The rise of business class is motivating these airlines to offer some truly one of a kind first-class experiences.
In aviation parlance, super first class is a product that goes beyond traditional first class. The more conventional first class products do not involve enclosed suites but instead offer wide flat-bed seats, albeit with limited privacy.
There has been an ongoing debate about the relevance of first class since 2017, because of the pervasive presence of new, enhanced business class seats, as well as the introduction of premium economy cabins. Despite this, many long-haul airlines – Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, Jet Airways – continue to offer a noteworthy first class product on their long-haul routes, catering to a small bunch of travelers who are looking for that extra exclusivity.
And then there are the following four, who cater to an even smaller group with their high-end offerings.
This story is from the July/August 2018 edition of Business Traveler.
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