cabin

Business Class

Long-Haul Business Class

Definition

Premium cabin on long-haul international flights. Lie-flat seats with all-aisle access on most modern wide-bodies. Replaced First Class on most carriers.

Why it matters

The realistic target cabin for points redemptions. Modern business products (Qatar Qsuite, ANA The Room, BA Club Suite) approach what First was a decade ago. Saver pricing: 50-90k each way US-Europe, 70-110k US-Asia.

Related terms in cabin

First Class

The most-premium cabin available on long-haul international flights. Typically suite-style seating with sliding doors, separate beds, butler service, premium dining.

Premium Economy

Mid-tier cabin between economy and business on long-haul flights. Wider seats, more recline, separate cabin, but not lie-flat. Half the price of business in cash.

Lie-Flat Seat

A business-class seat that fully reclines to a flat bed for sleeping. Standard on modern wide-bodies, becoming standard on long-range narrow-bodies (A321XLR).

All-Aisle Access

Business-class seat configuration where every passenger can reach the aisle without climbing over another passenger.