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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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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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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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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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

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.

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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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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.

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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

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