Oman Air Swaps First Class for 'Higher-Tier Business' Seats


A render of a business class seat on a flight.

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First class has been 'retiring' from international routes across the industry, Oman Air is the latest, despite its regional neighbors doubling down on the segment.

Oman Air is replacing its first-class cabin for specific routes, joining a growing list of carriers to do so. The replacement is called "Business Studio" and will initially feature on London and Bangkok routes.

The national carrier said in a release the new category will be more affordable than first class and stand as a "higher tier" of business class. The class still features lie-flat seats and privacy walls.

“The traditional First Cl