Over the past year, we’ve seen a number of major airlines revamp their international business class offerings. As Open Skies policies make it easier for US-based and EU-based carriers to capitalize on the international travel market, price won’t be the only tool airlines use to attract business class passengers. Amenities will surely play a role, especially as major carriers go head-to-head with smaller business class-only airlines like Silverjet and eos. Over the next several weeks, we’d like to highlight some of the international business class amenities airlines from around the world are offering. In late 2007, United Airlines made some major changes to their international business class, so they seemed like a good carrier to start with…

United Airlines International Business Class

Comfort on United

• With the flat bed, United Airlines’ new international business class gives you the opportunity to truly lay down on your flight. There is no “tilting” involved.

Entertainment on United

• If you can’t sleep away your flight, you can tap into the over 150 hours of on-demand entertainment United Airlines international business class flights offer. You can choose from movies and games, and watch it all happen on your very own 15-inch video monitor.

Dining on United

• Select flights will feature cuisine created by world-renowned chef Charlie Trotter. However, this isn’t a perk on all international flights. There are meal options, but you might not get the gourmet cooking you hoped for.

Visit United Airlines to learn more about all of their international business class offerings. They’ve created a presentation that walks you through all of the perks and furthers their idea that flying United Airlines Business Class is a “dream-like” experience.