The world’s fanciest first-class flights

 ·28 Sep 2014
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Flight marketplace experts Flightfox.com has listed the top first-class flights in the world, naming Singapore Airline’s First Class Suites as the ultimate flying experience.

Major international airlines offer elite packages for those who wish to fly in comfort – and have the money to spare. Some airlines offer private suites, while others offer VIP treatment and service.

All, however, will guarantee way more leg room than anyone in cattle-class could ever imagine.

While some ticket costs for these elite flights are quite affordable – such as Swiss Air’s First Class tickets which start from $355 (R3,960), according to Flightfox – tickets can also reach the insane: as much as $9,640 (R107,600) for an ANA First Square flight.

These are the top 10 first-class packages according to Flightfox, as rated by their comfort, food, “rockstar factor”, and hackability.

While Singapore Airline’s Suites were ranked number one overall, with top marks for making passengers feel like a rockstar, Lufthansa’s First Class was rated as having the most comfortable seats and best food and wine.

1. Singapore Suites

Singapore Suites

Singapore Suites

2. Lufthansa First Class

Lufthansa First Class

Lufthansa First Class

3. Cathay Pacific First Class Suites

Cathay Pacific First Class Suites

Cathay Pacific First Class Suites

4. Etihad Diamond First

Etihad Diamond First

Etihad Diamond First

5. Emirates First Class Suites

Emirates First Class Suites

Emirates First Class Suites

6. Oman Air First Class

Oman Air First Class

Oman Air First Class

7. Asiana First Class Suite

Asiana First Class Suite

Asiana First Class Suite

8. ANA First Square

ANA First Square

ANA First Square

9. Singapore First Class

Singapore First Class

Singapore First Class

10. JAL Suite

JAL Suite

JAL Suite

Top 10 first-class flights

# Airline One-way Ticket price
1 Singapore Suites $3,324
2 Lufthansa First Class $5,520
3 Cathay Pacific First Class Suites $713
4 Etihad Diamond First $911
5 Emirates First Class Suites $824
6 Oman Air First Class $3,917
7 Asiana First Class Suite $4,073
8 ANA First Square $9,640
9 Singapore First Class $1,593
10 JAL Suite $3,712

The full list and rankings can be found on Flightfox.com.

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