The business traveler market brings big money to the airlines but there’s a lot of competition. Wherever you’re travelling to, you’re likely to have at least a couple of choices, so how do you choose which airline to fly business class with? You may eliminate based on unsocial flight times, but other than that, passengers state that the most important factor they consider is the level of comfort of the flight. Particularly on a long flight, comfort is paramount. Business travelers need to arrive refreshed and sharp of mind. They may be walking straight into an important meeting. They need to be on the ball, not looking disheveled and exhausted as if they haven’t slept.
The facilities that bring the passengers to the airlines
So the airlines know that passengers are going to choose the most comfortable flights. So what are they doing to make their planes the best in this regard?
Privacy and peace
Unless you can afford to hire a private jet, privacy and peace are pretty hard to achieve on a flight. Airlines are doing all they can to design seats that give you a certain level of privacy and seclusion. No one wants to be watched as they’re sleeping and so privacy screens have been introduced on many business class flights, and the seats arranged so as to give the most privacy possible.
A comfortable bed
Large fold-flat beds are the order of the day when it comes to business class. Some offer memory foam toppers and luxury bedding to add to your comfort levels. Finally, if you want to find out which airlines offer pajamas, check out our review about airplane pajamas.
Seat configuration customization
One of the latest innovations in this arena is the ability to transform your seating area to suit your needs. Flying with colleagues, then you could have the opportunity to combine your seats into one work area. Then it can be converted into private zones for personal time and for sleeping. Being able to alter your seating depending on whether you’re flying alone, or with someone you’ll want to chat to is a real bonus. To find out which airlines offer the best seats in business class, check out our article about the best business class seats.
The extras
Then there are those little extras that we remember, that make us book again. Great service, delicious meals, an onboard bar, superb in-flight entertainment system, the perfect amenity kit. Every small aspect adds to the overall level of comfort during flight.
Time spent on a plane is unlikely to ever be as comfortable as spending time relaxing in your own home, sleeping in your own bed, but airlines are going all out to bring you the best possible experience in the sky.
Emily is an avid writer with a passion for the travel industry. She also loves learning and writing about nutrition and healthy living. Emily is based in the UK.
