It's certainly not a lie-flat bed you'll get flying up in Delta One business class, but it's far better than flying back in economy. Delta Premium Select is a very comfortable seat for your next long-haul Delta flight – if you can get it at the right price. That's my verdict after flying Delta Premium Select, the airline's name for premium economy twice in a five-day span across the Atlantic Ocean and back. The seats are far more spacious – with more legroom and wider, too – than even Delta Comfort Plus. Extra benefits like Sky Priority Access were nice. But after huge pandemic cutbacks, the f ..read more

It's a comfortable ride on a full-service carrier that can put you an hour away from some of the best skiing in Europe. Flying SWISS economy on the A330-300 from New York City (JFK) to Geneva (GVA) recently, the seats were great … but the plane was showing its age. That was one of my main takeaways after flying SWISS economy for a ski trip to Chamonix. But above all, it's convenient: While many carriers fly in and out of Zurich (ZRH), this is one of the few nonstop routes from the U.S. to Geneva. Combined with a sneakily cheap way to book these typically pricey flights using miles, that conven ..read more

The best way to fly business class to Italy might just be an airline whose hub is nearly 3,000 miles away in the Middle East. Yes, it's Emirates business class. The world-famous airline based in Dubai (DXB) operates a few random nonstop routes connecting the U.S. directly with Europe, including from New York City (JFK) to Milan (MXP). Best of all, they're on its signature Airbus A380 jets decked out with an onboard bar. It doesn't get much cooler than that, right? Oh, I'll do you one better: You can book these flights to Europe from just 90,000 miles roundtrip – a fraction of what most other a ..read more

Singapore Airlines is one of the best airlines in the world, renowned for its service and hospitality flying in and out of Southeast Asia. But you can also hop on a Singapore flight across the Atlantic – and do it in one of the world's best first class suites, to boot. From the moment I began collecting airline miles and credit card points, flying Singapore Airlines was at the top of my list. But while a long-haul flight to or from its Singapore (SIN) was an option, the easiest (and cheapest) way to make it happen was by taking Singapore's quirky fifth-freedom route connecting New York City (J ..read more

One of the newest (and cheapest) airlines flying across the Atlantic Ocean has a spacious premium seat that deserves your attention … but won't break the bank. Norse Atlantic has quickly made a splash since launching transatlantic flights this spring, taking up the mantle from long-time budget carrier Norwegian Air after its exit from long-haul flying. With one-way fares as low as $110 each way, Norse Atlantic economy is about as cheap as it gets. But at the front of the plane, you can pay a bit more for a lot more comfort. You won't confuse Norse Atlantic Premium with fancy lie-flat business ..read more

What do you really get when paying as little as $110 for a one-way flight across the pond – and is it worth the savings? That's the question I set out to answer on a recent Norse Atlantic Airways flight from Europe back to the states. Norse Atlantic is one of the newest airlines flying across the Atlantic to destinations like Norway and England, offering dirt-cheap fares in exchange for few (if any) bells and whistles. While the Norse Atlantic flying experience might feel bare bones compared to flying full-service carriers like American, Delta, or United, there's an upside. The airline has a f ..read more

With roundtrip fares regularly under $400, flights to Europe don't get much cheaper than flying Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) economy. But what do travelers get for that low price? It turns out: pretty much what you'd expect from any other airline flying economy across the Atlantic – with a few glaring exceptions. I recently flew SAS economy from Copenhagen (CPH) back to Los Angeles (LAX) on its newest Airbus A350 and found it was a significant step above the experience on ultra-low-cost carriers like Norse Atlantic Airways or Play Airlines, but at a pretty similar price point. Aside from the fo ..read more

When flying to Europe, you can generally find a plethora of economy and business-class seats to choose from. But what if you want something in between? Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Premium Economy seats, called SAS Plus, are one of the few ways to fill that gap. SAS sells its SAS Plus premium economy seats on all flights between the U.S. and Europe. These are primarily operated by its Airbus A330 or A350 aircraft and you can sometimes book these seats on the cheap. More legroom, a larger seat with more recline, free seat assignments, two checked bags, free WiFi, and SAS airport lounge access ..read more

Americans aiming to score a lie-flat seat overseas are almost spoiled for choice, with dozens of airlines flying more and more business class seats across the Atlantic. But heading to Ireland, there's a clear favorite in my mind… Go figure: It's flying up front with Ireland's flag carrier in Aer Lingus business class. It's not the flashiest business class seat you'll find flying across the pond. But where other airlines struggle even with some of the basics, Aer Lingus does it all – and does it all well, if you ask me. There's a comfortable seat (and an almost unbelievably spacious one, i ..read more

United's latest-and-greatest Polaris business class seats are the crown jewel of an airline that fancies itself America's premier international airline. Whether you're flying to Europe, deep into South America, or over to Australia and Asia, United Polaris has become a mainstay and one of the easiest ways to score a lie-flat seat if you're cashing in points and miles. Fortunately, they're darn comfortable and good-looking, too. But flying business class is more than just about the seat. It's about the onboard service, dining, and all the extra goodies that flyers have come to expect when they ..read more