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

I flew Europe's best airline for business class and food. The seat wasn't fully private but I liked the 'flying chef.'

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I flew from Istanbul to New York in business class on Turkish Airlines. The Boeing 787 seat was comfortable but not fully private, though the 'flying chef' was a unique touch.

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I flew 9 hours in Europe's top-rated airline economy class. The food was the biggest surprise.

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The Turkish Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the gate.
The Turkish Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the gate.

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I live and work in 2 different cities. Commuting over 300 miles is great for my social life, productivity, and career.

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Christine Ma-Kellams

Delta is buying Boeing 787s for the first time. Here's why United and American may feel the pressure.

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Delta's 787 order reinforces its push for premium long-haul revenue.

Delta Air Lines

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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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 flew in Air India's posh business-class seat for 15 hours. I didn't want to get off the plane.

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I didn't want to leave Air India's business class, even after my long-haul international flight.

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No REAL ID? That'll cost you $45 under a new TSA rule

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TSA agent holding a real ID.
The TSA wants to charge flyers who don't have acceptable ID $18 to use biometric kiosks to verify their identity.

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