Singapore Airlines come rated as
number one
Singapore Airlines ranked Number One in an American-based financial news service, Business Insider. Photo: PLANESPOTTERS
With high fares and costly fees flying economy can be a horror show with some airlines. But not all airlines are created equal, and some treat all their passengers very nicely.
To find the best of the best for flying at a reasonable cost, Business Insider devised a ranking system based on the two most important factors for a pleasant trip: An enjoyable experience in the plane, and timely departure and arrival.
We looked at dozens of major international airlines that fly long-haul routes.
We valued in-flight experience based on ratings for seat comfort, in-flight entertainment, cabin cleanliness and condition, quality of meals served, and service efficiency, from leading airline reviewer Skytrax.
Flightstats.com provided the on-time performance figures (from February 15 to April 15) for each airline.
We then averaged scores for in-flight experience and the on-time performance of the airlines equally to come up with an overall score. Ratings are out of 100 points.
1. Singapore Airlines- In-Flight Experience: 98
On-Time Performance: 74
As the rankings show, Singapore Airlines offers far and away the world’s best economy experience.
Employees are trained to treat everyone with care and respect, and that makes all the difference.
2. Malaysia Airlines (tie)
2. Virgin America (tie)
4. Asiana Airlines (tie)
4. Qatar Airways (tie)
6. ANA (All Nippon Airways)
7. Garuda Indonesia
8. Silk Air
9. Korean Air (tie)
9. Air New Zealand (tie)
11. Cathay Pacific (tie)
11. South African Airways (tie)
13. Turkish Airlines
14. Finnair
15. Thai Airways (tie)
15. Japan Airlines (tie)
15. Oman Air (tie)
18. Air Astana
19. Lufthansa
20. Etihad Airways
- BUSINESS INSIDER (An American based financial news service)