first class, business or turist: the price different

Most of us dreaming about flying at least once on a first class flight. For many people the business class is also too expensive, but every one got a story about a suprising upgrade. But realy – what are the price different and is it really worth it?

In the recent years air lines are upgrading the first class services, including gourmet meals, private suite and more. The object ofcourse is not only to sell more pricy tickets, but to improve the airline image.

The advantage of first class, and also business class are clear: They get you more comfortably and fresh to your business meeting or vecation. It start from the ground services that include lounges, shorters lines and less time at the airport. But, what is the cost of this luxury and convenience?

First class ticket – 2-3 times the economy

Usually you will pay for business class ticket at list double and sometimes even 10 times more then the regular economy air ticket. Today you can buy improve economy tickets, or light business, for about 50% more then the cheap ticket.
The first class ticket will cost you usually about 2-3 times more then the business ticket. You must always check of course.

Here is  a list of examples of popular lines  and prices, from late 2011:

Flight from Los angeles to Sydney Australia:

• economy – 880-975 dollars
• business class – 10400 – 12,000 dollars
• first class – 19.800 – 26,000 dollars

Flight fron new york to London:

• economy – 155-200 dollars
• business class – 5,600- 7,000 dollars
• first class – 13.500 – 14,000 dollars