cabin class

noun

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

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Rankings By Cabin The 2026 World’s Best Airlines Awards also rates airlines by cabin class, including economy, premium economy, business and first class. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Even frequent fliers should listen intently to every safety briefing, as there could be new information, depending on the type of aircraft or cabin class. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Airline cabin classes like premium economy, business, and first class can be confusing and vary significantly between domestic and international flights. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025 Other airlines that offer activity packs for kids in all cabin classes include Air France, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, United, and Qantas. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cabin class

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 11 May. 2026.

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