How to fly first class cheap?

Unless you're truly in the financial stratosphere, it’s difficult to justify the cost of a first class seat if business class is available. The perks are similar, especially on domestic flights. (See also:Top 5 Differences Between Business and First Class.) 8 Cost-Effective Ways to Get the Seats. On domestic flights, you’re more likely to see business class seats than first class. read more

For example, I checked out the price of first class versus economy on an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York in August. With a Sunday to Friday itinerary, a coach passenger would pay $483 roundtrip. The first class passenger, however, would pay a whopping $5,373. read more