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Articles tagged “business class”

Airlines

Why United Is Considering Putting Flatbed Seats on New Domestic Jets

Here's another reminder that airlines are fiercely competitive. Until recently, U.S. airlines generally weren't considering adding premium business class seats on domestic routes beyond New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. But a few years ago, JetBlue disrupted the market with its Mint business class, and now United is considering a similar move.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Why United Is Considering Putting Flatbed Seats on New Domestic Jets

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JetBlue’s Popular Mint Business Class Disrupted All of Its Rivals

JetBlue's not the most profitable U.S. airline. It's not the most on-time. It doesn't have nearly the selection of destinations as its larger competitors. But the airline has succeeded in disrupting the industry with its innovative business class product.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

JetBlue’s Popular Mint Business Class Disrupted All of Its Rivals

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United CEO Munoz’s Polaris Promise Never Matched Reality

A first-time business class flyer might love the dog-and-pony show United Airlines promised with its Polaris service. But your average frequent flyer prefers a more consistent experience, even if it's not as strong.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

United CEO Munoz’s Polaris Promise Never Matched Reality

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Business Class Must-Haves That Airlines Neglect at Their Peril

As airlines double down on investment in business class, there are some experiential table stakes for customers paying the money to sit up front.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Class Must-Haves That Airlines Neglect at Their Peril

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United Airlines Struggles to Keep Its Polaris Promises

Did United Airlines promote its new Polaris cabin faster than was prudent? The answer is probably yes. But remember, in 2016, United was losing high-value customers to competitors. It likely wanted to make a splash by highlighting its future plans.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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British Airways Announces a $495 Million Investment in Premium Experience

British Airways has finally come around and started investing in its business class cabin. But it may be too late to catch up with Delta, United, and the Middle East carriers.

Grant Martin, Skift | 6 years ago

British Airways Announces a $495 Million Investment in Premium Experience

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Alaska Air Won’t Have Flatbeds But Will Reward Frequent Flyers With Free Upgrades

Alaska's frequent flyers should love this decision. No, they won't get flatbed business class seats to New York, but they'll keep plentiful free upgrades. For most road warriors, that's a big deal.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Alaska Air Won’t Have Flatbeds But Will Reward Frequent Flyers With Free Upgrades

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Why International First Class Is Slowly Disappearing From Airlines

There is still a market for international first class. It's just not big, and its generally on flights between financial centers. Qatar Airways is making the right decision in focusing on business class, rather than first.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Why International First Class Is Slowly Disappearing From Airlines

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Frugal Travelers Turn to Business Class Fares to Earn Elite Status

Business class fares are becoming so reasonable that it often makes sense to book the tickets for the mileage bonuses. In many cases, elite status can be earned with one single flight.

Grant Martin, Skift | 7 years ago

Frugal Travelers Turn to Business Class Fares to Earn Elite Status

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La Compagnie Blames Brexit for London Route Suspension

Brexit is a fig leaf that can be used to cover up pretty much anything. Would the carrier be halting the service if it had been a runaway success?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

La Compagnie Blames Brexit for London Route Suspension