Inside the specially-modified Airbus jet built for the world's longest flights

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Qantas' A350-1000ULR after its first flight.
Qantas' specially modified Airbus A350 is optimized for range endurance and passenger health on flights lasting up to 22 hours.

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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

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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Split image: A wide shot of an Air India Airbus A350-900 and a selfie of the author in her business class Air India seat.
I didn't want to leave Air India's business class, even after my long-haul international flight.

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Visiting my family in Guam means 24 hours of flights and layovers. Here's how I make the trip bearable.

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Business Insider's report spent 24 hours on a three-leg journey from Guam to NYC.

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