Best airlines to fly with in 2024

When it comes to safety, pricing policy, and services, the three best traditional airlines are:

• Qatar Airways
• Singapore Airlines
• Norwegian Airlines

Emirates has the best first class. Passengers have at their disposal:

• A large bar
• Two shower rooms with marble sinks and a complete set of toiletries
• Completely separated cabins
• A mini-bar and a dressing table with a mirror
• Exotic and luxurious dishes on the menu

Every continent has its leading economy airlines:

• Ryanair, AirBaltic (Europe)
• AirAsia, Lion Air (Asia)
• Southeast, Jet Blue (North America)
• GOL (South America)
• Jetstar (Australia and Oceania)

The following airlines will also give you a great experience on international flights:

• Qatar Airways
• Emirates
• Turkish Airlines
• Air New Zealand

Travel between Europe and America with:

• British Airways
• AirFrance
• Lufthansa
• KLM
• Iberia

Travel between Asia and America with:

• Emirates
• Etihad Airways
• China Eastern Airlines

Travel between America and Oceania with:

• JetStar
• American Airlines
• Hawaiian

Travel between Europe and Africa with:

• Qatar Airways
• British Airways
• KLM
• Air France
• Turkish Airlines

Travel between Africa and Oceania with:

• Qantas
• Singapore Airlines

Travel between Africa and America with:

• Qatar
• KLM
• Turkish Airlines
• Air France

Travel between Africa and Asia with:

• China Southern
• Etihad Airways
• Qatar

Travel between Europe and Asia with:

• Lufthansa
• KLM
• LOT
• Turkish Airlines
• Emirates

Travel between Europe and Oceania with:

• United
• Etihad

Travel between Asia and Oceania with:

• China Eastern
• Scoot
• Flydubai
• Malaysia Airlines

The following airlines are the best to fly with pets in terms of price and level of service:

• American Airlines
• Air Canada
• Delta
• Air India
• Air France
• Swiss
• Turkish Airlines

On average, the price for four-legged friends starts from $30-50, except for American Airlines, which costs at least $120.

In addition, most airlines allow pets to travel with you in the cabin if they are not so big and are kept in a special kennel.

Air New Zealand and Qantas are recognized as the safest airlines in 2022.

In 2022, the following frequent flyer programs are recognized as the best:

• AAdvantage (American Airlines)
  • You can earn miles with more than 1,000 partner companies
  • Frequent promotions to earn extra miles
• Executive club (British Airways)
  • You can pool earned Avios in a family account to maximize your earnings
  • Elite members can invite a guest in the airport lounges
• Skypass (Korean Air)
  • You can book award flights with all SkyTeam members online
  • Many interesting non-SkyTeam partners (Alaska Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and Japan Airlines)
• Lifemiles (Avianca)
  • The program is easy to use
  • The entry-level for elite status is one of the lowest of all airlines
  • You can also book award tickets on non-Star Alliance partner Iberia
• Miles&Smiles (Turkish Airlines)
  • The program is easy to use, with one award chart for all airlines
  • Elite members have access to a family miles pooling program
  • Frequent flyer elite status is valid for two years

• Virgin Atlantic
• Singapore Airlines
• Lufthansa

The main features of premium economy seats are:

• Seats are roomy; usually a few inches wider than regular economy
• Seats can recline and have footrests
• Power sockets and USB ports

• Do not believe in “the best” days to book a flight, like Tuesdays. Recent research has shown there is no significant difference in what day you book a flight. Moreover, booking on weekends sometimes happens to be even more beneficial. Compare prices for different days and destinations at Kiwi.com.
• Book in advance (but not too early) and use price alerts to get the best options
• Let the airline choose a seat for you if it is not essential. A number of airlines charge extra fees if you want to pick a particular seat.
• Check further airports and taxi rates to your destination to save money. For example, a flight to a smaller airport on Long Island may cost much less than flying into New York City via bigger ones like Newark, JFK, or LaGuardia.
• Get the benefit of comparing prices for tickets online.

• Turkish Airlines (for example, salmon as a starter, chicken with rice and herbs as the main course, and cheesecake for dessert).
• American Airlines (for example, lasagna, salad, and a piece of carrot pie)
• AeroMexico (for example, rice or beans, salad, and bean stew)
• Air Canada (for example, cheese omelet and yogurt with pudding)
• Cathay Pacific (for example, linguine with seafood sauce, fresh salad, and fruit or ice cream for dessert)
• Air France (for example, pasta with chicken in a creamy sauce and a sweet tart with apple compote for dessert)

All the dishes listed above are available in economy class. Passengers in first class may find more delicious and luxurious dishes like seafood, steaks, and more (sometimes even from top chefs with a Michelin star.)

• Singapore Airlines (soft bedding and pillows, a high-definition 18-inch screen with noise-canceling headphones, all the necessary toiletries, and delicious food and drink options)
• All Nippon Airways (known for their “roomy” seats with a door that closes for privacy, as well as wide seats that turn into a lie-flat bed)
• Qatar Airways (comfortable seats on board and the best business class lounge in the world in 2021)

By 2022, only ten airlines have achieved a five-star rating, namely:

• ANA All Nippon Airways
• Asiana Airlines
• Cathay Pacific Airways
• EVA Air
• Garuda Indonesia
• Hainan Airlines
• Japan Airlines
• Korean Air
• Qatar Airways
• Singapore Airlines