Airlines add premium seats, first-class basics (news8000.com)

Airlines are rolling out new premium seating and fare options, with United introducing restricted base fares in first and business class this fall and lie-flat economy seats on international flights by 2027. Alaska and Hawaiian plan private suites and Premium Reserve by 2028, Allegiant First debuts in spring 2027, Frontier is adding first-class seats this year, and JetBlue opens BlueFirst bookings this fall.