Airlines Recognized for their Exceptional Business Class

The services and products that are provided for Business Class Passengers across some of the world’s leading airlines are continually changing. No longer does Business Class mean that passengers are simply provided with a bigger cabin seat with extra leg room. Instead, Business Class is now a battle between airlines to offer passengers the most enviable amenities including the latest technology, state-of-the-art entertainment systems and gourmet cuisine. 

Virgin Atlantic is an example of such airline. Sir Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group aims to change the way that luxury travel is viewed with the improvements and upgrades that are continuously being made to Virgin’s products. Virgin Atlantic offers passengers the Upper Class cabin which is offered at a Business Class rate but offers all the amenities, products and services attributed to First Class. Guests in the Upper Class cabin are provided with a private suite to sleep, rest, relax or play in throughout their flight. Each passenger is given a 10.4 inch television to enjoy in-flight entertainment on, as well as a large table and guest seat. For guests wishing to sleep so they arrive at their destination refreshed, there is the ‘Snooze Zone’ a specially designed area featuring the use of dim lighting to create the perfect ambience for resting.

Emirates Airlines are being often on the receiving end of praise for their Business Class products. The epitome of high-end travel is the Dubai-based airline. Whilst on-board the aircraft, business passengers is provided with complimentary champagne, seats with built-in massage functions, gourmet meals and canapés. To top it off, guests can enjoy their meal being served on tableware made of bone china covered with fine linen. Each passenger can access up to 1,400 channels of entertainment on a personal television whilst reaching over to the mini-bar built into their seat to grab themselves a cold beverage. When it comes to luxury, Emirates have continued to raise the bar.

Oman Air is another airline which has received plenty of recognition for their advances in Business Class and the products they offer to their premium passengers. Back in 2010, Oman Air excelled past their competition to become the first airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile phone services to their Business Class passengers. However, this is not the only reason why Oman Air has been placed as one of the top airlines in Business Class; their in-flight offerings are equally matched by the Business Class seat itself. Each seat reaches up to 77.5 inches in length and can be controlled by in-built electronics that allow passengers to adjust leg rests, backrests and the depth of the seat. The cabin has a seat layout of 1-2-1 providing each and every passenger with direct access to the aisle. The luxury does not stop there; guests are also given the choice of an extensive range of gourmet dishes to select from a comprehensive list of traditional and modern cuisine.

Last but not least, is the Royal Silk Class cabin operated by Thai Airways which offers passengers the chance to travel like a king on their long-haul international flights. Whilst on-board guests are treated to a restaurant-style dining experience with dishes served on place settings made of porcelain and a multi-course menu. All meals are accompanied by passenger’s choice of beverage which can include liqueurs, premium spirits, vintage ports and specially selected fine wines. Thai Silk also offers their customers traditional in-flight entertainment options, like most airlines, however, their unique entertainment option comes in the form of also being able to practice a foreign language whilst on-board the aircraft.

There are a number of other airlines which also compete with those mentioned above to provide passengers with the highest sense of luxury and comfort they can feasibly provide. Etihad Airways, Qantas and Singapore Airlines, for example, all also offers passengers a range of in-flight entertainment, meals, complimentary beverages and additional amenities that take flying Business Class to the next level.