I spent a day learning how to be a flight attendant for British Airways' first-class cabin. From afternoon tea to the turndown service, there's a lot to know.

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A composition shows a mock-up airplane cabin in a classroom, and a man stood next to a first-class seat turned into a bed, and with his nose in a glass of red wine.
British Airways' mock first-class cabin, and Insider's Pete Syme.

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This French luxury tour company has planned multi-day around-the-world 'air cruises' using an Airbus A340 with lie-flat seats. Tickets start at $75,000.

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AirX Charters' A340 business class cabin, view of 2x2x2 configuration.
Safrans du Monde's chartered A340 takes people on luxury vacations across the globe, with fares starting at $75,000.

AirX

The world's largest passenger jet took flight for the first time 18 years ago. See the full history of the Airbus A380 superjumbo from marvel to reject.

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Emirates Airbus A380
Emirates Airbus A380

Emirates

Southwest is the worst airline in the US, according to a new study — take a look at how the 11 biggest US airlines rank

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A Southwest Airlines jet lands at Midway International Airport on January 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.
A Southwest Airlines jet lands at Midway International Airport on January 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

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See inside one of JSX's semi-private jets which offer a first-class like seat for all passengers

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Passengers deplaning a JSX plane.
Passengers deplaning JSX, which is a semi-private air carrier flying around the US.

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Airlines are combating the pilot shortage by paying pilots more, making it easier to become one, and hiring from Australia

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Airline pilot walking through an airport.
Airline pilot walking through an airport.

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American Airlines plane forced to return to Ohio airport after possible bird strike, FAA says

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An American Airlines Boeing 777 at LAX.
An American Airlines flight turned back to the John Glenn Columbus International Airport about 40 minutes after takeoff.

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A United Airlines flight declared an emergency after an 'unlatched' cockpit window 'popped open' in mid-air, reports say

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United Boeing 737-900
The incident involved a United Boeing 737-900 aircraft.

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A man bought $250,000 of plane tickets for $17,000 after a Japanese airline made a mistake with currency conversions, report says

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An All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300ER inflight.
All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300ER.

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7 airlines around the world offer lie-flat beds in economy — see what makes this seating arrangement so rare and unique

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ANZ Skycouch.
The "Skycouches" can be cheaper than airline premium economy seating, which typically offers more legroom and better food, but doesn't lie flat.

Air New Zealand

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