We’ve reached out, researched, gathered data and crunched numbers to bring you this year’s Class Act Guide, a comprehensive collection of everything you need to know about the first- and business-class cabins of airlines around the world. Fully flat or almost-flat seats? Check. WiFi? Check. Dedicated lounges? In-flight programming? Amenity kits? Check. Check. Check.

Since its inception 10 years ago, Global Traveler readers have relied on this annual guide to ascertain their best options for air travel. The user-friendly format makes it easy to compare airline to airline based on regions served, aircraft and amenities.

This year, we also bring you a retrospective on the evolution of luggage, from super-heavy steamer trunks to über-light Rollaboards. Plus, we take a look at the efforts airlines make to ensure their lounges offer a home-away-from-home respite from the hurry-up-andwait routine of modern travel, and we take a peek behind the galley curtains to reveal the secrets to overcoming the challenges inherent with serving world-class cuisine at 35,000 feet. We also take an around-the-world look at some of the most heralded hotel openings in the past year and, as usual, provide a round-up of airline premium-economy-class offerings.

Be sure to pack this year’s guide in your briefcase and download the GT App for easy access wherever your travels take you.