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I upgraded my Amtrak seat to first class by bidding $95. Here's what the 4-hour ride was like.

I bid on an Amtrak upgrade and went from business class to first class. My upgrade cost $95 (on top of my $57 business-class ticket) and came with lounge access and food. The Amtrak Lounge was elegant ...
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I paid $500 to upgrade from business to first class on British Airways. I was blown away by luxury perks like a private suite and massages.

Before my trip from Sydney to London, I upgraded my British Airways ticket to first class for $500. The 22-hour journey gave me access to VIP airport lounges and the airline's new first-class suites.