40 Airlines Where Upgrading Your Seat Is Actually Worth It

38. Turkish Airlines – Ottoman Opulence in the Air

Turkish Airlines doesn’t have traditional First Class, but its Business Class on long-haul flights often feels like one. The wide, lie-flat seats, fine-dining menus (think grilled seabass and Turkish meze), and Do&Co catering create a high-end experience. The Turkish Airlines Lounge in Istanbul is arguably one of the best in the world—complete with showers, freshly made pide, and a movie theatre. Add in attentive crew and locally inspired touches (like Turkish tea service), and this upgrade becomes a culturally rich, comfort-filled way to fly long haul.