Air France unveils chic new La La Land-style in-flight safety video

Air France unveils chic La La Land-style in-flight safety video that takes passengers on a tour of France’s hotspots, including the Eiffel Tower, Cannes and the Versailles Palace

  • Two flight attendants explain the safety instructions in head-turning locations 
  • Air France said the video is a ‘fast-moving showcase of French culture’ 
  • The video has been produced by French director and scriptwriter Romain Quirot 

Missing France?

Then take a peek at Air France’s glamorous La La Land-style new in-flight safety video, which doubles as a reminder of the hotspots you’ll want to reacquaint yourself with post-lockdown.

Two flight attendants explain the safety instructions to passengers from all walks of life in some of France’s most head-turning locations.

Air France’s glamorous La La Land-style new in-flight safety video doubles as a reminder of the hotspots you’ll want to reacquaint yourself with post-lockdown. Pictured is the Opéra Garnier in Paris

The Air France safety video tour includes the Seine booksellers

The Air France safety video tour includes the Seine booksellers

A typically French cafe is one of the many locations used in the video, which was produced by Romain Quirot

A typically French cafe is one of the many locations used in the video, which was produced by Romain Quirot 

In an instant, viewers are transported from the Opéra Garnier’s steps in Paris to the gardens of the Palace of Versailles and on to the legendary Hotel Martinez in Cannes.

The stroll continues through the vineyards of Provence, past museums, a fashion show, a typical French café terrace and along the banks of the Seine and its famous booksellers.

The video has been produced by French director and scriptwriter Romain Quirot and the score composed by Ludovic Bource, a French composer who has won a César and an Oscar.

Air France has described the video as 'an elegant, lively and fast-moving showcase of French culture'. This scene was filmed at the gardens of the Palace of Versailles

Air France has described the video as ‘an elegant, lively and fast-moving showcase of French culture’. This scene was filmed at the gardens of the Palace of Versailles

Smiles better: The Mona Lisa gets yet another 15 minutes of fame in the safety video

Smiles better: The Mona Lisa gets yet another 15 minutes of fame in the safety video

The camera is always on the move and extras twirl in the background to give the video a definite ‘musical’ air.

The safety briefing ends, naturally, at the top of a twinkling Eiffel Tower.

Air France said: ‘Air France is today unveiling its new in-flight safety video, an elegant, lively and fast-moving showcase of French culture.

This scene was filmed at Cannes' swanky Hotel Martinez

This scene was filmed at Cannes’ swanky Hotel Martinez

The camera is always on the move - and extras twirl around in the background, giving the video a definite 'musical' air

The camera is always on the move – and extras twirl around in the background, giving the video a definite ‘musical’ air

A fashion show is used as the theme for the exit sign segment

A fashion show is used as the theme for the exit sign segment

The safety briefing ends, naturally, at the top of a twinkling Eiffel Tower, with crew members lining up and gazing out across Paris

The safety briefing ends, naturally, at the top of a twinkling Eiffel Tower, with crew members lining up and gazing out across Paris

‘Incorporating all the latest regulatory changes in force, this video symbolises the essence of the Air France brand. An invitation to travel for everyone all over the world, where the airline declares its love of France and its lifestyle.’

Catherine Villar, SVP Customer Experience Air France, said: ‘With this new video, we are showcasing the best France has to offer in an emotionally engaging way. All our teams here at Air France are ready to welcome our customers and highlight this French lifestyle, which is so dear to us, as soon as they board our flights. We can’t wait to reopen the skies, flight after flight, with safety as our absolute and constant priority.’

In terms of Twitter reaction to the video, the consensus appears to be ‘tres chic’.

The new video will be played on Air France flights from March 1.