Airlines are constantly innovating when it comes to offering the best experience for their first-class passengers.
From spectacular wine lists, á la carte meals, to private rooms, suites, and lounges. If you’re a luxury traveller then here is where you will find the pinnace of first-class inflight experiences on a commercial airline.
1. Singapore Airlines
If its decadence you’re after, then Singapore Airlines ranks number 1 in the world for its first class offerings in the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Featuring an extra wide, hand stitched leather seat with sculpted headrest in first, as well as privacy screens and a separate bed which can be joined together for couples in suites. Singapore Airlines makes travel extra luxurious with plenty of space to deliver that private experience. Before you fly enjoy the exquisite lounge options, select your fine dining meal, and arrive refreshed at your destination.
2. Air France
The La Première experience awaits you onboard Air France and it begins well before your departure. With chauffeur service and concierge check in, guests are personally introduced to the inflight cabin crew who offer a warm welcome to your suite. A home in the sky, La Première cabin invites first class passengers to move around the cabin or have privacy as they please. With lush soft leather fabrics, a plush seat that converts into a lie-flat bed, a comfy pillow and a large fluffy duvet you are sure to enjoy a full night's sleep in hotel comfort.
3. ANA - All Nippon Airways
ANA provides ultimate comfort and luxury with two first class seat offerings depending upon the aircraft flying to your destination. The new first-class suite features a door for privacy, a seat that lies flat and a 43-inch monitor with plenty of space and storage. The second is First Square, your own self-contained shell square with high panel walls for ultimate privacy.
4. Swiss International Airlines
The Swiss first-class experience is one of the most private in the sky. Every Swiss first seat on the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A340-300 can easily be converted into a private suite, including a private wardrobe with ample space to store your personal belongings. Swiss teamed up with the luxury fashion brand Bally to create this special amenity kit. Offering extras by the Swiss luxury brand Soeder, a cover and pillow, and pyjamas by Zimmerli of Switzerland to ensure your personal well-being.
5. Emirates
Pioneering the first-class experience, Emirates is as close as you get to your own private jet. On the A380 close the privacy doors and you are in a world of your own. With fine dining at any time, an onboard shower spa and the ultimate lounge bar just a short walk away. On the Bowing 777 First Class experience guests delight in soft leather seating reminiscent of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It’s your own luxury hotel room in the sky with mood lighting, temperature controls and thousands of channels of entertainment. Arrive refreshed with toiletries from the exquisite Le Gemme collection from Bulgari and sip on free-flowing Dom Pérignon champagne to elevate your inflight experience.
6. Cathay Pacific Airways
Ever popular Cathay Pacific is known for its extra wide first-class seats that transform into one of the widest fully flat beds in the sky, complemented by luxurious bedding it could just be the softest bed in the sky. With a fresh take on dining and an award winning cellar there is a lot to enjoy when flying first class on Cathay Pacific.
7. Lufthansa
Impeccable service at every step on your journey is what set’s Lufthansa’s first class offering apart. It’s the great attention to detail and individual service at all times. Attendants are quick to tailor and shape the experience to your requirements. With timelessly elegant design, exquisite materials and comprehensive entertainment, time for you starts onboard. Keep watch for Lufthansa’s new Suite Plus offering coming in 2024, it is next level style and sophistication, reminiscent of a hotel room in the sky.
8. Japan Airlines
JAL’s pod style first class suites are designed to create a peaceful sanctuary that makes you forget you're sailing high above the clouds. Adorned with warm and inviting wood grain interiors, seats convert into lie-flat beds and there is plenty of storage for belongings. Slip into your 100% cotton JAL relaxation wear and savour the decadence and delights onboard.
9. British Airways
With just 8 seats in their first-class cabin British Airways first class delivers contemporary design in your own spacious suite where you can stretch out on your fully flat bed and cross the world’s skies in ultimate comfort. With access to luxurious lounges, exclusive designer amenities, lounge wear and slippers you will be unwinding in no time.
10. Korean Air
The Korean Air A380s first class Kosmo Suites are a spacious 67cm wide and 201 cm long delivering maximum style, comfort, and privacy on long haul flights. With a wide screen movie theatre monitor and noise cancelling headphones, your first-class inflight entertainment experience awaits.
Of course, if none of these take your fancy then you could always opt for a private charter or jet. Ask the Apex Travel team about the best first-class flight experiences to your destination. We can curate a bespoke travel experience to meet your needs. Click below to contact us.
Details for this article sourced from the following:
The Australian - https://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/the-10-best-first-class-travel-experiences-in-the-sky-ranked
Skytrax World Airline Awards: https://www.worldairlineawards.com/worlds-best-first-class-airlines-2023/
Airline partners: Singapore Airlines, Air France, ANA, Swiss International, Emirates, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa
