Air France elevates Business Class with Sofitel mattress pad
Sofitel's MY BED mattress pad for Air France Business Class
Air France is upgrading its long-haul Business cabin offer, announcing a partnership with Sofitel, the Accor group’s luxury hospitality brand. Together, Air France and Sofitel will introduce mattress pads on every long-haul Business class seat. These mattress pads will be rolled out progressively on all the airline’s long-haul flights starting in July.
To design this mattress pad, Air France has partnered with Sofitel MY BED, Sofitel’s bedding collection. The two brands are committed to showcasing French craftsmanship, supporting passengers in having restful nights in plush seats as they recline to become fully flat.
Created for the airline’s Business Class passengers, this mattress pad has been carefully crafted and designed to make passengers feel like they are floating on a cloud, the press release said. It can be rolled out on the seat for an extra layer of comfort, creating a true cocoon of well-being that offers the ideal conditions for relaxation from takeoff to landing, and in any seat position.
Placed on each seat before boarding, alongside a pillow, blanket and slippers, the mattress pad features a shade of gray—one of the signature colors of the Business cabin. It seamlessly blends with the cabin’s overall design and comfort elements to preserve the ambiance on board.
Passengers can simply position the fitted end of the mattress pad over the seat headrest, and smooth it down against the backrest and seat cushion. The mattress pad has carefully positioned notches that adapt to all Business Class seats and seat belts across all aircraft types (including 777, 787, A330 and A350). It can be used during the different flight phases, from takeoff to landing. After each flight, it is cleaned and repackaged, for maximum hygiene.
This new accessory will be progressively rolled out on board starting in July. By the end of the year, it will be available on all the airline’s long-haul flights, regardless of departure time or flight duration.
“We are delighted to join forces with the expertise of Sofitel MY BED, an exceptional partner, to continue making Business cabin travel a true haven of well-being in the sky,” said Fabien Pelous, SVP Customer Experience at Air France. “The introduction of a new mattress pad will further enhance the comfort offered on board, ensuring even more restful nights before arrival at destination, as well as greater relaxation during daytime flights.”
“Sleep has always been a cornerstone of the Sofitel experience,” said Xavier Royaux, Chief Marketing Officer of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems. “With the creation of Sofitel MY BED in 2003, Sofitel has offered an unrivalled quality of rest, based on deep expertise and true manufacturing craftsmanship. Today, thanks to our partnership with Air France, we are delighted to extend this experience to the skies, bringing each traveler unique comfort and softness for a truly restorative sleep.”
In the Business cabin, Air France offers seats that transform into fully flat beds measuring almost two meters long, with direct aisle access. The new seats, available on a selection of 777-300ER and A350 aircraft, offer elevated privacy with a sliding door. When travelling with a companion, the seats in the middle of the cabin are equipped with a central partition that can be lowered to enjoy the journey together. The seat also features a large, anti-glare 4K HD screen, noise-reducing headphones, a Bluetooth connection for personal headphones and several electric sockets. A Wi-Fi connection allows passengers to stay connected throughout the flight.
The seat’s upholstery, made from wool, brushed aluminum and full-grain French leather, is embroidered with the airline’s trademark red accent symbol.
