Airline Revenue Economics

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Battle of the Beds: Club World vs Upper Class

The average passenger sleeps for slightly longer on BA due to network design

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Oliver Ranson
Jun 11, 2025
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The fully-flat bed is one of the greatest innovations in aviation. Helping people get a good night’s sleep when crossing continents helps travellers buy time to close deals, enjoy holidays and make the most of their trip.

But how much sleep do they generate? My model suggests just under three hours per passenger. In this article I am going to use my mode…

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