Some airlines have declared first-class dead, focusing efforts instead on improved business seats. Others are now doubling down on first, but not without problems.

Once hailed as a “palace in the sky,” first-class airline cabins are steadily vanishing. Long considered a symbol of prestige ...

There may be a saving grace for the Big 3 carriers that low-cost airlines can't as readily bank on: premium and international ...

April 2025 saw airlines unveil new first-class suites, aircraft investments, lounge upgrades and route expansions amid ...

Long-haul first class with a glass of Champagne in hand is the slowly dying dream of many travelers, with carriers like American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United ... class seats are the way ...

With lie-flat beds and direct aisle access now standard across most long-haul business class cabins, the line between a good ...

United Airlines has expanded its Polaris Lounge at Chicago O'Hare Airport, increasing its size by 50% with 25,000 square feet ...

once the preserve of first class, are quickly becoming the new standard. Mr Hui said for travellers using frequent flyer points, the best airline is simply the one with available seats.

The 25,000-square-foot-Polaris lounge is in Terminal 1 at United's home hub, Chicago O'Hare International Airport. It has ...

US airlines have all removed their first-class cabins in favor of Business Class on long-haul international flights, but many ...