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: Currently, a traveler flying British Airways business class between New York and London would earn 140 Tier Points one way, about halfway toward Bronze status.
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Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Access to first and business class, once almost exclusively reserved for big spenders or as a perk for frequent fliers, is now open to a growing number of travelers willing to bid for an upgrade, spend loyalty points or shell out extra cash.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Known for its elevated cuisine and authentic Turkish hospitality, the airline offers dining that transforms business class into something memorable, all while soaring at 35,000 feet.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Booking a business class ticket with miles just got a bit easier with a new flash sale from Delta Air Lines.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Access to first and business class, once almost exclusively reserved for big spenders or as a perk for frequent fliers, is now open to a growing number of travelers willing to bid for an upgrade, spend loyalty points or shell out extra cash.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Known for its elevated cuisine and authentic Turkish hospitality, the airline offers dining that transforms business class into something memorable, all while soaring at 35,000 feet.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Booking a business class ticket with miles just got a bit easier with a new flash sale from Delta Air Lines.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Business class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20class. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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