Kabinenklasse
Kabinenklasse is a German term for the classification of passenger accommodation within a transport vehicle, emphasizing cabin-type spaces such as private rooms or sleeping quarters rather than generic seating. The term is used in German-language materials for aviation, maritime travel, and, less commonly, long-distance rail to denote different levels of comfort, equipment, and price within a single travel product.
In aviation, Kabinenklasse refers to the different cabin levels offered on an airline flight. Common examples
On ships and cruise vessels, Kabinenklasse describes the class of a passenger cabin. Categories range from
In rail travel, the term Kabinenklasse is less common in modern timetables, where classes are usually labeled
Historically, Kabinenklasse reflects the broader hierarchy of travel comfort that characterized 19th- and 20th-century passenger transport.