I booked 2 business-class tickets on Amtrak's speedy Acela train 3 years apart. The second ride was smoother and sleeker.

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A composite image of an Amtrak NextGen Acela parked next to the older Acela model and inside the business-class car on the NextGen Acela
Business Insider's reporter rode business class on both the old and new Amtrak Acela trains.

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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

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Inside a first-class train car on an Amtrak Acela train
Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.

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I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. Next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

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People in backpacks walk towards a train stopped at a platform
Business Insider's reporter booked a business-class ticket for a 10-hour trip on an Amtrak train.

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After flying business class with 6 different airlines, I have 2 clear favorites — and some honorable mentions

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Author Alesandra Dubin smiling with drink in Delta One seat
I've spent several long-haul flights in business class and especially enjoy Delta One.

Alesandra Dubin

I flew across Europe in business class with Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. These were the 6 biggest surprises.

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Author Kimanzi Constable smiling on plane with wife
My family spent hours flying in business class with Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic during our European trip.

Kimanzi Constable

I upgraded to premium economy on an 8-hour Norse Airlines flight. It surpassed my expectations in so many ways.

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People boarding Norse Airways flight
I wish that Norse Airlines offered direct routes to my home in Texas and a rewards program.

Katherine Stinson

Take a look at United's huge Polaris Studio suites with 27-inch screens coming to its Boeing Dreamliners

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Two passengers sit in a United Polaris Studio suite
Two passengers can fit in one Polaris Studio.

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See Emirates' first-ever Airbus A350, which will launch in January as the airline waits on delayed Boeing jets

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Emirates president Tim Clark onboard the Emirates A350 in economy.
Emirates president Tim Clark bashed Boeing during a ceremony for Emirates' first Airbus A350 delivery.

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Airbus' A321 jets are reshaping transatlantic travel. I've toured 3 airlines' business classes — here's how they compare.

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JetBlue Airways Airbus A321neo
JetBlue Airways, La Compagnie, and Iberia are among the few airlines that fly lie-flat business class on narrowbody aircraft across the Atlantic.

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I toured the world's first Airbus A321XLR business class. The lie-flat seats lack one popular feature — but are easy to love anyway.

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A selfie of the author in Iberia's A321XLR business class.
I don't think Iberia's lack of business-class doors on its new A321XLR is a big deal.

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