KLM introduced a new class, and Air France revamped its business class and brought back first class. KLM introduced a new “Premium Comfort” class, Air France revived its first class “La Première” which had been suspended due to the Corona disaster, and Air France introduced a new business class. La Première” has been restored on the Haneda-Paris route, and business class has also been upgraded with new specifications. KLM’s Premium Comfort is positioned between Business Class and Economy Class, and is targeted at business travelers and those who want to enjoy a comfortable trip. The seat has a generous 99 cm of legroom, and the seat can be reclined back 20 cm. The seats feature a larger 13.3-inch LCD screen, and the table is also larger to make it easier to work. Premium Comfort’s own catering service will also be offered for meals, etc. Cabin refurbishment began in 2022 and will be introduced on all Boeing 787s owned by the end of this year, and by the first quarter of 2024, on all Boeing 777s. Air France’s new Business Class seats are based on the three “F” concept, with the main features being a full-flat 2-meter bed, a full-access 1-2-1 configuration for easy aisle access, and full privacy with sliding doors that can be blocked at face level. The new aircraft will be available for long-haul flights from 2022. The introduction of the aircraft on long-haul Boeing 777-300s began in 2022, and it is scheduled to be introduced on all routes by the end of 2023. In Japan, the aircraft will be introduced on the Haneda-Paris route from the summer schedule. He also explained that First Class, which has been introduced only on important routes, will be reintroduced on Haneda routes starting March 26 from Paris (27 from Haneda). As for in-flight service, he said, “Since we are a French airline, we also put a lot of effort into the meals we serve on board.” He mentioned that the in-flight meals served in Business Class and First Class from Paris are designed by 17 Michelin-certified chefs and feature a high level of French cuisine. He also mentioned the high level of French cuisine offered.
Air France and KLM Group are actively working to reduce CO2 emissions as environmentally friendly airlines. He also explained that Air France and KLM Group are promoting various measures from the perspective of sustainability. For example, they are reducing the amount of waste by having passengers choose their meals in advance, and they are working to reduce the use of non-recycled plastic products by 90% from now on. The company has been actively working to reduce CO2 emissions for the past 15 years, and the project includes both direct efforts through flights and indirect efforts through corporate activities. As for the direct part of the project, the introduction of the latest aircraft will have a great impact, so we will continue to introduce Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s, and by 2028, we plan to replace 64% of our fleet. In flight, the airline has adopted environmentally friendly control methods, such as choosing optimal routes considering fuel consumption and using only one side of the engine when on the ground. KLM is also making efforts to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is attracting attention as a solution to environmental problems, and is supporting companies that develop and manufacture SAF. KLM has successfully tested an engine using 100% SAF. The group is aiming to increase the SAF blending rate to 10% by 2030, and has concluded supply contracts with Neste (Finland) and DG Fuels (U.S.A.) to secure up to 3% of the SAF blend. emissions by 80%,” he said, also explaining that the introduction of SAF is an urgent issue.
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