Business class travel can be a special experience for many passengers. They get to avoid long lines, enjoy delicious meals, and be catered to by some of the most attentive flight attendants you’ll ever find. Take a look below to see the five most luxurious business class accommodations being offered right now in the airline industry.
5. British Airways “Club Suites”
About a year or so ago, British Airways took business class to the next level when the carrier proudly released its Club Suites.
The new business class seats are most recognized for a unique, reverse herringbone design that creates a private space with its closable doors and innovative screens.
When comparing the new Club Suites to the airline’s former business class seats, these ones offer more space as they can recline into a flat bed that is almost 80 inches. They are also equipped with large tray tables to make storing some of your belongings easy.
The Club Suites are offered on the airline’s 787-10s and A350-100s. These new business class seats are also available on some 777s.
The Club Suites can be found on routes from London Heathrow to Toronto, Dubai, or New York and several other routes will be available soon.
4. Etihad Airways Business Class “Studio”
Etihad Airways’, Business Studio, sets the stage for luxurious business class seats.
These new business class seats are extremely sleek and stylish, but they aren’t just there to look pretty. Due to its unique, dovetail design, the Business Studio is also functional, offering plenty of space and comfort. The rear facing and forward seats can easily transform into a large and cozy bed.
The seat’s design provides passengers with several places to store their belongings such as a concealed storage and a big side table.
On the carrier’s A380, there is also a luxurious lounge, which is complete with six seats and several power outlets.
These first-of-their-kind, upscale business seats are offered on Etihad Airways’ 787 and A380 Dreamliners.
3. Singapore Airlines New Business Class Seats
When it comes to producing luxurious business class seats, Singapore Airlines never disappoints. A step up from its former cabins, the airline’s new business class features the world’s widest seats, boasting an incredible width of 30 inches.
Equipped with a large back shell, these new business class seats present passengers with incredible privacy and more space than the old cabin design. The seats even have handy do-not-disturb buttons for optimal comfort.
Couples and families traveling together will love that this greatly improved cabin has pairs of center seats that can create a double bed.
Once the aircraft hits 30,000 feet, passengers will be offered a five-star culinary service, which highlights scrumptious food curated by experienced chefs from many different parts of the world.
Singapore Airline’s new business class seats are currently available on some of the carrier’s A380s and its brand new A350.
2. Qatar Airways “Qsuite”
A few years ago, Qatar Airways revolutionized business class travel by introducing suites with never-before-seen luxury and style.
Qatar Airway’s Qsuite features fully closing sliding doors for optimal privacy and double beds, offering passengers the opportunity to create their own private space in the center section.
Some additional luxuries that set these exclusive business seats apart from others are movable television monitors, spacious storage options, and adjustable panels.
The Qsuite is offered on select routes and every Qatar Airways A350-1000s and some Qatar Airways 777-300ERs, A350-900s, and 777-200LRs.
Business class passengers who would like to travel from Europe to South-East Asia on the Qsuite can purchase a seat for an extremely competitive price.
1. All Nippon Airways “The Room”
Less than a year ago, All Nippon Airways launched The Room, a top notch business class suite that was designed with the traditional Japanese living spaces in mind.
These brand new suites feature convenient sliding doors, similar to the ones found on Qatar Airways’ Qsuites. The innovative sliding doors creates more of a private space while making the seats feel huge.
In these business class suites, there are several amenities to ensure a comfortable flight such as USB ports, outlets, and even an app that can transform your smartphone into a remote.
The Room has earned a spot on the 777-300ERs, flying between London Heathrow and Tokyo Haneda. Soon, more 777s will boasts these luxurious business class suites, and the aircraft is expected to fly more routes such as Frankfurt and New York.
A Brief Review Of Luxurious Business Class Seats
The five innovative seats in this comprehensive list definitely set the standard for luxurious business class. The top two airlines that offer the most luxurious business class seats, in our opinion, are All Nippon Airways and Qatar Airways.
A few honorable mentions include Delta One Suites, JetBlue Mint Suites, and Cathay Pacific’s Business Class Seat, but they just don’t quite stack up to the ones already discussed in our list.
Regarding business class travel, with seats like the ones featured in this list, the future definitely looks luxurious and comfortable!