I take dozens of flights a year as an airline reporter. I always go for the aisle seat — even if it costs extra money

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A view of the Finnair A350 cabin with blue mood lighting.
I flew on Finnair's A350 from New York to Helsinki and loved the experience.

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I flew 2 European airlines across the Atlantic in economy. The seats were similar, but the food was night and day.

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Selfies of the author on British Airways and Finnair.
Between mid-February and early March, I flew on British Airways and Finnair on flights across the Atlantic.

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I flew on Finnair's Airbus A350 between New York and Helsinki in economy. It's now one of my go-to airlines for crossing the Atlantic.

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A view of the Finnair A350 cabin with blue mood lighting.
I flew on Finnair's A350 from New York to Helsinki and loved the experience.

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An airline's new policy to ask passengers to weigh themselves voluntarily is criticized for being 'embarrassing' and 'triggering'

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A Finnair plane.
A Finnair plane.

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Russia's closed airspace adds up to four hours onto some flights. United, British Airways, and Finnair are all avoiding the area.

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British Airways adjusted flight path between New Delhi and London.
Russia's airspace closure is leading US and European airlines to detour around the country, according to data sent to Insider from travel data provider OAG.

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More airlines are selling a cheaper business class where you'll get comfy lie-flat seat but won't get to pick which one. Meet basic business.

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Air France new business class cabin.
Air France business class cabin.

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