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Cabin guide

Economy to first — what to actually expect.

A plain-language reference for Pioneer Valley flyers booking through the almanac.

Economy / Main

The default cabin on every domestic route the almanac tracks. Pitch is typically 30–31 inches; carry-on policy varies by carrier and fare bucket.

Premium economy / Comfort+

An extra-legroom cabin on JetBlue (Even More Space), Delta (Comfort+), Icelandair Comfort, and Aer Lingus Plus. Worth the upgrade on transatlantic redeyes; rarely needed on snowbird flights.

Business

Lie-flat seating on the Boston transatlantic routes — JetBlue Mint to London, Aer Lingus Business to Dublin, Delta One to Paris. Fare multiplier on the almanac is roughly 3.6×.

First

Mostly a domestic distinction on Delta and American shuttles into DCA/LAX. The cabin is real but small; recline and meal upgrade are the main benefits.