Travelers have shown airlines that they're willing to pay more to get more room at the front of the cabin. Meanwhile, frequent flyer members' ranks are swelling, meaning there's more competition for ...

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 ...

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The Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge came with many perks, including free snacks and comfy seating. I also enjoyed a complimentary meal and personalized service from a first-class attendant. I've never ...

I flew first class with Delta for the first time from NYC to West Palm Beach, Florida. My $500 ticket included Sky Priority service, two checked bags, breakfast, and a stellar seat. I felt like a VIP ...

Boeing and Airbus say installations of new seats are holding up aircraft deliveries. Supply chain issues and certification of new first- and business-class seat models have delayed deliveries to ...

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, ...