# Business Class Beds Airfrance's New Business Class Seat Provides Comfort and Privacy By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-class-seat References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/air-france-redesigns-its-business-class-seat-to-lure-passengers/) & [corporate.airfrance](http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/press-releases/article/item/air-france-presents-its-new-long-haul-business-offer/) I may never get to enjoy the pleasures of AirFrance's new business class seat, but at least I can write about it. The pain is slightly diminished. The new AirFrance business class seat is designed to provide the maximum amount of [privacy and comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-suite). The chairs fold out into beds, there are 16-inch video screens and there's even a neat-looking footrest. AirFrance is spending 110 million Euros on this [first-class face lift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-aircraft-interior). The airline expects over 40 of its aircrafts to be fitted with the new cabins by 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Airline Cabin Upgrades:** AirFrance's business class seat demonstrates the trend of airlines investing in upgraded cabins to provide enhanced comfort and privacy. - **Luxury Travel Amenities:** The introduction of AirFrance's business class seats with fold-out beds and 16-inch video screens reflects the trend of airlines offering luxurious amenities to attract high-end travelers. - **Personalized Air Travel Experience:** AirFrance's focus on privacy and comfort in their new business class seat aligns with the trend of airlines providing personalized experiences for passengers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Airlines:** The airline industry has the opportunity to implement similar upgrades to their business class cabins to enhance customer satisfaction and attract more premium travelers. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can offer personalized and luxurious experiences by incorporating innovative amenities like fold-out beds and large video screens in their offerings. - **Aircraft Interiors:** The aircraft interiors industry can capitalize on the demand for premium comfort by designing and manufacturing innovative seating solutions with increased privacy and comfort features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [First-Class Airline Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-premire-suites.md) - [Hotel-Grade In-Flight Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-france-and-sofitel.md) - [Optimized Business Class Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-business-class-cabin.md) - [Capacious Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capacious-airline-seats.md) - [Double Bed Airline Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-airlines-2.md) - [Designer Airline Pajamas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquemus-pajamas.md) - [Elevated Airline Seating Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-cabin-interiors.md) - [Entirely Business Class Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-class.md) - [Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tranquil-airlines-seating-technology.md)