cabin class

Meaning

The category of seating or accommodation on an aircraft, ship, or train, which determines the level of comfort, service, and price. Common examples include economy, premium economy, business, and first class.

Examples

• Which cabin class did you book for your flight to Tokyo?

  Which cabin class did you book for your flight to Tokyo?

• Upgrading your cabin class can make long-haul flights much more comfortable.

  Upgrading your cabin class can make long-haul flights much more comfortable.

• The airline offers four different options for cabin class on their international routes.

  The airline offers four different options for cabin class on their international routes.

• Your baggage allowance depends entirely on your ticket's cabin class.

  Your baggage allowance depends entirely on your ticket's cabin class.

• I usually travel in economy, but I managed to get a free upgrade to a higher cabin class.

  I usually travel in economy, but I managed to get a free upgrade to a higher cabin class.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want to change my cabin style to business class.

  ✓ I want to change my cabin class to business class.

  'Cabin style' is incorrect when referring to booking tiers. Use the industry-standard term 'cabin class' or 'travel class'.

• ✗ What is your flight cabin category?

  ✓ What is your cabin class?

  While 'category' is descriptive, 'cabin class' is the natural, everyday term used by airlines and travelers.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Passengers in the premium ___ receive complimentary meals and extra legroom.

  💡 The booking tier or level of service on a flight.

  Show answer

  cabin class

• When booking your flight, make sure to select the correct ___ before checking out.

  💡 The category of seating (e.g., economy or business).

  Show answer

  cabin class