Air France pulls out all the stops in Los Angeles

Since 21 June, Air France premium passengers have been able to enjoy a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, in the Tom Bradley terminal.
The Air France lounge in Los Angeles (Photo: Air France)

Close to the boarding gates for the airline's Los Angeles flights, the new Air France is dedicated to La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers. It also welcomes eligible KLM and Skyteam partner airline customers. Open every day from 9am to 11.30pm, it has a surface area of over 1,100 m2 and 172 seats.

This refined lounge has various comfortable areas to suit everyone's needs. A genuine invitation to discover the world of the company, it is available in the company's colours - shades of blue, luminous whites and touches of red - for a refined, chic design. Reflecting the French art of living, it includes several creations by famous French designers. Reproductions of the high chairs Ester signed Patrick Jouin, the armchairs Ribbon by Pierre Paulin, the coffee table by Charlotte Perriand and the lighting creations by Margaux Keller.

A range of restaurants promoting French gastronomy

At the heart of the show, a catering area showcases gastronomy and décor inspired by the world of food. by Parisian brasseriesin a contemporary style. The restaurant's range of hot and cold, savoury and sweet dishes changes throughout the day, and vegetarian menus are also available. Lotte provençale, boeuf bourguignon or poulet basquaise, a selection of dishes invites you to discover the flavours of France. A chef also prepares dishes on request in an open kitchen, such as pan-fried prawns or a cassoulet with duck confit. A bar offers a wide selection of champagnes and French wines, spirits and local beers, as well as cocktails/mocktails created by a barman.

To develop its catering offer with a more sustainable approach, Air France favours local and seasonal products. In addition, the company pays particular attention to limiting food waste, selective sorting and recycling of its catering services. Finally, water fountains and drinks dispensers are available to limit the consumption of single-use plastic.

The new lounge has a Clarins treatment centrea partner of the airline for almost 20 years. Clarins teams work in two cabins, offering a choice of three facial treatments: "anti jet-lag", "l'instant detox" and "focus regard". This area will open in September.

The gastronomy area (Photo: Air France)

Dedicated areas for La Première and Flying Blue Ultimate customers

In the lounge, customers travelling in La Première cabins now have access toa confidential and intimate place dedicated to them. Designed in the image of the La Première suite, it offers a particularly comfortable, well-kept and made-to-measure environment. With a privileged view of the slopes, it has twelve seats and its own catering service. In the Clarins area, La Première customers can also enjoy a "destination relaxation" treatment designed exclusively for them.

Flying Blue Ultimate customers also have access to an area entirely reserved for themnear the restaurant area. Designed as an exclusive alcove, it features large armchairs to make you feel at home. Out of sight, another area is dedicated to relaxation and rest, in a more subdued atmosphere. There's also a work area with large ergonomic armchairs, and a dedicated phone box to keep the lounge calm. Not forgetting the inevitable shower cubicles.