Different seatings in an airplane. Like coach, and first class?

Question

Okay so I've never been on a plane.. and I'm writing a story so I need to know what ever place people sit are called. Like coach and first class. Isn't there more like second class. And whats the difference, thanks.

Answer 1

No, there isn't second class.

Some flights are all-coach (also known as Economy). Some are coach and business class. Some have coach and first class. Some have coach, business class, and first class.

The higher you go in that ranking, the wider and more comfortable the seats are, and the better the service is.

For example, in coach there may be three seats on each side of the aisle, the rows of seats are close together (not much leg room) and the seats are covered in cloth and don't have a whole lot of padding.

In first class, there would be two seats on each side of the aisle, the rows are further apart (good leg room) and the seats are comfy and covered in leather.

On a long-distance/international flight, in coach you get your meal in a little plastic tray with plastic utensils, while in first class you get it on a real plate with metal utensils, and a glass of wine to go with it.



The maps on this site give a good representation of the difference between the seating configurations. http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Aer_Lingus/Aer_Lingus_Airbus_A330-200.php

Answer 2

Most planes have coach and first class. Jumbo planes have business class also.

Answer 3

The primary reply is correct and H & M fares will most likely be in economic system. Nevertheless, M fares may be upgradable to business type using regularly occurring flier miles at the same time H classification will not be.

Answer 4

There is first class, business class (which is kind of like second class), and economy class (coach, kind of like third class).