Commercial air travel today sucks, with people packed in like sardines. Back in the 1930’s, long range travel – such as trans-oceanic flights – tended to give at least the higher-paying passengers a small stateroom. It has been a long time since such amenities were available. However, Singapore Airlines is instituting similar suites on some of their Airbus A380’s.

Airline offers passengers luxury private suites… complete with double bed and Italian-stitched armchair