Mile-high luxury

These five innovations prove the sky’s the limit for airline cabins…

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Double beds

Single beds might have been first introduced in the 1990s, but Qatar Airways has created the first-ever reclining double-bed seats, squeezing these innovative new pods into business class. 2 Virtual reality

We knew it wouldn’t be long before virtual reality (VR) crept onboard, and Boeing has developed a VR in-flight concierge, packaging up everything from unique entertainment to the safety demonstration in one headset. 3 Zero gravity

Cabin design is becoming out of this world, literally, with Emirates filling their first-class cabins with ‘zero-gravity’ seats and beds that create a feeling of weightlessness. 4 Segregated sections

Sleeping, watching TV and eating at the same seat could be a thing of the past, as more airlines look to utilise spare space in their holds to create ‘hubs’, including pods for sleeping, dining areas and even relaxation lounges. 5 Mile-high viewing

It may not be a reality yet but Airbus have grand ambitions. They have conceptualised a cabin membrane that has the ability to turn transparent, so you can see all around you – a truly unique view.

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