These First-Class Suites Will Make You Wonder If You’re Even In A Plane

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There’s a luxury war going on among various airlines to achieve the ultimate first-class flight experience. They keep one-upping each other to the point where an airplane seat now feels like a hotel room. Take a look at these (obscene) first-class amenities that will make your basic economy seat feel like the steerage ticket on a Titanic-era ship.

Emirates First-Class Suites

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No one will disturb your flight here — no one can — because there are doors between your seat and the next passenger. Emirates’ suites have convertible seats, a vanity mirror and your very own mini bar. And just because they are super extra, the windows in the suites have virtual reality capabilities — you know, in case the 32-inch TV doesn’t provide enough screen time for you.

Your meals can be ordered whenever you’re feeling peckish. Chefs change the menu every month to ensure that first-class passengers never have to suffer through the monotony of repeat meals. And in case you’d like some bubbly, you can order a glass of 2006 Dom Pérignon for the ride.

Etihad Airways’ Residence And Apartment

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The Residence is a three-room suite — the only thing of its kind on a commercial airline (usually this kind of amenity is private jet territory). There’s a living room with a sofa, tables and a 32-inch TV. The bedroom has a double bed with designer linen, and the shower comes with a fluffy bathrobe. Before your flight, you’ll have a chauffeur and concierge to help you, and on board, you’ll get the services of a butler and chef.

If you can’t afford the Residence ($20,000 plus), you could downgrade slightly to the Etihad Apartment. There’s a leather chair and a bed, as well as a shared shower.

Singapore Airlines First-Class Suites

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The pioneer of the airplane suite, Singapore Airlines, is making their first-class passenger rooms even bigger. The new suites are 60 percent bigger than before and now have room for both a bed and a chair. After all, sleeping upright is for the peasants in coach, not in your private suite complete with a chaise lounge.

Like its competitors, Singapore also offers the kind of plane food you wouldn’t recognize from a fine-dining restaurant on the ground.