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Flying first class is getting cheaper — if you don’t mind giving up some perks

Flying first class is getting cheaper — if you don’t mind giving up some perks
MarketWatch Thursday 13 August 2026, 10:30 UTC By Claudia Assis 1 min read
Key Points

‘Basic first class’ is here as airlines move to create multiple tiers of their most premium seats.

‘Basic first class’ is here as airlines move to create multiple tiers of their most premium seats. [Image text:] Fon BASIC FOE
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