business class

noun

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

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Price-wise, a premium economy fare will likely be over 50% less expensive than a business class fare, but is at least 30% more expensive than standard economy, per Skyscanner. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025 The starting price for business class from LAX to DOH is $11,495. Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025 Long-haul business class usually means flat beds, and often even with privacy doors. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025 From new business class suites to helicopter service, here are some high-flying upgrades airlines are introducing this summer. Forbes.com, 4 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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