Alone in Air France La Première (World's Best First Class)

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I had the pleasure of checking off a major bucket list item by flying Air France La Première from Paris to San Francisco.
Here's the full review from the incredible La Première ground experience in Paris and the blissful 12-hour flight across the Atlantic.
Booked with: US$450.72
Read more about how I booked: princeoftravel.com/blog/the-p...
0:00 Start of the trip
0:33 Check-in lounge
1:14 La Première lounge
2:47 BMW car transfer
3:37 First impressions
6:20 Dining
9:58 In-flight
11:15 Second meal
11:38 Final impressions
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[@_Ricky]

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[@TheJxmas34]

I have to say, I'm really impressed that after all the crap you went through that day, you still managed to produce a great video to document this experience. I think I'd be still shaking with nerves and excitement

[@_Ricky]

I was absolutely shaking with nerves and excitement when filming this 😃

[@mikerubin290]

500 for the flight plus the luftansa ticket plus flying to france... So a bit off with the total cost, but a deal nonetheless.

[@bsenkiw]

I can't believe they made you suffer the indignity of climbing the stairs to the plane. 😉

[@kazeeky]

haha :)

[@miniteddy5555]

Exactly! Which first class passengers shouldnt have 😁

[@yeowchongong5608]

No need to share gate bridge with hoi pollois…

[@dotdot7421]

😄😆😂

[@jeromewagschal9485]

Nothing wrong with a bit of exercise...

[@thewanderingchirish1161]

Dude, this has got to be the best airline review I’ve seen period! Amazing stuff! Looking forward to more content in the future!

[@_Ricky]

Wow thanks for the compliment!

[@Greg-yu4ij]

100% I saw his last video and I am glad he did not give up. A lot of the best experiences in life are only possible when you stay in the game.

[@halhelms3858]

Hal's wife here and I was So Happy for you enjoying and feasting and dreaming your way through the clouds all the way from one side of the world to another, After that super stressful, to say the least, "trauma" the customer service people put you through! Unbelievable!! They Absolutely Owed you! A huge kudos to you for hanging in there and that sweet agent who helped you deserves a flight just like that, too! Ok, Ima just go back and be all excited about my Priority boarding and Premium Drink on Southwest coming up soon! lol Safe travels to you!

[@stephanierabideau4571]

Same for me only on Allegiant not Southwest!

[@NissanSkylineVR30]

I found this video randomly and watched out of curiosity. Definitely luxurious but I feel the luxury was more of the service rather than the features/seats/etc... of the flight. For 15K, I thought you were going to get your own room and etc... I think on Singapore Airlines, they have a ticket that cost roughly 20K-30K that gives you your own room. I thought this was a smaller version of that for a base 15K price.

[@_Ricky]

I look forward to reviewing Singapore Suites later this year ☺️

[@NissanSkylineVR30]

@@_Ricky Dude. I hope you do! I would watch that. I want to see it but can't afford it. Lol.

[@KBS_ar]

Same feeling. For $15K, I would expect more. The only core benefit is not waiting in eques and have bigger, albeit narrow, space. For $1K, I can have burgers, pizzas, caviars, shrimps, and milk shakes while I invite a woman for a night full of love. ♥️😍 I am amazed of how corporates poorly treat rich people, way less than they deserve! As an ordinary citizen, I can have more benefits out of my money. 🤷‍♂️😂 (I am cautious not to use strong words such as whore/bitch/escort/slut)

[@rokan81]

Great content and very well edited video. This was one of the best airline review videos I’ve seen thus far. I had to double take when I saw the channel is in its infancy at 2k subs, it was very professional. This will grow to 100+ in no time at all.

[@khughes0402]

What a stylish and enjoyable presentation...so glad I found your site. I like that you are so comfortable in the first class environment which makes watching the video a pleasure. Your detailed journey through the various meal courses gives those of us watching a great opportunity to assess the level of service you received. In addition...votre accent francais est impressionnant!

[@isabellj192]

Gratitude For the share! It seems like an awesome experience!

[@ankurq7]

Was looking forward to this, and you didn't disappoint. Great video!

[@_Ricky]

Glad you liked it

[@chari6471]

'I am just testing out the bed' is what I always say before taking an hours nap too 😆

[@_Ricky]

Haha you got me there

[@miniteddy5555]

To me, cant beat singapore airlines, definitely. The cabin is on another level and this enhances the experience and hospitality unpretentious. You can feel they really enjoy what they do (even though they are tired due to the long haul) hospitality so warm makes you feel at home instantly. Makes the full priced tix extremely worth it!

[@miremor7807]

How much is the full price ticker

[@miniteddy5555]

@@miremor7807 r you asking abt singapore or france airlines? For singapore airlines, depending on the destination, and depending on timing, either one way or round trip, it will cost btwn sgd15k up to sgd35k (sgd is singapore dollars). But this is pre-covid prices.not sure abt the current pricing. Just log on the singapore airlines and you can easily find the exact pricing.

[@belligirl21]

GREAT video. Thanks for taking us along!

[@kevinhsu8184]

Nice! I had the pleasure to take La Premiere couple months ago. I would say what differentiated La Premiere and Emirates/ Etihad/ Singapore/ Jal/ Cathay F is ground service staff. I had to get Covid pass at airport when I landed in Paris and my dedicated La Premiere ground staff walked me through immigration and through various levels of CDG to a pharmacy to get the pass. None of other premier airlines offer this kind of dedicated service. Sure, I would be able to eventually find the pharmacy with my barely there high school French in the airport but it was nice Air France staff was able to efficiently take me to one.

[@greatarabia8091]

But cabin-wise there's no comparison. Air France needs to renew their cabins.

[@adrienlogel2323]

What makes you say that?

[@greatarabia8091]

@@adrienlogel2323 Have you seen first class emirates and Qatar? It's absolutely absurd how much luxury they stuffed in there.

[@dawsonje]

Yeah, i was going to encourage Ricky to find a way to get on Emirates and Qatar F class. Emirates serves Dom Perignon in F and their food is fantastic. And i agree with Kevin.. the European airlines (including Lufthansa F class) do a great job on the ground, leading up to the boarding process… a bit better than the Asian and ME airlines. But the curtains in La Premiere are nothing compared to the sliding doors in F class of Emirates, etc.

[@thomas1942]

I wonder if they provide that service only in France, or if they provide can provide the same hands on service (like the covid test) at other airports around the country.

[@skqq3250]

You were correct at the beginning with your nearly free Air France premiere ticket. I think they wanted to sell the 4 seats at the regular price first and then give you the seat if they are empty or near empty.🙂🤩 Perfect content. Honest and complex. I will subscribe.

[@agnesrivera8481]

What a wonderful review! I love Emirates first but after seeing your video I've put La Premiere on the bucket list.

[@pavankukreja6554]

🍻 Cheers & much appreciation for such an informative vlog & ur amazing experience and great Tips too 👍😊❗

[@johnnyv5995]

Tu es complétement fou ;) I absolutely love & respect the passion Brother. It may not make sense to many of us, but this is something you have been chasing after ...and you made it happen at the very last second - congrats! Much love from YUL

[@_Ricky]

You know it - appreciate those kind words my friend

[@silverscreenproductions]

This was such a fun & insightful video Ricky. Love the vibe of your channel and gave you a like 👍

[@_Ricky]

Cheers!

[@Kwameking1]

This is my #1 Channel.Thank you Sir.Glad you made it.Bravo!

[@BandongzkiOfficial]

Love this overall experience of La Premiere AirFrance ❤️

[@hobs528]

Love the video Ricky, La premiere is a dream of mine to!

[@kingsleytanyu9740]

Best review ever.thank you.i enjoy watching your video 🎉🎉

[@MegaPOWERS10]

Amazing review !

[@user-yx1zj1sr3p]

I am glad you were able to get thru the challengeing time but keep up the great work and I hope every single flight of every single things of your journey are very safe and fun, brother 🥰🙏❤️👍

[@vicg5323]

Food and service is great in any class. Love Air France. Flying biz class soon.

[@ekuche8335]

Really is one of the best in the word.

[@matthieufourneau1000]

Your french is very good ! La vidéo est Vraiment top! Ça Donne envie de voyager en première classe chez air France merci

[@supmojo]

Nice video. Happy you got your La Premiere flight. Just subbed as a thank you.

[@karvyntorchon925]

booked my business class ticket with air france. i'm thinking of upgrading after watching this video.

[@khanaviation7202]

That was impressive! loved the review

[@sheilaathay2034]

Thank you!💖

[@SheenDolla]

I'm just getting into to traveling and I must say.... This has gotten me intrigued to experience this type of luxury!!!

[@stoehrcov]

Sir, you are ultra cool as your experience and report. Thank you

[@labtechsuperstar]

That just looks so crazy! Wow! After all the hell you went through to get that flight, you deserved it!

[@ebillyboi]

My father was an engineer for Concorde UK.. 60s Bedfordshire (titanium )....great video...and interesting insight!.... Great for the airline...too

[@Eyob797]

Nice flight report.

[@adamlawrence4690]

Fantastic experience! Thanks for sharing 👍 🇦🇺

[@DeltaStar777]

Great video, thx!!

[@stephanierabideau4571]

Jeez, I get excited when I can upgrade my seat to the bulkhead! What an experience!

[@benbill8739]

You made it 👍 congratulations 🍾🎊😍

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I always thought first class fares were ridiculous but i'd like to treat myself to La Première once in my life. To fly from Québec to Paris, for example. I'm coming back by ship, though. Cunard Queen Mary 7 day Southampton-New York crossing. Now, that'll make for cool vlogs. 👍

[@cincitymenace]

I came here from your story about getting this fare. You're an absolute legend. Way to stay in the game!

[@doriansebastian8065]

It wasn't worth it 😢 except for the absolute most fanatical enthusiast. I wouldn't have been able to survive the trials and tribulations.😢

[@lovetobake6]

Wow..nice video. Thanks for sharing

[@josephschmeggins6311]

Did the same trip a month ago. Outstanding experience. AF FTW.

[@christapaquin3394]

Looks amazing!

[@_Ricky]

Merci beaucoup!

[@allbusiness8017]

Now this episode is time very well invested.

[@jamesgoussanou]

Your french is amazing bravo mon ami!!

[@sterbbi1]

you're and animal! ..One that I envy completely! ..Loved watching this experience so much!

[@cmartinez1548]

Flying to/from SFO in La Premiere on the 20th! Can’t wait!

[@_Ricky]

Enjoy every second of it!

[@kazeeky]

awesome video and congrats on the great deal u scored :)

[@Kwameking1]

Excellent!!!!

[@LTVegas-vf6km]

Enjoyable video. Someone stated the La Premiere experience is a tad pretentious. That may be true, but you are not. I look forward to viewing more of your journeys.

[@1265peter]

Love your videos

[@_omasri]

amazing work keep it up 😃

[@N16Ken]

Amazing job... 👏

[@meibing4912]

Have been lucky to enjoy a number of VIP/VIP flights. The downside to those super-exclusive lounges is that they often are in separate buildings and since you are being driven to the flight door you don't get to visit any terminal shops. They do offer to drive you there - but its a tall ask and you often arrive just before take-off because you can (I did ask once and the airport had someone help me shop while we were driven around in a cart - super service but not my preferred shopping style).

[@siobhanair2659]

That was emotional 🥹 so happy you made it 🥰

[@mr.hannibal2072]

I am so happy for you. I asked myself "where were you" in the first decade of this Millennium while I was jet-setting around Europe. I had a lot of similar experiences dealing with issues here and there, but not nearly as Epic; that includes while in Eastern Europe where one has to bribe their way out of unjust police harassment, bribe themselves into the country and bribe officials just so that you can keep your rightful property. Your data is so articulate and well-placed, you convey lots of information in appropriate parcels. Your level of organization is therapeutic.

[@kangtheconquerortheninth3826]

Ballin out of control!!! I know the feeling a private jet to Oahu with a mini golf in the cabin

[@suejmaryoung]

I would have to literally starve myself for the gorgeous food they served on this airline! You are a lucky man!

[@theteacherandbeyond]

SO awesome! How does this video not have hundreds of thousands of views yet?? Thank you for sharing such an awesome experience especially when many of us still haven't had a chance to do much travelling yet. Kiddos are now FINALLY ready to go, so we are hopefully making *some* progress :)

[@_Ricky]

You're too kind, Teacher! Here's hoping our new travel channel will build some momentum in 2022

[@gloveson5687]

Wow this was amazing. Great video no rambling on point.

[@julianzirn5109]

you get a first class flight experience, get super hq food, and get work done all for

[@ashlynadventures912]

I came here after watching your explanation video of what happened. It was a lot of effort but looks like it could be worth it. If I would have done this all alone I would have probably caved at the end

[@joyharmon1110]

But he didn't do this all alone. He had an expert assistant who made some of the key phone calls.

[@ashlynadventures912]

@@joyharmon1110 I understand that. I just mentioned how it would have been for me, a single person with no help.

[@danielmrtns]

I think I watched this whole video with a smile on my face! Ha!

[@carolchirolas7603]

Thanks for suffering through this for us!

[@_Ricky]

You are very welcome 😁

[@CamaroMan514]

Well Worth the Hassle!!!!

[@ramonvdt7666]

I think you should do these kind of video’s more often. Very entertaining and informative. You are a good presenter, nice to watch.

[@_Ricky]

Cheers

[@NameName-eq7oe]

You didn't explain how your economy flight was upgraded back to 1st

[@donutvlog452]

When you told everyone at 3:12 that you waited for a 777 it actually was a airbus a319

[@vinichie]

The comment i was looking for before stating it myself 👍 massive difference in aircraft size and luxuries

[@abasilumsmith91]

That was close. Thought my aviation knowledge was off. Thank you

[@gobbledygook5786]

Was actually an A318!

[@gobbledygook5786]

Air France is one of the only operators operating them in Europe. @Donut

[@donutvlog452]

@@gobbledygook5786 the point is it is not a Boeing but sorry

[@onair6652]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@_Ricky]

Cheers!

[@aurelienparent7722]

3:12 that's an airbus 319 ;-) cool vid !

[@thatjetsetterguy2386]

nice video man, I subscribed

[@laurarl9261]

Wow, I have seen the video of the process to get there and you have my respect. I worked managing travels for a multinational company including the president and people who travelled with him and I know that to deal with airlines you must be very patient and it's difficult to get what you got. I suscribed to your channel 😬

[@_Ricky]

Cheers

[@unitedcomputers]

Good on you, mate. Greetings from Down Under ! Great video...I enjoyed every drink with you. !...and naturally subscribed...

[@_Ricky]

Glad to give you some vicarious travel content while still locked down 😉

[@tantradossantos4501]

Very cool.

[@ginnienuckles3992]

This is the second video of yours i have watched. I love the great coverage of the lounges, food and amenities on your first class journeys,, however the sleeping configurations of the first class cabins is the most important to me since i hate to fly and would be doing mostly overnights in the hopes of sleeping through most of my anxiety lol,, if you can give just a tad more attention to the sleeping,bed experiance it would be appreciated,,, Great job on getting first class all to yourself !!! amazing

[@chickengoneturkey2]

Read about your booking journey, what an nail biting adventure

[@timothykhan6755]

Very well made video.

[@kim267]

Glad you finally got to experience this! Love that they flew over the Rockies and it looked like you gained a few pounds on the way over! lol

[@_Ricky]

That I certainly did!

[@nw6gmp]

I like how the hand just appears through the curtain to refill your champagne.

[@OzMoney]

It’s wild that you basically got the entire first class section to yourself for under five hundred dollars!!!

[@thomas1942]

Doing the tasty food happy dance!

[@DugrozReports]

Just looking at that bed made me sleepy! How did you resist not sleeping longer!!!

[@liamrelaxationtube5179]

Nice aviation video.

[@mikesimons1544]

Love the cabin, so much more sophisticated than Emirates.

[@johniii8147]

Definitely a lot less gaudy but that's the middle east style. Europeans don't like to flaunt their wealth while they do in the middle east.

[@cecesheart32]

Wowwwww. Dare I dream?!

[@collinzheng7518]

What a crazy coincidence. I just watched Nick DiGiovanni and he just did a video on Air France La Première too :P

[@_Ricky]

Just went and checked out his video - looks like an excellent meal just like mine 👌🏼

[@Jenny-cd2so]

I think one thing that is as impressive as your navigation skills to get to this flight, is your appetite. I was full after watching all the food you can eat lol. I don’t know where you put it.

[@CryptoOWL88]

Considering how much I did fly prior to covid? NEVER realized life on the other class is like this.

[@Behemoth66]

At 6’3 257 lbs athletic build, I pay for business/first class so I can sleep the entire trip across the globe lol . Grew up poor where we ate pasta 3-4 times a day for years .. so when I made my money once I went first class/business class = no option to fly any other way . We just booked Emirate first class and even though we got a discount , it was still over 18k per seat haha :( .

[@hwang1607]

Wow the blog post story was insane

[@Thomasvaara]

Cool...😊

[@antoniop9461]

bro amazing

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

11 types of bottled water, wow. Which one is the most watery?

[@mediadon6545]

More like trying to have your fav water

[@PeterSpacey]

Thanks for your Using My Music // Keep up the fresh & Spacey content ✊🏽✨🙏🛸

[@TMoneyBeats]

This fool just went on a 10k flight and didn't even credit you anywhere for your beats? As a producer that makes me mad, but I'm glad I was able to see your comment. Keep up the good work my man and value your craft!

[@laurabaden-powell1484]

This is the funniest and funnest video I've seen. Half way through I thought, just go to a 3 star Michelin restaurant, then the view of the rockies came on. I like how you've done this, better than all the wanna be youtubers just moaning on. So, well done. I wouldn't do the same but it was entertaining

[@Me-Wanis]

Absalutly amazing video, thanks for sharing the experience. I missed the part on how did you learn about the sale from Algeirs to SFO on Air France La Premiere? can you answer that please?

[@carlosc3768]

Brilliant video, thank you, I only wish, as a wine lover my self, that you would have giving us more information on the wines they gave you...thank you!!!!!!!!!!