Bedding with the firm of luxury designers, Menu designed by chefs with Michelin starsPersonalized suites. For some passengers, flying is not only a way to get to destination, but an experience in itself. Around the world, airlines compete to attract the most demanding travelersand the premium classes raise the rod with services and comforts that exceed many five -star hotels.
Europeans
Recently, Air France airline renewed its first class called “La Première”. And, among other things, he summoned The French fashion house Jacquemus To create an exclusive sleeping set that accompanies each passenger on their trip. “This exceptional collaboration highlights French crafts, guaranteeing comfortable and elegant nights to 35,000 feet high,” they stand out from the company. The creation in question is A navy blue cotton pajamas with the historical emblem of the Air France winged horse and a tape embroidered with the Jacquemus logo. Available in four sizes and both with V neck and round, it is presented in a cotton bag in the form of a pillow. “Every detail matters to create a memorable travel experience, and this collaboration reinforces our commitment to enrich every moment that is passed in this exceptional cabin,” said Fabien Pelous, director of Customer Experience of Air France.
In that sense, the Première arises as a true reflection of the elegance and art of living French. The invitation is on a personalized and effortless trip, since from the first moment to the airport, the passenger is guided exclusively and discreetly. And once in flight, The première offers private suites that have an armchair and a chaise longue that becomes a 2 -meter bed. Thus, space can adapt to any need, from sleeping and relaxing to eat or work. Each suite has a thick head of ground to ceiling that isolates it from the rest of the cabin both in light and noise, an individual wardrobe, drawer for two pieces of hand luggage, another for shoes and accessories compartment. For now this class is only available on certain flights that leave Paris and does not reach Argentina.
For those who travel from Germany, meanwhile, it is worth knowing that Lufthansa has also recently renewed its first class. The Allegis cabin can be reserved by those ranging from Munich to San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, Shanghai and Bengaluru. “We are completely reinventing Lufthansa’s first class experience with Allegris, making it even more exclusive. With her unique suites, she defines the concept of privacy as never before was done,” Jens Ritter, CEO of the company. And what does this luxury imply? Among other details, in these individual suites passengers can heating or refreshing their seats of almost 1 meter wide, have blockable door, 43 -inch screens, a personal wardrobe and lamps to adjust to their own taste of lighting. The company also offers a double cabin, the plus suitewith two wide seats that can be combinable to generate a double bed. Access to this class also includes an in differential check and admission to the brand Lounge VIP at Munich airport.
In addition, the firm has begun an alliance with Shibuya Sho, a Japanese artist who was commissioned to sleep clothing. Famous for their work in which colored gradients change from dawn at sunset, created a pajamas inspired by the vision of the sky that can only be appreciated from an plane. The collaboration came to life of the Tekla brand, by Copenhagen, who made the piece with satin organic cotton. At the moment it is a limited edition and is only available on Munich flights to New York.
And it is not possible to talk about luxury without thinking about Switzerland. That’s why, Another of the most careful airlines in its premium class is Swiss. Here each seat can easily become a private suite, which includes its own closet, mechanical blinds, a 32 -inch screen, a gastronomic menu that changes every three months and is created by chefs from restaurants with Michelin stars, products from the luxury marking brand Soland comforts.
Asian luxury
Airlines from Asia have their own definition of luxury and sophistication. This is the case of Turkish Airlines, whose Business Class offers seats specially designed for great comfort: They become a bed, they have reading lamp, touch control panel, cocktail table, universal current, mirror, space to keep closed and blocked and even a massage function, as well as the delivery of a amenities kit designed in collaboration with Lanvin. In addition, all seats are designed so that each passenger can access the hall without disturbing others.
Meanwhile in the gourmet front the airline offers The “Flying Chefs” service. The menu includes Turkish and International Kitchen served in porcelain dishes, with such good quality that it has received recognitions as the “best catering service on board the world.” The chefs that make up this equipment are selected based on a diverse set of skills, such as their culinary experience, professional terminology and skills to solve problems in dialogue with passengers. In addition, they must have at least two or three years of experience in hotels and/or premium restaurants. The company currently has more than 500 “Flying Chefs” that work on extended flights.
Finally, Emirates stands out with a primary class that “is the closest thing to flying in private jet itself”. At least this happens in the Airbus A380, where they offer private suites in which the seat is transformed into bed, they have minibar and sliding doors for total privacy. Although perhaps the most interesting thing happens outside, where there is a bathroom with shower, products of the Voya brand and heated floor and also an onboard lounge in which it is possible to sit to eat and take something while looking live events on a 55 -inch TV. The experience in Boeing 777 is quite similar: in the private cabin there is even a desk to work, as well as minibar, products of the Byredo brand, wardrobe and individual temperature and lighting controls.
As for the costs, they vary according to the destinations and each airline, but it can be calculated that a “Business” class trip (a more frequent variant) or first, cost between 5 and 10 times more than a passage in “Economy”.
In certain airlines, the sense of flying is redefined. As usually said, there is a better world, but it is much more expensive.
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