Dossier
First Class
Coverage of First Class in the Nexus archive.
- Flying first class is getting cheaper — if you don’t mind giving up some perks
First class travel is becoming more affordable if passengers do not mind giving up certain perks. This trend is driven by airlines establishing multiple tiers for their most premium seats, which has resulted in the introduction of 'Basic first class.'
- American Airlines passenger accused of stealing fellow first class traveler’s seat because hers was broken
An American Airlines passenger is accused of stealing another traveler’s first class seat because hers was broken. The incident occurred when the passenger allegedly claimed a different seat after hers would not lay-flat.
- Delta launches lower-cost 'basic' fares for first class
Delta is introducing tiered pricing for first class with new 'basic' fares that cost less but offer fewer perks. The move aligns first class with other cabin classes by implementing a lower-cost option with reduced benefits.