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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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Insider's reporter taking a selfie while standing in an airplane bathroom with a travel pillow wrapped around her neck.
Business Insider's reporter regretted the timing of her long-haul flight to Japan.

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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

Alaska Airlines flight forced to turn around after Boeing 737 engine fails midair

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An Alaska airlines Boeing 737 is taking off from Los Angeles International AirPort (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on March 6, 2024.
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 had to turn around after one of its engines failed.

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