I spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines' business class. It wasn't the best I've tried, but I don't regret upgrading.

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Woman smiling in Japan Air business-class seat
All in all, I had a good experience in Japan Airlines' business class, though it wasn't quite perfect.

Rachel Hosie

I spent over 19 hours in Icelandair's premium class. The $2,637 flight offered me way more than just a comfier seat.

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Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling on IcelandAir plane with view of Saga Premium behind her
I enjoyed my experience in Icelandair's Saga Premium class and would consider upgrading to it for another long-haul flight.

Jamie Davis Smith

We spent 14 hours in Qatar Airways' Qsuites with our baby. It's easy to see why it's the 'world's best' business class.

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Man taking selfie in Qatar Airways business-class suite
The flights I've spent in Qatar Airways' Qsuite business class have left me impressed.

Sam Shead

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

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Checking a bag makes my travel experience more enjoyable.

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I spent $180 on a red-eye flight to Europe. I'd book the same budget airline again, but there's one thing I'd change.

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Insider's reporter flew on a Norse Airlines red eye flight from NYC to Berlin and arrived in Germany feeling exhausted.
Insider's reporter flew on a Norse Airlines red eye flight from NYC to Berlin and arrived in Germany feeling exhausted.

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I spent 26 hours in Qatar Airways' business class. Not all seats are created equally, but I get why it's so beloved.

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Side by side composite of omelet and breakfast meal on tablecloth on Qatar Airways flight next to image of business class section on Qatar Airways flight
Our flights basically cost more than our entire honeymoon, but I had a great time in Qatar Airways' business class.

Rachel Hosie

My family flew 13 hours in Singapore Airlines' business class. Here's what we loved — and what fell short.

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Child smiling with pillows, blanket in Business class seat on Singapore airlines
Singapore Airlines' business class felt pretty impressive, but there were a few drawbacks.

Jordi Lippe-McGraw

I flew to one of Hawaii's most rural islands. My trip was so beautiful and wild — I'd only suggest it to certain travelers.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling in front of Mokulele plane in selfie
The only way to visit Molokai, one of Hawaii's least-touristy islands, is via a small commuter plane.

Ashley Probst

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

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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

We upgraded to Delta One on our 10-hour flight. The trip was so good I didn't want it to end — and I don't like flying.

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Author Mar Yvette smiling, lying down on a plane seat with arms crossed over her head
My husband and I upgraded to Delta One, the airline's international business class, on a long flight. It was the best decision we're willing to make again.

Mar Yvette

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