High Priced Luxury in the Sky

I don't know how many of you saw that the largest airplane in the world, Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 had its maiden flight on the 25th from Singapore to Sydney.

So, its not just that it is the largest that intrigues me- its what they have inside. They have 12 special suite compartments that have leather chair recliners and then an actual bed. If you buy the two suites next to each other, they actually turn into a bed. Here's the photo of it. And each suite has a 27" flat screen tv and laptop stations. Champagne, wine, and a lobster dinner are included. So guess how much the top bidder on Ebay paid for one of these suites- $100,000! And for that, he got to be the first person to board the plane. OUT OF CONTROL! $50,000 for one 8 hour flight. Is "a good night's sleep" and those luxuries even worth that much. I just can't even fathom paying it. Well, another couple got a "bargain" by getting another of the adjoining suites for $50,000- half price.

There is also a business class that don't have their own private compartments but have nice chairs that lay flat and a special bar for them. Here's what the "economy class" looks like- I could definitely handle that, as long as it was a competitive price with other airlines.


Wait- William brought up a good point- it just looks like Jet Blue! Thus, I have already experienced some of this luxury in the skies- but at great deals and FREE yummy snacks.

It seems to me that they are trying to make planes kind of like a cruise ship- well, only for those 12 people who can afford the suites. Which, unless that becomes the economy standard, I will probably never ride in. But, its fun to look at