Here’s what to expect when flying first class on an airline dedicated to saving you time and money.
Over the past decade, I’ve jammed myself (and my luggage!)
Spoiler alert: I didnotwork on the plane.
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And I definitely didnotsleep on the plane.
I was at a crossroads.
That’s when I discovered the first-class seats on Breeze Airways.
Lauren Burwell
It has three classes of seats dubbed “Nice,” “Nicer,” and “Nicest.”
No matter the class, the carrier doesn’t charge fees for flight changes or cancellations.
A one-way coach ticket with Breeze cost $119.
It rounded out to $203 for a one-way flight after all was said and done.
But I also had nothing to compare it to.
For me, it wasn’t about ranking my first-class seat against other airlines.
Instead, it was about learning if the upgrade was worth it.
Here’s how it went.
The dad jokes are right: “Everyone’s going to get a seat.”
Seats
The larger seats on Breeze Airways are worth the extra $41 alone.
These seats are roomy at 20.5 inches wide and 39 inches deep and have plenty of leg-room.
In comparison, the standard seats on the flight are 18 inches wide and 30 inches deep.
In-flight Refreshments
Passengers in most sections of Breeze Airways need to pay for food and beverage separately.
Those in the first-class section on my cross-country flight were offered both full-sized snacks and alcoholic drinks.
As for me, I was perfectly happy with my peanut M&M’s and bloody mary mix.
(I now realize it’s a horrifying combination.
Just know, I saved the M&M’s for later.)
More often than not, my laptop stays stashed under the seat in front of me.
The dedicated power outlet, larger tray table, and roomier seats made for a better work environment.
(As of last month, the airline fitted its first plane with in-flight Wi-Fi.)
I’d also recommend packing noise-canceling headphones if you’re planning to hunker down and get work done.
When I arrived at 10:15 a.m. for my 12:30 p.m. flight, I couldn’t check in.
Is the Breeze Airways first class worth it?
I used to be one to scoff at the idea of paying money just for a bigger seat.
