Airports are usually places we endure rather than enjoy, queues, security checks, endless announcements. But step into a first class lounge in the Middle East, and suddenly the airport becomes part of ...

In both first and Qsuite cabins, attentive crew present multi‑course meals on white tablecloths, complete with canapés, soups ...

Around a dozen or so airlines continue to offer first-class seating, with Emirates contributing up to half of the suites.