business class

noun

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

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But beyond what have become almost de facto modern standards for international business class at this point, enterprising carriers are finding ways to stand out from the crowd. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025 Queen Mathilde traveled on a commercial flight by KLM and sat in business class, according to HLN. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 The train also features free Wi-Fi internet, and business class service for an additional fee. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025 This includes preferred members of Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program, those flying business class and holders of the airline’s credit card. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 11 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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