business class

American  

noun

1. a class of accommodations on an airliner, usually just below first class.

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business class British  

noun

1. a class of air travel which is less luxurious than first class but superior to economy class, intended for business passengers

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adjective

1. of or relating to this class of travel

Example Sentences

Think a “basic economy” style of business class, as one example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“RIP business class flights,” one person commented on X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

I tried business class once, but the price was too high and the seat still too tight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Ostolaza usually flies business class internationally—and sometimes is upgraded to first because she travels so much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

“They have a business class that’s been popular with the Chinese students.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu