There are so many airlines to travel with, and woking out who to choose can feel a little overwhelming.
Luckily, experts at Airline Ratings – which sees itself as “the world’s leading provider in airline news” – has also provided a list.
The top five on this leaderboard are Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.
But there are obviously more firms that experts reckon are good to choose.
Skytrax has a star system that rates them, with the site describing full marks as a “prestigious and unique mark of quality achievement and a global benchmark of airport excellence”.
Last year, Skytrax put together its list:
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Japan Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air
- Air France
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Korean Air
- Hainan Airlines
- British Airways
- Fiji Airways
- Iberia
- Vistara
- Virgin Atlantic
- Lufthansa
- Etihad Airways
- Saudi Arabian Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand
- Finnair
- Qantas Airways
- Oman Air
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Bangkok Airways
- Austrian Airlines
- Air Canada
- AirAsia
Here is the latest full leaderboard released by Airline Ratings for this year:
- Korean Air
- Qatar Airways
- Air New Zealand
- Cathay Pacific
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- Japan Airlines
- Qantas
- Etihad
- Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air
- Fiji Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- ANA (All Nippon Airways
- Aero Mexico
- Air Caraibes
- Thai Airways
- STARLUX Airlines
- Vietnam Airlines
- Sri Lankan Airlines
- Air France
- KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)
- Air Calin
- Air Mauritius
- Garuda Indonesia
Airline Ratings says Korean Air was awarded the number one spot because of its “exceptional focus on passenger comfort”, particularly in Economy Class, highlighting seat pitches of 33–34 inches on wide-body aircraft.
The site added: “Unlike many competitors, the airline has resisted reducing seat space, ensuring a more comfortable travel experience.
“Korean Air’s thoughtful touches, such as slippers and generous meal portions on long-haul flights, enhanced its appeal.
“Beyond passenger experience, the airline’s financial stability, groundbreaking merger with Asiana Airlines, and significant investments in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft showcased its commitment to innovation and future readiness, solidifying its win.”
Other airlines were commended for their service quality, reliability, and overall passenger experience.
