(TAN): Air France, as official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, will operate three special flights on May 15, 22 and 29, offering a direct service between Los Angeles (USA) and the city of Nice (France), the airline said in a statement.
The airline said this is its response to high demand from US West Coast customers who want to enjoy the French Riviera and its famous international film festival in the spring.
The flights will be operated by Airbus A350-900 equipped with 324 seats, including 34 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 266 in Economy.
In Business class, each seat converts into a full-flat bed almost 2 metres long, ensuring optimal comfort. In Premium Economy, the latest recliner-type seat has a wide 48-cm seat pan and reclines to 124°. In Economy, the seat is fitted with ergonomic seat foam, has a 118° recline and 79cm of legroom. Each cabin offers an in-flight Wi-Fi connection and wide High-Definition individual touch screens.
Air France said it would also operate four special flights between New York JFK and Nice on the occasion of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place between June 19 and 23.
