cabin class

noun

: a class of accommodations on a passenger ship superior to tourist class and inferior to first class

Examples of cabin class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer one free carry-on (and one personal item) regardless of your cabin class; meanwhile, JetBlue and United restrict basic economy ticket holders to one personal item. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024 Right Now First Class Delta's first class is the top cabin class on most domestic and short-haul international flights. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024 The 2022 study yielded further insights into weight distribution by cabin class and travel purpose. Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 Expect more space, increased privacy, and better mid-flight sleep across cabin classes. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024 That means the number of miles required for redemption will vary based on factors like the route, date, and cabin class. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2023 Outside of business, there are three other cabin classes, including Premium Plus, the carrier’s premium economy product with more comfort and recline than coach, the extra-legroom offering Economy Plus, and regular economy. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023 Demand, distance, your itinerary and cabin class can influence changes, says Laura Lindsay, travel trends expert for the travel booking site Skyscanner. Natalie B. Compton, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Apr. 2023 The new planes operating the route will offer perks across all three cabin classes—economy, premium economy, and business class. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabin class was in 1895

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“Cabin class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabin%20class. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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