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Taking a long-haul flight that departed at noon left me jet-lagged for days. Here's what I'll do differently next time.
It wasn't a lousy pillow or poor snack choice that Business Insider's reporter regretted on a long-…
Monica Humphries
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I went inside the secret room where pilots sleep on long-haul flights. It was the best seat on the plane.
On a 12-hour Air New Zealand flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Los Angeles, I toured this part …
Monica Humphries
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I flew on 2 long-haul flights, one in business and another in economy. The perks were drastically different take a look.
From receiving a complimentary toiletry bag on an Air New Zealand business-class flight to free ear…
Monica Humphries
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I went inside a hidden room where flight attendants sleep on long-haul flights. I was amazed by its small size and comfy beds.
Business Insider's author explored the hidden room where Air New Zealand flight attendants rest on …
Monica Humphries
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I sat in the front and back of economy for a round-trip, long-haul flight. I'm still partial to the back.
Business Insider's author sat at the front and back of economy class on recent 10-hour flights. Ult…
Monica Humphries
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I flew premium economy on my long-haul Emirates flight. It was cheaper than flying coach at a better time and way nicer.
Emirates has three direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai a day at 9 p.m., 2 a.m., and 5 a.m. I wan…
Ash Jurberg
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I've spent 175 hours on long-haul flights. These are the most essential items to keep in your carry-on.
From NYC to Germany, Switzerland, and the Pacific Islands, I've spent 175 hours on 26 long-haul fli…
Joey Hadden
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I paid $300 to upgrade to premium economy on my long-haul United flight, and it's worth it for trips over 10 hours
I decided to upgrade to premium economy on my 13-hour flight from Japan to the US. The legroom, sna…
Megan duBois
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I flew economy on Copa, Panama's flagship airline. My only regret was not booking it for a long-haul flight home.
This also meant traveling on an airline I'd never experienced before. Copa Airlines, a member of th…
Monica Humphries
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Here's how I prepared for my 15-hour long-haul flight to Hong Kong
Before I boarded my flight, I read what BI's travel reporters have been documenting for the past fe…
Joi-Marie McKenzie
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I'm a former flight attendant. Here are 12 ways passengers ruin their experience on long-haul flights.
My years as a flight attendant taught me ways to maximize comfort in the air.Tiffany Hawk
Tiffany Hawk
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I used points to upgrade my 13-year-old to business class on a long-haul flight and I may regret it
I use airline points to upgrade my seats, not my kids'. But I recently gave my tween his first tast…
Jill Robbins
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Why so much is riding on the 777X, Boeing's newest long-haul plane that is already 5 years late and costing billions
The 777X's economics and more spacious 10-abreast cabin are huge selling points against the rival A…
Taylor Rains
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Local senators slam FAA bill provision that would add long-haul flights to a key DC-area airport and benefit lawmakers: 'Ridiculous and dangerous'
On Monday, congressional negotiators put forward a FAA reauthorization that would add long-haul slo…
John L. Dorman
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I flew on 2 long-haul flights: one in business and another in economy. The 2 cabins couldn't be more different take a look.
The experiences couldn't have been more different. As flight prices continue to skyrocket, deciding…
Monica Humphries
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I flew internationally with JetBlue for the first time and it was the best long-haul flight I've taken
But a recent international flight with JetBlue completely changed my mind. I was more comfortable t…
Joey Hadden
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I love sitting in the back of a long-haul flight. Here's why I'd choose that row any day.
The back row of planes gets a bad rep. Business Insider's reporter is convinced it's the best seat …
Monica Humphries
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After years in coach, I took my first long-haul flight in business class. Here are 10 surprising things about the most glamorous plane ride of my life.
Prior to the trip, I had only ever sat in economy. Spending thousands of dollars for a flight — thi…
Monica Humphries
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I flew on a long-haul JetBlue flight and loved this free perk. I wish more airlines offered it.
JetBlue's on-board pantry system and United Airlines' "Grab-N-Go" station on long-haul flights make…
Joey Hadden
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5 flight attendants share their best tips for surviving long-haul flights
Insider spoke to five flight attendants about tips for surviving long-haul flights.@londonkaizen/Ti…