Over the past few years, airlines have accelerated the removal of first class seats, opting to install more business class ...

By the end of this year both Air France and Lufthansa are also expected to refresh their first class and premium offerings. But alongside this upper echelon growth some airlines like Malaysia ...

American Airlines expanded on its plan to drop first-class seats on its international flights and replace them with more business class seats. Some of the new seats on long-haul international ...

US airlines have ditched first class for improved business cabins to optimize space and revenue. Some global carriers are adopting a different strategy as demand for more onboard luxury spikes.

One airline’s first class may not be as luxe as another airline’s business class. Some airlines don’t use the “first” or “business” terminology at all, like JetBlue’s Mint or ...

While some airlines have chosen to completely ax long-haul first class—the ultra-luxurious cabin above business—others are doubling down. In fact, there seems to be a fresh arms race to offer ...

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