Very often clients ask us: What is the difference between economy and business class? Is it worth the price difference? In this article, we will try to explain the (big) differences between traveling in coach and business class and describe the different amenities on different airlines.
The basic differences are the same for all airlines. In business class, passengers can enjoy wider seats than coach seats, more seat pitch (legroom), power seat controls, and recline. These vary by airline and even between aircraft types of the same airline.
Descriptions of business class seats can be confusing. A lie-flat seat is not a flatbed for example. A lie-flat seat is typically a seat that can lie flat but can't. Among the Airlines that offer this kind of seat are Eva air, Lufthansa, Swiss and Malaysia airlines flights. A flatbed, as the name suggests, is a flat, horizontal seat. Airlines that offer this type of seat are British Airways, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, and Air New Zealand among others. Some websites offer descriptions of the seats available on the different aircraft types by airline name.
A business class airline ticket will cost at least double that of an economy class one. Is it worth the money? It all depends on the flight length, your personal budget, and your physical condition. If you can afford it or if even better, the ticket will be reimbursed by another company you will not regret it. Your flight will be comfortable and maybe even enjoyable.