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This airline’s ‘business class’ is just economy with better food

Short flights on British Airways can mean sitting in an economy seat – but with a pre-flight sleep-in and champagne to soften the blow.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Age ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The AgeAustraliaFirst report

    This airline’s ‘business class’ is just economy with better food

    Short flights on British Airways can mean sitting in an economy seat – but with a pre-flight sleep-in and champagne to soften the blow.

  2. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralia

    This airline’s ‘business class’ is just economy with better food

    Short flights on British Airways can mean sitting in an economy seat – but with a pre-flight sleep-in and champagne to soften the blow.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald published it almost at the same time, on November 9, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: British Airways.

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