business class

noun

: a class of air transportation at a fare lower than first class and higher than coach

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For comparison, the Dubai-Malé round-trip ticket in Emirates' business class can range from $2,000 to $3,500, while first-class starts at $6,000. Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 The addition to Club World, its business class cabin, began in 2023. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 What about overcrowding? Lounges reserve the right to refuse entry when at capacity, and some even prioritize travelers flying business class with a partner airline. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025 Flying in luxury: What's the difference between first and business class? Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for business class

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of business class was in 1962

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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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