Luxury at 40,000 ft

Emirates
Royal Doulton bone china, advanced mood-lighting systems with a starlit sky to reflect the time at the destination and to help combat the effects of jet lag on First and Business Class passengers. A fully-stocked bar, two well-equipped bathrooms with a 15.4-inch LCD monitor, hair dryer, perfumes by Bulgari and Timeless Spa bath and hair products, are just a hint of the hedonistic pleasures that Emirates offers first class passengers on board the A380.

Pamper yourself and order at will from a tempting menu that includes lobster and arugula salad on noodles with Thai chilli, oven-roasted lamb with thyme, crème brûlée and more. The A380 has 14 private First Class suites with a wardrobe, personal mini bar, vanity mirror and multi-mode massage system with adjustable speed and intensity. First and Business Class passengers also have exclusive use of a lounge on the upper deck of the A380, which stocks not only premium liqueurs and spirits, but also has a selection of hot and cold canapés and snacks. Two sofas, a 42-inch LCD screen and mood lighting create a calming ambience.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class (Business Class) not only has a private bar, where you can sit and socialise with other passengers, but offers complimentary drinks including pre-take-off champagne and ice-creams during movies. The 1-2-1/1-1-1 seat configuration means passengers have their own personal space without getting stepped on by other passengers. You can recline in the seat even for take-off and landing. You can also snooze peacefully on a 79.5 inch bed, at the touch of a button, as the luxury leather armchairs flip over into a separate bed with a mattress.

Singapore Airlines
Get a slice of the high life aboard Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER and refitted Boeing 777-300 aircrafts, which spoil you with armchairs hand-stitched by Italian craftsmen Poltrona Frau (A380 suites), eight wide First Class seats,  Givenchy designed soft furnishings, tableware, sleeper suit and bedroom slippers. Business Class seats in the A380-800, A340-500 and B777-300ER are designed with direct aisle access.

In September 2013, the B777-300 ER, which operates long haul sectors will be redesigned with more luxurious seats and in-flight entertainment. The first route will be Singapore-London. For those who need to work, the new Business Class can easily be converted into an office with its height-adjustable table, well-positioned reading lights, in-seat laptop power supply and USB ports. Whether travelling in Singapore Airlines Suites, First or Business Class, enjoy wine and devour food selected by award-winning international chefs like Matthew Moran, Carlo Cracco and Sanjeev Kapoor, and renowned wine consultants.

South African Airways
The Airbus A330-200, which flies the Mumbai-Johannesburg route, has 36 Business Class seats designed for safety, privacy and spaciousness. A personal touch screen monitor with audio/video on demand is at your disposal. First and Business Class passengers can choose from 70 of South Africa’s best wines, approved by a panel of local and international judges. Try the Waverley Hills Sauvignon/Merlot 2007, a local wine produced using only natural ingredients while you enjoy your starters, main courses, savouries and sweet finales. Chef Benny Masekwameng, a judge on MasterChef South Africa and the Executive Chef at Tsogo Sun has been instrumental in creating the menu for Business and First Class guests.

Etihad
Pure Dupion silk and cotton duvets, six-foot eight-inch flat beds, seats upholstered with leather by Poltrona Frau (suppliers of Ferrari’s interiors), personal chefs, an in-built massage, slippers, loungewear and luxury changing rooms are Etihad’s Diamond First Class offerings aboard the wide-bodied A340-500, A340-600, A330-300 and B777 aircrafts. Shut your built-in screen doors and work, rest or enjoy in-flight entertainment—in your private cabin, which also has its own mini-bar and illuminated wardrobe with a mirror. You can also enjoy a Swarovski Elements embellished cosmetic purse or a cufflink box, complete with La Prairie skincare products.