{"id":168777,"date":"2025-04-02T19:15:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T19:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/airline\/air-france-softiel-introduce-new-business-class-bedding-flyertalk\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T19:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T19:15:03","slug":"air-france-softiel-introduce-new-business-class-bedding-flyertalk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=168777","title":{"rendered":"Air France, Softiel Introduce New Business Class Bedding \u2013 FlyerTalk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"img-container wp-caption thumbnail-area\" data-imgid=\"77425\" data-caption=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-expand-alt\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"620\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/air-france-business-class-mattress-1024x683.png\" class=\"skip-lazy post-thumbnail wp-image-77424 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-imgid=\"77425\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/air-france-business-class-mattress-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/air-france-business-class-mattress-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/air-france-business-class-mattress-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/air-france-business-class-mattress-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/air-france-business-class-mattress.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAfter announcing a major upgrade to the first class cabin, Air France\u2019s business class cabin is the latest to get an upgrade with a new mattress pad from Softiel.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tTwo French brands are coming together to improve the business class experience for Air France long-haul business class flyers.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The airline announced the launch of a new mattress pad from Accor\u2019s Softiel, the hospitality company\u2019s luxury brand.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mattress Pad Designed to Feel Like \u201cFloating on a Cloud\u201d <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The mattress pad was designed to fit well across all of the airline\u2019s business class cabins, including those found on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350. The mattress pad is presented during boarding in the business class seat, along with other comfort items including a pillow, blanket, and slippers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Air France says the new mattress pad was designed to give flyers the feeling of \u201cFloating on a Cloud.\u201d It is mirrored off the Softiel MY BED, introduced in 2003 in the high-end hotel\u2019s rooms. Flyers can use the pad during all segments of the flight, from takeoff to landing. After deplaning, the mattress pads are recollected by staff for cleaning and repackaging, ensuring good hygiene for every passenger.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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,\u201d Fabien Pelous, senior vice president of customer experience at Air France, said in a statement. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The new bedding will begin to roll out in July 2025, with full deployment on long haul flights expected by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Air France\u2019s move comes after the carrier announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/articles\/air-france-announces-new-la-premiere-first-class.html\">major upgrade to their first class product, La Premi\u00e8re<\/a>. The redesigned luxury seat features \u00a0two seating areas encapsulated in a 3.5 meter suite.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Stay up to date with everything Air France on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyertalk.com\/forum\/air-france-frequence-plus-376\/\">FlyerTalk forums<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After announcing a major upgrade to the first class cabin, Air France\u2019s business class cabin is the latest to get an upgrade with a new mattress pad from Softiel. 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