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

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

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

I upgraded to premium economy on an 8-hour Norse Airlines flight. It surpassed my expectations in so many ways.

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People boarding Norse Airways flight
I wish that Norse Airlines offered direct routes to my home in Texas and a rewards program.

Katherine Stinson

I took 66 Delta flights last year and flew in all of its cabin categories — but I still prefer the cheaper economy seats

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Delta airplanes on plane tarmac at sunrise
I took 66 Delta flights last year and flew in all the cabin categories, but there are a few reasons I still prefer booking the cheapest economy seats.

Allie Hubers

I paid $1,100 to upgrade my flight to upper class. It was great, but a few drawbacks made me hesitant to splurge again.

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Virgin Atlantic lounge with a circular bar area, red seating, and a long hallway leading into a larger dining area
I was interested to see what flying upper class with Virgin Atlantic was like.

Emma Kershaw

I flew premium economy on my long-haul Emirates flight. It was cheaper than flying coach at a better time and way nicer.

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Author Ash Jurberg sitting on plane seat in premium economy, giving thumbs up
My Emirates premium-economy flight was expensive, but it was cheaper than economy seats on other flights that day.

Ash Jurberg

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