The first class suites offered by Qantas recline into a fully-flat bed measuring 78 inches (198cm) on the Boeing 747 and up to 83 inches on the Airbus A380. On the A380, seats are on the lower deck and configured 1-1-1. On the 747, configuration is 1-2-1.

The seats are enhanced with large pillows, duvet,  soft wool blankets and sleeper suit designed by Akira Isogawa with matching eyeshades and slippers. Female customers will receive a floral designed silk purse by Collette Dinningan containing a selection of hydrating skincare products from leading French cosmetic company Payot Paris, whilst male customers receive a stylish zippered pod in chocolate suede designed by Akira Isogawa.

There is also an eight-course tasting menu highlighting the best restaurants in the world, with a number of Neil Perry designed dishes in small portions throughout the course of a flight, with each course matched to wines from Qantas’ extensive onboard cellar.

UPDATE (18/02/10): Qantas has announced it is to remove First class on its B747s and reconfigure the other cabins. The A380 will also see some changes. For more on this see the Business Traveller report below.