Definitions by Das Peguinisch

poor man's first class

The occurrence when no one else occupies your row section of economy seats on an airplane, usually three seats. Two people can experience this on a domestic aircraft with one aisle, three when two aisles.

I traveled in poor man's first class on the way here, the plane was only half full!

poor man's first class by Das Peguinisch February 8, 2026