From February 1, 2027, Air France will deploy its Airbus A350-900 departing from Saint Martin via Juliana Airport, with up to 14 weekly flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. A new step for the 8th best airline in the world, which has been present on the island since 1975.
“In the winter of 2026-2027, a new chapter for Air France in Saint-Martin will begin,” announced the Jean-Noël Rault, Air France-KLM's Caribbean Regional Director, during the back-to-school press conference on September 8th. After the 747, the Concord, the A340 and the A330The company continues its move upmarket with the A350-900, with "the goal of bringing the best of our products to our Caribbean customers." The aircraft also allows for reduce CO₂ emissions by 25% and the noise footprint by 40% compared to previous generations.
The choice of comfort
The A350 will be able to accommodate 292 passengers 48 in Business Class, 32 in Premium Economy, and 212 in Economy. Business bet on a bed nearly 2 meters, direct access to the driveway and a sliding door For added privacy, with a 20-inch 4K screen, BluetoothUSB ports and wireless charging. The cabins Premium et Economy also benefit from a space and a improved tilt, a 13,3-inch 4K screen, Bluetooth and USB ports, as well as a enhanced meal serviceAnother new feature: the Free high-speed Wi-Fi in all cabins, accessible with a Flying Blue accountAlready available on 60% of the fleet, it must be widespread by the first quarter of 2027.
Jean-Noël Rault also highlights the choice of a “premium” configuration 3-3-3 en rear cabin, that is, nine seats across instead of ten, to offer greater comfort, particularly to passengers bound for SXM, and St. Barts, of which “a significant portion falls within the high contribution bracket” of Air France customersWhile there is no precise timeline, the ambition is clear: “to roll out this quality of product across the entire Antilles network.” _Vx
