Should you choose to sleep instead of eat, a roster of amenities guarantee deep, uninterrupted rest. Amenities included plushy over-ear headphones, a Sisley amenity kit filled with hydrating creams and lotions, and multiple charging options adjacent to both seating options—USB-C, USB-A, traditional outlets, and a wireless charging pad built into the side console. Each suite also features two 32-inch 4K screens (these were big), positioned for perfect visibility whether seated upright or reclined in bed. As I changed into my Jacquemus pajamas, the flight attendant gave me a hanger for my clothing (which she then delivered to my seat the next morning), and promptly made my bed during the few minutes I was washing up in the bathroom: plush mattress topper, thick duvet, and a fluffy pillow layered onto one another like I was already at a five-star Parisian hotel. Cocooned in soft blankets, and lulled by the plane’s faint movements, I watched Wicked for the umpteenth time and drifted off. This is one case where it is not hyperbolic to say that it felt like sleeping on a cloud.
For the next four hours, I slept deeply and was woken up just in time for breakfast: scrambled eggs topped with truffles, fresh fruit, and some more hot tea. As we descended into Paris, a live camera feed of the approach played on the large screen in front of me, a small but unexpectedly moving detail that made our arrival feel straight out of a movie.
Post-flight: CDG airport
As expected by now, I was met the moment the plane doors opened: no struggling to get my bags up the walkway, no waiting in the aisle. Within minutes I was brought directly to a private exit adjacent to our gate, from which a Porsche whisked me away to passport control. I didn’t even need to get out of the car—my driver collected my passport, walked it inside, and within minutes returned ready to go. It was the kind of detail that makes you realize how much of the exhaustion surrounding air travel stems not from the flying itself, but from all the little tasks and stressors required to get to and from the plane. Just like that, we were back on our way into the airport.
From here we headed to the La Première “vestibule,” a small lounge for passengers arriving to CDG, which is divided into distinct zones: a large bar area, a relaxation area, and a handful of different seating areas. The crown jewel of Air France’s ground experience—the La Première Lounge at Terminal 2E—is much larger at a whopping 11,000-square-feet, but is reserved for La Première passengers departing from CDG.
While intimate in size, the arrivals vestibule still maintained an exclusive and uncrowded feel. For high-profile individuals seeking complete privacy when arriving, there are three fully-enclosed suites inside that can be reserved for rest or work. Several impressive food options, including Air France’s signature elbow pasta dish, croissants, baguettes and butter, scallops, and more, are on offer.
