Air France Introduces A New Sofitel MY BED Mattress Pad In Its Long-Haul Business Cabin

Air France Elevates Comfort with Sofitel

Air France is enhancing its long-haul Business cabin offerings. The airline has partnered with Sofitel, the luxury brand of the Accor group, to provide mattress pads on every Business class seat. This initiative will be implemented gradually across all long-haul flights beginning in July 2025, guaranteeing maximum comfort for passengers during their travels, day or night.

In creating this mattress pad, Air France has teamed up with Sofitel MY BED, which represents Sofitel’s premium bedding line renowned for its superior comfort and expertise. Both brands are dedicated to beautifully highlighting French craftsmanship, ensuring customers enjoy restful nights in plush seats that convert into fully flat beds.

A Mattress Pad For Total Comfort

Specially designed for Business class travelers, this mattress pad aims to give passengers the sensation of floating on a cloud. It can be easily rolled out onto the seat to add an extra layer of comfort, creating a true cocoon of well-being that promotes relaxation from takeoff to landing, regardless of seat position. Before boarding, each seat is equipped with a mattress pad, pillow, blanket, and slippers. The mattress pad showcases a gray hue, one of the signature colors of the Business cabin. It harmonizes perfectly with the cabin’s overall design and comfort features, maintaining a refined and elegant atmosphere on board.

This product is user-friendly. Simply place the fitted end of the mattress pad over the seat headrest and smooth it down against the backrest and seat cushion. The pad features strategically placed notches that accommodate all Business class seats and seat belts on various aircraft types, including the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and multiple Airbus models. It is safe to use throughout all flight phases, from takeoff to landing. After each flight, the mattress pad is thoroughly cleaned and repackaged to ensure optimal hygiene.

This new accessory will gradually be introduced on board starting July 2025. By year's end, it will be available on all long-haul flights of the airline*, regardless of departure time or flight duration, guaranteeing optimal comfort both during the day and at 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 traveler unique comfort and softness for a truly restorative sleep.”

The Air France Business Cabin, A French-Style Travel Experience

In the Business cabin, Air France presents seats that convert into fully flat beds nearly two meters long, allowing direct aisle access. These new seats are found on select Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350 aircraft, providing excellent privacy. A newly added sliding door creates a genuinely private area, separated from the main cabin. If traveling with a companion, the middle seats come with a central partition that can be easily lowered, allowing ample space to share the journey. Each seat includes a large, anti-glare 4K HD screen, noise-canceling headphones, a Bluetooth connection for personal headphones, and multiple electric outlets. Additionally, Wi-Fi connectivity ensures passengers remain connected throughout their flight.

As passengers settle into their seats, they are welcomed by a backlit, winged seahorse, a historic emblem of Air France that reflects the airline’s rich heritage. The seat upholstery provides a sense of comfort and privacy, crafted from wool, brushed aluminum, and full-grain French leather, showcasing the airline's choice of premium, soft, and natural materials. Each seat features the airline’s signature red accent embroidery. With essential comforts, gourmet meals from Michelin-starred chefs, carefully curated wines and champagnes, and the promise of a restful night’s sleep, the Business cabin offers an outstanding travel experience.