Flying the friendly and luxurious skies

Suite Class Those flying suite class aboard Singapore Air score serious privacy. The 12 single and double seating Pullman train car style seats close off from one another. But at $18,000 a seat, more people opt for business class seats instead. (Singapore Airlines)

Layover Luxury Both Singapore Air’s Changi Airport SilverKris and Heathrow’s Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge are heavenly respites from airport waiting chaos. (Singapore Airlines)

Dining in Style Onboard Singapore Air, an international culinary panel of celebrity chefs is responsible for daily special menus. (Singapore Airlines)

Cabin Fervor Virgin Atlantic’s cabins nearly close off the world around the passenger. The cabin walls are high and those seated next door must peer over the wall for conversation. Those seated across are carefully staggered to avert private viewings (Virgin Atlantic)

Sitting Pretty Singapore Air's leather sofa-style seating is sophisticated, and it’s absolutely cool to be seated in the upper level of an airplane. (Singapore Airlines)

Beauty Sleep Singapore Air's fold-down beds boast bedding, from sheets to duvet and down pillowcases designed by Givenchy. (Singapore Airlines)

Pajama Party Virgin Atlantic’s foldout flatbeds in their upper class suites/cabins are comfy. Besides a mattress pad and down comforter, passengers are offered complimentary sleep wear. (Virgin Atlantic)

Upper Class Overhaul Across the board, airlines have added luxurious concierge amenities, like chauffeur car service to the aircraft, onboard showers and heated floors. (Virgin Atlantic)

The Singapore Girl The service of the Singapore Girl sporting the sarong kebaya is legendary. It's excellent service has long been the recipient of awards from magazines, travel and tourism industries. (Singapore Airlines)

The Hippest Way to Fly Virgin Atlantic assaults the passenger with its hip factor. Amy Winehouse croons over the speaker system. Seating up to 45 Upper Class passengers, flight attendants greet with an immediate flute of champagne. (Virgin Atlantic)