Our ancestors have dreamed about flying in the
air like birds. Nowadays, people are capable to fly even higher and faster.
Huge metal structures get up in the sky and transport cargos and passengers
over enormous distances. However, people are not a regular cargo and prefer
comfortable conditions during a flight.
Air carriers realize that customers have
various views on flight conditions and some people are ready to pay more for
some privileges. Such approach resulted in the division of flight conditions into
three categories – first, business, and economy. The modern trend is aimed at
unification of the premium categories and creation of a single business class
product. Perhaps, there will be only two classes in the nearest future, who
knows. Nevertheless, the bulk of population chooses between coach and business
class for regular flights, long and short-haul flights, last minute flights and other options provided
by air companies. So, what is the difference?
Privileged Boarding
Any flight begins after entering an airport.
Regular passengers head to check-in desks and then spend time in waiting areas.
Premium customers are released from any possible lines for check-in and are
provided with an access to the comfortable lounge area to relax before a
flight. As soon as an aircraft is ready to take in passengers, customers who
have paid almost twice more enter the aircraft above all others. The same
situation relates to leaving the plane upon arrival to destination.
Privacy
Contemporary business class products stipulate
the increased privacy for passengers subject to direct access to the aisle,
separate places at windows, optional dividers between seats for middle rows
etc. Economy class customers still remain in less comfortable circumstances
when those who are seated at windows have to interrupt their neighbors to get
to the aisle. It is a frustration especially when a long-haul flight is ahead.
Bed
In fact, premium class cabins are not equipped
with beds in the accustomed meaning of this word. It is the first class by some
prominent airlines including Emirates and Etihad offering suites with both bed
and seat. However, if your airfare is twofold more than a regular coach place,
you will have an opportunity to turn your seat into a bed. It is not a secret
that seats in the upper class are wider and longer. In addition, several
manipulations result in a flatbed for a passenger to have a comfortable sleep
during a flight.
Restaurant Menu
Almost any reader has experienced food options
offered to economy class customers in the air. As a rule, the assortment is
limited to two or three main course plus some subtle supplements. If you are
lucky to be upgraded to business, be prepared to discover a new world of
gastronomic pleasure. Many air companies tend to create their flight menus in
cooperation with prominent restaurants and chefs. As a result, passengers can
experience real restaurant-like dishes right during the flight. Besides, a
small bonus is a glass of champagne served to customers before the flight.
Amenity Kit
We cannot say that this feature is a
remarkable thing but still coach passengers have never seen this small package
on their seats. Every business class customer is provided with the so-called
amenity kit containing various useful items like dentist set, eye shades,
cream, balm, shaving set, and other miscellaneous branded products for hygiene
purposes.
The gap between these two classes is not
enormous but it is. It is up to you which one to choose. So, make a proper
choice.
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