Hello and welcome to my first collaboration post. After some recent work trips where I got to try out both Emirates and Qatar Business Class long haul, I wanted to see what experiences others have had and how the airline’s Business Class offering stacks up.
So I asked fellow Travel Bloggers, Angie from Silverspoon London and Marie from Luxury Travel Blog to share their experiences on Business Class flights.
Supporting British Airways is Angie Silver:
Angie enjoying her Business Class seat on British Airways |
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Supporting Etihad is Marie:
Time goes by and I find First or Business Class travel is essential as I get older. Nowadays, I would rather stay at home if the only choice was Tourist class flying!
Marie enjoying her flat bed in Etihad Business Class to get a decent sleep! |
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Marie, Luxury Travel Diva writes for http://www.luxurytraveldiva.com covering her trips around the world, the good and bad experiences. Helping people to make informed choices when choosing an expensive holiday, she is a writer for several worldwide publications including in Russia and UAE. You can follow Marie on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
And who am I supporting as the best Business Class? Well that would be Qatar Airways:
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The verdict?
So what is the best Business Class? It really depends on what you’ve experienced! Each time I travel Business or First is a whole new experience and spoils you for the next one where something isn’t quite perfect. Obviously the best Business Class is one you don’t have to pay for, so make sure you collect those air miles!
Luxury Travel Diva says
I'm so pleased to collaborate on this blog – enjoy reading!
Luxury Travel Diva says
Thank you for the collaboration Katie! I would be happy to travel on all three airlines anytime in business.
Katie Hughes says
Thanks for collaboration Marie! Now I want to try Etihad and also First Class #flightgoals!
Cassie Sereda says
Ahh, how lovely! I get the occasional business class trip with work, but most of my flights are budget airlines where you're lucky to have an assigned seat! They all look like a dream 🙂
Katie Hughes says
That's the perk of the day job for sure! But it's only business for long haul flights sadly…
Laura says
This is great! So cool to see what it is like on some different airlines so you can compare 🙂
Katie Hughes says
Totally – I really want to check out Etihad and also at some point experience first class!
Svetoslav Dimitrov says
Though I have never travelled in First or Business class, I am starting to hear you out very well.
While I was reading about BA, I was thinking – I hope there's something about Etihad/Emirates or QA. The last three are so unbeatable and so relentless when it comes to winning new customers. I know the whiff of gas and the abundant amounts of petrol speak here, but still they are doing an amazing job catering to every need of their respected clients.
Thanks for these reviews!
Katie Hughes says
Hi Svetoslav – I've also been on the A380 with Emirates where the whole topdeck is business and has a bar at the back. Whilst there are perks being with such a large airline – direct access to the plane from the very plush and generous lounge for example – Qatar has won my heart with the customer service! I would totally recommend them as the attention to detail is great and you get personal tailored service.
Urszula Tomczyk says
Interesting article but to be honest I wouldn't choose the first class unless I have unlimited founds… I always find so many other things I could spend this money on!
Katie Hughes says
That's where business trips come in handy Urszula – if you need to sleep on the plane as you head straight to the office it's invaluable (& someone else pays!). Having the lounge amentities like showers and meals included is a necessity. And the bonus is avios/air miles which help with free upgrades ?
Janna C. says
Must be nice! I've never traveled via business class but I'm hoping to try it next time I travel. I've heard great things about Qatar.
Katie Hughes says
Once you've travelled business you won't want to go back to economy Janna!
Kristina Caetano says
Love this post! My top international business class carriers are definitely Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand.
Katie Hughes says
Ah I love Air New Zealand too Kristina!
Julia Dent says
All of these are making me want to travel in business class! I think I might have to for my next international flight because economy can be so uncomfortable!
Katie Hughes says
Once you’ve done it once you won’t want to go back Julia!