The best in-flight bars in business class
Jul 27, 2011, 3:16 am
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The best in-flight bars in business class
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Business class passengers enjoy a wider range of things to do in the air than ever before, from widescreen entertainment to power points for laptops -- and even inflight wi-fi Internet, although not in Australia.
But the business class bar has burgeoned in recent years, harkening back to the glitzy yesteryear of travel where the entire top deck of some airlines' 747 jumbo jets was turned into a lounge.
Here's our pick of the best of the lot.
Emirates, A380
At the back of business class on the upper deck of the A380, Emirates' A380 bar is probably the largest around, and is a remarkably interesting place to spend some time chatting to your fellow passengers.
With a U-shaped bar, a giant moving map on the back wall, and LED lighting artistically representing Dubai landmarks, the only slight downside is the preponderance of Emirates' trademark fake wood and brass.
The bar is reportedly at its most raucous on UK flights, though -- so if you're connecting through Dubai to a British airport, make sure you pick a seat as far forward as you can in the business class cabin.
(Here's our guide to choosing the best business class seat on Emirates' A380.)
Virgin Atlantic, 747 and A340
The first Virgin airline was the first modern carrier to install bars in its Upper Class business class. They're installed across the fleet, with the exception of some non-Heathrow planes without Upper Class seats.
Virgin Atlantic's bar is smaller than some, but arguably classier than most, with mood lighting and modern British styling.
Korean Air, A380
The world's newest inflight bar is on Korean Air's A380s, which is located just next to the Celestial Lounge area.
Outfitted in a cool blue, it's been designed in cooperation with vodka makers Absolut, who have also put together six vodka cocktails for passengers.
V Australia 777-300ER
The only Australian flights with an in-flight bar are V Australia's long-haul 777 flights to the US and Abu Dhabi.
It's smaller than most, and has a frustrating tendency to turn into a storage area for service at certain times of the flight, but we like it nonetheless.
Business class passengers enjoy a wider range of things to do in the air than ever before, from widescreen entertainment to power points for laptops -- and even inflight wi-fi Internet, although not in Australia.
But the business class bar has burgeoned in recent years, harkening back to the glitzy yesteryear of travel where the entire top deck of some airlines' 747 jumbo jets was turned into a lounge.
Here's our pick of the best of the lot.
Emirates, A380
At the back of business class on the upper deck of the A380, Emirates' A380 bar is probably the largest around, and is a remarkably interesting place to spend some time chatting to your fellow passengers.
With a U-shaped bar, a giant moving map on the back wall, and LED lighting artistically representing Dubai landmarks, the only slight downside is the preponderance of Emirates' trademark fake wood and brass.
The bar is reportedly at its most raucous on UK flights, though -- so if you're connecting through Dubai to a British airport, make sure you pick a seat as far forward as you can in the business class cabin.
(Here's our guide to choosing the best business class seat on Emirates' A380.)
Virgin Atlantic, 747 and A340
The first Virgin airline was the first modern carrier to install bars in its Upper Class business class. They're installed across the fleet, with the exception of some non-Heathrow planes without Upper Class seats.
Virgin Atlantic's bar is smaller than some, but arguably classier than most, with mood lighting and modern British styling.
Korean Air, A380
The world's newest inflight bar is on Korean Air's A380s, which is located just next to the Celestial Lounge area.
Outfitted in a cool blue, it's been designed in cooperation with vodka makers Absolut, who have also put together six vodka cocktails for passengers.
V Australia 777-300ER
The only Australian flights with an in-flight bar are V Australia's long-haul 777 flights to the US and Abu Dhabi.
It's smaller than most, and has a frustrating tendency to turn into a storage area for service at certain times of the flight, but we like it nonetheless.
Jul 27, 2011, 1:38 pm
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There is a seperate self-service bar out front of the cabin. I can't even remember if there's seating available there but don't think so. The rear bar has a real bar like feel and atmosphere about it. If your favourite tipple is available in First and not in Business they will provide it in the rear bar on request.
Jul 27, 2011, 2:00 pm
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There is a seperate self-service bar out front of the cabin. I can't even remember if there's seating available there but don't think so. The rear bar has a real bar like feel and atmosphere about it. If your favourite tipple is available in First and not in Business they will provide it in the rear bar on request.
dom in the J bar then.Looking forwards to it.Ive never been on the 380 before!
LGW is my usual airport.I am travelling from MAN so that i can go on the 380.
Jul 28, 2011, 1:25 pm
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Cheers,
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Jul 29, 2011, 2:24 pm
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On a recent trip to HKG in F on the 380, I found the service and seat so good, I didnt see the point of moving to sit at the bar at the back of J......?
Jul 31, 2011, 12:43 am
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On a serious note, if its not the likes of DYKWIA partying hard at the bar, the rear galley prepping the meal service & stacking flatware/unstack-able bowls will wake you up.
If you want to sleep, pick a seat upfront. If you want to party, don't call me and keep it down.
whats that secret sign? Will try to give that sign to the next chick running the bar, make sure its the right one, you don't want me to be thrown out of the bar if its the wrong sign
Jul 31, 2011, 1:05 am
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DYKWIA you sound just like "down the back", please stop creating a ruckus back there, people in rows 15 and above are trying to sleep
On a serious note, if its not the likes of DYKWIA partying hard at the bar, the rear galley prepping the meal service & stacking flatware/unstack-able bowls will wake you up.
If you want to sleep, pick a seat upfront. If you want to party, don't call me and keep it down.
whats that secret sign? Will try to give that sign to the next chick running the bar, make sure its the right one, you don't want me to be thrown out of the bar if its the wrong sign
On a serious note, if its not the likes of DYKWIA partying hard at the bar, the rear galley prepping the meal service & stacking flatware/unstack-able bowls will wake you up.
If you want to sleep, pick a seat upfront. If you want to party, don't call me and keep it down.
whats that secret sign? Will try to give that sign to the next chick running the bar, make sure its the right one, you don't want me to be thrown out of the bar if its the wrong sign
