first class
Ahead of coach
First class designates the highest tier of service or quality.
On planes and trains, first class offers more space, better amenities, and premium treatment: We splurged on first-class tickets.
First-class mail receives priority handling.
The term extends to anything excellent: a first-class education, first-class accommodations.
As an adverb: They always travel first class.
Higher in rank
- premiumAdded cost for better
- top-tierOf highest quality
- finestSuperlative in quality
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
unparalleled · five-star · superlative · outstanding · excellence · impeccable · unmatched · preeminent
Superior select group
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- VIPNotable, for short
- members-onlyRestricted to enrolled participants
- privateRestricted to certain parties
select · rarefied · prestigious · limited access · velvet rope · upper-crust · gated · exclusive
Entering a vehicle
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- lounge accessPermission to enter rest area
- fast-trackAccelerate a process
- pre-boardingEarly aircraft entry privilege
priority lane · expedited · early access · preferential treatment · queue jumping · accelerated
Showy, abundant prosperity
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
champagne · caviar · fine dining · crystal · china · silver service · premium cabin · suite
Guest services attendant
- attendantOne who assists others
- butler serviceProfessional household staff assistance
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
sommelier · chauffeur · valet · hospitality · attentive · meticulous · seamless · fast track
Space below a seat
- recliningLeaning backward at rest
- spaciousHaving ample room
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- amenity kitTravel essentials pouch
lounge access · pillow · blanket · headrest · turndown service · pajamas · slippers · noise-canceling
superior
Higher in rank
exceptional · unparalleled · five-star · superlative · outstanding · excellence · impeccable · unmatched · preeminent · elite
elite
Superior select group
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- VIPNotable, for short
- members-onlyRestricted to enrolled participants
private · select · rarefied · prestigious · limited access · velvet rope · upper-crust · gated · exclusive · restricted
boarding
Entering a vehicle
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- lounge accessPermission to enter rest area
- fast-trackAccelerate a process
pre-boarding · priority lane · expedited · early access · preferential treatment · queue jumping · accelerated
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
elegance · champagne · caviar · fine dining · crystal · china · silver service · premium cabin · suite · private suite
concierge
Guest services attendant
- attendantOne who assists others
- butler serviceProfessional household staff assistance
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
gourmet · sommelier · chauffeur · valet · hospitality · attentive · meticulous · seamless · fast track · bespoke
legroom
Space below a seat
amenity kit · lounge access · pillow · blanket · headrest · turndown service · pajamas · slippers · noise-canceling · duvet
- Air Travelboarding, airline, flight attendants, takeoff, landing
- flightsdeparture, arrival, nonstop flight, boarding, connecting flight
- mailletter, letters, mail, email, envelope
- train termsall aboard, engine, departure time, arrival time, passenger car
- train traveltrain, railway, fare, tracks, rail
- classessubclass, superclass, underclass, caste, tier
first classeconomy
System of trade and production
coach · economy class · third class · steerage · basic economy
first classsecond-rate
Below acceptable standards
third-rate · inferior · bottom-tier · substandard · poor quality
first classthird class
Lowest travel grade
bulk mail · standard mail · second class · surface mail · parcel post
first, class, classes, first-rate, firstly, first-class, firstborn, firsts