Business Class
The second premium cabin; modern international business class has fully lie-flat seats with direct aisle access.
Full definition
Business class on long-haul international flights typically features lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1, 2-2-2, or 1-1-1 configuration with direct aisle access from every seat. Common products: Delta One, United Polaris, Qatar Qsuite, Cathay Pacific Business, JAL Sky Suite, Virgin Upper Class.
Business is the most-redeemed premium cabin in award travel because it's the sweet spot of price vs. comfort — first class is 2-3x the miles for marginal additional comfort.
Related terms
First Class
The premium-most cabin on an aircraft, typically a private suite with fully lie-flat bed.Lie-Flat Seat
A business or first class seat that reclines fully horizontal to form a flat bed.Premium Economy
A separate cabin between economy and business with wider seats, more recline, and better s...
The premium-most cabin on an aircraft, typically a private suite with fully lie-flat bed.Lie-Flat Seat
A business or first class seat that reclines fully horizontal to form a flat bed.Premium Economy
A separate cabin between economy and business with wider seats, more recline, and better s...
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