business class
noun
: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach
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Unlike traditional airlines that have the cushion of higher-margin business class seats or that can trim extras like meals, ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier already run lean.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Not every fare has jumped up by thousands of dollars — the Ridgeways were planning to fly business class and make multiple stops.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 6 May 2026
JetBlue is a premium traveler favorite again JetBlue scored top marks for its first/business class cabins and came in third place for its premium economy offerings.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 May 2026
In total, passenger satisfaction rose eight points compared to 2025, driven in part by a 17-point increase in satisfaction among first and business class cabins, according to the company's 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Not every fare has jumped up by thousands of dollars — the Ridgeways were planning to fly business class and make multiple stops.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 6 May 2026
JetBlue is a premium traveler favorite again JetBlue scored top marks for its first/business class cabins and came in third place for its premium economy offerings.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 May 2026
In total, passenger satisfaction rose eight points compared to 2025, driven in part by a 17-point increase in satisfaction among first and business class cabins, according to the company's 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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