You talk about classes in airplanes and the immediate thing that comes to mind is this one episode in Seinfeld where Elaine proclaims that, “Our aim must be to build a society without classes” and so there should be no such bias on a plane. That might be too fare fetched, but the new Shell Seat from JAL Sky designed for the Economy Class tries to bridge that gap between the ‘Classes’. This elegantly designed seat gives you comfort along with features that give the long and often boring plane ride a much needed lift.
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Very often, we hear about a bundle of complaints attached with flights offering an impression that air travel these days is no less than a hell. Earlier flying used to be a fun activity against its present status where it has crooked into an absolute errand. With long lines, confined seating, you are expected to pay extra dough in the name of amenities. And in return feel fortunate if they happen to ask you for water. I doubt but Newsweek report claims that amidst ongoing scenario and floating bad thoughts about air travel, there is still some good there in skies provided you are ready to spill over the hefty amount.

There are airlines (mostly flying overseas) that propose magnificence like champagne, caviar, private cabins, and lie-flat beds. The eight most opulent airlines in the world enlisted by Newsweek in order are:

· Virgin Atlantic
· Qatar Airways
· Emirates
· Singapore
· British Airways
· Qantas
· Thai Airways
· Swiss International Airlines

Here are few interesting shoots:

Via Gadling