{
  "id": 17059325,
  "title": "Nothing beats a Jet2… charter? Low-cost airline unveils business class-only plane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/nothing-beats-a-jet2-charter-low-cost-airline-unveils-business-class",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T12:15:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/nothing-beats-a-jet2-charter-low-cost-airline-unveils-business-class-only-plane"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Business class cabins are experiencing a surge in popularity among airlines, with some even offering all-business class flights. Jet2 Charter, the charter division of the low-cost British airline Jet2, has recently unveiled a specially configured Boeing 737-800NG with 76 business class seats.\n\nThis marks the first time Jet2 has offered a dedicated business class specification on its aircraft, as the regular services do not include business class seats. The airline, based in Liverpool John Lennon Airport, has responded to the demand from various groups such as sports, music, entertainment, and specialist clients.\n\nTrevor Caplis, head of charter and airline sales at Jet2, expressed excitement about the new development, stating that it offers a \"luxurious cabin environment\" along with \"award-winning Jet2 customer service.\" Feedback from charter customers who have flown on the business class-only plane has been exceptional, according to Caplis.\n\nAirlines across the globe are betting on premium options. British Airways recently revealed its new A380 design, featuring 106 business class seats and 12 first class suites. Meanwhile, Emirates is upgrading its offering with the world's first electric premium economy seat with a full-height privacy screen. TAP Air Portugal introduced \"economy prime\" in June, while Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater has hinted at the possibility of creating premium economy options for their passengers.",
  "summary": "The Boeing 737-800NG has 76 business class seats and is based out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}