Airbus A350 Airspace First Class:
The Future of Luxury Flying Revealed

By PrestigeFly

Airbus has unveiled its Airspace First Class concept for the A350, setting a new benchmark for ultra-luxury aviation. We analyze whether this design - likely to be adopted by airlines like Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific - justifies its rumored $20,000+ price tag.

The Game-Changing Features

🛋️ The Suite Revolution

• Industry-first sliding privacy walls (create a 10 sqm private room)
• Convertible "double suite" for couples/families
• First fully-flat queen-sized bed in the sky (78" long)

🎛️ Next-Gen Amenities

• 32-inch 8K OLED screens with Bluetooth cinema sound
• AI mood lighting that syncs with flight phases
• Vitality sensors adjusting temperature/humidity per passenger

✈️ A350-Specific Advantages

• Quieter cabins (5dB lower than 777X)
• Higher humidity (20% vs typical 10-12%)
• Wider windows with electrochromic shading

PrestigeFly First Look Verdict

✅ Worth It For:

• 12+ hour flights (especially Middle East-US routes)
• High-net-worth individuals valuing absolute privacy

⚠️ Considerations:

• Likely only 4-6 suites per aircraft
• 30-50% heavier than current first class = potential mileage surcharges

How It Compares to Existing Top Suites

FeatureAirbus A350 AirspaceEmirates 777X FirstSingapore Airlines SuitePrivacy | Full-room enclosure | Sliding doors | Bookable double suite
Bed Size | Queen (78") | 76" flat | 76" flat
Entertainment | 32" 8K OLED | 32" 4K | 24" 4K
Launch Carrier | Lufthansa (2025) | Emirates (2024) | Existing

Explore More Luxury Aviation

🔗 The $25,000 Flight: Is Ultra-First Class Worth It? (Bloomberg)
🔗 Airbus A350 vs Boeing 777X: The Ultimate Showdown (Forbes)
🔗 How Airlines Decide First Class Configurations (The Points Guy)