Sky-High Luxury: 5 Business Class Cabins That Go the Distance

We delve into the world of long-haul luxury, uncovering the airlines that consistently raise the bar for in-flight excellence. Save this expert-approved guide for a relaxing journey.

Imagine stretching out in a completely horizontal bed, indulging in a delectable meal prepared by a renowned chef, and enjoying personalised service that anticipates your every need. To help you find the best one, we dive into the finest business class offerings. These five airlines provide a truly exceptional travel experience, marrying luxury, comfort, and customised service. Bookmark this guide for the ultimate luxurious experience in the skies!

Turkish Airlines seats feature a 76-inch fully-flat bed that is perfect for sleeping. (Image Credit: ​​Turkish Airlines)
Turkish Airlines seats feature a 76-inch fully-flat bed that is perfect for sleeping. (Image Credit: ​​Turkish Airlines)

 

#1 Sleek Design and Unmatched Comfort With Turkish Airlines

Through a strategic collaboration with TURKISH DO&CO, Turkish Airlines presents seasonal food menus meticulously crafted by renowned chefs. (Image Credit: ​​Turkish Airlines)
Through a strategic collaboration with TURKISH DO&CO, Turkish Airlines presents seasonal food menus meticulously crafted by renowned chefs. (Image Credit: ​​Turkish Airlines)

Turkish Airlines’ new ​​Crystal Business Class, which showcases a stylish cabin design, comprises private suites with sliding doors and direct aisle access for all passengers, including those in window seats. The seats with 76-inch completely horizontal beds are perfect for sleeping, while the understated and luxurious aesthetic, featuring warm, comforting colours and increased personal space, improves the overall experience. The comfortable seats include wireless charging, adjustable lighting, and a 22-inch high-definition entertainment screen.

 

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Complementing its service offerings, Turkish Airlines features an extensive in-flight entertainment library, offering passengers a varied selection of over 660 films. Moreover, through a strategic collaboration with TURKISH DO&CO, the airline serves seasonal food menus meticulously crafted. These menus artfully marry authentic Turkish culinary traditions with the nuanced flavours of global cuisines. 

 

#DP loves the freshness and vibrant flavours of the dishes served. The careful attention to detail, showcased in the quality of the ingredients and the plating, greatly enhances the overall dining experience.

 

2. Every Detail Is Designed for Comfort In Emirates

Emirates further elevates the experience by offering complimentary loungewear crafted from an exceptionally soft premium modal fabric. (Image Credit: ​​Emirates)
Emirates further elevates the experience by offering complimentary loungewear crafted from an exceptionally soft premium modal fabric. (Image Credit: ​​Emirates)

Emirates Business Class offers a refined travel experience, beginning with its thoughtfully curated Bulgari amenity kits. These elegant kits contain a selection of premium products, including signature Bvlgari fragrances, calming shaving balm, nourishing body lotion, and a hydrating lip balm. These amenity kits ensure passengers enjoy luxury and enhanced comfort throughout their journey.

 

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For those undertaking long-haul flights, Emirates further elevates the experience by offering complimentary loungewear crafted from an exceptionally soft premium modal fabric. This ensemble, comprising a chic cowl neck top, comfortable drawstring pants, plush slippers, and a coordinating eye mask, is conceptualised to enable guests to unwind in comfort. 

Furthermore, passengers travelling in Business Class on Emirates’ A380 aircraft have access to an onboard lounge. This welcoming social space provides an opportunity for guests to indulge in a curated selection of fine wines, refreshing cocktails, and delicious light snacks while socialising with fellow travellers. Elevating the dining experience, Business Class guests can also pre-order their main course selections up to fourteen days before their flight.

 

#DP loves Emirates’ A380 aircraft’s onboard lounge’s interiors, which are effortlessly inviting with stylish design elements. 

 

3. ‘Book The Cook’ With Singapore Airlines 

Business Class passengers are also treated to a distinctive culinary offering known as ‘Book the Cook.’  (Image Credit: Singapore Airlines)
Business Class passengers are also treated to a distinctive culinary offering known as ‘Book the Cook.’  (Image Credit: Singapore Airlines)

Singapore Airlines consistently sets the bar for luxury air travel. From whisper-quiet cabins and spacious seats that transform into horizontal beds to a state-of-the-art entertainment system alongside a range of onboard amenities, including plenty of storage space, Singapore Airlines prioritises comfort and convenience. Nestled within the Airbus A380, the Singapore Airlines Suite offers an exclusive and comfortable travel environment. Each suite boasts a luxurious leather swivel chair that seamlessly transforms into a completely horizontal bed, complete with high-end linens, and is equipped with a 32-inch screen offering a range of entertainment choices.

 

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For couples travelling together, the ‘Double Suite’ presents the option of a double bed through the convenient retraction of the centre divider. Business Class passengers are also treated to a distinctive culinary offering known as ‘Book the Cook.’ This bespoke dining experience, in addition to the airline’s consistently impeccable service, markedly elevated the overall quality of our journey.

Business Class passengers are provided with flatbed seats that extend to over two metres in length, complemented by generous personal storage space.  (Image Credit: Swiss International Air Lines)
Business Class passengers are provided with flatbed seats that extend to over two metres in length, complemented by generous personal storage space.  (Image Credit: Swiss International Air Lines)

 

#DP loves Singapore Airlines’ ‘Book the Cook’ service, which enables Business Class passengers to pre-order gourmet meals. 

 

4. Sophisticated Interiors And Chic Amenities With Swiss International Air Lines

Each flight departing from Switzerland offers passengers a culinary journey through the diverse regions of the country. (Image Credit: Swiss International Air Lines)
Each flight departing from Switzerland offers passengers a culinary journey through the diverse regions of the country. (Image Credit: Swiss International Air Lines)

Swiss International Air Lines has consistently garnered recognition as the premier ‘Business Class in Europe,’ a distinction that is well-deserved. Across their extensive long-haul network, Business Class passengers are provided with flatbed seats that extend to over two metres in length, complemented by generous personal storage space. Select aircraft within their fleet are further equipped with seats featuring integrated massage functionality. 

 

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Enhancing the travel experience are their premium amenity kits, developed through a collaboration with Swiss brand Victorinox, which contain a toothbrush and toothpaste, a lip balm, a sleep mask, socks and earplugs. Moreover, each flight departing from Switzerland offers passengers a culinary journey through the different parts of the country. Undoubtedly, Swiss International Air Lines boasts one of the most comfortable Business Class seats in the aviation industry.

 

Air France’s long-haul aircraft, especially the newer Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner, boast cosy, fully lie-flat beds in a 1-2-1 configuration. (Image Credit: Air France)
Air France’s long-haul aircraft, especially the newer Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner, boast cosy, fully lie-flat beds in a 1-2-1 configuration. (Image Credit: Air France)

 

#DP loves Swiss International Air Lines’ spacious and comfortable Business Class seats. The seats are tastefully designed and are highly functional at the same time. 

 

5. French Gastronomy And Thoughtful Service With Air France 

Air France pays attention to the small things, from the quality of the bed linen to the presentation of the meals, aiming for a holistic, luxurious experience. (Image Credit: Air France)
Air France pays attention to the small things, from the quality of the bed linen to the presentation of the meals, aiming for a holistic, luxurious experience. (Image Credit: Air France)

Several of Air France’s long-haul aircraft, especially the newer Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner, boast fully lie-flat beds in a 1-2-1 configuration, ensuring direct aisle access for every guest. Some also feature individual privacy doors, crafting a personal sanctuary. Moreover, the airline celebrates the best of French cuisine, serving multi-course meals often created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chefs. Passengers can expect vibrant plates using high-quality ingredients and exhibiting beautiful presentations. The wine and champagne selections are also thoughtfully curated to reflect the finest of French vineyards. Additionally, for moments between meals, the flights are equipped with a self-service bar with snacks and beverages that welcomes guests to indulge at leisure.  

 

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Moreover, Air France’s flagship lounges, especially at Paris Charles de Gaulle, are conceptualized as serene sanctuaries with inviting seating, a range of gourmet food and beverages, and complimentary Clarins spa treatments. Air France pays attention to the small things, from the quality of the bed linen to the presentation of the meals, to offer a holistic, luxurious experience.

 

#DP loves that Air France Business Class offers a marriage of comfort and thoughtful service, all infused with that unmistakable French ‘je ne sais quoi’ (a quality that cannot be described or named easily).