Emirates (EK), Qatar Airways (QR), and Etihad Airways (EY) each operate business class products that rank among the strongest available, yet picking a single winner is difficult because the experience changes depending on the aircraft a passenger actually flies.
Emirates Business Class
Upgrading an Emirates (EK) flight with Skywards miles is one of the most reliable ways to access premium cabins, including First Class, even at the last minute.
Below, we break down why these carriers earned their positions and what travellers can expect when boarding their business-class cabins in 2025.
Emirates Airline (EK) has finally addressed one of the biggest complaints about its Boeing 777-300ER Business Class by retiring the outdated 2-3-2 cabin layout.
Emirates airline consistently invests in passenger comfort, service innovation, and hospitality.
Emirates (EK) has reported a surge in first class and business class bookings on UK bound flights from key Asian markets, notably China and India, during the first half of 2025.
Emirates (EK) has significantly increased award ticket surcharges on its fifth-freedom routes, including flights between New York (JFK) and Milan (MXP) and Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG).
Premier airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates continue to raise the bar by offering some of the best business class pajamas in the world in 2025.
Emirates (EK) launches 18 Business Class dishes paired with Moët & Chandon on flights from Dubai (DXB), redefining luxury dining.
The flag carrier of UAE, Emirates Airline (EK) mistakenly served halal meat instead of vegan meals to two passengers on a flight from Dubai (DXB) to Bangkok (BKK) in March 2024.