Upgrade to First Class Enjoy an exceptional Avanti West Coast travel experience when in First Class. With access to lounge comforts, complimentary food and drink during your journey, and a dedicated onboard service - you'll discover a whole different way to travel.

No, that is a common misconception; Avanti West Coast does offer First Class on its services in 2026. In fact, Avanti has a unique three-tier cabin structure. First Class remains the top-tier offering, featuring wide reclining leather seats, access to First Class Lounges at stations like London Euston or Manchester Piccadilly, and complimentary hot meals and alcoholic beverages served at your seat. Below this is Standard Premium, which was introduced a few years ago; this class offers the same spacious seating and extra legroom as First Class but without the inclusive food, drink, or lounge access, making it a "middle-ground" option. Finally, there is Standard Class, which provides free Wi-Fi and access to the onboard shop. While some other UK operators have reduced their premium offerings, Avanti continues to promote its First Class as a premium business and leisure experience for long-distance travel between London, the West Midlands, the Northwest, and Scotland.