Budgeted travelers will have to avoid travelling luxuriously so that they can enjoy more of their money when they land at their destination. Others have prepared for it, either by accumulating their miles or saving up enough money just to get a good experience of what it is like being in the first class. The cost of first class travel, whether train, boat or air is really costly, much more than economy and business class. The reason for such high prices is because of the number of amenities passengers get to enjoy that other classes cannot. First class ride is coveted more for trips that last more than three hours but can only be found in a number of airline carriers, so that they can accommodate more passengers through their economy and business class on international routes.
This does not mean to say first class air travel is almost extinct, as many thought it to be. In fact many airline carriers are dedicating a number of their aircrafts with first class accommodations and below are just some of the highly recommended airline carriers that you should travel with.
- In most surveys, Singapore Airlines has made it to the top list with options for a complete private suite or a double-bed option for the couples.
- The Emirates is filled with classy suites that are made from wood and leather that are fit for a sultan. Ride like royalty in this airline carrier.
- Cathay Pacific gives you a more private cabin yet more spacious than you have ever imagined.
- Etihad Airways is your choice when you travel directly from New York to Abu Dhabi or vice versa. Their Diamond First Class has their own private chef in which they can whip up any kind of meal that your stomach or your heart truly desires.
- Virgin America offers a touch screen entertainment system that keeps the drinks and foods at reach from the passengers.
- The Upper Class of Virgin Atlantic gives you seats that can be converted into flat beds.
- ANA offers you your own kaiseki feast while you enjoy watching entertainment with your very own 23 inch LCD monitor.
- Just launched their OZ suites, Asiana offers beds that are close to 7 feet long coupled with mood lighting and wise screen 32 inch TVs.
There are no restrictions to who gets to ride first class, as long as you are comfortable and able to pay its price.