{"id":261434,"date":"2025-03-13T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=261434"},"modified":"2025-09-12T11:52:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:52:16","slug":"first-flight-business-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/first-flight-business-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking Your First Flight in Business Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong> is something you will remember for a long time, especially if it took a lot of work to earn enough points and to find availability.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, it does require more points as compared to redeeming for trips in economy, so the travel hacker in you might find it illogical to spend those hard-earned points on one premium flight instead of two, even if you are seated at the back of the plane.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, when you are ready to book your first flight in business class and experience the left turn, you will want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck, or in this case, points, for this great experience.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;163534&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Is Business Class on a Plane?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what_is_business_class_on_a_plane_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Business class is a seating category offered by airlines, situated between economy (and premium economy) and first class in terms of comfort and services. Designed for business travellers and those seeking a higher level of comfort, it offers wider seats with increased legroom, higher reclines or sleeper seats that recline completely horizontally. Business class passengers also benefit from privileged services such as priority check-in, access to airport lounges for relaxation, priority boarding and gourmet meals on board.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Earn Enough Points for Your First Flight in Business Class?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_to_earn_enough_points_for_your_first_flight_in_business_class_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned, travelling in the front will almost always be more expensive than in economy class. I say \u201calmost\u201d because I\u2019ve seen Air Canada\u2019s dynamic pricing do wonders where business class was at a similar cost or even cheaper. So, keep an eye out and look at all the cabins when you are preparing to book.  <\/p>\n<p>There are various types of points you can earn easily for your first flight in business class, which are categorized into airline points and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/liste-principaux-programmes-transfert-points-canada\/\">transferable airline points<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">Airline points<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Transferable points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">Membership Rewards<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/guide-ultimate-avios\/\">Avios<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/rbc\/\">Avion Rewards<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\">Flying Blue<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The table above just compares the two types of points and does not list all types of airline points available.<\/p>\n<p>In Canada, there are many recurring credit cards offer that will give you enough points to book your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong>. Indeed, one card may be sufficient depending on where you want to go and what you want to experience. <\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most generous welcome bonuses currently:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='8'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--6 container_count--lots'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22723,108763,22616,22620,22739,22745\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Many Points Will I Need for My First Business Class Flight?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_many_points_will_i_need_for_my_first_business_class_flight_&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The answer will be different depending on various factors, but the main ones are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where and how far do you want to go?<\/li>\n<li>Is there any particular airline product you aspire to?<\/li>\n<li>Are you flexible with your dates?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To give you a general idea and goal, with <strong>25,000 American Express Membership Rewards or Aeroplan points<\/strong>, you can redeem them for a decent first flight in business class.<\/p>\n<p>That number of points can buy a 5\u20136-hour one-way trip in a lay-flat seat and include at least one meal service representing the elevated experience. So, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy it properly. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;261513&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Choose Your Product Carefully&#8221; el_id=&#8221;choose_your_product_carefully&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The main thing you should know is that not all business-class seats are created equal. For that reason, you should carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/choose-your-aircraft-element-consider\/\">choose the right product<\/a> to meet your expectations so you\u2019re not disappointed with your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve chosen your product, you will also <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/choose-best-points-program-trip\/\">choose the proper program<\/a> (or programs) to focus on.  <\/p>\n<p>Here, we can see that the price for business class on three of the four flights is 22,600 Aeroplan points: one on the Boeing 737-MAX, one on the Airbus 330, and one on the Boeing 787.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;207004&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>However, the Air Canada product on the Airbus 330 or Boeing 787 is clearly superior to business class on the Boeing 737-MAX. Business class seats on wide-body aircraft recline 180 degrees, while they do not on narrow bodies. <\/p>\n<p>So, you can get a better seat for the same price. If schedules do not restrict you, this is an excellent reason to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/choose-your-aircraft-element-consider\/\">choose your plane carefully<\/a> for your first flight in business class!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;171518&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;84617&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Another noticeable difference is in Qatar Airways&#8217; business class.<\/p>\n<p>The following three products are in the identical service category; you will receive the same kind of service because you are in business class, but the experience will be totally divergent. As a result, selecting your plane allows you to get a superior product in exchange for your hard-earned Avios. <\/p>\n<p>The \u201chard product\u201d difference between these three Qatar Airways business class seats is evident as one of them is the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-travel-qsuite-with-points\/\">Qsuite<\/a>, a stellar closed suite and one of the best ones to experience your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong>, as compared to their old 2-2-2 configuration where you have to jump over your neighbour to reach the aisle. The fixed product, such as the seat and its functionality, is called the \u201chard product.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;246441&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;174665&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;177637&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>After the selection of the right product you long for, take a look at the seat map on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/products\/seatguru-best-sieges\/\">SeatGuru<\/a> to be aware of the less desirable seats. Indeed, you might have exactly what you wish for on that Dreamliner, but you don\u2019t want to be stunned to find out your seat on your first flight in business class is missing a window while the others have two. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;226951&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Identify the Experience You Want&#8221; el_id=&#8221;identify_the_experience_you_want&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Before booking your <strong>first business class flight<\/strong>, you should also wonder about other things that may be important to you.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to experience a whole night\u2019s sleep on that 10-hour journey from Montreal to Athens and arrive fully rested just in time for your <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/cyclades-greece-backpack\/\">Greek Island hopping<\/a>? Or would you rather prefer to enjoy the movies on a bigger screen, meal services, drinks, and massage chairs on a daytime flight? <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;200468&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Pro tip<\/h6>\n<p>If you are considering booking your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong> but are hesitating because you wouldn\u2019t be able to enjoy it thoroughly with a child, you should know that infant award reservation is often very affordable. For example, with Aeroplan, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/reservation-ticket-baby\/\">it will cost 2,500 points per way for a baby<\/a> regardless of the length of your flight and the airline you are travelling on. <\/p>\n<p>Having done both, with and without my child, I absolutely enjoyed them. Some products are wide enough that you can sleep horizontally with your little one; I am quite small and shared seats with my son until he was 23 months old. That is also a great experience to kick-start your first family adventures well rested.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;261515&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;261525&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong> will also come with your initiation to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/strategies\/free-airport-lounge-access\/\">VIP Airport Lounges<\/a> (unless you\u2019ve already enjoyed it with the many <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/lounges\/\">credit cards that give free access<\/a>). Therefore, you can ask yourself if there is any specific lounge you would like to test. <\/p>\n<p>For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/airport-lounges\/air-france-lounge-montreal-trudeau-yul\/\">Air France-KLM Lounge at Montreal Airport<\/a> is accessible to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-dragonpass-works\/\">Dragon Pass members<\/a>, yet on a busy night, they will prioritize premium travellers on their own planes. As a result, if you\u2019ve always wanted to try that lounge but never could with your credit cards perks, maybe you should consider booking your first flight in business class with Air France instead of Air Canada, especially if you\u2019ve hit the jackpot with some <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/recompenses\/offres-speciales\/flying-blue-promo-rewards\/\">Flying Blue Promo Rewards<\/a>! <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;167639&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"49443\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You probably won\u2019t have this in mind when you\u2019ve never flown premium before, but each company has their own touch in terms of amenities, from simple kits to the United Teddy Bear and limited-edition pyjamas.<\/p>\n<p>If you like branded gear, you might want to do more research on that matter and choose <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/united-787-8-business-class\/\">United Airlines Polaris<\/a> instead of Austrian Airlines to cross the Atlantic if you want the cute little Away amenity kit. <\/p>\n<p>On a similar thought, the meal service is also different from one airline to another. If you love Hong Kong Milk tea, you are better off flying with Cathay Pacific than Japan Airlines. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;261523&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Pro tip<\/h6>\n<p>You really want to try Singapore Airlines or Emirates but have no desire to go to Asia or the Middle East? Look for fifth freedom flights! They allow an airline to carry passengers between two foreign countries, without continuing on to its home country.  <\/p>\n<p>For example, Singapore Airlines flies between Frankfurt and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/new-york-ultimate-guide\/\">New York<\/a> City, and Emirates links Bangkok and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/hong-kong-points-miles\/\">Hong Kong<\/a>. Therefore, you can absolutely choose Singapore Airlines to travel between North America and Europe or Emirates without having to transit in Dubai.<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/flightconnections\/\"> Flight Connections<\/a> can help you identify fifth freedom routes. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Find Availability on Your Desired Flight&#8221; el_id=&#8221;find_availability_on_your_desired_flight&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve identified what you desire in terms of experience for your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong>, you must find an award space to book it.<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-time-buy-plane-tickets-points\/\"> Starting this process early<\/a> and being flexible is the key to success. <\/p>\n<p>Premium award seats are often limited, and saver awards are highly coveted. For example, if you want to fly to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/japan-rewards-points\/\">Japan<\/a> in business class on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/ana-class-business-b787\/\">All Nippon Airways<\/a> using Aeroplan, you will have to snag the seats as soon as they get released, which is nearly a year in advance, as they are only one or two of them. Once they are booked, it is not likely to see more of them unless someone cancels or if the cabin is really relatively empty close to departure.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/use-expertflyer-flights-points\/\">ExpertFlyer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/avis\/produits\/roame\/\">Roame<\/a> are tools that can help you in this respect, as you can create alerts to find out if there are more award seats on the flight you&#8217;re after.<\/p>\n<p>You can also be prepared by learning about their release patterns. To do so, search for flights and note how many seats are released each day and when new seats usually tend to appear on a flight that initially had none. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"224940,427847\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Other Tips and Tricks&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;other_tips_and_tricks&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>A noteworthy way to save on business class with Air Canada and avoid dynamic pricing is to use <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-eupgrades-business-class\/\">eupgrades<\/a>. Eupgrades are obtained when you reach an Aeroplan Elite Status and enable you to book in economy, therefore at a lower cost, and upgrade to the front. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/air-canada-aeroplan-elite-status\/\">Aeroplan Elite Status<\/a> can be achieved by earning Aeroplan points organically (25K) or by meeting specific requirements by flying. While travelling premium will help, you can manage it even if you usually go in economy. <\/p>\n<p>The upgrade can be instant, or you could be waitlisted depending on available space. If you are waitlisted, the time needed to clear will be based on your fare ticket and your status. <\/p>\n<p>You can view this information on your search result page or by looking for \u201cR Space\u201d on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/go\/expertflyer-3\/\">ExpertFlyer<\/a>, as not all free seats can be upgraded with Eupgrades.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;251556&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a status, most airlines will allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/bid-upgrades-air-canada\/\">bid for upgrades<\/a> whether in advance or when you check-in. You can get lucky with this method if the loads are in your favour; airlines want to extract as much revenue as possible, so if the front cabin is nearly empty, they may let them go at a fraction of the cost instead of leaving them vacant. I once heard an announcement at the gate for a \u00a3250 upgrade on my LHR-YUL flight while it was at \u00a3400 when I checked in online.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;251526&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>You will likely find more success in booking your <strong>first flight in business class <\/strong>early, but even if you\u2019ve settled, keep checking back for other flights. For example, if you were satisfied with your YUL-EWR-FCO flight on Air Canada and United but spaced opened up on the YUL-ZRH-FCO, which you would prefer because you\u2019d like to fly with Swiss, you can change it! Of course, there will be fees, so it is up to you if you wish to pay for a different experience if the possibility is present.  <\/p>\n<p>Similarly, let\u2019s say you booked a flight to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/avis\/destination\/voyage-italie-culture-gastronomie\/\">Italy<\/a> on a partner airline in economy at a reasonable standard price, and you were considering paying for a bid upgrade for your first flight in business class; you most probably will be able to find award seats on Lufthansa and Swiss within two weeks of departure.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"192385\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>While most people aren\u2019t comfortable waiting until that window to buy their flights, if you were ready to pay for an upgrade, you can also pay the change fee and the difference in points instead. Do the math, as that way may be cheaper and more predictable rather than hoping for an upgrade at a reasonable price at the gate. <\/p>\n<p>Also, even if the upgrade cost is lower, consider if the immediate confirmation is worth it. In the following example, switching your economy flight to business class would incur a $100 <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/change-cancel-aeroplan-flight-rewards\/\">change fee<\/a> in addition to the 32,900 Aeroplan points difference (worth $658 according to our value <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/points-miles-value-canada\/\">estimation<\/a>). <\/p>\n<p>While you may score an upgrade while checking in at $500, there is no guarantee of it; there could be no more seats left when the time comes, elite status members may snag them first, etc.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;261519&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;261521&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>One last pro-tip before you book your first fight in business class with Aeroplan points: I know you\u2019ve heard about avoiding Air Canada like the plague because of their dynamic pricing and focusing solely on finding award space with partner airlines.<\/p>\n<p>However, dynamic pricing works in both ways, meaning it can also lower your cost! As we can see here, this flight from Montreal to Rome is under the standard 70,000 points for partner airlines because the first segment is with Air Canada; the latter is bringing the price down! <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;261517&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Air Canada Business Class&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;air_canada_business_class&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada&#8217;s business class is distinguished by its constant availability, as the company offers all its vacant seats for purchase with Aeroplan points. So you&#8217;ll almost always see this option when searching for flights. However, due to dynamic pricing, prices can sometimes be very high. Fortunately, they are still affordable if you use upgrade credits, book during less busy periods or book well in advance (1 year).   <\/p>\n<p>Air Canada&#8217;s business class is an excellent choice, especially on wide-bodied aircraft, where seats recline 180 degrees for optimum comfort. To find out more, check out some of our detailed reviews of the Air Canada business class experience: <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"100885,79189,232549,232362\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What&#039;s the difference between business class and first class?&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what_039_s_the_difference_between_business_class_and_first_class_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>So what about first class? The main difference between business class and first class lies in the level of luxury and services offered. First class is generally more exclusive, with private suites, fully flat beds, top-quality personalized service, and additional amenities such as showers (yes, a shower on a flight) or exclusive bars. First-class passengers also benefit from priority boarding and dedicated check-in, just like in business class, and access to VIP lounges that may be different (superior) to that of business class, depending on where you are. On the other hand, business class, while offering greater comfort than economy class, is less opulent than first class.    <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that first class is not available on all airlines, while business class is more widespread.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;367568&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;338926&#8243; img_size=&#8221;Large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Which Airline Had the First Business Class&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;which_airline_had_the_first_business_class&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"102\">While the vast majority of airlines offer business class, here is a summary of the airlines and aircraft that offer first class:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 264px;\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<thead data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"180\">\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"180\">\n<th style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"131\">Airlines<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"180\">Aircraft equipped with first class<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"332\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Emirates<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-300ER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"408\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Lufthansa<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A340-600, Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"483\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Qatar Airways<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A380-800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"559\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">British Airways<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"635\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Air France<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A380, Boeing 777<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"711\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Singapore Airlines<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A380, Boeing 777<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"787\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Cathay Pacific<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A380, Boeing 777<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"862\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">ANA (All Nippon Airways)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Boeing 777<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"937\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Japan Airlines (JAL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Boeing 777<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Swiss International Air Lines<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\">Airbus A340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Is the Cost of a First Class Airplane Ticket with Points?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what_is_the_cost_of_a_first_class_airplane_ticket_with_points_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The price of a first-class ticket paid for with frequent flyer points varies considerably depending on a number of factors, such as the airline, the specific route, the availability of award seats, and so on. For example, programs such as Air Canada&#8217;s Aeroplan or Lufthansa&#8217;s Aeroplan offer the possibility of booking first-class tickets using 100,000 points Aeroplan on a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/lufthansa-a380-first-class-iad-muc\/\">route such as Washinton DC and Munich<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>However, these tickets generally require a high number of points (usually around three times the price of economy class) plus taxes and surcharges. We recommend consulting the airline&#8217;s frequent flyer program directly for precise information on the number of points required and availability. <\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, business class tickets are generally double the price in points of economy class.<\/p>\n<p>For comparison, here is an example taken from the grid below for a flight on Lufthansa between Washington DC and Munich&nbsp;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Economy class: 40,000 Aeroplan points<\/li>\n<li>Business class: 70,000 Aeroplan points<\/li>\n<li>First class: 100,000 Aeroplan points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bottom Line&#8221; el_id=&#8221;bottom_line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Understandably, you\u2019d want your <strong>first flight in business class<\/strong> to be a memorable trip at the best price possible. Therefore, it is crucial to do your research to find exactly what would fit your expectations from the product to the cost. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking from experience, turning left may ruin future flights, but that shouldn\u2019t discourage you from trying it at least once. Actually, what it can do is fuel your ambition to keep doing it, and we are fortunate enough in Canada with several <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/travel\/\">great credit card offers<\/a>, access to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/guides\/comment-obtenir-des-cartes-de-credit-americaines\/\">American cards<\/a>, and amazing opportunities to earn a lot of points on organic spending with cards such as the <a title=\"American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-cobalt-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> with its 5X accelerator. <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to share your experience of your first business class flight, your selection or booking, and your personal tips, join our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/milesopedia\">Facebook community<\/a> to talk about it! 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