Why Should Your Company Pay Full Price for Business Class?

Corporate travel is a necessity, not a luxury. Executives need to meet clients, attend conferences, and close deals worldwide. But here’s the challenge: business class tickets often cost $5,000–$7,000 per trip when booked directly through airlines.

For companies sending multiple employees abroad each year, these costs add up to hundreds of thousands in unnecessary spend.

The question is simple: why should your company pay full price for business class when smarter, more affordable options exist?

1. The True Cost of Business Class Travel

Let’s look at the numbers. According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA):

• The average international business class ticket from the U.S. to Europe costs $5,500–$6,200.

• Companies spend nearly 12% of their total annual travel budgets on premium airfares alone.

• A company sending just 10 employees to Europe twice a year could easily spend $100,000+ on flights.

That’s money that could be reinvested into growth, innovation, or employee well-being.

2. Why Companies Still Overpay

So why do businesses continue paying premium prices?

• Corporate Contracts: Airlines bundle discounts into corporate accounts, but they rarely beat consolidator fares.

• Booking Platforms: Online travel portals don’t show unpublished fares.

• Last-Minute Needs: Companies often book close to departure and assume discounts aren’t available.

• Lack of Awareness: Many firms simply don’t know agencies like Airwing Travels exist.

The result? Companies throw away 30%–50% more than necessary on travel.

3. How Airwing Travels Helps Companies Save

At Airwing Travels, we specialize in unlocking discounted international business class fares for U.S.-based companies. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Unpublished Contract Fares: We access consolidator deals not visible online.

• Last-Minute Flexibility: Need to fly someone out tomorrow? We secure discounted fares even close to departure.

• Dedicated Corporate Support: A travel desk that prioritizes your company’s needs.

• Savings at Scale: The more trips you take, the more your company saves.

4. Real-World Savings: A Case Study

Client: A mid-sized tech firm based in California
Need: Sending 12 executives to Frankfurt for a global summit

• Airline Website Fare: $6,000 per person → $72,000 total

• Airwing Travels Fare: $3,400 per person → $40,800 total

Result: The company saved $31,200 on just one trip — enough to cover hotel stays and conference fees.

5. Benefits Beyond Cost Savings

Cheaper tickets are only part of the story. With Airwing Travels:

• Employees Arrive Fresh: Lie-flat seats and lounge access mean less jet lag, more productivity.

• Flexible Booking: No need to plan 6 months ahead. We secure competitive fares even for urgent trips.

• Budget-Friendly Growth: Reallocate travel savings to business development, hiring, or client entertainment.

• Peace of Mind: Your travel budget is maximized without cutting quality.

6. Online vs. Corporate Travel with Airwing

Here’s how costs compare for popular routes:

7. Why Paying Full Price No Longer Makes Sense

With hidden consolidator fares, last-minute savings, and agencies like Airwing offering dedicated support, paying full fare for business class is a waste of corporate resources.

Smart companies are already leveraging these options to slash travel costs by up to 50% — without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

Conclusion

Business class is no longer reserved for the few – and neither should it drain your company’s budget.

Why should your company pay full price for business class? It shouldn’t.

At Airwing Travels, we make corporate premium travel affordable, flexible, and stress-free. Whether it’s New York to London or Los Angeles to Tokyo, we help your team travel smarter, save more, and arrive ready to win.

Ready to Cut Your Company’s Travel Costs in Half?

Contact Airwing Travels today and learn how your business can unlock discounted business class fares on every international trip.