Whether it be for work or for pleasure, business class flights over the ocean are becoming more affordable now than ever. Starting at the gate, the Business Class and First Class passengers get priority boarding, which means that these people are seated first and are sipping on Bloody Marries long before their fellow Coach Class plane-mates even get to board the plane.  Want to know the perks of flying Business Class? Here is a list Top Business Class has compiled for you:

1. Executive Lounge Access

Spending time at any given airport can be hectic to say the least. When you purchase a Business Class Airfare however, you can enjoy the perks of an Executive Lounge. These exclusive airport gems offer anything from unlimited meals and beverages to comfy work space and private showers. That’s right! You can take a shower, enjoy a nap and have a drink all before your Business Class Flight.

2. Priority Boarding

After a long haul through security, the last thing you want to do is be among the 200+ other people waiting in line to board the plane. With a business class ticket, you will be among the elite boarding group and will be accommodated first.

3. Exquisite Meals and Beverages

Once on board, the friendly staff of international business class flights will politely offer a selection of beverages before the flight even takes off. In addition, the flight attendant will present you with a menu consisting of carefully selected three-course meals, snacks and refreshments. This alone makes traveling in business or first class a delightful experience, different from the sad pre-packaged sandwiches waiting to be purchased for just under ten bucks.

4. From Full Recline to Flat Bed Seats

Flying in Business or First class internationally is the best way to fly, unless you own a private plane. The seats offered on most notable airlines provide the business class passengers with utmost comfort. With seat width ranging from “19-22”, you can comfortably snuggle under a blanket in a reclined or fully flat seat position and enjoy a movie during your flight.

5. Amenities

Enter the world of luxury. When flying business and first class on international flights, top airlines go out of their way to make your flight an experience you can remember long after reaching your destination.  The perks include pajamas and slippers, your own personal toiletries bag, noise-reducing headphones to use when watching a movie, selection of magazines and newspapers and of course the concierge service of the flight attendants who accommodate you in every way possible.

That's our roundup of why you should travel in Business Class on your upcoming trip.