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Major airline launches new onboard suites that ‘feel like a hotel room' with double beds and private wardrobes

And we got the first look at another new business class suite launching REST UP Major airline launches new onboard suites that 'feel like a hotel room' with double beds and private wardrobes AN airline in Europe has revealed some very swanky new seats onboard - which feel like your own private hotel room. Switzerland based Swiss International Airlines have shown off their new seat designs being rolled out across all of the classes. Advertisement 6 New hotel-like suites have been revealed by Swiss Airlines Credit: Swiss International Air Lines Ltd 6 The suits have fold out double beds Credit: Swiss International Air Lines Ltd 6 The 1.8m walls have full privacy Credit: Swiss International Air Lines Ltd Called the Swiss Senses, everything from economy to first is being upgraded in their "biggest product investment in the company's history". The new Swiss First suites will be a fully enclosed pod with 1.8m walls and sliding doors for privacy. The airline described them as "your own private retreat above the clouds". Passengers will get a seat that turns into a double bed, as well as a personal wardrobe. Advertisement Wireless charging, adjustable seat temperatures and even an upgraded washroom for first class passengers is part of the upgrade. Pyjamas, amenity kits and speciality created cocktails are all available to passengers as well. And not only does the inflight entertainment screen wrap around the width of the seat, but travellers can hook up their own headphones to the monitor. The new Swiss Business seats will also have a sliding door and lie-flat beds, along with wireless charging and seat temperature options. Advertisement Each seat will also have access to the aisle, so no clambering over your neighbour. And passengers will get bedding and amenity kits as well. 'Jet of the future' dubbed The Phantom boasts see-through cabin, fuel-slashing AI design…& could take to skies VERY soon Both premium economy and economy are also being revamped. The premium economy cabin will be redesigned and while the seats remain the same, new in-ear headphones, bedding and menu options are being introduced. Advertisement And for economy passengers there will be more space with extra legroom, as well as similar new dining options and headphones. All passengers could even see the effects of jet lag be lessened. 6 Business class seats are getting an upgrade too Credit: Swiss International Air Lines Ltd 6 Anti-jet lag lights will be in all of the cabins Credit: Swiss International Air Lines Ltd Advertisement The cabin will use 'Human Centric Lighting' to simulate a normal day time routine, helping your biological rhythm. The new cabins will be rolled out on European routes in October on the Airbus A350-900s. The full fleet including the A330-300 and the Boring 777-300ER will get the seat rollout at a later date. Swiss chief commercial officer Heike Birlenbach: "Our new seats are the centrepiece of our new aircraft cabins." Advertisement In the mean time, we got the first look at Cathay Pacific's new business class suites. And here are some of our other airline reviews: