<strong>Turkish Airlines</strong>: From the moment passengers enter the business-class lounge in Istanbul Airport, they're enveloped by the flowing energy of the design, intended to call to mind the Aegean Sea. Click through the gallery to see more images of the world's most glamorous airlines.
Turkish Airlines: From the moment passengers enter the business-class lounge in Istanbul Airport, they're enveloped by the flowing energy of the design, intended to call to mind the Aegean Sea. Click through the gallery to see more images of the world's most glamorous airlines.
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<strong>Cabin upgrades:</strong> Turkish Airlines is adding 30 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners over the next four years, each with a bespoke business class cabin.
Cabin upgrades: Turkish Airlines is adding 30 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners over the next four years, each with a bespoke business class cabin.
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<strong>Emirates Airlines</strong>: The Dubai-based carrier has one of "the most highly regarded first-class products flying today," says Nick Ellis of The Points Guy.
Emirates Airlines: The Dubai-based carrier has one of "the most highly regarded first-class products flying today," says Nick Ellis of The Points Guy.
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<strong>Fresh arrivals:</strong> The on-board shower spas in first-class are generously sized and include plush amenities.
Fresh arrivals: The on-board shower spas in first-class are generously sized and include plush amenities.
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<strong>Etihad Airways</strong>: The UAE-based airline wants every travel element, from lounge to flight to arrival, to be a premium experience.
Etihad Airways: The UAE-based airline wants every travel element, from lounge to flight to arrival, to be a premium experience.
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<strong>The Residence:</strong> Etihad's highest travel class offers private bedrooms with custom-made double mattresses and sumptuous bedding.
The Residence: Etihad's highest travel class offers private bedrooms with custom-made double mattresses and sumptuous bedding.
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<strong>Singapore Airlines</strong>: First-class suites can be combined so that couples can share a larger space and a double bed.
Singapore Airlines: First-class suites can be combined so that couples can share a larger space and a double bed.
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<strong>Old-school glamor</strong>: In Singapore's first-class, gourmet meals designed by renowned chefs are served on Wedgwood china.
Old-school glamor: In Singapore's first-class, gourmet meals designed by renowned chefs are served on Wedgwood china.
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<strong>Air France</strong>: The carrier is investing in upgraded lounges, including the ones at Washington Dulles, JFK and Charles de Gaulle.
Air France: The carrier is investing in upgraded lounges, including the ones at Washington Dulles, JFK and Charles de Gaulle.
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<strong>All business at CDG</strong>: Air France unveiled its renovated 3,200-square-meter business-class lounge at Charles de Gaulle last year.
All business at CDG: Air France unveiled its renovated 3,200-square-meter business-class lounge at Charles de Gaulle last year.
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<strong>KLM Royal Dutch</strong>: The sister airline of Air France is also investing heavily in lounges, making arrival more efficient -- and more glamorous.
KLM Royal Dutch: The sister airline of Air France is also investing heavily in lounges, making arrival more efficient -- and more glamorous.
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<strong>Next-level</strong>: The new flagship KLM Crown lounge at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam opens at the end of 2019.
Next-level: The new flagship KLM Crown lounge at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam opens at the end of 2019.
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<strong>All Nippon Airways</strong>: Inspired by modern, multifunctional Japanese living spaces, the airline recently redesigned its business class.
All Nippon Airways: Inspired by modern, multifunctional Japanese living spaces, the airline recently redesigned its business class.
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<strong>Do not disturb</strong>: All Nippon Airways' first-class suites offer privacy doors and movable partitions that make way for larger seating and sleeping spaces.
Do not disturb: All Nippon Airways' first-class suites offer privacy doors and movable partitions that make way for larger seating and sleeping spaces.
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<strong>Japan Airlines</strong>: At the first-class lounge at Narita Airport in Tokyo, travelers can enjoy sushi made on the spot.
Japan Airlines: At the first-class lounge at Narita Airport in Tokyo, travelers can enjoy sushi made on the spot.
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<strong>Spa-like setup</strong>: The first class lounges at JAL offer shower rooms, medical massage chairs, libraries and galleries.
Spa-like setup: The first class lounges at JAL offer shower rooms, medical massage chairs, libraries and galleries.
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<strong>Cathay Pacific</strong>: First-class guests enjoy dinner from an Asian or a Western menu, an exclusive Champagne bar and exquisite service.
Cathay Pacific: First-class guests enjoy dinner from an Asian or a Western menu, an exclusive Champagne bar and exquisite service.
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<strong>Meditative style</strong>: The six first-class lounges at Hong Kong International Airport offer numerous opportunities for relaxation.
Meditative style: The six first-class lounges at Hong Kong International Airport offer numerous opportunities for relaxation.
Cathay Pacific
<strong>Qatar Airways</strong>: The airline's business-class lounge in Paris is as glossy and upscale as the carrier's chic in-flight experience.
Qatar Airways: The airline's business-class lounge in Paris is as glossy and upscale as the carrier's chic in-flight experience.
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<strong>Dining in, in style</strong>: Qatar's in-flight meal service rivals that of a multi-star restaurant.
Dining in, in style: Qatar's in-flight meal service rivals that of a multi-star restaurant.
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<strong>Lufthansa: </strong>At the Dutch carrier, premium passengers enjoy spacious quarters both in the lounge and in-flight.
Lufthansa: At the Dutch carrier, premium passengers enjoy spacious quarters both in the lounge and in-flight.
Lufthansa
<strong>Gold standard service</strong>: With only eight seats in the cabin, Lufthansa's first-class passengers can expect the ultimate in exclusive experiences.
Gold standard service: With only eight seats in the cabin, Lufthansa's first-class passengers can expect the ultimate in exclusive experiences.
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<strong>Qantas Airways</strong>: "Australians are used to flying the long haul, and we know it's important to make the journey comfortable," says CEO Alan Joyce.
Qantas Airways: "Australians are used to flying the long haul, and we know it's important to make the journey comfortable," says CEO Alan Joyce.
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<strong>Way more legroom</strong>: A 2019 Qantas upgrade adds 27% more space in premium seats.
Way more legroom: A 2019 Qantas upgrade adds 27% more space in premium seats.
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