Cabin class is the physical section of an aircraft, economy, premium economy, business or first, each with its own seating and service.
Cabin class is the physical section of an aircraft, economy, premium economy, business or first, each with its own seating and service.
Also called: Travel class.
How it works#
The name of the class says little about what is installed: business class can mean a lie-flat bed with aisle access or a wider seat with the neighbouring seat blocked. The aircraft type and seat map answer that question; the class name does not. Inside every cabin the airline sells several fare classes carrying different rights.
Not to be confused with#
Cabin class is not the same as fare class: the cabin describes the seating area, the fare class describes the fare that seat was sold under.
In German#
The German term is Kabinenklasse. German version of this term
Related terms#
- Fare class: A fare class is the single letter on a ticket that identifies the fare and decides mileage earning, change rights and upgrade eligibility.
- Hard product and soft product: Hard product means the physical fittings of an aircraft or hotel, while soft product means the service, catering and staff experience.
- Premium economy: Premium economy is a separate cabin between economy and business, with wider seats, more pitch and its own service.
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