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Articles tagged “business class”

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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 | 7 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 | 8 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 | 8 years ago

La Compagnie Blames Brexit for London Route Suspension

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Delta’s New Business Class Suites Put It Ahead of Its Competitors, Again

Many airlines spin new products as industry-leading. But this is the real deal. Delta's new suite looks about as good as business class can get.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Delta’s New Business Class Suites Put It Ahead of Its Competitors, Again

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How United Airlines Is Turning Value Flyers Into First-Class Customers

Can we now say that the radical evolution of loyalty and premium upgrade is nearly complete?

Grant Martin, Skift | 8 years ago

How United Airlines Is Turning Value Flyers Into First-Class Customers

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Hawaiian Airlines’ Snazzy Flatbed Seats Reveal Its Big Ambitions

Hawaiian Airlines is introducing new business class seats. But if you live in the mainland United States, you may not see a lot of them.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Hawaiian Airlines’ Snazzy Flatbed Seats Reveal Its Big Ambitions

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The Unexpected Micro-Revolution Behind United Airlines’ New Business Class Seat

Design firm Acumen did something no one thought possible. It created a high-density, direct-aisle access business class cabin for United Airlines. Will passengers like it? We'll find out early next year.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

The Unexpected Micro-Revolution Behind United Airlines’ New Business Class Seat

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Cheaper Premium Cabins on the Horizon as Delta Cuts Back on Upgrades

Fewer upgrades are on the horizon, but that may mean more discount premium fares.

Grant Martin, Skift | 8 years ago

Cheaper Premium Cabins on the Horizon as Delta Cuts Back on Upgrades