After flying business class with 6 different airlines, I have 2 clear favorites — and some honorable mentionsNEWS | 30 August 2025I've spent several long-haul flights in business class and especially enjoy Delta One.
I've spent several long-haul flights in business class and especially enjoy Delta One. Alesandra Dubin
I've spent several long-haul flights in business class and especially enjoy Delta One. Alesandra Dubin
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For most of my life, I sat in the back of the plane and never really knew what I was missing. Maybe things were better that way because once I got a taste of business class, it's been hard to go back to economy.
In more recent years, I've gotten a chance to take long-haul flights in lie-flat seats in business class on six different carriers around the world — thanks to a combination of work travel, airline loyalty, and credit-card points.
Though it's always better than coach, not every business-class experience is created equal. Here are my top picks so far based on my personal experience in the skies.Author: Alesandra Dubin. Source