converts into a lie-fl at bed.
In-fl ight experience: Flagship Suites
feature an on-demand entertainment
system. New amenity kits feature
larger-sized cosmetic products, plus
thicker socks and larger eyeshades.
Food and drink: New menus
available on outbound fl ights refl ect
distinctly European and US tastes and
include favourites such as Cowboy
steak with red chilli, smoked sesame
salmon and signature ice creams.
Pre-fl ight: First-class passengers have
access to AA Flagship Lounges at
Heathrow and in the US. There are
new dedicated check-in desks at
Heathrow and Priority AAccess
through security and fast-track
boarding. Passengers also have access
to a new AArrivals Lounge, with
shower facilities, at Heathrow.
Sample fare: Passengers travelling
from Heathrow before April qualify for
a free one-way business to fi rst class
upgrade, otherwise fi rst-class fares
from London to Los Angeles start at
£6,369 return.
VIRGIN ATLANTIC
The seat: It is a leather armchair that
fl ips over into a separate bed with a
mattress. White cotton bedding, duvets
and sleeper suits are provided and
there are 10-inch TV screens.
In-fl ight experience: Passengers can
relax or socialise in the on-board bar,
but those who want to sleep
throughout the fl ight can dine in the
Virgin Clubhouse beforehand.
Food and drink: The Freedom menu
offers light bites, main meals and
snacks, which can be ordered at any
time during the fl ight. Champagne is
served before take-off and there’s ice
cream during the movies.
Pre-fl ight: A new Upper Class Wing
at Heathrow enables passengers to
move from their complimentary
chauffeur transfer to the Virgin
Clubhouse, passing through a
dedicated security channel, in less
than 10 minutes. The Clubhouse has a
beauty salon, poolside lounge, library,
music room, games room, study and
brasserie/deli. Upper Class passengers
also have access to an arrivals lounge
with showers.
Sample fare: London to Sydney from
£2,930 return, not including transfers.
BRITISH AIRWAYS
The seat: Seats convert into lie-fl at
beds in cabins with privacy screens.
Topped with separate mattresses and
duvets, the beds are dressed in
Egyptian cotton.
In-fl ight experience: Aircraft have
been fi tted with a new on-demand
entertainment system but for those
who want to work, seats have power
points and phones.
Food and drink: Lighter options have
been added to the in-fl ight menu,
which includes a selection of wild fi sh.
Or passengers can choose to dine in
the airport lounge and sleep during
the fl ight.
Pre-fl ight: First-class passengers have
dedicated check-in desks and access to
dedicated BA lounges at selected
airports, including Heathrow T5
where clients receive complimentary
spa treatments. Arrivals lounges at
Heathrow and Gatwick provide spa
treatments and showers.
Sample fare: London to Sydney, from
£5,180 return.
On the A380
Qantas has
fi rst-class suites
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