I flew on 2 long-haul flights, one in business and another in economy. The perks were drastically different — take a look.

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Insider's author sat in both economy and business class for long-haul flights.
Business Insider's author sat in both economy and business class for long-haul flights.

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I flew a little-known, all-business-class airline that flies long-haul to the Maldives. See inside its narrowbody Airbus jets.

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The black Beond plane on the ground in Male.
The Beond plane on the ground in Male before BI's flight to Milan.

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2 travel hacks from The Points Guy if you want to fly at the front of the plane

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American Airlines Super Diamond business class.
American Airlines' version of the Super Diamond business class.

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Airlines like Qatar and Turkish are upgrading their business seats as competition for the best premium cabin heats up

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A view of the screen, bed, and amenities in Turkish Airlines mockup business-class cabin.
Turkish Airlines has unveiled a new business class, and this time without a middle seat.

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I spent over $2,000 to fly United Polaris, a 'reimagined' business class. It's only worth it for trips over 10 hours.

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United Polaris seats next to screen on United Polaris flight
I flew in United Polaris, a type of business class, for about eight hours.

Vicky Grogg

I've flown on the world's only 2 all-business-class airlines. It's like flying on a private jet but less expensive.

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The author in a navy sweatshirt sitting the Beond aisle seat.
I think people with a little extra spending money should splurge on Beond and La Compagnie's unique business model.

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I spent 9 hours in Qatar Airways' newest airport lounge. It had perks, but the quiet rooms felt like a dentist's office.

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Al Mourjan Business Lounge
I visited Qatar Airways' Al Mourjan Garden Lounge.

Tammy Barr

I flew business class for the first time with KLM. My 7-hour flight with the Dutch airline even ended with an amazing free gift.

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On the left, Dasha sips cranberry juice and holds a tea cup with the flag of the Netherlands in the middle. On the right, a business-class seat with a pillow and a TV that has a picture of the Statue of Liberty on the screen.
I flew in KLM's business-class cabin from Amsterdam to New York City.

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I flew on a new all-business-class airline from Italy to the Maldives. It's worth splurging for, even with the odd fuel stop.

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A selfie of the author with the Beond plane.
A selfie of the author with the Beond plane after flying in the new all-business-class airline from Milan to Male.

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Turkish Airlines wants to go toe-to-toe with its Middle Eastern rivals. See inside its luxurious new business class suites.

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A view of the screen, bed, and amenities in Turkish Airlines mockup business-class cabin.
An overview of one of the rows.

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