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The classes at a glance
All information without guarantee, as of November 2026. Terms and offers change regularly – only the information on the providers' official websites is binding.
| Economy | Premium economy | Business | First | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat (long haul) | standard seat | more legroom, wider, more recline | lie-flat bed, usually direct aisle access | suite or very large seat |
| Food | economy menu | upgraded menu | several courses, à la carte | restaurant level |
| Airport | – | sometimes priority check-in | priority check-in, fast lane, lounge | dedicated terminals or lounges |
| Baggage | basic allowance by fare | usually more than economy | more pieces and weight | the most |
On short and medium-haul flights within Europe, business class usually uses regular economy seats with the middle seat kept free. The difference is mainly lounge, food and baggage.
Lufthansa
- Europe: economy (from the Basic to the Flex fare) and business.
- Long haul: economy, premium economy, business and first. The new “Allegris” cabin is gradually replacing the old interiors.
- Lounges: business and Senator lounges, plus first-class facilities in Frankfurt and Munich.
British Airways
- Europe: Euro Traveller (economy) and Club Europe (business).
- Long haul: World Traveller, World Traveller Plus (premium economy), Club World or “Club Suite” (business) and First.
- Lounges: Galleries lounges, the largest at London Heathrow Terminal 5.
Air France
- Europe: economy and business.
- Long haul: economy, Premium, business and, on selected routes, La Première.
- Lounges: at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub, among others, dedicated La Première lounges.
Is an upgrade worth it?
- Long-haul overnight flight: this is where a flat bed makes the biggest difference – you arrive more rested.
- Short haul: economy is often enough. You can also get lounge access through status, a credit card or Priority Pass.
- Use your miles: upgrades with miles are often cheaper than a business ticket. Watch out for taxes and fees.
- Premium economy as a middle ground: more space and quiet, much cheaper than business.
Lounges without a business ticket
Voynera reads your booking class from the confirmation, shows in the lounge finder which lounges you can use with it, your status or your card – and works out what lounges and upgrades saved you.
As of November 2026 · without guarantee