Olivia Brooks
Business Class Travel Specialist
40 articles published
Proven hacks for cheap business class tickets — what actually works in 2026
what actually works in 2026
Best business class seats and cabin layouts — a seat-by-seat comparison
A deep comparison of business class seat types — reverse herringbone, staggered, Vantage XL — with ranked products from ANA's The Room to Collins Elements, matched to body type and sleep style.
Singapore Airlines business class review: still the benchmark?
Singapore Airlines business class sets the standard other carriers chase. Here's what you actually get across every aircraft type.
British Airways Club Suite business class review: what you actually get
The Club Suite is BA's best product in decades. Here's what to expect before you book — and how to pay less for it.
Air Canada Signature Class: what to expect on long-haul international flights
Air Canada's Signature Class is a serious business class product. Here's what you actually get — and how to book it for less.
Qatar Airways QSuite review: still the king of business class?
After six years and dozens of competitors, does QSuite still deserve the hype? We flew JFK-DOH to find out.
Emirates A380 business class review: the upper deck done right
Emirates' A380 business class on the upper deck is a genuine contender for the best long-haul product in the sky. Here's what you actually get.
Qatar Airways QSuite business class review: the suite that changed everything
QSuite isn't just the best business class product in the sky — it's the benchmark every other airline is quietly trying to match.
JetBlue Mint Suites business class review: the best domestic premium cabin, full stop
JetBlue's Mint Suites aren't just good for the price — they're genuinely great. Here's what you actually get.
Turkish Airlines business class review: the 787-9 and A350-900 product explained
Turkish Airlines' 1-2-1 business class on the 787-9 and A350-900 is a genuinely strong long-haul product — if you book the right aircraft.
Qantas business class review: what you actually get on the A380, A330, and 787
Qantas business class is genuinely one of the best long-haul products in the sky. Here's what to expect before you book.
Brussels Airlines business class review: Belgian charm at 35,000 feet
Brussels Airlines business class punches above its weight — here's what frequent flyers actually need to know before booking.
Flydubai business class review: better than you think, but only if you book the right seat
Flydubai isn't your typical low-cost carrier — on the right aircraft, it offers fully private suites that rival mainline carriers. Here's what you need to know.
Austrian Airlines business class review: Viennese charm at 38,000 feet
Austrian Airlines business class blends DO & CO dining, flat-bed comfort, and genuine Viennese hospitality — here's what to expect on every aircraft type.
LOT Polish Airlines business class preview: what to expect from the 2026 suite upgrade
LOT Polish Airlines is rolling out private suites on its 787-8 fleet from 2026. Here's what the Recaro CL6720 product means for transatlantic travelers.
Dubai for the premium traveler: what's worth your time (and what isn't)
Dubai rewards those who arrive well-rested in a flat bed. Here's how to fly in right — and what to do once you land.
Scandinavian Airlines business class review: what you actually get on the A350 and A321LR
SAS business class is cleaner, quieter, and more Scandinavian than you'd expect. Here's the honest assessment before you book.
The 10 best luxury travel destinations worth flying business class to reach
From Bora Bora's overwater bungalows to Switzerland's ski chalets, these are the destinations that justify a $10,000 business class ticket.
Ten Mediterranean destinations worth flying business class for this summer
From Positano to Budva, these ten Mediterranean gems reward the effort of getting there — especially when you fly in properly.
Starlux Airlines business class review: the trans-Pacific upstart worth taking seriously
Starlux Airlines is young, ambitious, and quietly running one of the best business class products across the Pacific. Here's what you actually get.
Top 5 adventure destinations in the Philippines (and how to get there in business class)
The Philippines rewards the traveler who arrives rested. Here's where to go — and how to fly there without spending retail.
The world's best ski resorts for 2024/2025 — and how to get there in a flat bed
Ten ski resorts worth crossing an ocean for, plus the business class routes that make every one of them worth the journey.
Condor Airlines A330neo business class review: a transatlantic sleeper worth knowing about
Condor's A330neo business class punches well above its price point. Here's what to expect on the flight over.
5 spring destinations worth flying business class to in 2023
Spring travel done right means the right destination and the right seat. Here's where to go — and how to get there in style.
The lesser-known islands of Southeast Asia worth crossing an ocean for
Skip Bali. Skip Phuket. These five Southeast Asian islands reward the traveler willing to go a little further — and fly a little better.
7 reasons Thailand belongs on every serious traveler's itinerary
Thailand rewards premium travelers like few destinations can — here's how to do it right, from BKK routing to the best suites in Phuket.
The joy of culinary travel: eating your way through the world's best destinations
Food is the fastest way into a culture. Here's how to build a trip around it — and where to go first.
7 reasons to fly business class to Northern Italy this summer
Northern Italy deserves more than a cheap seat. Here's where to go, how to get there in style, and what to book when you land.
The most surreal places on earth — and how to reach them in style
From Bolivia's mirror salt flats to China's Avatar mountains, these destinations demand a premium cabin experience to match.
The most scenic cycling tours in Europe this summer
Europe's best cycling routes, rewritten for travelers who fly business class to ride them. Seven routes worth the journey.
The science behind why travel makes you happier (and why spending more on it is rational)
Research is clear: experiences beat stuff. Here's what the science actually says — and why your next premium flight is a defensible life investment.
How to experience Bali without drowning in other people's selfie sticks
Bali isn't overrated — it's just overvisited in the wrong places. Here's how to find the island that most tourists never see.
The Amalfi Coast, reconsidered: how to actually experience Italy's most photographed coastline
The Amalfi Coast hasn't lost its magic — it's just been loved wrong. Here's how premium travelers do it right.
8 adrenaline-fueled travel experiences worth flying business class for
Adventure doesn't have to mean roughing it. These eight experiences pair serious thrills with the premium travel and accommodations you expect.
Raja Ampat: the last paradise on Earth — and how to get there in business class
Raja Ampat is the most biodiverse marine destination on the planet. Here's how to reach it without spending 30 hours in economy.
The world's most beautiful hikes — and how to get there in business class
Ten trails that justify a premium cabin booking. Here's which airlines fly them best, and what you'll pay.
The world's 10 best scuba diving destinations in 2024 — and how to get to them in business class
From Raja Ampat to French Polynesia, these are the dive destinations worth crossing oceans for — and the premium cabins to do it in.
How technology is making sailing the smartest form of slow travel
Sailing is no longer just for retirees and adventurers. Modern tech has turned ocean crossings into a legitimate lifestyle — here's how.
5 ways to balance experiences and relaxation while traveling (and actually come home restored)
Most travelers return home needing a vacation from their vacation. Here's how to stop that cycle for good.
The case for slow travel: why your next trip should go fewer places, deeper
Mass tourism is a treadmill. Slow travel is the antidote — and it changes how you experience everything.