Business Traveler (USA)

SUITE PRODUCTS

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EMIRATES FIRST CL ASS

AIRCRAFT: Boeing 777 Configurat­ion: Six suites in a 1-1-1 configurat­ion.

SE AT: Each suite measures 40 square feet and is completely enclosed with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. The flat-bed seat is upholstere­d in plush leather, and the suite features high-tech control panels, mood lighting and even a video intercom so you can talk to your cabin crew from your suite.

PERKS: Emirates’ brilliant First Class Lounge at Dubai airport, Mercedes-Benz S-Class transfers, Bowers and Wilkins headphones, Bulgari amenity kits and moisturizi­ng pajamas

ROUTE: Currently operating on the DubaiBruss­els route.

PRICE: $5,000 one way for the above route begun in April.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS THE RESIDENCE

AIRCRAF T: Airbus A380

CONFIGURAT­ION: One single Residence. SE AT: The Residence features three-rooms – a living room, a bedroom with a double bed and an attached bathroom. The living room features a double seat sofa and two dining tables. The bedroom features a full-size double bed with a 27-inch flat screen television. The bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and vanity unit.

PERKS: A Savoy-trained butler to attend to you and personaliz­ed dining, courtesy the inflight chef. Other perks include full-sized amenity products, private lounges and limousine transfers. ROUTE: Currently operating on the Abu DhabiNew York route.

PRICE: $22,500 one way, offering begun in April.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES SUITES

AIRCRAF T: Airbus 380 CONFIGURAT­ION: Six Suites on either side of one single aisle.

SE AT: The Suite features two separate areas — a swivel armchair and a bed which folds down from the wall. Select Suites can be converted into a double bed by lowering the partition. Seats are upholstere­d in Poltrona Frau leather.

PERKS: 32-inch flat screen television, plush carpet, full-sized wardrobe, amenity box and stowage compartmen­t. Lalique has designed the amenity kit as well as the plush linen, best enjoyed after the turndown service.

ROUTE: Currently operating on the SingaporeS­ydney route.

PRICE: $4,057 one way for the above route in April.

Qatar Air ways Qsuite Business Class

Ai r craft : Airbus 350 and Boeing 777

Conf iguration: 42 seats in a 1-2-1 layout. All seats have direct aisle access. The Qsuites offer four seats in a forward-backward facing layout which can be opened up by lowering the dividers. Ideal for a family of four, or four colleagues, traveling together.

Seat : The Qsuite seat features a sliding door for increased privacy, a feature usually seen in first class. The spacious lie-flat bed is upholstere­d in hand-stitched Italian leather.

Perks: The Qsuite offers a host of other perks like a massive screen, a touchscree­n control panel, power points for your gadgets and lots of stowage space. The dine-on-demand service is an added benefit and Qatar Airways’ extensive wine list only makes it better.

Route: Currently operating on the Doha-Paris Charles de Gaulle route.

Price: $4,500 one way for the above route in April.

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