One airline’s first class may not be as luxe as another airline’s business class. Some airlines don’t use the “first” or “business” terminology at all, like JetBlue’s Mint or ...

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But first class is a different story altogether; some airlines offer full-on suites with sliding doors, memory foam mattresses, and even in-flight showers. Yes, showers. Mid-air. If that’s not ...

Luxury air travel is still alive and well in the first-class cabins of the world's leading airlines. Brands like Pan Am have given way to Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad. Flying these ...