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Aeroflot - Business Class

Are all the jokes about Aeroflot ('Aeroflop') true? Or is it another proud example of Russia's renaissance?

Read the review and decide for yourself. :) More

British Airways - First Class

It is the best part of the plane, and the most expensive, too.

You're paying about $15,000 to fly ten hours each way across the Atlantic.  Does the extra comfort and service justify the extra cost?

British Airways - Business Class

Is BA’s Business class (Club World class) and lie-flat sleeper bed seat worth $7500 more than coach class?

That’s what BA would have you believe, but after flying a roundtrip to Europe with BA, I disagree!

British Airways - World Traveler Plus

Is BA's 'World Traveler Plus' (a premium economy class) service a temptation to encourage travelers to spend more on airfares, or an opportunity for business travelers to spend less than Business Class while still enjoying most of the benefits?

I report back on my experiences after several flights in this cabin.

Emirates - Business Class

As you might expect, the world's third most profitable airline (and one of the most rapidly growing airlines) offers a high quality business class experience.

If you're traveling somewhere Emirates flies, you should try their service.  Chances are, you'll like it, too.

Qantas Airways - Business Class and Skybed

A two part review of Qantas Business Class and their new Skybed seat.

Qantas is the airline that first invented business class, back in 1979, and they continue to push the leading edge of innovation, even now 26 years later.

Virgin Atlantic Airways - Premium Economy

Virgin has made a name for itself as an 'airline with attitude'.

My recent flight experiences confirm that, and the good news is that their attitude - and everything else to do with their service - is consistently good.

Virgin Atlantic - Upper Class

Virgin's best cabin includes some unique extras such as in-flight massages and a walk up/sit at bar. Plus wonderful club lounges before your flight, and generally good service every which way.

Read the full review for more details.

Who Flies First Class Anymore?

Costing as much as $8,000 more than business class, the concept of value obviously has little meaning when buying first class travel.  Increasingly, the improving quality of business class means there's no longer any reason to pay twice as much for international first class tickets.

Airplane Types

A handy reference to answer your questions like how many engines, what type of seating configuration, what sort of size, how old, etc, different planes are.

Close Encounters of the Unpleasant Kind

Coach class seats seem to be getting smaller and smaller (and, alas, we're all getting bigger and bigger!).

Here's what you need to know about how to choose - and succeed in obtaining - the most comfortable planes and seats for your next flight.

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