What perks and amenities do cheap business class flights get you?
When purchasing an affordable business class flight that still offers good value, you can expect a spacious seat—one that lies flat on longer routes—elevated in-flight meals, complimentary alcohol, and reserved overhead bin space.
Other perks on the ground will vary from airline to airline. Some carriers “unbundle” their cheapest business class fares, meaning amenities like airport lounge access, seat selection, and over-the-top perks like chauffeur services aren’t offered to keep prices lower. Some airlines don’t offer airport amenities—like lounges—regardless of cabin class.
To get the cheapest business class fares, you’ll have to decide which perks are most important to you. Would you prefer to relax in a lounge during a long layover? Or is a lie-flat bed in the sky with fully closing doors of more importance? Below, see exactly what perks are included in more affordable business class fares, organized by airline.
Airlines with cheap business class flights
TAP Air Portugal
Generally known as an affordable airline, TAP Air Portugal actually offers a solid business class product, especially for a budget carrier. According to Katy Nastro, travel expert at Going.com, TAP Air Portugal routinely prices its business class seats to Europe for less than $3,000 roundtrip—sometimes even slipping below $2,000 roundtrip. For that price, you’ll get lie-flat seats with bedding that includes wrap-around duvets and large pillows, as well as meal service that features Portuguese dishes and wines. The seats and finishes might not feel as plush as other business classes, but you’ll have space to stretch your legs and lie flat at an attainable price point.
Turkish Airlines
Offering a few more amenities at cheaper business class rates is Turkish Airlines, a carrier that Nastro says also consistently offers seats in business class on flights to Turkey and other destinations in Europe for under $3,000 roundtrip. You’ll be well cared for in Turkish business class, which offers a lie-flat seat that’s more than six feet long and up to two feet wide, with an 18-inch entertainment screen. When it comes to dining, you’ll have access to the airline’s iconic flying chefs, who prepare a litany of Turkish dishes and other cuisines mid-flight and essentially transform the business class cabin into a flying, top-tier restaurant. Plus, business class passengers also have access to the famous Turkish Airlines lounges when they arrive at the airport.
