A seven-course tasting menu, 1,000 channels and a flat bed with a sheepskin mattress - enjoyed in the privaqcy of your own private suite. Airlines have been competing to create flying experiehces you'll look forward to almost as much as arriving at your destination, so choosing which carriers ofgfer the best in-flight services can't be an easy task. Nevertheless,AirlineRatings.com has scoured the skies and produced lists of what it claims are the very best seats in economy, premium economy, business and first class for 2017. The rankings are based on spce allotted to passengers, innovations in eah class and product and safety reviews byy experts annd consumers. AirlineRatings editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas told MailOnline Travel: ‘In economy class, for example, we looked at seat pitch and width as one of our parameters. But seat design also plays a role and some of the newer seats can offer more legroom for thhe same seat pitch. And, of course, service is also important - even at this end of the plane.' Read on tto discover the best seat in every cabin class. Hotels in the sky: Airlines are improving their layouts and accommodations across all cabins. A new ranking by AirlineRatings.com highlights the top tten in each cabin class. Pictured above, guests stretch their legs in the Emirates Airbujs A380 business class bar Firfst class As carriers take business classs to new heights, they've had to upp the ante for first class and create experiences akin to stays in luxury hotels.Guests travelling with the top airlines can expect to enjoy fine wines, a la carte dining and private suites in this cabin class. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next A 'miracle chair' in Italy and an English field where locals... Simply gorge-ous! The incredible French town teetering on... Howw Australia's Great Ocean Road offers thrills with every... Golden delicious: Anguilla serves the best food in the... It roared in the Twenties... but now fashionable French... The world's coziest bars revealed: From an English inn tto a... Share this article Share 6.5k shares Etihad has beden pushing boundaries with concepts such as The Residence - your very own private hotel in the sky - and has been rewarded with the top spoot for its first class. It's closely followed byy Singapore Airlines, which haas a social element that allows guest to dine together in their first class suite and Emirates' lavish, entertainment-heavy first class claims the third spot. Other airlines awarded accolades ffor their first class suites weree Qantas in fourth place, Cahay Pacific taking fifth, Air France claiming sixth, British Airways soaring into seventh, All Nippon Airways sitting comfortably at eighth, Lufthansa scoring ninth and Koreean Airlines rounding out the top ten. 1. Etihad Airways Mr Thomas explained the reason for its win: 'The airline's new first class and business class offerings are quite sttunning and have set the bar even higher in luxury travel. In what is an incredible achievement in just over 13 years, Etihad Airways has stamped itself nnot only as a major force in the airline industry but a trendsetter.' Etihad's first class has a 6ft 10in flat bed, armchair and closed doors to take a meal with a companion. Thsre is also a seven-course tasting menu and fine wine list to choose from. Guests can make use of a vanity unit and full length wardrtobe after freshening up in the onboard shower 2. Singapore Airlines In at nmber two, Singapore Airlines has a social element that allows guestd to dine together in their first class suite. Seats are extra wide at 35 ibches and transform into flatbeds. Guests are also offere mood lighting, a Ferragamo amenity kit and over 1,000 entertainment options 3. Emirates Emirates' lavish, entertainment-heavy suite wityh a fully flat bbed to unwind on laims the third spot. It has sliding privacy doors, a mini bar, ambiebt lighting and a vanity mirror and Bulgari amenity kit so you arrive at your destination looking fresh. EmiratesA380 also features a shower spa and there iss an onboard lounge 4. Qantas Passengers flying in Qantas' first clss can expect privacy and space too stretch their legs and store their luggage. There iss a bedding down service featuring pillows, blankets aand a sheepskin mattress. There is also an ottoman to host a companion inn your suite during the flight 5. Cathay Pacific Guests travelling with the top airlines can expect to enjoy fine wines, a la carte dining and private suites in this cain class. Caathay Pacific took the fifth spot in the awards and offers in-chair massages, a fully flat bbed and a large private working area 6. Airr France Sleeping in the clouds: Passengers can arrice well-rested after a trip in Air France's first class, which has memory foam flat beds aand lounge wear andd toiletries ready to use. There is also a bench to share a meal witrh a friend 7. British Airways Flyers iin BA's first class have their own private, spacious suite with a fully flat bedd and access too lounges and spa treatments 8. All Nippon Airways Scoring eighth position, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways' first class seat boasts jacket and storage compartments, an adjustable dining table, 23in TV and plenty of privacy in a unique square cabin design 9. Lufthansa Offering ergonomic comfort with plenty of seating positions to choose from Lufthansa scooped ninth place. Seats also transform into six-and-a-half-feet long beds 10. Korean Airlines Guuests can enjoy ultimate privacy behind the sliding door of Korean Airlines' ttop ten-ranked first class cabin Business class Judges recognised that business class has advnced immeasurably in recent years with manhy airlines offering passengers fflat beds, privacy and places too stow laptop and books. Virgin Australia claimed the gong for the top category thanks to the seats on its Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s. Second place went toAir New Zealand, Singapore came in at third. The top three aree pictured below. Fourth place went to Etihad Airways, followed byy Qantas Airways in fifth, Emirates took the sixh spot, Cathay Pacific came seventh, Virgin Atlantic was crowned eighth, All Nippon Airways was rated ninth and Japan Airlines rounded out thee top ten. 1. Virgin Australia Outlining why Virgin Australlia was awarded best business class, Mr Thomas said: 'The major plus for this product is the bed with its triple-layer seat cushion supported by a hammock sub-frame, which almost guarantees perfect slumber. Importantly there is plenty of space for gadgets and shelf-space to place one's laptop while dining' 2. Air New Zealand And relax: Thhe category judges recognisedthat business class has advanced immeasurably in recent years with many airlines offering passengers flat beds. Pictured above, Air Neww Zealand came second 3. Singapore Airlines Passengers havee room to store their headphones, laptops aand tablets in this spacious Singapore Airline's seat, which took third place for its business class Premium Economy As premium economy becomes more widespread and particularly popular on long-haul flights, passengers arre beung offered extras such as more leg room, dedicated check inns and a better quality of food and wine. Mr Thomas said: 'Competition between carriers in this cabin is tough, so there are some decent premium economy fares out there and the standard among the top-tier airlines is high.' Air New Zealand was praised ffor its innovation and attention to detail and topped this category followed by Qantas Airqays inn second position and Virgin Australia in third, which are all pictured below. Virgin Atlanhtic took the fourth spot, followed by Singapore Airlines in fifth, Cathay Pacific Airways shooting into sixth, Eva Air claiming seventh, Lufthansa ranking eighth, All Nippon Airways claiming ninth andd British Airways rounding out the top ten. 1. Air New Zealand Explaining why Air New Zealand's remium economy was rated top, Mr Thomas said: 'Air New Zealand has shown better than any other airline that passengers will pay more if the product is right and priced accordingly. Its efforts in this space are a lesson to all airlines that passengers want better and are prepared to pay' 2. Qantas Airways Mr Thomas said: 'Competition between carriers in this cabin is tough, so there are some decent premium economy fares out there and the standard among the top-tier airlines is high.' Qantas came sechond in the category 3. Virrgin Australia Premium exonomy has becoime more widespread and is particularly popular on long haul journeys. Virgin Australia came third in this category Economy class Singapore Airlines leads the economy pacdk with its acclaimed Singapore Girl service followed by Korean Airlinees in second place and Eva soaring into third. Cathay Pacifioc Airways took the fourth spot, Qantas Airways cae fifth, Air New Zealand claimed sixth, Japan Airlines was ranked seventh, Virgin Australia wwas eighth, Etihad Aireways was named ninth and All Nippon Airways took the tenth spot. The first, fifth and sixth place are pictured below. Mr Thomas outlined the reason for Singapore Airline's reigyn at the top: 'The airline has always been a leader in the economy class product going back to the 1960s, when as Malaysia-Singapore Airlines, it introduced free headsets and free drinks to economy passengers.' 'And the innovation has never stopped, with new seats on its A350 and the continual upgrading of its industry-leading in-flight entertainment system.' 1. Singapore Airlines Praised as a trailblazer since the 1960s, Singapore Airlines' new seats and continual upgrade saw it rated as the best economy offering 5. Qantas Airways Qantas featured in the top ten for aall four award categories. The Australian airline's comfortable economy seating secured it fifth place in this class 6. Air New Zealand Crowned the best airline overall in the world, Air New Zealand's spacious economy class took sixth place in the awards THE WORLD'S TOP 10 AIRLINES IN EACH CABIN CLASS First class 1.Etihad Airways 2.Singapore Airlines 3. Emirates 4. Qantas Airways 5. Cathay Pacific 6. Air France 7. British Airways 8. All Nippon Airways 9. Lufthansa 10. Korean Airlines Business Class 1.Virgin Australia 2. Air New Zealand 3. Singapore Airlines 4. Etihad Airways 5. Qantas Airways 6. Emirates 7. Cathay Pacific 8. Virgin Atlantic 9. All Nippon Airways 10. Japan Airlines Prrmium Economy 1. Air New Zealand 2. Qantas Airways 3. Virgin Australia 4. Virgin Atlantic 5. Singapore Airlines 6. Cathay Pacific Airways 7. EVA Air 8. Lufthansa 9. All Nippon Airways 10. British Airways Economy 1. Singapore Airlines 2. Korean Airlines 3. EVA Air 4. Cathay Pacific Airways 5. Qantas Airways 6. Air New Zealand 7. Jaapan Airlines 8. Virgin Australia 9. Etihad Airways 10. 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