June 12, 2008

Flying Business Class: Here Is What You Can Expect

You may choose to fly business class for many reasons, but whether you are flying to an important business meeting or a long anticipated vacation, you can get there in a lot more comfort and having a lot more fun when you fly Business Class.  If you are like me, you may have reluctantly walked passed these "luxury" seats on your way to economy class.  Hey, they already had drinks in their hand…now that is "class".

But what else can you expect when you buy one of these "special passenger" seats near the front of the plane?  For starters, you can expect many luxurious amenities, which vary from airline to airline. Before departure you can take advantage of airport lounges, which may offer free beverages, snacks, newspapers and Internet access. 

Some even provide showers and a lounge chair for a short nap.  The pampering is great - and the airlines are constantly trying  to outdo each other in search of that repeat business class flyer.  I am sure you would agree that this is much better than trying to lug your carry-on through a fast food line.

But There Is More…

Another benefit of flying first class is that you are first on and first off the airplane.  This can really be an advantage when heading trough immigration and custom lines…especially if you have an appointment with the beach,  and you can already hear the turquoise water and white sands beckoning.  And, did you get look at the size of those business class seats?  They recline…way back… and on some aircrafts, a curtain can be pulled for privacy.  

This may seem a bit snobbish, but flying first class also means that you will likely be sitting close to more savvy and interesting travelers, fewer hysterical first time flyers and crying babies.   You will also get better entertainment options, such as free audio and video on demand (AVOD) and laptop Internet connections when flying business class.

If flying business class fits in your budget, it really is the only way to fly!  

Filed under Air Travel by Darlene.
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