First Class

The All-To-Frequent Flyers

Los Angeles Times | Ken Bensinger | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Frequent Flyers, Unlimited Frequent Flyer Miles, Private Jets, Aairpass, Up in the Air, George Clooney, American Airlines, First Class, Flying, Money News

There are frequent fliers, and then there are people like Steven Rothstein and Jacques Vroom. Both men bought tickets that gave them unlimited firs...

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Lake Como Vs. La Quinta

Dina Gachman | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Air Travel, Richard Branson, Economic Divide, Economy, Money News, Travel News, 99%, Airports, Travel, Budget Travel, Airlines, First Class, Comedy, 1%, George Clooney, Travel Blogs, Travel News
Dina Gachman

Sure plane travel hasn't always been as rosy as a 1950s beach blanket melodrama, but still. Meals and bite sized snacks used to be free. Flights used to be pretty much on time. It didn't cost $25 to check your luggage.

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PHOTOS: Ranking The Best First And Business Class Airlines

Dane Steele Green | Posted 04.05.2012

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Dane Steele Green

No matter who makes it or who flies it, a plane can be boiled down to this: It's a metal tube with wings on the side, a fin on the back and pointy bit up front.

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PHOTOS: What's Inside First-Class Amenity Kits?

Conde Nast Traveler | Posted 04.19.2012

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Conde Nast Traveler

One of the best parts about flying in the front of the plane is that the airlines dole out amenity kits packed with all those little things that make long-haul flights more comfortable

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Ron Paul Defends First Class Flights

AP | BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE and STEPHEN BRAUN | Posted 03.17.2012

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WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has been spending large amounts on airfare as a congressman, flying first class on dozen...

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First Class

Vicky Shorr | Posted 02.18.2012

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Vicky Shorr

I liked flying first class; you would like it, and I would like it more if you were there, too, and everyone else in the plane, which is what separates me from much of the world these days.

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How to Fly First Class for Free

TravelSort | Posted 10.21.2011

Read More: Star Alliance, Frequent Flyer Miles, Virgin Atlantic, US Airways, United Airlines, Travel News, Continental Airlines, Slidepollajax, Lufthansa, Ben Schlappig, Credit Cards, Air Travel, Airlines, First Class, Travelsort, Travel News
TravelSort

We at TravelSort just flew Lufthansa First Class to Europe, using credit card bonuses and points. Here are our best tips.

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Showering at 30,000 Feet: Aboard the Super-Jumbo A380, Life is Large

Peter Mandel | Posted 08.01.2011

Read More: Qantas, First Class, Dubai, Singapore Airlines, Aviation, Lufthansa, Boeing 707, Airbus A380, Boeing 747, Airlines, Jumbo Jets, Emirates Airlines, Travel News
Peter Mandel

The plane I'm about to board, the super-jumbo Airbus A380, has brought a certain excitement back to air travel since its debut in 2007.

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Putting the "Travel" Back in Business Travel

OneTravel | Posted 05.25.2011

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OneTravel

Since Up In the Air, business travelers were placed in the limelight, but they still never seem to stop moaning about where their job takes them or the lack of time they have to see a destination.

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Five Tips for Booking Airline Award Tickets

TravelSort | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Frequent Flyer Miles, Airline Upgrades, Star Alliance, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Slidepollajax, Airline Tickets, Airlines, First Class, Award Tickets, Travel Tips, Travel News
TravelSort

Common wisdom seems to be that you should start searching for award seats 11 months out. While that's not bad advice, you'll actually find the most award space just a couple of days before departure.

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Class Warfare: Economy Class vs. First Class (INFOGRAPHIC)

TravelSort | Posted 05.25.2011

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TravelSort

Take a walk through the history of first and economy classes.

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Five Rules of Flying Economy Class

OneTravel | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel-Etiquette, First Class, Travel Tips, Economy Class, Economy, Travel, Flying, Flights, Manners, Travel News
OneTravel

You'd love to fly first class on every international flight. But as reality would have it, you're not made of money, don't have Elite status yet and...

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Airlines: The Best International First Class Cabins

TravelSort | Posted 05.25.2011

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TravelSort

While all of my "picks" excel in just about every category, I've broken them down by the four major categories as I see them: best service, food, seat, and entertainment.

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Airline Seat Pitch as a Profit Booster?

Kate Hanni | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Passengers, DVT Awareness, Faa, Airline Seats, Safety, Airplanes, Travel, American Airlines, First Class, Airlines, Department of Transportation, Travel News
Kate Hanni

If airlines can decrease the distance between seats enough, they can install more seats, and the appalling discomfort of airline coach travel will soar to new heights.

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"Einstein on the Beach": A Roasted Playlist for David Hasselhoff

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Wild

Until he has his own 24-hour Hoff-story Channel, here's a playlist for an iconic lifeguard who somehow keeps floating towards the top.

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What Does Luxury Mean to You?

Melanie Nayer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Melanie Nayer

I am suggesting that you reconsider what a luxury brand is to you. The definition lies in the beholder -- the problem most people face is vanity.

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Travel Etiquette for Smooth Journeys

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lisa Mirza Grotts

Good manners can help to make your adventure a good one rather than a bad one. For a smooth journey before your trip, when you're up in the air, and at your destination, "Traveler Be Aware."

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Best Airlines In the WORLD: Skytrax

Sara Yin | Posted 05.25.2011

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From rude stewardesses to plasticine food, flying is a painful experience for a lot of us. As the airline industry struggles to recover from the reces...

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Man In Tracksuit Told His Outfit Was Too Casual, Refused His First Class Seat On United Flight

Posted 05.25.2011

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Another day, another customer service screw-up for United Airlines. (Check out the hilarious "United Break Guitars" video here.) As MyFoxAtlant...

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Sale: Exit Row Seats $8.70 per Hour

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Airline Safety, Fat Tax, Virgin Airlines, Qantas, First Class, Airfares, Ryanair, Flying, Match Making, United, Exit Row Seats, Air France, E Bay, Jetblue, Airlines, Business News
Blake Fleetwood

The airlines are getting very desperate ... charging more and more for things that used to be free.

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What Is First Class Travel Really Like?

Chris Guillebeau | Posted 11.17.2011

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Chris Guillebeau

Domestic First Class isn't much to get excited about. Things get a lot more exciting (sometimes) when you head overseas on long-haul flights.

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The Difference Between First Class And Coach

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011

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When a US Airways jetliner crashed into the Hudson River last month, everyone survived. More than 150 passengers and crew members got into boats befor...

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Airlines Slashing First-Class Seats

New York Times | Perry Garfinkel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Remember when first-class seats meant the best on the plane? That's not always the case anymore. In the last decade, some airlines began eliminating ...

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