First class has become a rare sight in the sky, with airlines instead focusing on higher-end business class cabins and premium economy offerings, while the pandemic has also hastened the removal of ultra-luxe cabins because of the decline in passenger numbers.
Here we round up the airlines that still offer first class cabins on international flights. Note that some services may be suspended due to the pandemic.
SERVICES CURRENTLY OPERATING
AIR FRANCE: LA PREMIÈRE
Available on: most B777-300 aircraft flying between Paris CDG and Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, Mexico, Sao Paulo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo Haneda, Abidjan, and Johannesburg.
Complimentary chauffeur service (within a 40km radius of Paris CDG);
