There comes a time when you start to crave the finer things in life. The signs are all there: you’ve made the switch from IKEA to John Lewis, you refuse to buy supermarket-branded tonic, and you’ve decided that oysters are, in fact, an acceptable thing to eat. Travel is no different. One day you’re sleeping in a 12-bed dorm in a hostel – then, before you know it, you’ve booked a villa with a private plunge pool. Your bunk bed days are long gone, and you definitely don’t do communal bathrooms. In short, you want a bit of VIP treatment. So it’s about now that you start to imagine the unimaginable – flying First Class.
Sound familiar? We thought so. Here are 8 signs it’s time for you to fly First Class.
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Packing light is a problem
That 20kg limit in economy just isn’t going to cut it. After all, how can you look like a superstar with just one outfit per day? Not to worry – thanks to your First Class extra luggage allowance, you can pack endless options.
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You hate queues
One of the major perks of First Class is that you get to skip all the lines. You’ll zoom through the airport, thanks to your dedicated check-in desks and fast-track security. So you’ll have time for the more important things – speaking of which…
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You want time to relax before your flight
Two words: airport lounge. As a First Class passenger, you’ll have access to your airline’s First Class Lounge. Each airline has their own unique set-up, but you can expect plush seating areas, gourmet dining and a well-stocked bar. Some airlines, including Virgin Atlantic and Emirates, even have a spa in their First Class Lounge, where you can pamper yourself before you board.
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Fancy food is one of your favourite things
First Class food is not like regular plane food. Think high-quality ingredients and freshly-prepared dishes – and there’s plenty to go around. As well as a full-course meal, you can look forward to things like a cheeseboard service and help-yourself snacks, not to mention free-flowing drinks.
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You don’t do plastic cutlery
Well, you’ll be pleased to know that, in First Class, meals are served on fine-bone china with metal cutlery. Happy days.
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You think wine should always be in a glass
It’s not the same without the ‘clink’ sound, is it? From your welcome fizz to your morning orange juice, all your drinks will be served in a glass.
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You need your beauty sleep
When you fly First Class, you’re guaranteed a good night’s sleep. As well as fully-flat beds and cosy bedding, a lot of airlines offer free PJs. Cathay Pacific provides cotton sleep suits, while British Airways and Qatar Airways supply pyjamas designed by The White Company.
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Basically, you love the VIP lifestyle
If you’re going to do something, you want to do it properly – and if that involves complimentary Champagne, a designer cosmetic kit and a chauffeur, then you’re okay with that. Everyone deserves a little luxury sometimes, right?