2. Onboard Services for Business Class
Certain benefits are typical while flying business class on most carriers.
Because you boarded so quickly, you’ll be rewarded with a “welcome” drink of juice or champagne while the economy section continues the rush-up-and-wait of overhead storage in the back. If you’re going abroad in business class, you may use that time to go through your complimentary toiletry kit or change into your in-flight socks.
Business-class seats often have larger entertainment displays (up to 23 inches!) and more extensive programming than economy seats. Distractions are kept at bay with noise-canceling headsets.
If you need to work, there are charging ports and/or outlets to keep you charged. In-flight Wi-Fi is becoming more widely available on all flights, and while most airlines charge for it, some, such as Aer Lingus and Finnair, provide it for free to business class passengers.
3. Improved Comfort in Business Class
The most frequently stated reason for flying business class is to be more comfortable. The seats are more prominent, and storage cubbies and pockets for personal items you wish to keep nearby.
Most business class seats are in their own tiny pod, providing room and some privacy, while some layouts can accommodate two individuals traveling together. If you’ve ever flown overnight with a meeting scheduled for the following day, you know how important it is to arrive refreshed.
Almost all business class seats transform into a lie-flat bed or, at least, a fully reclined posture, allowing you to sleep comfortably on long trips. Some airlines even provide cotton or foam mattress overlays to help cushion your nest. Sleeping comfortably on a long flight may be worth more than the other benefits combined.
4. Improved Food
Another advantage of business class travel is enhanced dining experiences. Airlines continue to raise the standard with award-winning chef-designed menus and enhanced wine selections.
Singapore Airlines’ famed ‘Book the Cook’ service allows you to order from a fine dining menu 24 hours in advance. Qantas is well-known for employing hundreds of professional ‘Sommeliers in the Sky’ to advise passengers on food and wine pairings. It will even conduct a personal wine tasting in the galley on long-haul flights. Additional fine dining accouterments improve the experience even more.
