Tonya Russell

Writer Tonya Russell traveled to the Maldives and tried out Emirates' business and economy class. Russell loved the meals, seats, and in-air lounge in business, but thought economy also had merits. "While economy class proved to be just fine, upgrading is worth it at least once," she writes.

I've been racking up the miles over the last two years, and I decided to splurge on Emirates Airlines' illustrious business class cabin on a pre-wedding trip to the Maldives this spring. I...

Continue Reading I splurged my miles to fly Emirates' luxe business class. I ate a multi-course meal, lounged at the in-flight bar, and learned the seat upgrade is worth it.