business class
noun
: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach
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United Premium Plus is their premium economy, while United Polaris is business class.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The new business class seats will be available on Alaska's new long-haul international flights to Europe and Asia starting in April, according to the airline.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Access to the Cathay Pacific The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong International Airport is exclusive to business class passengers on Cathay Pacific or Oneworld partner airlines, as well as Cathay Pacific Silver members and above.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Giving free upgrades to business class seats.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The new business class seats will be available on Alaska's new long-haul international flights to Europe and Asia starting in April, according to the airline.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Access to the Cathay Pacific The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong International Airport is exclusive to business class passengers on Cathay Pacific or Oneworld partner airlines, as well as Cathay Pacific Silver members and above.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Giving free upgrades to business class seats.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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