Alaska is rolling out a new business-class experience as it expands further into Europe and Asia. Here's what to expect.

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Alaska Airlines new 787 amenities.
Alaska wants its 787s to have a distinct Alaska identity and better compete with rivals American, Delta, and United.

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United is revamping one of its most hated regional jets. It's adding first-class and bins that fit carry-ons: See inside the CRJ450.

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United Airlines CRJ450.
United Airlines is revamping old regional planes with a refreshed premium-focused cabin with first class and closets.

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United is debuting an ultra-premium long-haul Airbus jet. It has sliding doors and a walk-up snack bar — see inside.

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A rendering of United Airlines' A321XLR.
The new A321XLR will have doors but they can't be used until certified by the FAA.

United Airlines

People are splurging on first-class tickets in the hopes of a 3-minute TSA line

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Travelers check-in at the United Airlines Premier Access at O'Hare International Airport on April 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.
Travelers checking in at United Airlines' Premier Access desk at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

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Spirit expands premium seats and loyalty rewards to emerge from bankruptcy

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Spirit big front seat.
Spirit First is the airline's rebranded "Big Front Seat" that was previously its only premium offering.

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I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

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A composite image of passengers boarding a blue train car with a red sliding door and the author sitting in a first-class seat on the Amtrak NextGen Acela
Business Insider's reporter rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

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I flew first class with Delta for the first time, and 10 things surprised me

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A composite image of a blue first-class Delta flight seat and the author sitting in a window seat in first class
The author flew first-class with Delta for the first time and was surprised by the amenities and service.

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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

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People board a train on the right in an underground platform
The author traveled in first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen train.

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I paid $500 to fly first class with Delta for the first time. It was great, but not worth the upgrade for a 3-hour trip.

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A composite image of the author sitting smiling in a first-class window seat on a Delta flight and a row of first class seats
Business Insider's reporter spent three hours in Delta's first class cabin while flying from NYC to West Palm Beach, Florida.

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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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A composite image of a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains
Business Insider's reporter traveled in a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains.

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