Air France introduces a new Sofitel MY BED mattress pad in its long-haul Business cabin

Air France continues to upgrade its long-haul Business cabin offer. The company has announced a new partnership with Sofitel, the Accor group’s luxury hospitality brand, to introduce mattress pads on every long-haul Business class seat. These mattress pads will be rolled out progressively on all the airline’s long-haul flights, including South African routes, starting in July 2025, ensuring optimal comfort throughout the journey, both day and night.

To design this mattress pad, Air France has partnered with Sofitel MY BED, Sofitel’s top-of-the-line bedding collection, universally recognized for its expertise and outstanding comfort. The two brands are committed to elegantly showcasing French craftsmanship, promising customers restful nights in plush seats as they recline to become fully flat.

A mattress pad for total comfort

Especially created for the airline’s Business class customers, this mattress pad has been carefully crafted and designed to make passengers feel like they’re floating on a cloud. It can be rolled out on the seat for an extra layer of comfort, creating a true cocoon of well-being that offers the ideal conditions for relaxation from takeoff to landing, and in any seat position.

Placed on each seat before boarding, alongside a pillow, blanket, and slippers, the mattress pad features a shade of grey—one of the signature colours of the Business cabin. It seamlessly blends with the cabin’s overall design and comfort elements, preserving the refined and elegant ambiance on board.

Easy to use, simply position the fitted end of the mattress pad over the seat headrest, and smooth it down against the backrest and seat cushion. The mattress pad has carefully positioned notches that adapt to all Business seats and seat belts across all aircraft types (Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A330, Airbus A350). It can be used during the different flight phases, from takeoff to landing, in complete safety. After each flight, it is carefully cleaned and repackaged, for maximum hygiene.

This new accessory will be progressively rolled out on board starting in July 2025. By the end of the year, it will be available on all the airline’s long-haul flights*, regardless of departure time or flight duration, ensuring absolute comfort both day and night.

“We 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,” said Fabien Pelous, SVP Customer Experience at Air France. “The 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.”

“Sleep has always been a cornerstone of the Sofitel experience,” added Xavier Royaux, Chief Marketing Officer of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems. “With the creation of Sofitel MY BED in 2003, Sofitel has offered an unrivalled quality of rest, based on deep expertise and true manufacturing craftsmanship. Today, thanks to our partnership with Air France, we are delighted to extend this experience to the skies, bringing each traveller unique comfort and softness for a truly restorative sleep.”

The Air France Business cabin, an exceptional French-style travel experience

In the Business cabin, Air France offers seats that transform into fully flat beds measuring almost two meters long, with direct aisle access**. The new seats, available on a selection of Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350 aircraft, offer optimum privacy. A new sliding door makes for a truly private space, secluded from the rest of the cabin. When travelling with a companion, the seats in the middle of the cabin are equipped with a central partition that can easily be lowered, providing plenty of space to enjoy the journey together. The seat also features a large, anti-glare 4K HD screen, noise-reducing headphones, a Bluetooth connection for personal headphones, and several electric sockets. A Wi-Fi connection allows passengers to stay connected throughout the flight.

As passengers take their seat, they are greeted by a backlit winged seahorse, Air France’s historic symbol that embodies the airline’s rich history. Inside the seat, the upholstery gives a feeling of comfort and privacy. Made from wool, brushed aluminium and full-grain French leather, Air France has opted for premium, soft and natural materials. Each seat is embroidered with the airline’s trademark red accent symbol. With comfort essentials, cuisine from Michelin-starred chefs, carefully selected wines and champagnes and a restful night’s sleep, travelling in the Business cabin is an exceptional experience.

*excluding operating irregularities.

**all long-haul Business seats have direct aisle access, except for certain seats on the Airbus A330 in a 2-2-2 configuration.