First-class fliers have a code. It’s subtle and usually comes with a glass of champagne. If you want fit in before you fall flat in a sea of stares, learn the unspoken rules—lest you mistake the amuse ...

Flying long-haul? The seat you choose can make or break the experience. Business class gives passengers a solid mix of comfort and affordability, while first class is all about the highest level of ...

Flying on Japan Airlines has always been, well, delightfully Japanese. Think of it as an introduction—or if departing from Tokyo, a bid farewell—to the country’s characteristic tenets of respectful, ...

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Between 2019 and 2024, first class seats fell by roughly 40%, according to aviation analytics data. That's not a minor shift. It's a fundamental restructuring of how airlines think about premium ...

While it is too soon to say that the first-class cabin faces extinction, it's clearly in a state of collapse. Between 2019 and 2024, the number of first-class seats fell by 40%, while other classes, ...