Best Top 3 First Class in 2021
Best top 3 First Class in 2021
Anyway, flying is a luxury, purely because it allows us to see the world and travel great distances quickly. But the experience in the plane itself is certainly not always the same and just as luxurious. You can fly with little legroom and have to pay for everything you want extra from a low-budget airline or suffer from crying babies around you. However, if you have enough money, you can choose to fly around the world in absolute luxury. See here what flying first class looks like with the 3 best airlines in First Class.
The difference between First Class and Business Class
Business-class is increasingly similar to first class. In addition, first-class is disappearing more and more. There are several airlines that no longer offer First Class, such as KLM and Delta.
However, there are several differences between business and first-class. And that goes beyond just a shower or an apartment in the sky.
Compared to Business Class, First Class offers:
â More personal space
â Benefits on the ground
â A higher service level
â Better Catering
On a quick note, we have to say that the differences between both classes are greater on bigger aircraft.
There are also more seats in Business Class than in First Class. Of course, this ensures that there is more peace on board. This also ensures that cabin crew has more time for First Class Passengers.
Our selection of the best three First-Class Airlines
Etihad Airways
This is one of the major carriers of the United Arab Emirates and has several options when it comes to flying first class. One of them has a living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and an LCD TV. The bedroom has a double bed and there is also a TV here. The third room you get is the bathroom, with a shower and all other comforts. The food is prepared in the air by a chef, so you are assured of quality. Airport lounges are also fantastic, how could it be otherwise.
Best Choice: Etihad Residence on A380
What you get at First Class with Etihad differs from the plane you are flying with. If we had the option to choose the very best, we would choose without doubt the Etihad Residence aboard the A380. This might very well be the most impressive commercial flight experience a traveler can get.
When booking the Etihad Residence, you will be able to roam freely through three separate rooms: a living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The latter has a full-height shower, making you have your very own oasis while flying. Resting can be done in the double bed or the leather double seat sofa in the living room while you enjoy your favorite shows or movies on the 32-inch inflight monitor.
During the whole flight, you will be served by a private butler and you can request your favorite custom meal in advance.
Unfortunately, the A380 flies limited routes including:
New York City (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – London (LHR)
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Paris (CDG)
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Sydney (SYD)
Air France
This airline has been in existence since 1933 and has a first-class option called 'La Première'. Here too, you can completely close yourself off with a wall, and turn your chair into a lovely bed. As a first-class passenger, you get access to your bar and buffet, with the best French food. You share this with only 7 other first-class passengers.
Best choice: La Premiere on 777-300ER
Being a French airline, there was little doubt Air France would offer its First Class passengers some French elegance and luxury. The best First Class experience with Air France, you will find aboard the A380 and the 777-300ER, but we believe the latter offers the best value.
The VIP service already starts on solid ground with tarmac transfers in luxury cars. In the airport, you will have access to what might well be the most sensational lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
In the airplane, the seats are separated with curtains and you will have a desk lamp available to continue reading when all the lights are dimmed. For dining, you will be offered the very best of French cuisine, along with the privacy you want while eating.
Booking La Première requires the elite status with Air France. There are several flights from Europe to the US including:
Washington, D.C. (IAD) – Paris (CDG)
San Francisco (SFO) – Paris (CDG)
Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG)
New York City (JFK) – Paris (CDG)
From Paris, you can also fly to Sao Paolo, Brazil, and Luanda, Angola.
Emirates
With this airline, headquartered in Dubai, you as a first-class passenger have access to a personal bar where they serve the best wines and champagnes. If you prefer to stay seated, you also have your minibar at your seat. You have the option to spend 30 minutes in one of the two bathrooms, where you can take a shower, among other things, to arrive at your destination refreshed. When you come back there will be a fruit bowl with a glass of champagne, and of course, you can lay your chair flat for a good night's sleep. You lack nothing.
Best Choice: First Class suites aboard the 777-300ER
Few airlines have the same reputation as Emirates when it comes to offering Business and First Class. Emirates is amongst the best airlines in the world and is constantly upgrading their First Class, because of their competition from Etihad and Singapore Airlines.
However, we feel that their new First Class suites aboard the 777-300ER deserve a place in this top 3. The aircraft has six of these suites in a 1-1-1 arrangement. Don´t worry about privacy as the seats are fully enclosed with walls from floor to ceiling.
The middle suite has virtual windows so you don´t have to miss anything from your flight, and all suites are equipped with personal climate controls and in-flight entertainment systems.
As is usual on an Emirates flight, you will be offered the finest on-demand dining.
The Emirates First Class Suites fly several routes over the world from Dubai, including:
Dubai (DXB) – Frankfurt (FRA)
Dubai (DXB) – Geneva (GVA)
Dubai (DXB) – Brussels (BRU)
Dubai (DXB) – London-Stansted (STN)
Dubai (DXB) – Tokyo-Haneda (HND)
Dubai (DXB) – Vienna (VIE)
Conclusion
Flying First Class can be a different experience every time. Even if you are traveling with the same airline. This is because a different plane can offer a completely different First Class experience.