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.

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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

I flew a big-name airline and a budget competitor across the Atlantic. The low-cost option is worth it if you follow the rules.

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Selfies of the author on Norse (right) and Virgin (left).
I flew on mainline Virgin Atlantic Airways (left) and budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways across the Atlantic to compare the competing business models.

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These are the best airlines in the world, according to a survey of travelers — see the full list

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A Qatar flight in the air with clouds above it
A Qatar Airlines flight prepares to land in London.

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Hundreds of older Virgin Atlantic cabin crew members say they were unfairly dismissed during the pandemic

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A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 flies through clear, blue skies.
A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330.

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A Boeing 747 that flew for Virgin Orbit before its collapse has a new home with Stratolaunch

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Stratolaunch recently acquired a 22-year-old Boeing 747 from Virgin Orbit.
Stratolaunch recently acquired a 22-year-old Boeing 747 from Virgin Orbit.

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The first commercial transatlantic flight powered completely by green fuels is in the air, but critics say it's a gimmick and a joke

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A crowd of Virgin Atlantic staff including Sir Richard Branson pose in front of Virgin Atlantic's Flight 100
Flight100 is the first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

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Virgin Atlantic suspends its route from London to Austin because it says the city's tech boom is over

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A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its final approach in London.

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