Air France unveils its new lounge designed by Jouin Manku in terminal 2f at Paris-Charles de Gaulle

An invite to have a good time the perfect of French-style journey, upon arrival on the airport or throughout transit.

Devoted to Enterprise clients and Flying Blue Elite Plus members travelling on Air France’s short- and medium-haul Schengen community, this lounge is without doubt one of the airline’s largest, with a floor space of three,000 sq. m. and 570 seats unfold over two ranges.

In collaboration with groups from Air France and the Group ADP, your complete area and many of the furnishings had been designed by the Jouin Manku company, based by Canadian architect Sanjit Manku and French designer Patrick Jouin. The thought of levitation and charm guided the inventive duo, to supply the airline’s clients an actual second suspended in time and luxuriate in whole leisure earlier than they board.

Following Charlotte Perriand, Andrée Putman and extra lately Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance and Mathieu Lehanneur, Air France’s option to affiliate itself with this prestigious designer as soon as once more illustrates its custom of working with the perfect architects and designers of its time, to proceed telling its legendary story.

A haven of peace and serenity on the coronary heart of the airport, the lounge, with its curved options and stress-free vibe, is open, ethereal and uncomplicated at first look. There’s something for everybody, relying on the period of time clients have earlier than boarding, to relaxation, clean up, work or take pleasure in one thing to eat and drink.

The supplies used, together with terrazzo, lava stone, wooden, leather-based and different materials, have all been rigorously chosen to final over time. The furnishings is stable and practical, designed to supply optimum consolation. The Air France signature colors – shades of blue, a powerful presence of white and a touch of crimson – are highlighted, in addition to the accent, the Air France model image, and the winged seahorse, the corporate’s historic image, reminding us of its wealthy historical past.

Fluidity and connectivity on the bottom ground

After crossing a walkway designed as a transitional entrance corridor, the airline’s clients are welcomed by Air France groups on the entrance to the lounge. To make sure fluidity, kiosks enable passengers to scan their boarding move and entry the lounge immediately. A left baggage space and a show cupboard providing Air France Procuring journey equipment are additionally accessible.

Prospects then uncover a large sculpture linking the reception space and the lounge. This murals, impressed by the wings of an plane, symbolises flight, know-how and the avant-garde. It reinforces the “cocoon” spirit that dominates the lounge.

On the coronary heart of the lounge, a “runway view” is revealed. An enormous curved window with a view of the sky and the airport runways, it dominates your complete area and permits a northern gentle that illuminates the lounge, with out dazzling the attention. At dawn and at dusk, the runway view subtly sparkles, providing heat and luxury.

Wi-Fi is out there freed from cost and there are sockets for recharging cell units. A devoted space for Flying Blue Final clients, immediately accessible from the reception space, gives a completely customized service and has its personal non-public lounges.

As for the catering provide, gourmand kiosks are situated on every stage. Tinted with a coppery champagne color, they promote the refinement and conviviality of French delicacies. The catering provide adjustments all through the day. For a fast chew to eat, mini sandwiches, salads and sizzling quiches can be found always. There may be additionally a devoted counter with pancakes within the morning, dishes of the day made by a chef at lunchtime, in addition to an aperitif service. Cheeses and desserts full this provide designed within the spirit of a French bistro. The wine checklist, chosen by Paolo Basso, world’s greatest sommelier in 2013, gives a big selection of wines and champagnes. Lastly, an unlimited “detox” space has a soothing environment and gives a variety of natural teas.

In an eco-responsible strategy, Air France favours regional and seasonal merchandise. As well as, to restrict the usage of single-use plastics, the airline offers its clients with water fountains all through the lounge. It additionally pays specific consideration to the selective sorting and recycling of all catering providers.

On the coronary heart of the lounge, a large staircase welcomes company and invitations them to find the higher ground and benefit from the runway view.

Upstairs, take time to recharge your batteries

Travellers with extra time to spare will discover leisure areas upstairs. There’s a devoted space with massive, comfy loungers and subdued lighting to chill out in a comfortable environment. Snug recliner seats additionally enable company to benefit from the distinctive view of the runways in full tranquillity. 

A Clarins therapy space gives company the chance to find the brand new Traveller Spa idea. Specific magnificence or radiance remedies, 20-minute tailored facials can be found to arrange for the flight. Lastly, a wellness space with ten showers and a altering room can be accessible. An excellent technique to recharge your batteries between two flights.

Air France Defend, the promise of a secure journey

As a part of its “Air France Defend” programme, the airline ensures the strictest well being measures at each stage of the journey. It’s obligatory to put on a surgical masks within the lounge. Hand sanitizer can be accessible all through the lounge. Near the self-service catering space, the serving utensils are modified frequently. Lastly, because the press provide is restricted, clients are invited to obtain the Air France Play app earlier than their departure to take pleasure in a large alternative of newspapers and magazines.

Positioned between the 2 boarding areas at terminal 2F at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, this new Air France lounge is open from 5.30 am to 10 pm. Accessible freed from cost for Enterprise and Flying Blue Elite Plus clients, and for a payment of 35 euros for purchasers travelling within the Economic system cabin, topic to availability within the lounge.