What is the real difference between First class, Business and Coach…and what IS business class?
I'm planning a trip to go see my dad *squee* who lives in PA, i've never met him before so I'm going to fly out there. I want to fly but I've never flown in my life before so I don't know what I'm looking for. First Class, seems expensive but if i've got to spend more than seven hours on a plane is it worth it? Business class…i don't even know what that is…can only business people get on it? And coach…I just remember all those movies with the screaming kids and the evil evil people touching and crowding you…I'm closterphobic (just a little, not too seriously.) Any help or advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance!
80% of seats on a plane are coach class, so that is the normal mode of travel on a plane for the majority of people.
Coach class seats are not cramped but only just: There is around an inch between you and the person to either side of you, and an inch between your knees and the seat in front of you. It is optimum spacing for cost-effectiveness.
And despite your closterphobic I would recommend it.
However most advertising done by airlines is for business class and first class because this is much more expensive, normally 5-10 times as much, so it is not worth it in my opinion.
Here there is much more room between seats, the sort of room you might get between desks in a meeting room at work. You get expensive meals and other extravagent stuff – its all to appeal to the ego in my opinion.
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80% of seats on a plane are coach class, so that is the normal mode of travel on a plane for the majority of people.
Coach class seats are not cramped but only just: There is around an inch between you and the person to either side of you, and an inch between your knees and the seat in front of you. It is optimum spacing for cost-effectiveness.
And despite your closterphobic I would recommend it.
However most advertising done by airlines is for business class and first class because this is much more expensive, normally 5-10 times as much, so it is not worth it in my opinion.
Here there is much more room between seats, the sort of room you might get between desks in a meeting room at work. You get expensive meals and other extravagent stuff – its all to appeal to the ego in my opinion.
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just buy a cheap ticket and for you a young person 7 hours is nothing just get up and go
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It depends on what airline and type of aircraft. On the vast majority of domestic flights there are just two classes – first class and coach, there's no business class. First class is just somewhat bigger seats, and you usually get free alcoholic drinks and more (or better) snacks than the typical tiny bag of pretzels or peanuts you usually get in coach class. Other than that there's not much difference.
On longer international flights on bigger aircraft, like Boeing 777 or Airbus A340, some airlines have it configured with the three classes of service (first, business, and coach). In this case, business class is more like the first class on shorter domestic flights, and first class is even more luxurious (really nice meals, unlimited premium alcoholic drinks, and seats with individual personal entertainment systems and seats that recline really far – almost lying flat like a bed in some cases).
But if you're flying domestically in the US – I would say it's probably not worth the additional cost. Many times the people flying first class are people who have enough frequent flier miles to get free upgrades. Flying coach isn't AS bad as it is in the movies, haha. I would definitely request an aisle seat when you get your seat assignment though – I always do that when I fly because I also get claustrophobic. And it's also easier to get up and use the bathroom or something also.
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If the flight is 7 hours long, business class is probably $2000+, and first will be even more. I doubt you can afford this so you only have one option left.
P.S. If you can afford it, business class is worth every penny. But if you've never flown before you wont appreciate it over coach.
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Business class is usually only on planes that are traveling internationally (as most planes only have 2 classes, first and coach). Business class is named that way because it's a bit better than coach but not quite as good as first class and caters to business travelers. You do not have to be a business traveler to sit in business class.
First class is pricey but much more comfortable if you can afford it.
Coach isn't quite as bad as you are picturing it to be. If you don't like to feel boxed in, I would suggest you get an aisle seat vs a middle or widow seat. The aisle seat will allow you to feel as if you have a bit more space to spread out.
Good luck and have great time!
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Business class
Is not as good as First. With business it is orientated to allow people to work or relax in comfort. You have the option to plug in your laptop if you are a business traveller. You get are offered a selection of dishes from an a la carte menu style menu. With business you get access to the business class lounge and you have the opportunity to work or relax as you so wish. You complementry food & drink. Also you are offered priority boarding so you board the plane as and when. Depending on who you fly with you can make use of a fully flat bed. You get the offer of Champage or orange to drink before take off. It is as the name suggests orientated towards business travellers. But if you can afford the prices then I would advise trying to book it. Because for a seven hour journey you will reap the benefits and also considering your closterphobic you will benfit even more. I flew business class a leisure passenger and it was BLISS. All the other times I have been in coach.
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check out all the airlines web sites that fly to your destination
There's a huge price difference between coach and business and first. If you're flying domestic, it's not worth it to pay for business or first class. There isn't enough of a difference to merit paying so much more. The seats on domestic flights aren't that much different between classes.
If you become a frequent flyer on an airline, it might be worth it to upgrade to business or first using miles or upgrades.
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