Is first class worth it in 2026?

At the same time, a handful of airlines are doubling down on ultra-exclusive first class experiences, complete with enclosed ...
Forbes

First Time Flying First Class? Here’s Everything You Need To Look Like A Regular

First-class fliers have a code. It’s subtle and usually comes with a glass of champagne. If you want fit in before you fall flat in a sea of stares, learn the unspoken rules—lest you mistake the amuse ...

I paid $500 to fly first class with Delta for the first time. It was great, but not worth the upgrade for a 3-hour trip.

My Delta first-class ticket included Sky Priority service, complimentary breakfast, two checked bags, and a spacious and ...
Skift

Can First Class Be Profitable? Etihad Says Yes — and It’s Doubling Down

Speaking to Skift, Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, says the airline is working to rewrite the rulebook on first class, proving that ultra-premium doesn’t have to mean ...
New York Post

JetBlue to introduce first class on domestic routes: Here’s when the rollout begins

JetBlue is finally set to introduce first class on its domestic routes after teasing the possibility years ago. Dubbed “Mini Mint” or “Junior Mint,” the first-class product will feature a ...

The New First Class Experience Airbus Is Developing For The A350-1000

Airbus unveils a groundbreaking concept that could revolutionize the future of premium air travel on the A350-1000.
Skift

First Class Is Back and Bigger than Ever — But Sometimes in Disguise

First class isn’t dead — it’s just evolving. As airlines chase high-margin passengers, luxe cabins are back, but often rebranded or reimagined as ‘business plus’ instead. Coming as it usually does ...

JetBlue hoping to shed discount airline brand with first-class seating, airport lounges in 2026

WASHINGTON — JetBlue Airways plans to introduce first-class seating on its domestic routes beginning in 2026, marking a ...