British Airways: Rethinking Comfort and Privacy

British Airways’ new First Suite maximizes on privacy, comfort and ambience by making travel equally practical and elegant. They are now available on flights between London Heathrow and Lagos, New York JFK, Shanghai, Tokyo, Haneda, Tokyo Narita, Hong Kong and Sao Paulo. Unique personal windows (which actually span the space of two traditional windows) incorporate the first electronic blinds onboard a commercial aircraft. Seats are also 60 percent wider at the shoulder. The lighting system cleverly recreates the subtlety of natural light so you don’t feel like you’re inflight, but at home. Should you decide to drift into sleep, slip into soft cotton pajamas and request an inflight attendant to make up your bed, with a single-piece quilted mattress, Egyptian cotton duvet, and all the pillows you request. Even the well-being products that British Airways offers as refreshers for the next morning—D.R. Harris &Co. pharmaceutical products—are practical! Open the Anya Hindmarch goodie bag and you’ll find an eye gel, lip balm and moisturizer, all made of only natural ingredients.

If you travel business class, take advantage of the Club World cabin, which is designed with all your needs in mind. At the touch of a button, a privacy screen will enclose you in your own personal space so that you can work without any distraction. A personal locker is ideal for storing your shoes, laptop, or other valuables while you sleep or dine. A luxury wash bag packed with all the essentials, including Elemis skincare products, will make you feel rejuvenated right before landing.

The menu changes on a monthly basis, but always focuses on stylistic simplicity and offers many light options. While you’re seated at a table dressed with white linen and fine bone china, you can also opt for the “Catch of the Day,” seafood supplied by the renowned company Loch Fyne in Scotland (although this service is only available on flights departing from the UK). Complement your meal with a chilled champagne cocktail. And don’t forget to indulge in Afternoon Tea, which honors the British ritual and tradition, by helping yourself to sundries like sumptuous cakes and finely cut sandwiches.

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