Articles tagged “first class”

Coronavirus

If You Souffle It, Will They Fly? Airlines Bring Back Hot Meals to Woo High-End Flyers

Some airlines are bringing back hot meals for their premium passengers, but is this all pomp-and-circumstance or will it help rev up sales? People are tired of paying for everything when they fly, airlines need to consider bringing back free food for all if they really want to attract customers.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 2 years ago

If You Souffle It, Will They Fly? Airlines Bring Back Hot Meals to Woo High-End Flyers

Airlines

Delta Air Lines Sees Premium Profit

Travelers hoping for more free first-class upgrades should probably root for a recession. The economy is too strong for airlines to give away their best seats for free.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Delta Air Lines Sees Premium Profit

Airlines

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

Airlines

Singapore Airlines Unveils a Massive First-Class Suite to Compete with Gulf Rivals

We expect Singapore's new first-class suites will be considered among the world's best products. But the airline still faces intense competition from Gulf and Asian airlines. It's not clear how much this cabin update will help on that front.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Singapore Airlines Unveils a Massive First-Class Suite to Compete with Gulf Rivals

Airlines

First Class Is Shrinking but Here’s Why It Remains Important

First class is becoming more rarified as carriers emphasize dense business class configurations. But the most exclusive product does still play a role for well-heeled customers and the marketing departments of top carriers.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 6 years ago

First Class Is Shrinking but Here’s Why It Remains Important

Airlines

Air China Flight Attendants are Now Beijing-Duck Savvy, Airline Says

There's been a lot of press about airports becoming destinations in themselves. But, what about airlines? If Air China's Beijing Duck in first class is as good as the airline promises, and flight attendants can deliver, then the carrier is becoming a way for the passengers up front to experience Chinese culture, as well. Of course, economy passengers will have to settle for rice, noodles and burgers from a bevy of catering companies.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Air China Flight Attendants are Now Beijing-Duck Savvy, Airline Says

Airlines

10 Travel Icons Being Phased Out, But Do Some Still Have Life?

Airline first class is evolving, but to say it is on the way out is an over-statement. Fold-out maps and print guidebooks? Down, teetering, but not out.

Skift | 10 years ago

10 Travel Icons Being Phased Out, But Do Some Still Have Life?