cabin

First Class

Long-Haul First Class

Definition

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

Why it matters

Vanishing on most carriers. Airlines still operating long-haul First: Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France La Première, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Emirates, Etihad, JAL. Use Aeroplan or Virgin Atlantic to book partner First on points.

Related terms in cabin

Business Class

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.

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.