The best first class experience depends on what a passenger values most, whether it's physical space, theatricality, or service and dining.

A deep dive into Emirates' A380 first class.

Around a dozen or so airlines continue to offer first-class seating, with Emirates contributing up to half of the suites.

In both first and Qsuite cabins, attentive crew present multi‑course meals on white tablecloths, complete with canapés, soups ...