In the future, though, I'd opt to take a KLM flight or make sure I was flying on an Air France plane with upgraded business-class seats. Read next ...

I paid about $300 and used points to book an Air France business-class flight from Tbilisi to NYC. I had access to a lounge during my layover, a lie-flat seat, and a goodie bag filled with amenities.

But even better, if they stop by during the week, they can fill out a form and be entered to win two Business Class tickets in the new seats from New York to Paris. All they need to do is scan the ...