Washington, DC’s new Air France Business lounge Air France regularly redesigns its airport Business lounges, which are a key part of the customer experience. The one in the US capital has recently been upgraded. Your transatlantic journey begins here! The Air France Business lounges are has been fully redesigned and expanded French and international newspapers and designed as elegant, friendly spaces for to provide greater comfort for La Pre- magazines are available, in addition to the airline’s customers to relax in. Abroad, mière, Business and Elite Plus customers the digital selections on the Air France these lounges epitomize the Air France prior to boarding their international Play app. The lounge’s innovative services brand and the “French Touch” spirit— flights. Designed in partnership with the and spaces are designed to meet customers’ the travel experience à la française that Brandimage agency as a cocoon of tran- evolving expectations. Read on! the airline strives to create. Now served quility, this extended space now occupies by two daily flights, Washington, DC is 615 m on two levels. The spare, elegant2 Just like home On the lower level, the a hub for many diplomats, politicians and design offers a subtle blend of comfort, lighting in the relaxation area mimics business people. The new airport lounge creativity and flair, with a bold and sunlight and the color of the sky to per- is tailor-made for La Première, Business modern French-style atmosphere. The fection, creating the illusion of natural and Elite Plus customers. furnishings and materials feature lumi- light throughout the day. All you have to As part of the airline’s plan to upgrade nous colors and user-friendly details like do is settle in and relax in the intimate its lounges, the one in Washington, DC Wi-Fi and USB ports at every seat. decor of this innovative concept. Food and drink The dining room, orga- Une nouvelle offre Night Service nized like a Parisian brasserie, features Dînez au sol, dormez en vol comfortable, wide banquette seating. In this convivial layout, a self-service Pour les clients Business du vol AF027 décollant chaque jour buffet offers fresh sweet and savory de Washington à 21h10, à destination de Paris-CDG, l’espace options: bistronomy-style hot dishes, Night Service s’est inspiré des atmosphères élégantes des fresh produce and high-end bakery items restaurants avec une ambiance feutrée, une banquette dessinant showcase the broad range of French le pourtour de l’espace et des suspensions lumineuses créant gastronomy. de la légèreté. Douze tables de 2 couverts et une grande table The lounge’s iconic element, the bar, d’hôtes centrale sont dressées pour profiter d’un service à la place is clad in a lacquered metal structure in et déguster un repas gourmand : entrées, plats chauds, fromages, a champagne hue, which is one of the desserts et une sélection de vins et champagnes français. Air France brand colors. Facing the Après le salon Air France de New York-JFK, Washington est lounge area, it offers customers a le second à proposer ce service de restauration dédié, véritable selection of alcohols, spirits, wines and atout pour les clients Business qui souhaitent profiter ensuite champagnes served by a barman. And pleinement de leur nuit à bord. for the first time, beer enthusiasts can enjoy cold beer on tap. The new Night Service option: VIP areas La Première customers and dine in the lounge, sleep on board members of delegations can use a discreet, privatized space, where For Business customers on flight AF027 departing Air France staff provides special, atten- Washington, DC daily at 9:10pm for Paris-CDG, the Night Service tive, personalized service. Another space is inspired by the elegant and cozy ambience of a restaurant, with is also reserved for Club 2000 and a banquette defining the seating area and hanging lights offering Ultimate customers. an airy design. Twelve tables for two and a large central dining “It is vital that our customers feel at table are set up for customers to enjoy a gourmet meal served home,” explains Laurence Garnier-Plat, at the table, with a choice of starters, hot dishes, cheese, desserts Business Lounge Product Manager. “We and a selection of French wines and champagnes. Washington, DC stand out for our design and elegance, is the second Air France lounge (after the one at New York-JFK) for the way we express our French iden- to offer this specific meal option, a real plus for Business customers tity and our signature services, enhanced keen to make the most of their night’s sleep aboard. by the attentive approach of our lounge staff day in and day out.” En haut : espace Night Service ouvert Le jambon-beurre, une référence de la aux clients Business du vol AF027. boulangerie et de la bistronomie françaises. Top: the Night Service, available for The classic French jambon-beurre Business customers on flight AF027. (ham and butter) baguette sandwich. 147