Business class travel does not always have to come along with a first-class price tag. While premium cabins on most marquee long-haul routes can rise into the $5,000 to $10,000 range, the market itself also offers certain products that deliver lie-flat comfort, thoughtful meals, and a dramatically calmer airport-to-arrival experience for significantly less. Cheap business class seats exist for a few reasons, as airlines look to discount products in order to fill premium cabins while demand is slower.