Business class:
Business class is a class of seating on an aircraft that is superior to economy class but less expensive than first class. Business class is differentiated from other travel classes by the quality of seating, foods, drinks, ground service and other amenities. Full business class is denoted by ‘J’ or ‘C’ with schedule flexibility, but can be many other letters depending on circumstances.
First class:
First class is a travel class on some airliners intended to be more luxurious than business class, and economy class. First class usually refers to the limited number of 20 seats toward the front of the aircraft which have more space, comfort, service and privacy. Meals are usually served with a choice of wine, dessert, and aperitifs.
Differences:
| Basis | Business class | First class |
|---|---|---|
| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A class of seating on an aircraft that is superior to economy class but less expensive than first class, intended especially for people travelling on business | A set of people or things grouped together as the best |
| Word origin | The word business class was originated in 1976. | The word first class was originated in between 1780-1790. |
| Entertainment | Seats have built in TVs and Entertainment systems | The TVs are placed in the cabin, opposite from the seat |
| Food | More choices than Economy | Special menu |
| Staff | Two to three air hostesses assigned to the whole cabin | One hostess assigned to only two to three passengers. The hostess is trained to cater to almost all needs of the flyer, including understanding which wine goes best with which cuisine. |
| Pronunciation |
|
|
| Cost | The price for the ticket is not so much expensive as first class. | The price for the ticket is too much expensive. |
| Seats | Business class seats give you a considerable increase in seat width and comfort above coach. They have more adjustability including lumbar support, leg rests, head rests not to mention a greater angle of recline. | The seats have some added features; the main one is the ability to lie flat for sleeping. |
| Standards | The level of standards offered differs depending on the airline companies. | The level of standards offered differs depending on the airline companies. |
| Advantages/Benefits | Its advantages are:
|
Its advantages are:
|
| Disadvantages | Its disadvantages are:
|
Its disadvantages are:
|
| Example in Sentence |
|
|
