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Air France Adds New Cabins to Cancun Flights

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 22, 2017 - 1:01 pm

Air France has debuted new long-haul travel cabins on its flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cancun, Mexico.

The new cabins on the carrier’s Boeing 777s include 28 seats in business, 24 seats in premium economy and 260 seats in economy for the summer season.

Air France offers three weekly flights to Cancun.

In business, the new cabin’s seats adapt to the shape of each individual, from seating position to a true two-meter long bed, including a soft duvet and XXL-sized feather down pillows. Other amenities include a 16-inch HD touch screen.

Premium economy travelers get more comfortable seat cushions and a multi-position footrest, while economy travelers now have a fully revised seat with more legroom, a new seat cushion, more comfortable headrests and a wider tray table.

— Caribbean Journal staff

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