If you've flown economy on an American jetliner in the past few years or so, it shouldn't come as any surprise that none of 2012's best airlines are American companies.
In other parts of the world—namely the Middle East and Asia—airlines take your comfort seriously, and not just on first class flights.
In business—and economy sections too—these top fliers, compiled by Skytrax, pack luxury into in-flight spa treatments, multi-course extravagent meals, and sleeping suites worthy of a traveling king.
#10 Malaysia Airlines
Other Awards: Best Airline Cabin Staff (#1) Best Airline Staff Service in Asia (#2)
Amenities: Malaysia Airlines specializes in seamless travel for business-minded passengers. They have a mobile office centers with fax machines, satellite phones, and printers.
At night in first class, you can ditch your plush seat and ottoman and move onto their sprawling bed with tuck-in service, if you're comfortable with someone you don't know tucking you in.
#9 Thai Airways
Other Awards: Best Airline Ground Services (#1, International branch) Best Airline in Asia (#5)
Amenities: Thai Royal first class provides a 180 degree-reclining bed along with toiletries like EVIAN mineral spray.
Passengers can also pre-order food cooked by renowned Thai chefs.
#8 Emirates
Other Awards: Best In-Flight Entertainment (#1) Best First Class Seats (#4)
Amenities: First class on the UAE airline includes a private shower and, possibly, a chauffeured ride to and from your destination to the airport.
Emirates is amassing A380s and their business class passengers enjoy a sofa lounge.
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