.

a woman standing next to a car with doors open

But an even greater highlight of the ground experience was the incredible La Premier lounge in Paris. While the facility is not any better than the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt (arguably worse), I enjoyed the best meal I have ever had in an airport lounge. It was even better than the tremendous feast I had in the SWISS First Class lounge last year.

The Meal

I started dinner with an appetizer of scallops and root vegetables, which were perfectly browned and brimming with flavor.

a plate of scallops and vegetables

Leave room for the fresh bread and butter.

a red glass on a table with a knife and butter on it

And exquisite wine.

a person pouring wine into a glass

The pumpkin-squash soup was excellent as were the toasted croutons dipped in olive oil. What a superb combination!

a person pouring soup into a bowl

Next, I enjoyed a green salad that served as an excellent palate cleanser before the main course.

a salad in a bowl

You know I usually order steak and the filet mignon on the menu came highly-recommended. But I ordered pigeon instead, a delicacy I do not often enjoy. It was such a good choice: so tasty and cooked perfectly.

a plate of food on a table

a plate of food on a table

I finished the meal with a decadent chocolate and praline dessert, ice cream, and coffee.

a plate of dessert and a cup of coffee on a table

a chocolate cake with colorful toppings on a white plate

CONCLUSION

I’ll offer a full review of the lounge and more details on my unique spa treatment in a separate post. Needless to say, come to the Air France first class lounge hungry: the food is even better than in the air.

On the whole, the ground experience was even better than the excellent flight experience.

> Read More: Air France First Class: Wow, Wow, Wow!

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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12 Comments

  1. Arnie Reply
    December 27, 2018 at 10:13 am

    When are you posting both reports?

    • Matthew Reply
      December 27, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Next month.

      • Arnie Reply
        December 27, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        Awwww…was hoping it’d be sooner as I’m flying it on 12/30 and yours would be the most up-to-date reviews of both on-land and in-air service that I can reference.

  2. MeanMeosh Reply
    December 27, 2018 at 10:27 am

    Thanks for the link. The pigeon looks delicious! Too bad it wasn’t on the menu back in April. Or maybe it was and I just didn’t pay attention. Of course, now you have me eagerly anticipating the FCT.

    Did you get a chance to check out the ridiculous whiskey menu at the bar?

  3. Shay Peleg Reply
    December 27, 2018 at 10:30 am

    You could have just ordered both the steak and the bird.

    • Matthew Reply
      December 27, 2018 at 10:40 am

      I don’t like to waste food and I was stuffed after the multi-course meal above.

      I’ll just have to fly AF La Premiere again! 😉

  4. Norm Reply
    December 27, 2018 at 11:30 am

    “excellent bread and butter”
    “pumpkin-squash soup was excellent”
    “an excellent palate cleanser”
    “And excellent wine.”

    Can’t…handle…all ….the…..adjectives.

    • Matthew Reply
      December 27, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Well received Norm! I’ve now made some edits.

  5. gina Reply
    December 27, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Mathew,
    Can you review your booking of the tickets-do you have special elite status with Flying Blue. My understanding was that one needed elite status to book La Premiere.

  6. Chester Reply
    December 27, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    We eat pigeon here in Arkansas, doesn’t look like that though.

  7. Sexy_kitten7 Reply
    January 1, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    I’ve had quail but pigeon??? Another thing to add to my bucket list… Still have to do horse

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