I upgraded to United's Premium Plus on a long flight. Most perks were useless to me, but I'd happily do it again.

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Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling on plane
I enjoyed flying in United's Premium Plus for a long-haul flight across time zones, even though I couldn't use a lot of the upgrade's perks.

Jamie Davis Smith

So you finally got TSA PreCheck. Here's how to avoid being the most annoying person in line and get through faster.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
An agent sits scanning passengers in front of a TSA PreCheck sign
Miami, Florida, Miami International Airport, security screening, TSA Precheck, handicap accessibility.

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I spent 27 hours flying with Royal Jordanian. It wouldn't be my first choice for another long-haul flight.

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Author Jamie Davis Smith wearing headphones, sunglasses on plane
I found reasonably priced flights through Royal Jordanian Airlines for a last-minute trip.

Jamie Davis Smith

I got a discounted premium economy seat by bidding. It made my 10-hour flight better, but I wouldn't pay full price for it.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Kate stands in front of a window at the airport with a carry-on suitcase.
I bid for a seat upgrade on Scandinavian Airlines.

Kate Loweth

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've traveled to 17 countries and have learned that a checked bag is always worth it. Here's why.

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Silhouette of a woman with a carry-on bag surrounded by seats looking out onto a runway at an airport
Checking a bag makes my travel experience more enjoyable.

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India's airlines have received 999 hoax bomb threats this year

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A Vistara Airlines passenger plane en route from Mumbai to Frankfurt made an emergency landing at Erzurum Airport on September 6, 2024, due to a bomb threat in Erzurum, Turkiye.
A Vistara Airlines plane en route from Mumbai to Frankfurt made an emergency landing on September 6, 2024, due to a bomb threat.

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I've been to dozens of airport lounges worldwide. Here are the 5 things I never do in them.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
A woman wearing a backpack taking a selfie at an airport lounge.
I've visited many airport lounges over the years because I travel at least once a month.

Jill Robbins

Taking a long-haul flight that departed at noon left me jet-lagged for days. Here's what I'll do differently next time.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
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Business Insider's reporter regretted the timing of her long-haul flight to Japan.

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