business class
Coverage of business class in the Nexus archive.
- Business-class fliers love sliding doors — but they’re causing a nuisance for airlines and planemakers
The rise in premium travel is causing airlines to develop increasingly complex business-class seats, which must undergo rigorous certification by aviation regulators. Ongoing approval delays have resulted in airplanes being stuck at factories or flying with their advanced features, such as sliding doors, locked open. These design elements pose a frequent hurdle for manufacturers and carriers alike.
- I paid $180 to sit in business class on a 9-hour Amtrak ride from Rochester to NYC. Next time, I'll stick to coach.
A traveler paid $180 for a business-class seat on a 9-hour Amtrak ride from Rochester to New York City but concluded the upgrade was not worth the cost. They rode coach to Rochester and business class on the return trip, finding the business-class experience lacking for the price.
- I upgraded to premium economy on a long flight I've taken over 40 times. Next time, I'm choosing it over business class.
The author upgraded to Qantas' premium economy for a trans-Pacific flight, praising its improved comfort, privacy, and amenities compared to economy and business class. Features like a 2-3-2 seat configuration, hard-shell seat backs, and exclusive security lanes made the experience feel closer to business class while offering better value.
- Dog lovers be warned: Nobody wants to sit next to - or smell - your beloved Chow Chow when they've paid for business class flights, writes KATE WICKERS
The article warns dog lovers that passengers in business class flights may avoid sitting next to or being near a Chow Chow due to its smell. The piece is authored by Kate Wickers.
- 8 things passengers should stop wasting money on, according to a flight attendant
A flight attendant shares tips to save money while traveling, including bringing snacks and water bottles, avoiding airport food and bottled water, and upgrading to business class at the airport if possible. The article emphasizes cost-saving strategies for flights and in-airport expenses.