What Is a First Class Flight, and Why It Still Matters

A first class flight is the highest fare cabin on a commercial aircraft, above business class, and today it represents roughly 0.3% of global airline seats, concentrated mainly on long-haul international routes. It isn't a wider chair. It can be a private suite, a bed with real bedding, restaurant-style dining, and a level of ground service designed around a very small number of passengers. The popular advice says to...