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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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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I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. The most luxurious perk wasn't even on the train.

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A first-class meal on Amtrak.
A first-class meal on Amtrak.

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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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Photos show what first-class train travel looks like around the world

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The presidential suite onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.

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Frontier is the latest budget airline to add 'first class' seats to target more premium flyers

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Frontier is adding a new first-class seat as customers remain willing to pay more for premium amenities on board.

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British Airways' new first-class is a major upgrade and shows airlines' luxury arms race is heating up

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A collage of British Airways' new and old first-class cabins for the Airbus A380
The new and old British Airways A380 first class.

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British Airways just unveiled a new first-class cabin coming to the Airbus A380. See inside the luxury modern suite.

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The author sat in a mockup of British Airways new first-class suite at the unveiling event in London, 25 November 2024
The author sat in a mockup of British Airways' new first-class suite.

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