Air France introduces a new mattress topper by Sofitel MY BED in the long-haul Business cabin

The airline announces a partnership with Sofitel, Accor's luxury hospitality brand, to introduce a new mattress topper on every seat. Its rollout has been phased in across all of the airline's long-haul flights to provide optimal comfort throughout the journey, day and night.

To design this mattress topper, Air France turned to Sofitel MY BED, Sofitel's high-end bedding collection, unanimously recognized for its expertise and excellence in comfort. In this way, both brands elegantly showcase French craftsmanship and promise airline customers increasingly comfortable seats and restful nights when they recline completely flat.

A mattress topper with absolute comfort

Meticulously crafted and designed to provide the sensation of sleeping on a cloud, this mattress topper was created especially for the airline's Business Class customers. Unfolded over the seat, it refines its surface to offer true comfort and optimal rest conditions, from takeoff to landing, regardless of the seat position.

Placed on each seat before boarding, along with a pillow, blanket, and slippers, the mattress topper is gray, one of the signature colors of the Business Class cabin.
This harmonizes with the cabin's overall decor and comfort features, maintaining a refined and elegant atmosphere on board.

Easy to use, simply place the hood over the seat headrest and then smooth it down against the seat back. Carefully designed notches ensure a perfect fit for all Business Class seats and their seatbelts, regardless of the aircraft type (Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A330, A350). This allows for safe and reliable use throughout all phases of flight, from takeoff to landing. After each flight, it is thoroughly cleaned and reconditioned, guaranteeing perfect hygiene.

This new feature is available on all of the airline's long-haul flights*, regardless of takeoff time and flight duration, for absolute comfort, day and night.

“We are delighted to partner with Sofitel MY BED, an exceptional partner to further enhance the Business Class cabin experience and make travel a moment of well-being in the sky. The introduction of a new mattress topper will allow us to go even further in onboard comfort, for increasingly relaxing nights before arrival at our destination, as well as during daytime flights,” said Fabien Pelous, Air France’s Customer Experience Director.

“Sleep has always been a cornerstone of the Sofitel experience. With the creation of Sofitel MY BED in 2003, Sofitel has offered unparalleled sleep quality, based on extensive experience and genuine manufacturing expertise. Today, thanks to our partnership with Air France, we are delighted to extend this experience into the air, providing every traveler with unique comfort and softness for restful sleep,” says Xavier Royaux, Chief Marketing Officer of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems.

Air France Business Class, the art of traveling the French way

In Business Class, Air France offers seats that transform into fully flat beds measuring nearly two meters in length with direct aisle access.** These new seats, available on a selection of Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350 aircraft, offer optimal privacy. A new sliding door allows you to completely privatize your own space, keeping it separate from the rest of the cabin. For added intimacy when traveling as a couple, the seats in the center of the cabin are equipped with a central panel that can be easily lowered. This creates a spacious area for enjoying the journey together. The seat also features a large, glare-free 4K HD screen, noise-canceling headphones, Bluetooth connectivity for using your own headphones, and multiple power outlets. Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to stay connected throughout the flight.

Upon boarding, each passenger is greeted by a backlit winged seahorse, embodying the airline's founding myth and the richness of its history. Inside the seat, the upholstery provides a feeling of softness and intimacy. Wool, brushed aluminum, full-grain French leather—Air France has favored fine, soft, and natural materials in its construction. Each seat is embroidered with the red accent, the airline's signature. Comfort amenities, Michelin-starred cuisine, carefully selected wines and champagnes, and relaxing evenings: traveling in Business Class offers exceptional moments.

*excluding operational contingencies.

**All Business seats have direct aisle access, except for some Airbus A330 seats with a 2-2-2 configuration.

Source: Air France / Sofitel