executive class

Better than coach

Executive class is a tier of airline seating between economy and first class, offering more legroom, wider seats, and better service.

Also called business class.

The term extends to similar premium categories in trains and hotels: We upgraded to executive class for the overnight flight.

Executive-class amenities typically include priority boarding, lounge access, and lie-flat seats on long-haul routes.

luxury

premium

Added cost for better

upscale · exclusive · opulent · plush · sumptuous · lavish · refined · elegant · sophisticated · indulgent

corporate

C-suite

Top executive positions

management · leadership · hierarchy · authority · governance · administration · oversight · decision-making · delegation · strategy

comfort

spacious

Having ample room

leather · footrest · headrest · cushioned · quiet · soundproofing · workstation · refreshments · sommelier

travel

fast-track

Accelerate a process

Categories
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travel class hierarchy

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Lowest-fare travel tier

coach class · economy · coach · basic economy · standard class

social/economic stratification

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Manual laborers collectively

lower class · proletariat · underclass · rank and file · hourly workers

Family

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