Aviation Week

Oman Air To End First-Class, Boost ‘Business-Plus’

Oman Air will scrap its first-class cabins as it seeks to make better use of its onboard real estate, the airline announced Aug. 21. Many Middle East carriers retain a first-class product, given the ...
CBS News

Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what the new section will look like.

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USA Today

Swiss Airlines unveils new first class enclosed suites – with beds and total privacy

First-class passengers on some Swiss International Air Lines flights will soon get to travel in their own private enclosed suites, complete with a personal wardrobe and even a double bed. The ...
Skift

First Class Is Back and Bigger than Ever — But Sometimes in Disguise

First class isn’t dead — it’s just evolving. As airlines chase high-margin passengers, luxe cabins are back, but often rebranded or reimagined as ‘business plus’ instead. Coming as it usually does ...
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Here’s how different American Airlines’ flagship suites are compared to flagship first

American Airlines is rolling out Flagship Suites, its next-generation business class seat. These seats are available on Boeing 787-9s in the '789P' subfleet, and will soon also be available on the ...
CNN

‘A retreat above the clouds’: The airlines keeping first class alive

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Yahoo

The world’s best first-class cabin? I’ve flown in most of them and this is my verdict

Sometimes it really is better to travel than to arrive. After spending years stripping out first-class cabins, airlines are racing to bring them back bigger and better than ever. Carriers are ...
AOL

I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. The most luxurious perk wasn't even on the train.

I've never flown in first class — the closest I've come was a free upgrade to Delta Comfort Plus because all the basic economy seats were full. However, I got a taste of luxury with my first ...
Business Insider

I paid over $2,000 for a first-class flight on Alaska Airlines. Unfortunately, it wasn't much better than economy.

I usually fly economy, but I splurged on a first-class Alaska Airlines ticket to Hawaii. The round-trip flight cost more than $2,000, but the amenities really let me down. It definitely wasn't worth ...
NerdWallet

The Guide to American Airlines First Class

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Yahoo

I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. The most luxurious perk wasn't even on the train.

The Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge came with many perks, including free snacks and comfy seating. I also enjoyed a complimentary meal and personalized service from a first-class attendant. I've never ...