business class
noun
: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach
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But as Harteveldt said, premium economy is meant to be a bridge between standard economy and business class, not a competing product for the fancier cabins.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
While Delta hasn’t yet released the entry requirements to access the premium spaces, similar premium lounges owned by other airlines are usually limited to passengers in first or business class, top-tier loyalty members, and travelers who pay for the most premium airline credit cards.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2024
For a round-trip business class seat, prices start at around $5,000, with connections to other parts of Asia.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
First class passengers, business class passengers and MileagePlus Premier members can check bags that weigh up to 70 pounds.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
In first class, travelers will be treated to a fixed bed, a separate recliner chair, a personal closet, and a dining table for two, while business class passengers will enjoy a more than 6-foot-long lie-flat bed, a leather ottoman, and an 18-inch touch screen TV.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
There will be no change in the boarding system for pre-boarding groups like active military or disabled passengers, or for business class, first class, and fliers with elite status.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2023
After all, an airline’s F&B offering– particularly the options served in its lounges–remains one of business class’ biggest draws.
—Lela London, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Air France will use a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner with 30 business class seats, 21 premium economy seats and 228 economy seats.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
While Delta hasn’t yet released the entry requirements to access the premium spaces, similar premium lounges owned by other airlines are usually limited to passengers in first or business class, top-tier loyalty members, and travelers who pay for the most premium airline credit cards.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2024
For a round-trip business class seat, prices start at around $5,000, with connections to other parts of Asia.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
First class passengers, business class passengers and MileagePlus Premier members can check bags that weigh up to 70 pounds.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
In first class, travelers will be treated to a fixed bed, a separate recliner chair, a personal closet, and a dining table for two, while business class passengers will enjoy a more than 6-foot-long lie-flat bed, a leather ottoman, and an 18-inch touch screen TV.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
There will be no change in the boarding system for pre-boarding groups like active military or disabled passengers, or for business class, first class, and fliers with elite status.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2023
After all, an airline’s F&B offering– particularly the options served in its lounges–remains one of business class’ biggest draws.
—Lela London, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Air France will use a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner with 30 business class seats, 21 premium economy seats and 228 economy seats.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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