Two Swanky Trophy Travel Air Suites To Fly Before You Die
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New First Class Suite on Singapore Airlines A380
Dallas, TX, November 7, 2011 - In no
particular ranking, here are two AccessFares.com picks for world class suites in
the sky that propels the first class travel experience into new uncharted
territory. This is part of an AccessFares.com ongoing series spotlighting
extraordinary products for the elite premium air travel market.
1. Singapore Airlines Suites
Making regular first class air travel look rather second class,
Singapore Airlines is a strong contender for leader of the pack when
it comes to wowing passengers who want more of more. Available on
select A380 aircraft, the Singapore Suite is a completely private, sound
proof (we're not going there) space featuring sliding doors, window blinds, a
stand alone, full length bed with fine linens and turn down service, in addition
to a plush leather armchair hand stitched
by Italian craftsmen at Poltrona Frau, a 23" flat screen TV and a dazzling
selection of fine dining options. You want more? Of course you do, and
Singapore Airlines is happy to pile it on in their quest to take the title of
the most luxurious class of service in the air. The SIA suite life also includes top drawer
beverages such as Dom Perignon, Krug, Grand Cru red Burgundy and second growth Bordeaux,
Givenchy
toiletries, bedroom slippers, sleeper suit and bedding, plus soothing mood
lighting to ensure you are pampered in style each and every mile you fly. Makes
you feel for travelers shoehorned into economy class, which, rather perversely,
is situated directly behind the suites. Faring slightly better, the A380
business class has been kicked upstairs, so they won't have to suffer non-stop
suite envy for the duration of a long haul flight.
2. Emirates Private Suites
A world champion at creating ultra luxurious air travel products,
Emirates hits it out of the park with their Private Suites. This chic piece of
sky real estate available on select A380 aircraft is almost unprecedented with
spacious private suites, each equipped with an electrically operated sliding
door, a personal mini-bar, adjustable ambient lighting, and its own vanity
table, mirror and wardrobe. Factor in the Shower Spa and First Class Social
Area/Lounge and Emirates continues to set the premium air travel bar a mile
high. What exactly is a Shower Spa? According to Emirates' website, it is "the
first time in aviation history you can indulge in an invigorating shower at
43,000 feet". Well, not wanting to nit-pick, but for the first time in
commercial aviation history might be more
accurate. But still, emerging from your private, coddled cocoon suite to visit
an airborne spa definitely qualifies as a trophy air travel experience.
Perhaps reading this you have visions of well traveled restrooms after a long
flight, but fear not, Emirates have their Shower Spa experience down to an art
form. With a range of treatments, this completely private spa offers a truly
original inflight
amenity for Private Suite passengers. Simply alert the Purser what time you
would like to pamper yourself and Shower Spa attendants will prepare the
Spa prior to each appointment. The Shower Spa features Timeless Spa products
with a choice of two shower treatments - Revive or Relax. Our tip is to visit
the spa twice: once to relax, once to revive. Moving onto the "First Class
Social Area", this lounge, which is located at the front of the upper deck is
complete with a water feature and flattering lighting so passengers can enjoy
world-class wines with gourmet small plates while "socializing" with other
pampered Private Suite travelers. With so much time being spent showering and
socializing it could be easy to forget to revel in your suite! Each Private
Suite has a 23” flat screen, with over 1200 on-demand video and audio channels.
The privacy divider separating the adjoining suites in the center row can also
be lowered, allowing you to share the experience with your travel companion,
just in case more socializing is on your agenda. The very convenient, if not
decadent, Dine-on-Demand meal service allows you to order from an la carte menu any time
you're feeling peckish. When it's time to hit the hay, your crew will convert
your seat into a fully flat bed with mattress. You didn't think you would have
to struggle with that chore, did you? All in all, Emirates put a great deal of
imagination and resources into developing what is clearly one of the world's
best front of the plane products.
To learn more about a better class of service, for less, please visit
www.AccessFares.com, the leading North American
resource for steeply discounted suites, first and business class airfares.
Mel Webster is Creative Director at large with AccessFares.com and
loves turning left when boarding an aircraft.
