[metmom]

What generally, is the price differential between economy and first class.

We never flew it, never even considered it as growing up we just never had the money for luxuries. We barely had enough for food, clothes, and paying the bills. (so much for white “privilege”)

[DarrellZero]

At least 5 times as much as coach, often more. Not generally within a middle class person’s budget.

Mostly filled with business travelers with a billion frequent flyer miles.

[Political Junkie Too]

What generally, is the price differential between economy and first class.

For domestic flights, first class is probably 2.5x more expensive than economy.

For example, flying economy on United from Houston to NYC/LaGuardia costs about $350+/- round trip, while first class on the same flight is about $900+/- depending on the day and time of travel.

Flying cross-country (e.g., LA to NYC) will obviously cost more.

-PJ

[Mr. Jeeves]

What generally, is the price differential between economy and first class.

Internationally, it can be steep. Los Angeles to Singapore would probably be around $1,500 economy, $2,500 premium economy, $7,000 business, and $18,000 first. To me, on long-haul flights the difference between business and economy is worth every penny - but the difference between first and business is not worth the huge price difference. So customers in that category are usually either settling for business or moving over to private jet travel. The first class product isn’t seeing the demand it used to with the profusion of charter jet operators lately.