There's no shortage of amazing perks for air travelers who step up to business class.
What's more, a recent study produced by Expedia, Inc and the Airlines Reporting Corporation reveals that the gap between the average price of a coach ticket and a business class ticket appears to be shrinking, which means air travelers don't necessarily have to splurge to see how the other half lives.
It's in that spirit that we review five reasons why everyone should fly like a king or queen at least once.
You Can Sit, Lie and Everything in Between
Who doesn't get a little sleepy on a long flight?
Well, good luck finding a seat in coach that reclines into a flat bed with the simple touch of a button. On select aircraft, business class customers can adjust their seat with a touchscreen controller.
Most of these seats also feature plenty of nearby workspace, but who needs that when you have access to your own personal entertainment system and a built-in mini-bar.
You can find the aforementioned relaxing features on all Emirates A380 aircraft as well as most of the airline's Boeing 777 aircraft.
World-Class Dining Options
Typically, food selection in the sky is based on the distance of your flight, as it is when you fly business class with Delta Air Lines, but that doesn't mean you'll have to sacrifice quality simply because you aren't flying all the way across the country.
Business class passengers on some airlines are granted access to world-class delicacies and even complimentary champagne to wash it all down with.
Plus, some of the cuisine is even good for you. Emirates is one such airline that offers both healthy and delicious dining options:
"Our award-winning chefs have created a range of healthy meal options with an emphasis on preserving original flavors and essential vitamins, while avoiding the addition of saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugars."
No More Getting Up Just to Stretch Your Legs
It's one thing to relax in your own seat during a flight, but it's another to be able to lounge and mingle with fellow passengers after take off.
Emirates business class customers aboard the A380 are presented exclusive access to an onboard lounge, where a bartender serves up cocktails and passengers are treated to five-star creations from renowned chefs while they chat and unwind.
Here's a look at what you're missing courtesy of TCS World Travel:
Privacy? No Problem
An airplane may be the last place you'd ever hope for privacy, but not in business class.
If you need some rest, are craving some peace and quiet or have just had your fill of human interaction, the average business class cabin has you covered. With privacy dividers, like the ones provided to American Airlines business class passengers, and other unique features, travelers can experience the privacy of a photo booth, but in the sky.
The Land-Based Perks
Perhaps the biggest advantage of flying business class is the fact that often times the perks stick around after you touch down.
Many airlines offer access to exclusive airport lounges and even provide customers with complimentary car service. Southwest Airlines offers business select customers priority boarding and Fly By lane access to quickly get through ticket counters and security checkpoints.
You may not covet privacy, complimentary cocktails or seats that transform into beds with the touch of a button when you fly, but there's no denying that less standing and fewer long lines are always better when it comes to traversing the airport.
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