economy class

American  

noun

• economy classes
  plural

1. a low-priced type of accommodation for travel, especially on an airplane.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• economy-class
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• economy classes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of economy class

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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economy class

United reported growth in its basic economy class, which she said could be a signal that consumers are pulling back on their travel budgets.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

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

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 Mitzi Perdue