Since the introduction of the first lie-flat business class seat, business class cabins have become increasingly luxurious, offering sliding privacy doors, lie-flat beds, and excellent dining options. Following the introduction of the lie-flat business class seat, it did not take long for other airlines to follow. British Airways' Reliance On Premium CabinsCredit: British AirwaysBack in the 2000s, it was not a surprise that it was British Airways that changed premium air travel forever. The reason for British Airways introducing premium economy class alongside a lie-flat business class likely aligns with the general economic principles of the cabin class. The introduction of the lie-flat business class seats dramatically increased the travel experience, creating a larger gap and additional revenue opportunities between regular economy and business class.