economy class
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Origin of economy class
First recorded in 1955–60
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Former private jet pilot Katie Thompson said stars should follow the example of "Narcos" actor Pedro Pascal and fly economy class to Cannes.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
As airlines cater to affluent travelers, the share of seats available for economy class customers is declining on many airlines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
In the past decade, a new one has emerged: those booking regular economy tickets against people in this seedy new basic economy class.
From Slate • Oct. 9, 2025
A premium class seat is responsible for releasing five to nine times more carbon than an economy class seat.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024
He travels economy class, is careful to turn the lights off when we leave the house, and before we married, he cooked for himself and washed his own dishes.
From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi
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