Virgin Australia is making its mark on long-haul, going strong on Day One of its return with the very best Business Class seat available in Australian skies.

These upgraded planes bring fully flat beds, new Premium Economy seats, refreshed First Class suites and reupholstered Economy Class seats.

On some Cathay Pacific flights, you may be able to book Business Class but sit in First Class with a gratis switch to a specious suite.

Boeing is doing a lot to boost the passenger appeal of its 777X, although an inflight lounge for Economy (pictured) is a much tougher sell for airlines.

This is the same aircraft and seat as you’ll also find on AA’s Sydney-Los Angeles flights. But flying LA-London comes with an extra perk for top-tier frequent flyers.

The dreaded middle seat in Emirates Business Class will finally disappear, with more flights also to feature Emirates’ new Premium Economy cabin.

Flying First on British Airways may not come with the fanciest suite in the sky, but the service is top-notch. A bigger treat awaits when flying First from Heathrow, with access to one of the world’s most exclusive lounges.

It goes without saying that many frequent flyers seek out Emirates’ Airbus A380 flights. But when the Boeing 777 is the best fit for your schedule, what’s the experience like?

Lie-flat seats in a snazzy cabin and expertly-crafted Japanese cuisine – what more could you want from a 150-minute Business Class flight that you can book for only 30,000 Qantas Points?