business class
noun
: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach
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The narrow-body jets have a four-cabin layout, including a Delta One business class cabin with 34 lie-flat seats all with direct access to the aisle.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
In coach, seats are arranged two on each side of the aisle, while business class features a two-and-one layout with wider seats and more legroom.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
All of Azevedo’s expenses for the 10-day trip were paid for by the Vietnamese American Business Association chaired by David Duong, which cut checks for his business class airfare, hotel stay and meals, according to federal authorities.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
For travelers wanting a bit more comfort, business class provides a noticeable upgrade.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
In coach, seats are arranged two on each side of the aisle, while business class features a two-and-one layout with wider seats and more legroom.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
All of Azevedo’s expenses for the 10-day trip were paid for by the Vietnamese American Business Association chaired by David Duong, which cut checks for his business class airfare, hotel stay and meals, according to federal authorities.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
For travelers wanting a bit more comfort, business class provides a noticeable upgrade.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for business class
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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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