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.

Passenger seats of a Breeze Airways airplane at Tampa International Airport

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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.

The first class seat back and in flight snacks and drinks on a Breeze Airways flight

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.