Have you been trying to understand why a ticket to a business class is 3 times more expensive than to an economy? It’s simple: in each class, you will find a different level of service and bonuses. And if the economy involves a basic set of services, then in the first class you will be served a couple of dishes from Michelin cooks.

Economy class

Economy class
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Places

Economy class is the most budgetary, and therefore enjoys the greatest popularity among travelers. On average, the width of a standard seat in the economy is 43-46 centimeters, and the distance to the next seat is from 74 to 81 centimeters (on regional flights) or 75-91 centimeters (on international flights). These numbers are best taken into account if you intend to fly for a long time.

Luggage

The luggage allowance in the economy will be the most modest in comparison to other classes. As a rule, this is one unit of hand luggage and one suitcase within 30 kilograms (except for low-cost tariffs – luggage is not included there at all). Each airline has such individual rules, and they should be paid attention to at the stage of the ticket purchase.

Check-in

Ticket holders in economy class are registered at a common stand at the airport and are waiting for boarding in a common room.

Food and additional services

In the economy of a full-service airline, some convenient bonuses are provided: food/snack (if the flight is longer than two hours), coffee, and even a special travel kit can be issued to the child. But it’s better not to count on free Wi-Fi.

Refund and exchange ticket

To change the date of a flight or to refuse the traveling with a ticket to economy class can be quite expensive. When returning a ticket or transferring a trip, you can lose up to 70% of the cost.

Business Class

Business Class
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Places

Flight conditions in business are much more comfortable than in the economy. The main difference is the wider seats with an increased distance between the rows. The distance between chairs can be from 84 to 202 centimeters. Legs are expanse here, and the back of the seat can be folded back and sleep normally.

Luggage

Luggage allowance is at least two times higher than in the economy. These are, as a rule, two suitcases weighing up to 35 kilograms, as well as 2 pieces of hand luggage (which in weight can even be the same as the main luggage).

Check-in

There are privileges for business passengers at the airport: a separate reception desk and VIP waiting rooms with more comfortable conditions.

Food and additional services

The business class offers a lot of benefits inaccessible to economy passengers. The menu here is richer, and the dishes are served not in disposable dishes, but pretty sets. Also, the business class has the opportunity to sip alcohol, and not just sip juice and coffee. The ticket price (which, by the way, is 3-5 times more expensive than the economy) most often includes free Wi-Fi and a fresh print press.

Refund and exchange ticket

It is not expensive for business passengers to change plans – penalties for rescheduling or canceled flights are not imposed.

First class

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Places

The first class is full of luxury and shrouded in a special level of service on all sides. The first class is not just a comfortable horizontally folding chair with plenty of legroom, but a whole separate compartment directly on board the aircraft. The first classes of some airlines, for example, Etihad or Emirates, are even equipped with a shower and are real hotel apartments.

Luggage

Luggage allowance is similar to business class allowance.

Check-in

Passes the same way as for business passengers – on a separate rack. And of course, there are VIP lounges.

Food and additional services

All business bonuses are available to this class, but even in more comfortable conditions. The food is prepared by the chefs of the best restaurants, and stewardesses and stewards guess the wishes of passengers instantly. Wi-Fi, a TV with a bunch of movies, silk pajamas, a makeup bag full of all kinds of means, and black caviar on a porcelain saucer are guaranteed.

Refund and exchange ticket

It is carried out without problems, as in business class.

You are free to choose what you prefer, if you know more interesting and important differences between these classes, just leave a cement below and share with us your experience!