Saving thousands on business-class flights is easier than you think

by · Australian Financial Review

Chris Chamberlin
Jul 8, 2026 – 5.00am

There’s a quirk in airline booking systems that can add thousands of dollars to your airfare when travelling with a companion or group – but there’s a way to avoid being stung.

First, the problem. When you book a flight for multiple passengers, everybody on that booking has to sit in the same cabin. OK, fair enough. But behind the scenes, there’s another rule: all passengers on the booking must also pay the same fare price.

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