Booking flights to your dream destination? Skip the queues with Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding & relax in your luxurious leather seat. Internationally, most Business Class sections feature comfortable laid-back beds, with luxury amenities that everyone needs & loves during a short or long-haul flight. Read more in this article to learn about the ins & outs of business class with the most popular airlines.
AIR NEW ZEALAND
Business Premier is available on all Boeing 777-300ER, and 787-9 long haul services operated by Air New Zealand. You'll enjoy a super soft leather seat that transforms into a luxurious lie-flat bed with direct aisle access, with a memory foam mattress, two full-size pillows and a cosy duvet. There's also an ottoman footrest that doubles as guest seating. As well as the comfort of flying Business Premier class, added benefits include premium check-in, courtesy lounge entry, priority baggage, three pieces of checked-in luggage, and two carry-on bags.
CATHAY PACIFIC
Award-winning business seats, privacy partitions, adjustable lighting, expansive tables, power outlets and one-click sitting and sleeping settings, and Wi-Fi services are being rolled out across the fleet. The extra-wide cabins of the A350 aircraft feature intelligent lighting and reduced noise, while better levels of cabin pressure and humidity help reduce jet lag. Flying Business gives you access to Cathay Pacific premium lounges around the world, as well as those operated by their airline partners worldwide. Baggage allowance includes two pieces of checked-in luggage, and two carry-on bags (one regular, one small). Cathay Pacific Business Class also includes Luxury Bamford amenities including natural skincare products to nourish, sooth & protect your skin while you fly.
EMIRATES
Emirates A380 Business Class offers spacious seats that recline into a fully flat bed, regionally inspired gourmet dining, luxury amenity kits, a personal mini-bar, widescreen TV entertainment, and an Onboard Lounge located in the Upper deck, exclusive to First and Business Class travellers. Added benefits include complimentary chauffeur-driven transfers, prioritized check-in and boarding, access to Business Class airport lounges. Baggage allowance includes 40kg of checked-in luggage, and two carry-on pieces. Boeing 777 Business Class offer spacious Business Class seats that recline into a fully flat bed, regionally inspired gourmet dining, luxury amenity kits, a personal mini-bar, and widescreen TV entertainment. Added benefits include complimentary chauffeur-driven transfers, prioritized check-in and boarding, access to Business Class airport lounges. Baggage allowance includes 40kg of checked-in luggage, and two carry-on pieces.
ETIHAD
Your seat has an adjustable headrest, back support, and cushion firmness functions: the height of comfort and space. If you’re flying on the B787 or A350, your seat reclines into a fully flat bed. On shorter flights, your seat has a generous recline and lots of legroom. You also decide when you'd like to sleep, socialise, or even sync your email. Flying Business gives you access to Etihad lounges around the world, as well as those operated by airline partners worldwide. Baggage allowance includes 40kg of checked-in luggage, and two carry-on bags.
FIJI AIRWAYS
Fiji Airways Business Class offers discerning travellers a unique and exclusive class of travel. In the air, Business Class customers (selected flights) enjoy comfortable seating with wider seats and generous legroom, three course fine dining, a range of fine wines, spirits, liqueurs, and a selection of cheeses. With individual screens, Business Class customers can select from a full range of in-flight entertainment. The flagship Airbus A350 Business Class which services Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney, and Auckland offers fully lie-flat seats. 1-2-1 seat configuration and direct aisle access, personal entertainment screens. USB port, in-seat power, and generous storage space. The seat pitch is 60-62 inch. On the ground, customers enjoy dedicated check-in, express airport lanes and access to lounge facilities at selected airports. Baggage allowance includes 2 pieces of checked-in luggage, and one piece of carry-on.
JAL
Business Class cabins have a distinctly Japanese design, with long haul flights offering the JAL SKY SUITE with fully flat beds that provide ample leg room and other features like large entertainment monitors, Airweave mattresses and pillows. Available on the Boeing 767 and 787 Dreamliner short-haul flights are varying seats from reclining to an angled flat bed, or a cradled seat, or standard recliner seat with more legroom. It is important to check the aircraft type used on your specific route. Power outlets, tray tables, and a storage area feature on all aircraft. Baggage allowance includes 3 pieces of checked-in luggage, and one piece of carry-on.
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
Business Class cabins recline 180 degrees with ease, two USB ports and full AC power in each seat, world-class cuisine showcasing Hawaii’s top local chefs, in-flight entertainment powered by large-format tablets. An adjustable in-seat tablet arm allows viewing at all angles. The simple, intuitive controls have been designed to maximize your control and comfort. Business Class guests travelling on international flights to Hawaii, have access to Honolulu’s The Plumeria Lounge and lounges at selected airports. Baggage allowance includes 2 pieces of checked-in luggage, and one piece of carry-on.
QANTAS
Qantas international business class flight offer a dedicated cabin, private Business Suite or Skybed that both recline to a fully flat-bed, on-demand inflight entertainment system, signature Qantas pyjamas and stylish Qantas Centenary Collection amenity kits on selected flights. On-ground benefits include priority check-in counters, dedicated boarding lane and disembarkation access. Ppriority baggage handling, lounge access where available, or that of a partner airline lounge. International baggage allowance includes 2 pieces of checked-in luggage, and one piece of carry-on.
QATAR
Qatar Airways business class includes dedicated check-in, free seat selection, lounge access, lie-flat seats, bespoke hot and cold meals served at convenient times, complimentary premium alcohol, an amenity kit, in-flight entertainment, and noise-reduction headsets. A bespoke turn down service complete with pillows, a quilted mattress and a soft, plush duvet enhance your quality of sleep. You will have lounge access where available, or that of a partner airline lounge. International baggage allowance includes 40kg of checked-in luggage, and two pieces of carry-on. Exclusive to Qatar Airways Business Class QSuites with doors are available on select routes (on all Airbus A350-1000s), introduce a new level of innovation. With ambient mood lighting, fully lie-flat beds, and generous storage space, aft and forward-facing seats, takes cabin innovation to an entirely new level, thanks to its quad configuration. Whether travelling with family, friends, or business colleagues, movable panels allow you to transform your space into a social area, allowing you to work, dine or socialise. And when you wish to relax or sleep, we transform your space back into your own private room for the ultimate in privacy and comfort. The media panel also comes with an all-access power port, with USB, HDMI, and NFC capabilities.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Singapore Airlines offer different styles of business class cabins, depending on the aircraft type. International baggage allowance includes 40kg of checked-in luggage, and two pieces of carry-on. You will have access to the Business Class SilverKris Lounge and in Star Alliance flights partner lounges. The A380 seat seamlessly reclines into a bed. Centre seats come with a personal divider that spans the entire length of the seat. Raise it all the way to enjoy some private me-time. Bring it to mid-level to chat with a friend or lower it completely to create two fully flat beds. A space of your own or for two. It has an 18” touchscreen monitor with noise-cancelling headphones that saves your playlists and preferences for future flights. Personalise dinnertime with a Book the Cook meal option that is served on the finest porcelain and paired with champagne and wines. Business Class onboard the A350 and 777 offer two new seating positions—the Lazy Z, a cradling position that ensures your weight is centred and balanced when you’re sitting down, and the Sundeck, a lounging position that extends the base and foot of your seat so you can stretch and rest your legs on the ottoman. For sleeping, the seat transforms into a fully-flat bed with a cushioned headboard, linen, duvet and pillows. Reserve your main course up to 24 hours before you fly, or up to eight days before your flight, you can preview your in-flight food, beverage, amenity, and snack offerings before your flight via a digital in-flight menu.
UNITED AIRLINES
Available on flights between the U.S. and Latin America or the Caribbean, as well as select U.S. transcontinental flights, you'll enjoy a more relaxed travel experience with Polaris Business from check-in to baggage claim. Seat are designed for comfort and convenience, which feature contoured two-tone leather, a six-way adjustable headrest, a new tray table design with a flip-up mobile device holder that fits more than 200 phone and tablet models, a universal AC power plug to charge your devices throughout the flight and a padded articulating seat cushion that cradles you as you recline. Private Screening entertainment includes our the main screen, seatback on-demand and personal device entertainment services, with availability depending on the aircraft. DIRECTV is complimentary for customers seated in United Business. Stay entertained throughout your flight with more than 100 channels of live television and a selection of new movie releases. You will enjoy priority check-in and baggage handling. International baggage allowance includes 2 pieces of checked-in luggage, and two pieces of carry-on. All United Business travellers on transcontinental premium service can visit the United Club locations to relax and enjoy complimentary food and beverages or to finish up any last-minute work before boarding. The United Club Lounge offers premium wine and spirits and complimentary Wi-Fi at all locations.
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA
Skip the queues with Priority Check-in and Priority Boarding and relax in your luxurious leather seat. Domestically, the 737 Business Class leather seat features a generous recline and 96.5cm seat pitch. You will receive a plated meal from the Business Class menu, and a range of hot and cold drinks, including Australian beer and wine. You will have access to the lounge form one hour prior to your flight. Seats on International short-haul flights feature a generous recline and 95cm seat pitch. You will receive a plated meal from the Business Class menu, and a range of hot and cold drinks, including Australian beer and wine. You are invited to board the aircraft first, or at your leisure. When departing from selected international airports, Business Class guests may take advantage of the dedicated Priority Boarding Lane (available at most gates).
PREMIUM ECONOMY
As an alternative, you may wish to consider Premium Economy seating, available with certain airlines on selected routes. This service generally offers extra leg room and a deeper recline or seat pitch. Baggage allowances are generally higher than that of economy travel and lower than that of business class travel.
FIRST CLASS
Treat yourself! Depending on your carrier, a first-class ticket will often get you a private onboard suite, a flat-bed with luxury bedding for sleeping, an entertainment booth, chef-designed meals and wines served on china and in fine glassware, power outlets, personal storage, and a lot more personal space. You can expect priority check-in and boarding, entry into first class lounges, and some carriers will even include private home to airport transfers.
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