The article reports on improvements of long-haul air carriers services being made airlines as of 2006. A 180-degree, horizontal full-flat seat is being provided by the Premium Business service of LAN Airlines. Passenger's space is being added by LAN by 32 percent. American Airlines is ...
Most passengers jostle to get on the plane first to find a spot for their carry-on luggage. But celebrities like to be the last in their seats to avoid passengers asking for autographs as they trek through first class. Airlines make sure that last-second boarding is as smooth as possible....
One common misconception that people have about upgrades of all types is that if there's an empty seat in the next cabin, you can upgrade to it if you're willing to pay. Airlines make a large chunk of their revenue selling premium cabin seats — especially full-fare ones to last-minute...
Even travel writers like me who are jetting off to somewhere new regularly rarely achieve the lowest elite status because we’re in the cheap seats, not in the front of the plane. I did manage to get there on American this current year though thanks to a rule change they made in 2022...