first-class

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Shae first had to book a business-class ticket, then confirm through Emirates’s online chat that a first-class upgrade was actually available before pulling the trigger.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He has a strike-rate of 39.8 in Test cricket and 43.9 in first-class cricket, which makes him ideal for this role.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Reynolds saved $300 on her upcoming trip to Vienna by booking a flight into Prague and then taking a $70 first-class train ride to her ultimate destination.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Jenny Mollen posted a video on Instagram two weeks ago while in what looks like a first-class seat with a clear plastic bag partially wrapped around her head.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Up on the sundeck, the first-class passengers drank champagne and sang as well.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown