First Class

Etihad Airways first class: everything you need to know

Living the suite life is easy on Gulf carrier Etihad Airways.

Lufthansa’s new 747 first class suites

The Queen of the Skies is getting a jumbo-sized upgrade.

Cathay: no plans for ‘Aria Plus’ business class

Every seat in Cathay’s new 777 Aria Suites business class will be equally as good, the airline sa...

Cathay to remove first class from 777-300ERs

The familiar ‘open suites’ will be replaced by all-new private business class berths.

Everything you need to know about Qantas lounges

How to access Qantas lounges, whether you’re flying first class, in business or hold a shiny freq...

This first class airport lounge has its own ‘hotel rooms’

The swish Swiss first class lounge at Zurich includes private bedrooms with a view over the runway.

This first class airline suite changes with the seasons

This cabin concept from the team behind Qantas’ A350 interiors is striking in its simplicity.

Cathay Pacific brings French flair to first, business class

A new wave of inflight meals taps the menu of Michelin-starred French restaurant Louise.

These first class suites are the best in the sky

Inflight showers and personal ‘IMAX’ screens are just an appetiser for what awaits at the pointy ...

Japan Airlines First Class lounge, Tokyo Narita

Spanning two levels at Narita Terminal 2, this exclusive lounge takes pre-flight dining to delici...

British Airways: new first suites, business class

A £7 billion investment will be headlined new first suites and business seats, upgraded lounges a...

When Qantas first class is the best business class...

Savvy business class travellers to Hong Kong can snare the original Qantas superjumbo suite.

Singapore Airlines SilverKris first class lounge, Sydney

Hidden by a discreet door, Sydney SilverKris first class lounge is a secret worth uncovering.

Any hour is cocktail hour at Emirates’ elegant A380 bar

Any hour is cocktail hour at Emirates’ amazing A380 bar.

Qantas first class guide: everything you need to know

Your cheat sheet to flying Qantas first class: seats, service, how to upgrade, and more.

Qantas International First Class Lounge, Melbourne

Restaurant-style dining and complimentary spa treatments make this a worthwhile lounge experience.

Review: Qantas Airbus A380 onboard lounge

These cosy spaces bring a social ‘speakeasy’ vibe to the superjumbo.

Japan Airlines bringing first class to Sydney

This also makes JAL the only carrier offering first class from Australia to Japan.