Luxury at 30,000 ft: Flight plan takes a premium turn as airlines pamper the high-flying customer

New Delhi: Plush lie-flat beds, fancy wines paired with gourmet four-course meals served on designer tableware, and luxurious vanity kits – Indian carriers are elevating the luxury quotient for business class passengers, catering to the rising demand.

After two sluggish years due to the pandemic, airlines have not only seen a rousing revival in corporate travel, boosting occupancy in the business class, but also a new class of leisure travellers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks.