Economy class

How it is used

Also called coach in American English, or simply economy. Many airlines also offer premium economy, a middle option with more legroom. On booking sites travellers choose economy, premium economy, business or first.

Example sentences

1. We flew economy class to save money, but the seats were quite comfortable.

2. Economy class passengers may now board through the rear door.

Common collocations

• fly economy
• economy class ticket
• premium economy
• business class
• first class

Related terms

• upgradeA move to a better class, seat, room or car than the one you booked, sometimes free and sometimes for an extra payment.
• fareThe amount of money you pay to travel on a plane, train, bus, taxi or boat.
• priority boardingA service that lets some passengers get on the plane before the others, for example business class travellers, frequent flyers or people who paid extra.
• aisle seatA seat next to the passage that runs between the rows on a plane, train or bus, so you can get up without disturbing others.

More terms: Booking & Tickets

• flight
• airline
• book
• ticket
• round-trip ticket
• one-way ticket
• direct flight
• e-ticket
• booking reference
• itinerary