The days have long gone when your seats just reclined a few inches back. Flat bed seats have become a benchmark in business cabins, particularly for long-haul flights. Qatar Airways has been awarded the World's Best Business Class at the World Airline Awards. Their signature 180-degree horizontal flat bed seats, with eight, built-in, massage settings are guaranteed to make you feel relaxed and release any anxieties if you have a meeting ahead. Curl up on what feels like your very own lavish leather sofa in Singapore Airlines New Business Class. At 35 inches wide, this airline claims to have the most spacious business class seats in the sky.
While appearance is important, several airlines havegone the extra mile in their business class service. Singapore Airlines fly the fashion flag with extravagant tableware and bedding designed by French fashion house, Givenchy while Emirates Air have a spacious on-board lounge allowing you to socialize with colleagues. Have a generous boss? Persuade them to bump you to first class and experience the world's first on-board shower spa. Bear in mind, you will be limited to five minutes -- to ensure everyone on-board gets enough hot water.
If you have traveled cattle class, you'll instantly spot what luxury is when you're laying your head on a good size pillow and faced with your very own 17 inch television screen. Emirates Air offers the biggest personal screens of any airline and with up to 1,200 channels -- you'll be spoiled for choice. For a different take on in-flight entertainment, fly Asiana Airlines. Sit back in your complementary pajamas and be impressed as flight attendants perform magic tricks, conduct fashion shows and shake up exotic cocktails. Once all the fun has been had, feel free to nap. Asiana flight attendants have been trained to walk softly to prevent disturbing your sleep.
If your flight duration is strictly reserved for carrying out business, then opt for American Airlines with perks designed for the business side of business-class travel. In the airlines 'next generation business class' cabins, passengers can lock two tray tables together to form one large work surface, perfect if you have piles of paperwork to spread out. Need to keep your work safe from prying eyes? Pull up the divider, located between seats. After all that hard work, reward yourself with a good meal. Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines in-flight menus have been given the seal of approval by celebrity chefs.
