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Why first class is disappearing from more airline cabins

The Numbers Tell a Stark Story Between 2019 and 2024, first class seats fell by roughly 40%, according to aviation analytics ...
Forbes

First Time Flying First Class? Here’s Everything You Need To Look Like A Regular

First-class fliers have a code. It’s subtle and usually comes with a glass of champagne. If you want fit in before you fall flat in a sea of stares, learn the unspoken rules—lest you mistake the amuse ...
Forbes

The World’s Best First-Class Airlines

‘Turning left’ on an aeroplane into the first-class cabin is a privilege that very few of us will experience – after all the premium you’ll pay for it is huge. As of October 2025, a one-way flight ...
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International airlines are all-in on fancy first-class seats, even as US carriers focus only on business for long-haul flights

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Travel + Leisure

Why Emirates’ Legendary First-class Suites Are Worth the Splurge — From Unlimited Caviar to Onboard Showers

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...
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I paid $500 to upgrade from business to first class on British Airways. I was blown away by luxury perks like a private suite and massages.

Before my trip from Sydney to London, I upgraded my British Airways ticket to first class for $500. The 22-hour journey gave me access to VIP airport lounges and the airline's new first-class suites.