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Flying in style. Our Business Class adventure begins with wide seats, fine service, and plenty of legroom. This is how Gen X does long haul.
We’ve flown with more than 25 airlines—everything from ultra-luxury to “are we going to survive this?” budget—and by now, we know what actually makes a flight worth it. Comfort, quality, thoughtful service, and a stress-free experience are no longer negotiable—they’re earned. And at this stage in life, we’re not just chasing legroom. We’re chasing peace of mind.
Of course, cost always factors into the equation. But we’re long past choosing flights solely based on the lowest price. Much like we’ve moved on from hostels and discount motels, we’ve earned a higher standard in the air too.
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Cocktails at 40,000 feet? Don’t mind if we do. Emirates A380 knows how to serve luxury with a view.
Teresa and I take pride in the fact that we’ve never purchased a First-Class ticket. Never. We’ve had status with Delta that gets us complimentary domestic upgrades, but we don’t spend money on premium seats unless we’re using points and miles. For flights under five hours, we’re fine in economy—just give us aisle seats and we’re good.
But when it comes to long-haul international flights? That’s different. We recently flew Emirates A380 Business Class from Singapore to Dubai and then Dubai to LAX. Those two flights would’ve cost north of $10,000 per person, but we used points. It was a dream I’d had for years, and it delivered.
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This tandoori chicken with saffron rice and spiced veggies brought serious flavor at 35,000 feet.
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This is not your average airplane meal. Business class wins again.
Flying like that doesn’t require deep pockets—it just takes smart strategy.
And yes, that’s going to be its own post. I’ll break down how we earn points through credit card sign-ups, daily spending, and airline loyalty programs to fly in luxury for pennies. Until then, here’s the short version: you can build points fast, and with the right timing, those points unlock incredible experiences that most people assume are unattainable.
I just signed up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and scored 100,000 bonus points. That’s enough for a one-way international business class ticket if you play your cards right—literally.
We’ve also done it the other way—14- to 18-hour hauls to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia in economy. Back then, we didn’t know how to leverage points the way we do now. And let me tell you, those flights were brutal. We arrived exhausted, stiff, and wiped out. Did we survive? Obviously. But would I do it again without at least trying for an upgrade? Absolutely not.
That said, we wouldn’t trade those trips for anything. Hiking the Sydney Harbor Bridge, exploring the Great Wall of China, and going on safari in Africa? All worth the leg cramps. But next time, we’ll use the points and fly with a little more style.
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Legroom for days. Business Class comfort, destination Dubai.
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From upright to out cold. Business Class turns into a full bed mid-flight.
Everything in travel, and in life, comes down to knowing your priorities. What matters to you: the flight, the hotel, the meals, the experiences? Once you figure that out, you can put your money—and your miles—where they matter most.
We’re not here to tell you luxury travel requires a luxury paycheck. It doesn’t. It requires intention, a little planning, and some behind-the-scenes strategy. And we’re here to share all of it.
If you’re curious how to start earning and redeeming points for flights like we’ve done, we’re building out a full guide. Join our newsletter and we’ll send it your way the moment it’s live.
We’ve earned a few splurges. Let’s make them count.
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Private suite, lie-flat seat, and a door that shuts the world out. Delta One’s got Business Class done right.