CNN

‘A retreat above the clouds’: The airlines keeping first class alive

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CNN

Sitting pretty: Airplane toilets are now leading a highly competitive luxury air travel arms race

Looming on a screen above a room crammed full of top decision makers from rival airlines across the globe, Emirates President Tim Clark took aim and threw down the gauntlet. His target? The toilet. “I ...
Forbes

7 Ways International Airlines Are Redefining First Class

With Daniel Boulud-curated menus, ambient lighting and the industry’s first headrest speakers, a trip in these exclusive cabins rivals many luxury hotels. A passenger flying in Air France’s new La ...
Business Insider

I flew first class with Delta for the first time, and 10 things surprised me

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. I've seen it many times on my way to my basic economy seat. I've tried to sneak a peek at the ...
Business Insider

I flew 12 hours in Singapore Airlines' first class. Here's what the experience is really like — and whether it's worth it.

First class is meant to remove friction from travel, from the moment you arrive at the airport to the moment you land at your destination. On a recent flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, I flew ...
USA Today

JetBlue plans first class seats in 2026. How Mint fits in.

JetBlue will introduce a domestic-style first class product on some aircraft starting in 2026. The airline's current premium offering, Mint, features lie-flat seats but is only available on select ...