When traveling in first class, passengers can enjoy roomier seats along with personal in-flight service. Additional privacy and convenient carry-on baggage storage options also exist in the forward cabin. Complimentary non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, snacks and meals are also part of the first-class in-flight experience.
Ticketed first-class passengers can also enjoy preferred departure airport check-in areas along with other ground services such as assistance with baggage check-in. Airline lounge access is also a benefit extended to first-class passengers. If the first-class ticket is purchased (vs. frequent flyer ticket redemption) bonus miles are awarded to your frequent flyer account.
Airlines offer many ways to get that seat up front -- instead of paying full fare for seats, elite frequent flyers can choose to be placed on the flight wait-list (or stand-by on departure day) should a seat in first class be available. Some airlines offer passengers ticketed in the main cabin departure day upgrades for a nominal fee.
