Business Class Packing Guide: What to Pack and What's Provided

Business class on most long-haul flights provides: an amenity kit (moisturiser, lip balm, eye mask, earplugs, socks), pyjamas (on flights 8+ hours), a pillow and duvet, slippers, noise-cancelling headphones (on most airlines), and toiletries in the lavatory. This means you can pack lighter than you might expect.

Emiratesamenity kits feature Bvlgari products. Qatar Airways uses Diptyque. Singapore Airlines offers Penhaligon's. The kits are yours to keep and are a nice perk of business class travel.

Based on our experience flying thousands of business class flights, here are the items we always pack:

1. Noise-cancelling headphones (your own). Airline-provided headphones are acceptable but your own Bose QC45 or Sony WH-1000XM5 are better. 2. A good moisturiser and lip balm. Cabin air is extremely dry at altitude. The amenity kit products are often small — bring your own. 3. Eye drops. Especially important on flights over 10 hours. 4. A portable charger. Business class seats have power outlets, but a backup is useful in the lounge. 5. Entertainment downloaded to your device. Wi-Fi is available but often slow. Download content before departure.

Business class typically includes 2 checked bags at 32kg (70lb) each, plus a carry-on bag and personal item. This is significantly more generous than economy class (usually 1 bag at 23kg).

Specific allowances by airline: Emirates: 2 × 32kg checked + 1 carry-on (7kg) Qatar Airways: 2 × 32kg checked + 1 carry-on (7kg) + 1 laptop bag British Airways: 2 × 32kg checked + 1 carry-on + 1 personal item Singapore Airlines: 2 × 32kg checked + 1 carry-on (7kg)

The generous baggage allowance means you rarely need to worry about packing light for business class trips.