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 ...

Let's be honest, flying isn't as fun as it once was. Constant delays and cancellations, planes with no empty seats, no free checked bags, and seats that seemingly grow more uncomfortable each year all ...

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 ...

I wasn't sure if I should upgrade to first class on my first overnight flight with my infant. I ended up trying it, and it did not go as I'd hoped. I booked coach seats on our return flight. We slept ...

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Airline cabin classes like premium economy, business, and first class can be confusing and vary significantly between domestic and international flights. On most U.S. domestic flights, "first class" ...