business class

noun

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

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Courtesy of Cathay Pacific Dining options in Cathay’s new business class The in-flight menu features an ample selection of Western- and Asian-style dishes across the main dinner service, a mid-flight snack, and a pre-arrival meal. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025 This spring, the airline will unveil its new business class cabin and become the first carrier to complete a nose-to-tail retrofit of the Boeing Dreamliner aircraft. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 In addition to offering new premium economy cabins, American is expected to unveil new business class seating later this year. Christine Chung, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Passengers flying Air France La Premiere and long-haul business class, LATAM Premium Business Class, KLM Business Class, Korean Air First Class and Prestige Class and Virgin Atlantic Upper Class can also access the lounge. Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for business class

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Mar. 2025.

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