First-class cabins vs business-class seats - in pictures

  • The Residence first-class cabin by Etihad Airways offers breakfast in bed and a turndown service. Photo: Etihad Airways
    The Residence first-class cabin by Etihad Airways offers breakfast in bed and a turndown service. Photo: Etihad Airways
  • The first-class cabin has a private suite and an a la carte menu. Photo: Etihad Airways
    The first-class cabin has a private suite and an a la carte menu. Photo: Etihad Airways
  • Business class offers reclining beds and an a la carte menu. Photo: Etihad Airways
    Business class offers reclining beds and an a la carte menu. Photo: Etihad Airways
  • The first-class cabin on Emirates's Boeing 777 has individual suites and large flat-screen TVs. Photo: Emirates
    The first-class cabin on Emirates's Boeing 777 has individual suites and large flat-screen TVs. Photo: Emirates
  • The business-class cabin has lie-flat seats and a personal minibar, but no sliding doors. Photo: Emirates
    The business-class cabin has lie-flat seats and a personal minibar, but no sliding doors. Photo: Emirates
  • The first-class cabin on British Airways's Boeing 787-9 has flat seats with a memory foam mattress and 400 thread count sheets. Photo: Stuart Bailey
    The first-class cabin on British Airways's Boeing 787-9 has flat seats with a memory foam mattress and 400 thread count sheets. Photo: Stuart Bailey
  • The business-class Club World suite has a fully flat bed and afternoon tea. Photo: British Airways
    The business-class Club World suite has a fully flat bed and afternoon tea. Photo: British Airways
  • The First Class Suite Plus cabin on Lufthansa has double suites with ceiling-high walls and closable doors. Photo: Lufthansa
    The First Class Suite Plus cabin on Lufthansa has double suites with ceiling-high walls and closable doors. Photo: Lufthansa
  • The suites in business class have chest-high walls and sliding doors. Photo: Lufthansa
    The suites in business class have chest-high walls and sliding doors. Photo: Lufthansa
  • Suite Class cabins on Singapore Airlines designed by Jean-Jacques Coste. Photo: Singapore Airlines
    Suite Class cabins on Singapore Airlines designed by Jean-Jacques Coste. Photo: Singapore Airlines
  • The Suite Class cabins on Singapore Airlines are designed by French yacht designer Jean-Jacques Coste. Photo: Singapore Airlines
    The Suite Class cabins on Singapore Airlines are designed by French yacht designer Jean-Jacques Coste. Photo: Singapore Airlines
  • The business-class cabin has flat beds crafted from soft leather. Photo: Singapore Airlines
    The business-class cabin has flat beds crafted from soft leather. Photo: Singapore Airlines