The best cabins in the sky, according to TPG staff

If you want to maximize your flight experience, look no further than TPG’s list of the best airplane cabins.

Every year, TPG employees fly hundreds of thousands of miles in new and innovative cabins, giving you in-depth flight review to help you decide what to fly and Where to exchange points?.

While a variety of airlines announced new cabin concept This year, most of these updated configurations won’t work for at least the next three to five years.

Because TPG award this year, our editorial board has selected the best cabins in the sky from products already in the air. An award-winning new cabin and three tried-and-true products have also taken the lead.

Here’s the full breakdown of the winners.

Afterward The most beautiful luxury cabin In the world, Singapore Airlines Suite is this year’s winner for best first place.

Singapore Airlines‘ Airbus A380s have only six first-class seats in the upper deck of this whale jet. Arranged in a one-on-one configuration, these suites offer unparalleled personal space — so much more New York City studio apartment!

Those traveling as a couple can even connect their suites to form one larger bedroom, with two beds, two TVs and two recliners.

Each suite has doors for extra privacy, and there are two luxury toilets at the front of the plane with vanity mirrors and fancy furniture.

Combined with Singapore Service on board is highly appreciated and delicious food and drinks you will enjoy at Singapore Suites.

Better yet, the airline discontinued the older A380 configuration during the pandemic, so this sizzling Singapore Suites is now flying to the US for the first time. And you can even redeem miles for these suites — though you’ll need to be flexible as demand surges.

Currently, you’ll find Singapore Suites on the New York to Frankfurt, Germany, to Singapore route, operating daily with SQ Flight 25 and SQ Flight 26. Unfortunately, this airline is tow this plane and replace it with a Boeing 777-300ER as of May 15, 2023, so book now while you can.

Legendary Qsuite of Qatar According to our editorial team, the business product has won the TPG Award for Best Business Class multiple times — and it won another award this year.

Qatar Airways‘ business class continues to shine with an incredible amount of personal space for each passenger. Multiple Qsuite configurations making this product great for solo travelers, couples and even families traveling together.

Couples can turn their middle seat into a double bed, and families can convert the four middle Qsuites into a ‘pod’.

Meanwhile, solo passengers can enjoy window seats with extremely comfortable beds, large luggage areas and impressive in-flight entertainment.

Qatar’s impressive in-flight service continues to shine with its on-demand dining offerings and comfort amenities, such as pajamas, pillows and duvets, and Bric’s amenity kits.

Also, as you travel through Doha, you’ll have access to Al Mourjan Business Class LoungeConsidered one of the best in the world.

Even better, Qsuites can be booked with a multiple mileage partnersconsists of American Airlines AAdvantage, British Airways and Qatar Airways Aviosand Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.

The premium economy is all the rage these days. This new cabin class is quickly become an intermediate product between economy and business class, and it has a much more modest purchase price than the pods that lie flat at the pointed end of the plane.

This cabin is quite common on short transatlantic routesespecially on daytime flights when a bed is not needed.

This year, KLM introduce take on the high-end economythat it has Dubbed as Premium Amenitiesand the new product shines as the best in the sky, according to the TPG editorial board.

The cabin itself is quite intimate and tastefully designed. There are only 28 recliners spread over 4 rows in the industry standard 2-3-2 configuration on the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The smaller 787-9 Dreamliner will have just 21 recliners, while both the -200 and -300 variants of its 777 will have a 24-seat cabin.

Each recliner is decorated with blue stitching around the headrest and features adjustable footrests, footrests and winged headrests, making it easier to fall asleep than sitting in the car. guest.

The highlight of the product lies in the dining and service experience, which is more similar to what you would find in business class than in economy class. With pre-printed menus and premium food and beverage service, you’ll be nourished and cared for in KLM’s Premium Comfort.

Alternatively, you can make a reward redemption through flying blue program, with one-way prizes starting at 30,000 miles. However, prize pricing is flexible, so as cash fares go up, expect the mileage rate to go up. You can also use the program’s New interactive map to discover the lowest prices for your origin and destination.

It is worth mentioning that The Emirates also started rolling out Its premium economy experience this year. If bling is your thing, then Emirates could be your first choice. However, the airline’s A380s have 56 premium economy seats, meaning the cabin isn’t nearly as intimate as what you’ll find on KLM.

While many airlines race to increase their fees and increase cabin density, JetBlue Still committed to doing things differently.

The airline continues to offer the best economy class experience, as ranked by the TPG editors this year at the annual TPG Awards.

In addition to the leather seats featured in economy class, JetBlue offers a number of other valuable perks for “core” passengers, as the airline calls economy class. This includes for free High-speed Viasat Wi-Fi from gate to gate; personal entertainment screens loaded with free live TV, movies and TV shows; and power outlets and USB ports in most seats.

JetBlue also offers a wide selection of complimentary snacks and beverages to all passengers, regardless of the fare booked.

Although the domestic economy experience is ahead of its competitors, the cabin is even better on the airlines’ transatlantic flights. Each economy class passenger can create a custom tapas-style meal using the in-seat entertainment system, and the airline even provides comfortable pillows, blankets and amenity kits in each cabin. coach chair.

Snacks are available during the flight at the walk-in bar, and all of JetBlue’s signature amenities — TVs, Wi-Fi, and free power outlets — are also available during these longer missions.