With the release of the A380 superjumbo, many of the world’s greatest airlines decided to use the aircraft’s double-decker floor plan and other new features to reinvent their Business Class offerings. Think dedicated boarding channels, spacious lie-flat seats, onboard bars for VIP guests and even shower spas so passengers can freshen up in style.
Below are five airlines that have been making waves with their ultra-luxurious Business Class products onboard everyone’s favourite Airbus aircraft.
1) Emirates
Of all the airlines offering services in today’s marketplace, few have catered to elite travelers in the way Emirates has.
They have progressed beyond the lie flat beds that most airlines have already adopted; instead focusing on amenities that aim to make Business and First Class travellers feel like a million dollars.
These include a personal mini-bar, destination-specific gourmet meals served on bone china, and a full-fledged bar that will allow you to enjoy your favorite cocktail and socialize with fellow business travelers at 40,000 feet.
2) Singapore Airlines
Another aviation company dedicated to the relentless pursuit of quality, Singapore Airlines is another solid choice for those seeking a superior Business Class experience flying on an A380.
Your time with them starts by pre-selecting your meals, which offer choices ranging from sirloin steak to dim sum- no grim choice between chicken or beef here.
Cocktails prior to takeoff are de rigeur, and with a flight entertainment system that trumps anything you’ve had access to in Economy by a factor of 10, you won’t be bored in between the memorable meals you’ll be presented with.
3) Etihad Airways
Etihad, looking to stay competitive or leapfrog its regional rival Emirates, has come out with a new Business Class concept aboard its new A380’s.
Known as Business Studios, you can access them through a separate entrance than the rest of the plane, lending this portion of the plane a sense of exclusivity.
This feeling is further perpetuated by the interior design of the onboard lounge, which will make you feel like you are walking into a hotel bar instead of a tube of metal that is about to ascend into the stratosphere.
Even in the main seating area, there are decorative art works on the bulkheads that make the experience of flying less sterile than it is back in Economy Class.
The front/back seating arrangements and high screens deliver on giving passengers unparalleled space and privacy, and complimentary wi-fi will allow you to keep working on that important project if you choose to do so.
4) Lufthansa
When it comes to selecting an airline based on innovation, it is hard not to bet on the Germans. Lufthansa proves this with their Business Class offerings on the new fleet of A380’s.
It all starts with the seat, with push button controls that allow you to make it soft and cushy, or more firm if that’s what you prefer.
Those wishing to enjoy a peaceful flight will love Lufthansa’s A380’s, as the quiet, efficient nature of the engines, complimentary BOSE noise-canceling headphones (for in-flight use only), an enviable selection of wines and fine food, and an emphasis on personal space will encourage this state in you.
5) British Airways
Or perhaps you’d prefer to fly to your chosen destination on one of the A380’s procured by British Airways.
From the service – which offers hot towels to go with the complimentary champagne – to its dedication to keeping with British tradition by serving afternoon tea, the Business Class offering on BA’s new Airbus fleet meets the quality standards that one expects from a world class airline.
If you are hungry or thirsty between meals though, the Club World kitchen will keep your cravings at bay, thus negating the need to take your own snacks aboard.
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