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Air travel is a form of travel
Travel

Travel is the change in Location of people on a trip through the means of transport from one location to another. Travel is most commonly for recreation , for business trip or for commuting; but may be for numerous other reasons, such as migration, fleeing war, etc....
 using an airplane.

The comfort experienced when traveling by air depends on several factors starting with the airport, the choice of the airline
Airline

File:Fedex-md11-N525FE-051109-21-16.jpgFile:Ryanair.b737-800.aftertakeoff.arp.jpgAn airline provides civil aviation for passengers or freight, generally with a recognized operating certificate or license....
 and the travel class
Travel class

A travel class is a quality of lodging on public transport transport. The accommodation could be a seat or a cabin for example. Higher travel classes are more comfortable and more expensive....
.

Travel class on an airplane is usually split into a two or four class model. Domestic flights usually have two classes: Economy Class
Economy class

__FORCETOC__Economy class, , is the lowest travel class of seating in air travel and rail transport travel.Although it is reputed to be uncomfortable, with limited legroom and amenities, it is favoured by many travellers as it offers the cheapest seats....
 and Business Class
Business class

Business class is a high quality second-tier travel class available on some commercial airlines and rail lines. Its level of accommodation is higher than economy class and domestic first class but lower than international first class ....
 partitioned into cabins
Aircraft cabin

An aircraft cabin is the section of an aircraft in which passengers travel, often just called the cabin. At cruising altitudes, the surrounding atmosphere is too thin to breathe without an oxygen mask, so cabin pressurization adapts the cabin to atmospheric pressures....
. International flights may have up to four classes: Economy Class, Premium Economy
Premium economy

Premium Economy is a travel class offered on some airlines, taking one of two forms:* a simple upgrade to the Economy class provided as a free upgrade to premium members of frequent flyer program and passengers flying full-fare economy, normally as a section of the economy/coach cabin, which generally provides more legroom by removin...
, Business Class or Club Class
Club class

Club Class is a level of service onboard airliners and trains. It is similar to Business Class on a commercial plane and First class travel in train travel....
 and First Class
First class (aviation)

File:Jet Airways 777 Premiere cabin.jpgFirst class is a luxury travel class on some airliners that exceeds business class, premium economy, and economy class....
.

The differences between premium economy and economy are quite significant, but the cost
Cost

In economics, business, retail, and accounting, a cost is the value of money that has been used up to produce something, and hence is not available for use anymore....
 is not greatly altered by purchasing a Premium Economy ticket.






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Air travel is a form of travel
Travel

Travel is the change in Location of people on a trip through the means of transport from one location to another. Travel is most commonly for recreation , for business trip or for commuting; but may be for numerous other reasons, such as migration, fleeing war, etc....
 using an airplane.

The comfort experienced when traveling by air depends on several factors starting with the airport, the choice of the airline
Airline

File:Fedex-md11-N525FE-051109-21-16.jpgFile:Ryanair.b737-800.aftertakeoff.arp.jpgAn airline provides civil aviation for passengers or freight, generally with a recognized operating certificate or license....
 and the travel class
Travel class

A travel class is a quality of lodging on public transport transport. The accommodation could be a seat or a cabin for example. Higher travel classes are more comfortable and more expensive....
.

Travel class on an airplane is usually split into a two or four class model. Domestic flights usually have two classes: Economy Class
Economy class

__FORCETOC__Economy class, , is the lowest travel class of seating in air travel and rail transport travel.Although it is reputed to be uncomfortable, with limited legroom and amenities, it is favoured by many travellers as it offers the cheapest seats....
 and Business Class
Business class

Business class is a high quality second-tier travel class available on some commercial airlines and rail lines. Its level of accommodation is higher than economy class and domestic first class but lower than international first class ....
 partitioned into cabins
Aircraft cabin

An aircraft cabin is the section of an aircraft in which passengers travel, often just called the cabin. At cruising altitudes, the surrounding atmosphere is too thin to breathe without an oxygen mask, so cabin pressurization adapts the cabin to atmospheric pressures....
. International flights may have up to four classes: Economy Class, Premium Economy
Premium economy

Premium Economy is a travel class offered on some airlines, taking one of two forms:* a simple upgrade to the Economy class provided as a free upgrade to premium members of frequent flyer program and passengers flying full-fare economy, normally as a section of the economy/coach cabin, which generally provides more legroom by removin...
, Business Class or Club Class
Club class

Club Class is a level of service onboard airliners and trains. It is similar to Business Class on a commercial plane and First class travel in train travel....
 and First Class
First class (aviation)

File:Jet Airways 777 Premiere cabin.jpgFirst class is a luxury travel class on some airliners that exceeds business class, premium economy, and economy class....
.

The differences between premium economy and economy are quite significant, but the cost
Cost

In economics, business, retail, and accounting, a cost is the value of money that has been used up to produce something, and hence is not available for use anymore....
 is not greatly altered by purchasing a Premium Economy ticket. The price difference between an economy class ticket and a first class ticket, however, are often extreme.

Most air travel starts and ends at a commercial airport
Airport

An airport is a location where aircraft such as Fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and Non-rigid airship take off and land. Aircraft may also be stored or maintained at an airport....
. The typical procedure is check-in
Airport check-in

Airport Check-in are service counters found at commercial airports handling commercial air travel. The check-in is normally handled by an airline or a aircraft ground handling working on behalf of an airline....
, border control
Border control

Border controls are measures used by a country to monitor or regulate its borders.The control of the flow of many people, animals and goods across a border may be controlled by government Customs services....
, airport security
Airport security

Airport security refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting airports and aircraft from crime.Large numbers of people pass through airports....
 baggage and passenger check before entering the gate, boarding
Boarding

Boarding can refer to:*Temporarily residing somewhere, as in a boarding school or boarding house*Boarding , a naval term for the forcible attempt at capturing another naval vessel...
, flying
Flight

Flight is the process by which an object moves either through the air, or movement beyond earth's atmosphere , by aerodynamically generating Lift , propulsion or Lighter than air using buoyancy, or by simple ballistic movement....
 and pick-up of luggage and - limited to international flights - another border control at the host country's border
Border

Borders define geography boundaries of political geography or legal jurisdictions, such as governments, states or Subnational entity. They may foster the setting up of buffer zones....
.

See also

  • Air safety
    Air safety

    Air safety is a term encompassing the theory, investigation and categorization of Aviation accidents and incidents, and the prevention of such failures through regulation, education and training....
  • Travel Document (Air Travel)
  • Air travel, climate change, and green consumerism
    Air travel, climate change, and green consumerism

    Airline can marketing, and consumer can consumer behaviour, based on a number of Ethical consumerism. For example, consumers might express their displeasure for a country by Boycott its national airline....
  • Airport Check-in
    Airport check-in

    Airport Check-in are service counters found at commercial airports handling commercial air travel. The check-in is normally handled by an airline or a aircraft ground handling working on behalf of an airline....
  • Commercial aviation
    Commercial aviation

    Commercial aviation is the part of civil aviation that involves operating aircraft for hire. In most countries, a flight may be operated for money only if it meets three criteria:...
  • Punctuality
    Punctuality

    Punctuality is defined as the quality of being prompt, precise, or exact. To be punctual can also relate to time; for example:"Are you sure he will arrive on time?"...


External links

  • - History of commercial aviation, from PBS