Good news: The friendly skies have just gotten friendlier. Thanks to a host of creature comforts designed especially for use with your seat and tray table in the upright position -- or, in the case of Qantas' in-flight jammies, fully reclined -- your next trip needn't be murder at 35,000 feet. Our guide to five top flights around the world.

-- Jessica Shaw

American Airlines N.Y.-L.A.

IN-FLIGHT PERKS Swivel seats so you can face the person behind you

Tumi plum open-air tote

FASHION MUST Tod's moccasins

AIR-RAGE CONTROLLERS Oscar + Dehn's herbal eye mask

WHO YOU MIGHT SEE Gwyneth Paltrow, Ed Harris, Kate Hudson

Air France N.Y.-Paris

[IN-FLIGHT PERKS]Caviar and Maine lobster served on real china

Un Apres-Midi de Chien...''Fourmi'' bag

[FASHION MUST]Christian Dior aviator sunglasses

[AIR-RAGE CONTROLLERS]Neal's Yard Remedies foot balm

[WHO YOU MIGHT SEE]Juliette Binoche, Kristin Scott Thomas, Elle Macpherson

Virgin Atlantic N.Y.-London

[IN-FLIGHT PERKS]In-flight massage, sit-down bar, chauffeur-driven car to the airport

Lancel's duffel bag in red

[FASHION MUST]Burberry wool-and-cashmere-blend wrap

[AIR-RAGE CONTROLLERS]Penta-hydrate oxygenated water

[WHO YOU MIGHT SEE]Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Milla Jovovich

Air Canada L.A.-Vancouver

[IN-FLIGHT PERKS]Air-to-ground fax service

Swiss Army red Mobilizer

[FASHION MUST]Ralph Lauren cashmere socks

[AIR-RAGE CONTROLLERS]Bose's QuietComfort Noise Cancelling headset

[WHO YOU MIGHT SEE]Jessica Alba, Rachael Leigh Cook, Sammo Hung

Qantas L.A.-Sydney

[IN-FLIGHT PERKS]In-flight pajamas

Boblbee ergonomically correct backpack

[FASHION MUST]Jockey tank top

[AIR-RAGE CONTROLLERS]Valerian root (homeopathic Valium!)

[WHO YOU MIGHT SEE]Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler


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