In 1970, Hugh Hefner's Playboy jet was celebrated for its on-board disco and fur-lined circular bed. Since then, the wow factor offered in some airlines has only increased. For example, in Casey Neistat’s recent video about a $21,000 first-class Emirates flight from Dubai to New York, the YouTube star plays with the motorized doors on his personal cabin, marvels at free pajamas and lotion, and rhapsodizes about the opportunity to take a personal shower while in the air. Here, we rounded up some more of the most over-the-top airplane perks available today.
1. Emirates’ In-Flight Shower
When the Emirates A380 plane was being designed, a curved interior section seemed difficult to use until a creative mind came up with installing an in-flight shower. Each passenger can now reserve a 30-minute time slot in the spa cabin, which also includes Bvlgari toiletries and plush bathrobes. If the temperature of the heated floor is a little too hot, adjust it with the turn of a knob. Shower attendants also ensure the room is cleaned between uses and that all requests (within reason) are fulfilled. And upon returning to their seat, passengers are served a plate of sliced fruit.
On several of its flights, Emirates also features a lounge that Neistat has called "a nightclub." Not only does it have its own bartender, but there’s a wall-sized TV and plenty of happy hour snacks to go around.
2. Singapore Airlines' Double Bed Cabin
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Devised by French luxury yacht designer Jean-Jacques Coste, the suite cabins on Singapore Airlines pamper passengers in the sky. The doors feature wooden veneer, the seats are finished in leather, and the counters are topped with a shade of cream. If you’re traveling with a companion in an adjoining cabin (or the flight isn’t full), your bed can be made into a double. Passengers will also receive a Salvatore Ferragamo-designed amenity kit, which includes a full-size bottle of cologne. Oh, and the blankets, slippers, and pajamas are all by Givenchy.
3. Lufthansa’s Mile-High Wine Cellar
While most first-class sections have a nice wine selection, Lufthansa takes pride in serving a series of high-quality and hard-to-find varietals. Working with Markus Del Monego -- the only German world champion sommelier -- the company curates bottles for discerning palates. Just keep in mind that the wine list changes monthly.
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