Indulging in the first-class flying experience

Privacy guaranteed - The world's first flat bed in business class was introduced by British Airways way back in 2000. Now this luxury facility is a standard feature of many airlines. Pictured is Emirates' first-class private suite complete with doors, a service window for refreshments, and 'zero-gravity' beds, which feature an adjustable bed frame that allows for the legs and head to be raised at just the right angle to reduce back pressure and increase circulation.

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Interior design - First- and business-class air travel is all about offering the passenger a quiet, spacious environment. The aesthetic quality of the aircraft's public areas is a vital component of the aircraft's interior design.

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Freshen up - Now this is how to freshen up! The Emirates Airbus A380 first-class shower facility is a plush oasis of cleanliness.

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A trip to the bathroom - Finishing touches include enamel and marble sink tops.

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Gourmet cuisine - The gourmet cuisine served in first class wouldn't look out of place in a Michelin-starred restaurant. Indeed, many of the world's top chefs have designed high-end menus for the airline industry.

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First-class fare - First-class menus mean first-class cuisine. Expect to be served dishes like baked Boston lobster with Gruyère, Emmental and Cheddar cheeses, asparagus tips, and saffron rice.

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Wining and dining - Traveling at this level is reflected in the wine and beverage offer. Some of the most exclusive wines in the world are showcased on wine lists.

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Drinks, anyone? - Hennessy Paradis Extra Rare Cognac is poured on the Airbus A380 first-class inflight bar, no doubt for a very discerning passenger.

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Teatime - Top-end beverage choice includes exclusive teas from around the world.

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Stairway to heaven - There's plenty of room to move about in the suite-class cabin on Singapore Airlines' aircraft.

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Room service - Boeing 777-300 first-class suite service allows passengers to voice or video call for "room service" to their suite, without pressing their call bell.

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Flying with infants - Wealthy passengers traveling with newborns are taken care of in style and comfort. Here, a United Airlines flight attendant operates a baby bassinet on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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Get-together - Couples flying with Singapore Airlines on its Airbus A380 can travel like royalty in the aircraft's first-class twin cabin section. But it will cost you!

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Flying means business - The business-class seat arrangement in the huge, double-decker Airbus A380, pictured here in Lufthansa's corporate colors.

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Touch control - Attention to detail is taken very seriously in first and business class. Here is a business-class seat control panel.

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Lounging about - The swanky business-class bar lounge on a Qatar Airways Airbus A380 aircraft.

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New generation - This is Singapore Airlines' New Generation business-class seat on its Boeing 777-300 fleet.

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Drinks are on us - Fancy some refreshments? Just tap the walnut veneer and up pops your own personal bar.

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Meet in the bar - This could be the interior of a glitzy New York nightclub. Instead it's the Emirates Airbus A380 business-class bar.

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First-class lounge - Your first-class flight experience actually begins on the ground, in the dedicated check-in lounge at the airport.

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Business-class lounge -

Similarly, traveling business-class affords the luxury of enjoying preflight passenger service in an exclusive environment.

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Indulging in the first-class flying experience

This is how to fly in luxury

03/09/19 | StarsInsider

TRAVEL First-class flight

Traveling first or business class by air is a luxury not afforded to everyone. While many may dream of going through their international flights with the kind of service only found in the swankiest of five-star hotels, it isn't exactly an accessible way to travel. However, there are those select few who can splash out thousands for a first-class seat with all the trimmings. But for those of us who have never experienced it, what exactly do you get for your money?

Take off through this gallery and see how the other half fly.