The End of First Class

The principle of first class is simple: provide a superior experience of flying when compared to the rest of passengers. While airlines take different approaches to accomplish this, first class has remained a coveted privilege, enjoyed by a few and envied by many. Yet, first class has in recent times fallen out of favour due to the birth and rise of business class, combined with multiple economic crises. Is the end coming for first class?

Emirates’ latest business class. Picture: Emirates