Five years ago, Covid-19 largely brought business travel to a halt. They’re beefing up their traditional business cabins to snag higher fares while providing more luxurious premium economy seating for travelers with smaller budgets. In the late 1990s, British Airways set the standard for long-haul business travel with the introduction of lie-flat seats, spurring rivals to ratchet up their own luxury offerings. The perks cater to a wider array of business travel budgets with larger, 4K seat-back screens, high-speed Wi-Fi, and other upmarket experiences. Next year the airline plans to launch an industry-first for economy and premium economy passengers: “Skynest” bunk beds bookable in four-hour slots.