Savvy travelers use points, upgrades, and flexible planning to enjoy first class flights without paying full ticket prices.

Flying in first class may sound like a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, but it’s more attainable than many travelers realize.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jill Schildhouse is a Phoenix-based reporter who covers luxury travel. Let’s be honest: Flying coach isn’t always the most ...

First-class fliers have a code. It’s subtle and usually comes with a glass of champagne. If you want fit in before you fall flat in a sea of stares, learn the unspoken rules—lest you mistake the amuse ...

I treated myself to a first-class flight with United Airlines for my birthday. I thought United's in-flight service was exceptional, and the meals were worth the upgrade. I'm already looking forward ...

Airline cabin classes like premium economy, business, and first class can be confusing and vary significantly between domestic and international flights. On most U.S. domestic flights, "first class" ...

Frequent flyers know the feeling: boarding pass scanned, a pause, then those golden words, “You’ve been upgraded to first class.” But for some travelers, this ...

If you're debating first class vs private jet, the best option for you will depend on how many people you're traveling with and how much you value flexibility. First-class seats are comfortable, but ...

It is now cheaper to book British Airways Avios redemptions in First Class both ways than mixing First and Business Class together! Here’s why: ...

For my birthday last year, I decided to treat myself to something new — a first-class flight on United Airlines. I figured the trip would be more comfortable than the ones I was used to in economy, ...