The Best Ways to Book Business Class Flights

If you travel a lot—for business or pleasure—you might be tired of the standard travel experience: 

• long check-in lines at the airport 
• expensive luggage fees
• crowded airport gates with no outlets to charge your phone
• cramped seating on the plane 
• screaming babies 

Need we go on? One of the best ways to enhance your travel experience is to fly business class. A business class ticket doesn’t just let you sit in the front of the plane. Depending on the airline, business class tickets can include: 

• access to airport lounges (and free food!) 
• personalized service 
• lie-flat seats or additional space on the plane
• additional miles earned, free baggage, or other perks 

As air travel demand grows post-pandemic, there’s a growing demand for hassle-free business travel as well. Knowing how, when and where to find business class flights can make the difference between accessible luxury and overpriced Economy. 

How to book business class flights

There’s two main ways to book business class flights—either directly with the airlines, or through an online travel agency (OTA) that offers business class airline tickets (not every OTA does). Which option you choose depends on what you need—we’ll break down the pros and cons of each. 

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)

OTAs can be a convenient way to find business class flight deals, especially for travelers who have (or need) more flexibility.

Pros: 

• With industry expertise and connections, OTAs can find more relevant options and better deals than you could have found on your own. 
• A wide range of travel suppliers and options allow you to easily search and compare multiple airlines, routes and itineraries at once. 
• Get access to negotiated rates or corporate discounts—meaning more options and better deals. 

Cons: 

• Not every OTA offers every fare class. For example, some OTAs might only sell up to Premium Economy, while others might only sell all fare classes for some airlines. 
• Some OTAs offer limited flexibility, even with business-class tickets. When you’re booking through a third-party, be sure you understand the third-party’s booking and cancellation policies as well as the airline’s. 

What are the best OTAs to book business class flights? 

With so many OTAs on the market, how do you find the best ones for booking business class flights?  

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