Air France has announced that it will be introducing a new “Economy Flex” fare for business class customers traveling on medium-haul flights. The tickets will be for sale from January 2015. The flights with the new fares will start operating in April. The tickets will be transferable in same booking class and refunds will be allowed without any extra charges.

Under this new fare, the customers will be able to take an earlier flight than the scheduled one, on the same day and without paying any additional charges. Other benefits that come along with this new fare include earning Flying Blue miles, get priority access to the airline’s fast-track Skypriority services and seat allocation at the front in the economy cabin.

A spokesperson of the airline also indicated that its medium-haul business class offering will also be upgraded. The new revamp will see the premium customers being offered breakfast in the morning comprising of pastries, bread, fruit juice, tea and coffee. During other times of the day the passengers will be served a cold meal or a snack.

According to the airline, the service to be offered on longer flights will be similar to those being provided to passengers on long-haul flights. The passengers will be served liqueur, gourmet coffee, wine, hot meals, crusty bread, warm pastries and a welcome drink.

The service in economy class will also be upgraded. The airline will be offering a hot meal on longer flights, while a choice of savory or sweet items and larger croissants, or gourmet sandwiches will be served on medium-haul flights.