The best airlines in the world. Which airline is better to fly
What, first of all, does a passenger want from an air carrier? These are comfort, reliability and safety. Also, he will not refuse an acceptable level of service and, of course, he will not be against the punctuality of the company's employees: hardly any of us will like long flight delays.
Based on these requests from airline customers, we have compiled a rating of the best Russian airlines, which is based on the expert assessment of several independent consulting agencies and the opinion of passengers who have already used the services of carriers.
TOP-10: Best Russian airlines rating for 2020
To make the rating the most truthful and versatile, we used mixed statistics in the article. Firstly, it is a direct survey of customers, and secondly, an assessment of experts. Employees of some consulting agencies, disguised as "secret passengers", on personal experience checked the level of service: the cost of tickets, the quality of food on board the aircraft, the general level of service and the time of delays on flights (if any). The total score was summarized by us in the "Overall rating" column of our table.
| A place | Name | Overall rating | Positive customer references |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 10 | ✈ Nordavia | ⭐ 3.21 out of 5 | 👍 40 % |
| 🏆 9 | ✈ Red Wings Airlines | ⭐ 3.40 out of 5 | 👍 37 % |
| 🏆 8 | ✈ Nordwind Airlines | ⭐ 3.42 out of 5 | 👍 45 % |
| 🏆 7 | ✈ Utair | ⭐ 3.48 out of 5 | 👍 44 % |
| 🏆 6 | ✈ Metrojet | ⭐ 3.64 out of 5 | 👍 67 % |
| 🏆 5 | ✈ Aeroflot | ⭐ 3.79 out of 5 | 👍 55 % |
| 🏆 4 | ✈ S7 Airlines | ⭐ 3.84 out of 5 | 👍 58 % |
| 🏆 3 | ✈ Russia | ⭐ 3.86 out of 5 | 👍 62 % |
| 🏆 2 | ✈ Yamal | ⭐ 4.14 out of 5 | 👍 72 % |
| 🏆 1 | ✈ I-Fly | ⭐ 3.97 out of 5 | 👍 76 % |
10th place. "Nordavia"
Regional carrier, based in Arkhangelsk. It specializes in transportation within the Russian Federation, but there are also foreign flights to Norway. Due to the specifics of the weather, in winter the number of flights is much less than in summer. The aircraft fleet is quite old, domestic aircraft are used to service close regional flights: AN-24
🛫 Where are the routes?
In the 14 largest Russian regional centers, also in Trems (Norway).
Departure without delay: 2.63
Food quality: 3.16
Onboard service level: 3.53
9th place. Red Wings Airlines
The company is one of the fifteen largest air carriers in Russia. It has been on the market for eighteen years, in 2009 it went through a rebranding, after which it is known under its current name. It is considered one of the main tourist charter carriers. Most of the aircraft fleet is made up of domestic aircraft.
🛫 Where are the routes?
Foreign charter flights on the most popular tourist routes from Moscow, St. Petersburg and several other regional centers.
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 3, 08
Food quality: 3.2
Onboard service level: 3.5
8th place. "Nordwind Airlines"
Another charter passenger carrier offering charter flights to Europe, Mediterranean countries and Asia. The aircraft fleet is based in Moscow and consists of 24 Airbus, Boeing aircraft. It actively renews and purchases new aircraft, some of which were purchased this year.
🛫 Where are the routes?
On tourist routes from Moscow: Europe, India, Thailand, the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt.
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 3.46
Food quality: 2.97
Onboard service level: 3.65
7th place. "Utair"
A company with a partial foreign capital, specializing in air and helicopter transportation. The main ports of registration are in Tyumen and Moscow. It operates not only charter, but also regular flights: every day the company's liners make about three hundred flights. Over the past two years, more than 17 million passengers have been transported on its aircraft.
🛫 Where are the routes?
Domestic regional flights, foreign flights on tourist routes to the countries of Europe, Africa, Asia.
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 3.32
Power quality: 3.18
Onboard service level: 3.83
6th place. Metrojet
The main activity of the air carrier is charter flights for most tourist routes European countries. Since 2012, he has been working closely with a major German travel company, therefore, the liners carry out part of their flights under the TUI brand.
🛫 Where are the routes?
EU countries (Spain, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Austria), also to Egypt and Turkey.
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 3.88
Food quality: 3.69
Service level on board: 4.07
5th place. Aeroflot
The largest air carrier in Russia. The aircraft fleet reads almost 200 airliners, which includes aircraft of both domestic and foreign production. It is updated regularly, average age aircraft is 4.3 years. Routes are laid in 51 countries of the world. The attitude of clients is quite negative, although, according to many consulting companies, the level of service is at an acceptable level.
🛫 Where are the routes?
Internal regional routes to all regional centers, all European countries, most of Asia, part of Africa and America.
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Four stars is a very good indicator.
Departure without delay: 3.72
Food quality: 3.83
Service level on board: 3.89
The SKYTRAX rating is an objective assessment of airline services from a private, independent British company... Five-point rating - from one to five stars. Among hundreds of world companies, only a few have received 5 stars at the moment.
4th place. S7 Airlines
The former name of the company - Siberia, is engaged in regular and charter flights within Russia, and its liners also carry out regular international flights: routes are laid to 26 countries of the world. Over the past few years, it has been carrying more than 10 million passengers annually. The fleet consists of 70 aircraft, the average age of the liners is 10 years.
🛫 Where are the routes?
European countries, neighboring countries, Egypt, Turkey, Asian countries (China, Japan, South Korea)
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 3.89
Food quality: 3.64
Onboard service level: 3.92
3rd place. "Russia"
Subsidiary of the Aeroflot company, based in St. Petersburg, from where most of the carrier's aircraft departures. Carries about 5 million passengers annually. Domestic flights are organized around the country, there are also regular flights to European countries. The fleet consists of 62 liners, the average age is 13 years.
🛫 Where are the routes?
European countries (France, Germany), domestic flights to most regional centers of the country.
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 4.02
Food quality: 3.46
Onboard service level: 4.01
2nd place. Yamal
West Siberian air carrier with a fairly large fleet of 60 airliners. The main place of registration is Salekhard, the average age of the aircraft is 11 years. Operates on 42 routes, most of which are domestic. Also deals with charter flights to Europe and the Mediterranean.
🛫 Where are the routes?
Regional centers of Russia, neighboring countries, Europe, UAE, Bangkok.
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 3.88
Food quality: 4.02
Onboard service level: 4.16
1st place. "I-Fly"
The best charter carrier today according to passengers and experts. The port of registration of the aircraft fleet is Moscow. The main field of activity is charter transportation on foreign tourist routes. Cooperates with the travel company "TEZ-Tour".
🛫 Where are the routes?
Mediterranean countries, Spain, UAE, Asian countries (China, Thailand)
✅ Assessment issued by the agency "SKYTRAX"
Departure without delay: 4.19
Food quality: 3.81
Onboard service level: 4.06
Which airline is the best to use?
The final choice depends on your preferences. For example, if safety is first of all important to you, then try to choose companies using new airliners. Such, conventionally, can be considered any aircraft with an age of up to 12 years (after this period, they must undergo a mandatory overhaul). Also, do not forget that the smaller the company, the lower its financial turnover, therefore, they spend less money on the maintenance of aircraft. Additionally, before making the final choice, do not be lazy and look at the statistics of accidents and incidents on the airline: these data can be found on many public Internet resources.
: is a UK-based consulting company that studies the quality of airline and airport services. The company annually compiles a rating of the 100 best airlines around the world, and being in it on the first line is like winning an Oscar in the world of air travel. The rating is based on a survey of passengers: there are 50 points in it about all the details of the flight - from the convenience of the website and queues at the airport to the comfort of the seats, cleanliness and temperature on board. 20 million people of 105 different nationalities left their reviews, who expressed their opinions about 325 different airlines - so we think the result can be considered quite reliable.
On June 20, 2017, Skytrax announced the results: this year's best airline became Qatar Airways- they have won the award for the fourth time. The airline's triumph did not end there: they also became the best air carrier in the Middle East. They also officially have the world's best business class and first class lounge. Singapore Airlines ranks second and is also the best airline in Asia. Lufthansa, Austrian and Air France are among the twenty best air carriers in the world. Garuda Indonesia won the best. In a separate rating for European airlines, Lufthansa is in first place (Russian Aeroflot entered the top ten), and the best European low-cost airline is Norwegian. You can study the entire rating by all criteria in detail.
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British Skytrax collects reviews of millions of passengers and, based on them, makes an annual rating of world air carriers. Business Insider talks about European companies that hit the top spots.
This time Skytrax analyzed the impressions of nearly 20 million passengers from 105 countries. They evaluated 325 representatives of the aviation industry on 49 parameters - from ease of check-in to the comfort of seats and quality of service in flight.
Traditionally, companies from Asia are in the lead in the ranking, and the results of 2017 were no exception. The three leaders in the global list include Qatar, Singapore Airlines and Japan's ANA All Nippon Airways. The last time Skytrax recognized the European carrier as "Company of the Year" was in 2006, when British Airways distinguished itself. Since then, residents of the Old World have not been ranked first.
Even though European airlines do not lead the rating, there are still quite a few of them at the top. Five carriers managed to enter the current top 20, one - in the top ten. Who deserves the highest marks?
10. Virgin Atlantic Airways
Country: United Kingdom
Place in the world ranking: 33rd
The company is considered the pearl of Sir Richard Branson's aviation holding, although in fact his Virgin Group retains only 20% of the shares, and the American Delta Air Lines owns the largest 49% stake. Nevertheless, many details remind passengers of the charismatic entrepreneur - from the unusual purple illumination in the cabin of the liners to the stylish crew uniform.
9. Aeroflot
Country: Russia
Place in the world ranking: 30th
Although in the West the Russian carrier is still sometimes associated with gray-haired pilots flying old Soviet planes through the treacherous Russian winter, this image is extremely far from reality. At the disposal of modern Aeroflot is a fleet of new Airbus and Boeing, and Skytrax at the end of 2017 recognized the airline as the best representative of the industry in Eastern Europe.
8. Norwegian
Country: Norway
Place in the world ranking: 28th
Over the past decade, Norwegian has helped bring economical travel back to the North Atlantic skies and has become one of the most prominent commercial aviation companies in its region. This year the company won two special nominations for low-cost airlines, earning the titles of the best low-cost carrier in Europe and the best in the world on long-haul routes.
7. Finnair
Country: Finland
Place in the world ranking: 25th
Finnair has climbed two notches in the global ranking and topped the ranking of Northern European airlines. The passengers especially highly appreciated the level of language training of the personnel. The company operates major flights on Airbus liners, and regional flights on aircraft of the Canadian Bombardier and Brazilian Embraer.
6. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Country: Netherlands
Place in the world ranking: 22nd
The Dutch flagship carrier is part of the French conglomerate Air France and is the oldest continuously operating airline in the world. He is now radically modernizing his fleet, which already includes the new Boeing Dreamliner and re-equipped Airbus 330-300 with an improved business class cabin.
5. Air France
Country: France
Place in the world ranking: 18th
Although Air France's position in the ranking has fallen somewhat, it still maintains a high level of service. In the previous couple of years, the company has experienced financial and labor problems, but that hasn't stopped it from offering passengers impressive new options, including flights in its La Premiere branded lounges.
4. Austrian Airlines
Country: Austria
Place in the world ranking: 17th
Austrian Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group, maintains the status of the carrier with the best staff in Europe. The company is based in Vienna and operates the updated long-haul Boeing 767 and 777. Economy class passengers emphasize the qualified and efficient service, as well as the rich choice of food and entertainment options on board.
3. Swiss International Air Lines
Country: Switzerland
Place in the world ranking: 14th
The main Swiss carrier emerged in 2002 from the remains of bankrupt Swissair and is now owned by German Lufthansa. It was the first in the world to operate a new generation of Bombardier C aircraft. Although some passengers found space in the economy cabins insufficient, almost all praise the company for the friendliness of the staff, the range of alcohol and free Swiss chocolate.
Summing up the results of 2017, the Federal Air Transport Agency published brief statistics of work civil aviation RF. The whole picture for the participants rating of Russian airlines in 2018 looks good. The air transportation market continues to develop, and almost all reliable Russian airlines included in the list showed an average increase in the number of passengers and kilometers flown by 15%. At the same time, the weight of the top five airlines continues to grow. If in 2017 they accounted for 67.4% of the total, then in 2018 it was already 85%.
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Opens the rating of the largest Russian airlines Nordwind Airlines, also known as "North Wind". Over the past year, the number of passengers amounted to 3.5 million people and increased by 95% compared to 2016. Passenger turnover also showed growth, increasing by 44%.
One of the largest charter carriers in Russia, which carried more than 2.2 million passengers in 2017, was summoned to the carpet by the Federal Air Transport Agency in the summer of 2016 due to constant long delays of flights up to several tens of hours. The carrier promised to take action. In case of inability to establish regular flights to exact time the company is threatened with restrictions on transportation.
Azur Air was a subsidiary of UTair, but two years ago set off on an independent voyage. In 2017, the number of passengers of the company amounted to 3.6 million people, almost 2/3 more compared to 2016.
Globus is part of the S7 Group, being a subsidiary of the Siberian aviation giant, which took second place in the ranking of the best airlines. 2017 turned out to be favorable for the company - the number of passengers increased by 20.2%, amounting to 4.1 million people.
A subsidiary of Aeroflot, which took over from Dobrolet, which died as a result of the UES sanctions, is positioned as a budget company. Although the first tickets for flights of the new airline were sold only two years ago, it confidently entered the top 10 airlines in Russia.
The number of passengers in 2017 amounted to 4.3 million people, an increase of 5% compared to 2016. Despite his youth, the flights of "Victory" have already become overgrown with scandals. User dissatisfaction is caused by the policy of hiding the real price for the flight, demands to pay for the opportunity to sit together with families, flight delays and cases when tickets for a flight are sold more than the number of seats.
In the fifth place in the rating of Russian airlines in 2018 are " Ural Airlines”, Which transported 7.5 million people in 2017, showing an increase of 25%. In the meantime, the company is demanding from the Federal Air Transport Agency to pay for the transportation of WWII veterans to celebrate the anniversary of the Victory in 2015. The Federal Air Transport Agency rejected the application for payment, finding fault with the fact that it lacks the words "including VAT" and other points of the same degree of importance.
The owner of the world's largest operating helicopter fleet appears to have recovered from the crisis of late 2014. In 2017, the number of passengers carried by this company amounted to 6.8 million, an increase of 9.1% compared to 2016.
The second subsidiary of the giant Aeroflot, which made it into the top ten of the Russian airlines in 2018, carried more than 10.6 million people last year, demonstrating an impressive 41.5% passenger growth - the highest among the participating airlines. At the same time, the passenger turnover indicator increased by 55.3%.
In second place in the rating of the largest airlines in Russia is Siberia, aka S7 Airlines, which carries out flights to 83 destinations both in Russia and abroad. Most of the latter, however, are served by partner airlines. In total, 9.3 million passengers were transported in 2017.
Russians continue to fly Aeroflot planes. In 2017, the company transported more than 30.5 million people, exceeding by this indicator the second-ranked Siberia by more than 3 times. It is not surprising, since Aeroflot is the largest and oldest Russian airline which has been carrying passengers since 1923. Although the company was included in the black sanctions list of Ukraine, this does not prevent an increase in the number of traffic.
According to such criteria as the number of passengers and passenger turnover, the company recorded an increase of 12% over the past year. By the way, Aeroflot can also be called one of the most safe airlines 2018 in Russia- not a single major plane crash occurred on its lines, counting, of course, subsidiaries and accidents caused by the actions of third parties. In the airline safety rating published in 2017 by the audit company JACDEC, Aeroflot is in 37th place.
World Airlines Safety Rating 2017 (JACDEC)
| Rank | Airline | Country | Carrier code | Safety Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cathay pacific airways | China, Hong-Kong | CX, CPA | 0,005 |
| 2 | Air New Zealand | New Zealand | NZ, ANZ | 0,007 |
| 3 | Hainan Airlines | China | HU, CHH | 0,009 |
| 4 | Qatar Airways | Qatar | QR, QTR | 0,009 |
| 5 | K L M | Netherlands | KL, KLM | 0,011 |
| 6 | EVA Air | Taiwan | BR, EVA | 0,012 |
| 7 | Emirates | United Arab Emirates | EK, UAE | 0,013 |
| 8 | Etihad airways | United Arab Emirates | EY, ETD | 0,014 |
| 9 | QANTAS | Australia | QF, QFA | 0,015 |
| 10 | Japan airlines | Japan | JL, JAL | 0,015 |
| 11 | All Nippon Airways | Japan | NH, ANA | 0,016 |
| 12 | Lufthansa | Germany | LH, DLH | 0,016 |
| 13 | TAP Portugal | Portugal | TP, TAP | 0,017 |
| 14 | Virgin atlantic airways | United Kingdom | VS, VIR | 0,017 |
| 15 | Delta air lines | USA | DL, DAL | 0,018 |
| 16 | Air Canada | Canada | AC, ACA | 0,02 |
| 17 | jetBlue Airways | USA | B6, JBU | 0,02 |
| 18 | Virgin australia | Australia | VA, VOZ | 0,02 |
| 19 | British airways | United Kingdom | BA, BAW | 0,023 |
| 20 | Air Berlin | Germany | AB, BER | 0,023 |
| 21 | WestJet Airlines | Canada | WS, WJA | 0,023 |
| 22 | Sichuan Airlines | China | 3U, CSC | 0,028 |
| 23 | Norwegian Air Shuttle | Norway | DY, NAX | 0,032 |
| 24 | Shenzhen Airlines | China | ZH, CSZ | 0,032 |
| 25 | Iberia | Spain | IB, IBE | 0,034 |
| 26 | Jetstar airways | Australia | JQ, JST | 0,036 |
| 27 | Southwest Airlines | USA | WN, SWA | 0,037 |
| 28 | EasyJet | United Kingdom | U2, EZY | 0,037 |
| 29 | AirAsia | Malaysia | AK, AXM | 0,043 |
| 30 | Thomson airways | United Kingdom | BY, TOM | 0,047 |
| 31 | United Airlines | USA | UA, UAL | 0,051 |
| 32 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore | SQ, SIA | 0,051 |
| 33 | China Eastern Airlines | China | MU, CES | 0,061 |
| 34 | Ryanair | Ireland | FR, RYR | 0,064 |
| 35 | Swiss | Switzerland | LX, SWR | 0,064 |
| 36 | LATAM Chile | Chile | LA, LAN | 0,095 |
| 37 | Aeroflot | Russia | SU, AFL | 0,101 |
| 38 | Jet airways | India | 9W, JAI | 0,109 |
| 39 | Alitalia | Italy | AZ, AZA | 0,113 |
| 40 | Air India | India | AI, AIC | 0,115 |
| 58 | Garuda Indonesia | Indonesia | GA, GIA | 0,77 |
| 59 | Avianca Colombia | Colombia | AV, AVA | 0,914 |
| 60 | China Airlines | Taiwan | CI, CAL | 0,977 |
For most of us, flying an airplane is a rather rare enjoyable experience. Stuffy and crowded flights, unhealthy food, and elusive flight attendants can often make a flight feel more like an ordeal than a amazing miracle as it is supposed to be (after all, you are flying through the clouds in a "giant metal bird").
But flying shouldn't be an uncomfortable burden. This list brings together some of the world's most luxurious airlines - airlines that make travel more than a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
You may ask, "What makes an airline luxurious?" How about fully reclining champagne and caviar seats served immediately after boarding the plane. Or perhaps you'd rather book a room - actually three rooms - where you'll have your own butler and a sophisticated chef? How about a free limousine transfer or Giorgio Armani toiletries on board the airliner?
These services, which will impress anyone, are offered by the world's most luxurious airlines! So if you have thousands of dollars to shell out for a flight across the sky, then you can become someone who can appreciate services so high that even the Ritz-Carlton looks like an ordinary hotel by comparison.
25. United Airlines (USA)
Expanding since 2010 with the merger with Continental Airlines, United Airlines is ranked 25th on our list of the most luxurious airlines.
United GlobalFirst's top-of-the-line saloons, with two-meter suites that transform into full beds (with duvet) and varied cuisine (with cheese and afternoon liqueur), deserve this place, although, admittedly, pale in comparison to some of the most luxury airlines are listed on this list.
24. Air China (China)
Chinese air carrier Air China offers First Class passengers a "Forbidden Pavilion" with eight individual luxury compartments. The pavilion offers passengers 10 different lighting options, each of which creates an atmosphere ideal for different phases of the flight.
All First Class passengers can take advantage of a complimentary limousine ride upon arrival, as well as pajamas and slippers during the flight. In addition, passengers receive gift sets from the French cosmetics company L "Occitane, which include lotion and a sleep mask.
23. Asiana Airlines (Republic of Korea)
One of the two largest South Korean airlines, Asiana Airlines offers 5 service classes: one economy class, two business class and two first class, including suites.
Flaunting the largest individual 32-inch TVs on our list, each First Class suite also features a personal minibar and projection lighting that simulates the starry sky to help the passenger fall asleep.
22. Garuda Indonesia (Indonesia)
Garuda Indonesia - national air carrier Indonesia and one of the most luxurious airlines in the world.
Ranked by Skytrax (an influential airline and airport service provider) of 5 stars (the highest), the airline is renowned for its Immigration On Board service (obtaining an Indonesian visa on the fly) and large first class seats. (almost 2 meters).
Garuda Indonesia's flight attendants were also named the best in the world in 2015 ("The World's Best Cabin Crew"), according to Skytrax passenger surveys.
21. Japan Airlines (Japan)
Bringing a Japanese expression to high-quality service, Japan Airlines offers passengers fully reclining seats and even 23-inch individual televisions in the Sky Suite seats.
As the second largest airline in Japan, Japan Airlines has partnered with renowned chef Seiji Yamamoto to create a menu that includes special meals that can be ordered in advance and served during the flight.
20. Delta Air Lines (USA)
Delta One, Delta Air Lines' top class of service, is a delight for any flying foodie.
Master sommelier Andrea Robinson combines fine dining with fine wines, served to passengers throughout the flight.
Lumbar pillows and freshly brewed Starbucks coffee are also available for Delta One passengers. But even that kind of service pales in comparison to the top airlines on our list.
19. Thai Airlines (Thailand)
Thais are renowned for their hospitality, and Thai Airlines' on-board service proves that once again.
Passengers in the Royal Fest cabin begin their flight with a glass of champagne and caviar. During a flight lasting 6 hours or more, passengers are offered pajamas, slippers and an eye mask.
And to ensure that Thai Airlines customers experience the ultimate in luxury before boarding, Royal First passengers are entitled to a full body massage or Thai massage when leaving Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
18. Kenya Airways (Kenya)
A former winner of the "World's Leading Airline - Business Class" award from the World Travel Awards (now our number 10 airline), Kenya Airways continues to delight its passengers with excellent service. aboard airliners.
In addition to the standard, fully reclining seats, great food and wine pairing in the First Class cabin, even Economy Class passengers can enjoy complimentary alcoholic beverages.
17. Air Seychelles (Seychelles)
Seychelles is a luxury vacation destination and their national airline reflects the same values. One of the services offered to passengers Air Seychelles, is a rental organization luxury yacht upon arrival to the islands.
16. Air New Zealand (New Zealand)
Air New Zealand has revolutionized air travel with its SkyCouch seats in Economy Class. The seats feature retractable armrests and lift-up footrests that, when leveled, create a flat surface that you can lie on. Economy class has even been nicknamed "the hug class."
For those willing to pay a little more for a flight, the Business Premier class's luxurious business class offers the longest compartments of any business class and an ottoman for the legs that can serve as additional passenger space.
15. American Airlines (USA)
The world leader in the size of the passenger fleet, American Airlines has recently become an increasingly active player.
The Flagship Suites, equipped on all Boeing 777-300ER super-long flights, offer in-flight wine tasting, bedtime preparation (complete with pajamas) and a swivel chair that allows passengers to create a workspace for themselves. to stay connected even during the flight.
14. Oman Air (Oman)
Winner of the World Travel Awards 2015 in the "World's Leading Airline - Economy Class" category, Oman Air also won the "World's Leading Business Class Airport" award for lounge area at the capital airport (Muscat).
The airline is special among most airlines with a record zero fatalities and accidents.
First class passengers can benefit from a limousine transfer service as well as an eight-point massage system built into the seat.
13. Swiss International Air Lines (Switzerland)
The subsidiary of the German airline Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines is known for the fact that all passengers on most flights are treated to Swiss chocolate.
The successor to Swiss air carrier Swissair, the airline also offers advance booking of cake, champagne or red wine as a surprise on board.
First class passengers can use the pajamas of the Swiss company Zimmerli of Switzerland, as well as toiletries from the luxury brand La Prairie.
12. Qantas Airways (Australia)
As the name suggests, it might seem like Qantas Airways is a Middle Eastern airline, but no - it is largest airline Australia.
Its name is an abbreviation of the original name - Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (Queensland and Northern Territories air transportation), although in everyday life the airline was nicknamed "flying kangaroo".
Each seat is first class international flight more like a personal cabin equipped with an electronically controlled bed and a sheepskin mattress. Flying gourmets can walk through the menu, consisting of dishes of eight national cuisines.
11. Lufthansa (Germany)
The largest air carrier in Europe, Lufthansa is an excellent demonstration that German simplicity and efficiency can be the key to the airline's highest qualifications in providing luxury services.
First class passengers departing from Frankfurt Airport can use their own terminal, with a staff of 200 serving 300 passengers every day. To board the plane, passengers are brought to the airliner in Mercedes Benz S- or V-class cars, or in a Porsche Cayenne or Panamera.
10. Hainan Airlines (China)
Little-known airline Hainan Airlines won the World's Leading Airline - Business Class award for the second time in a row in 2015. It also received the award for the best in-flight service.
Business class passengers are offered a bedside down service (including a silk blanket) and a wide range of teas.
9. Virgin Atlantic Airways (UK)
The brainchild of Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic Airways, along with other Virgin airlines, brings a bit of fun to air travel.
In addition to chic onboard chatting bars, this luxury airline offers express check-in, so Upper Class passengers can visit the SPA before their flight. Have we already talked about the massage sessions that are offered on board the plane? ..
8. All Nippon Airways (Japan)
The All Nippon Airways (ANA) first class cabin is more like a train compartment. Equipped with a built-in wardrobe, each compartment is also equipped with international telephone communication, providing passengers with the opportunity to be almost completely distracted from the world around them.
7. Korean Air (Republic of Korea)
Korean Air's new Kosmo Suites are cocoons among the first class compartments, providing passengers with maximum privacy.
Passengers can visit the "Celestial Bar", which gives the impression of being the newest chic Chelsea Bar just opened.
Korean Air has been nominated for the "World's Leading Airline - First Class" award along with American Airlines, leaving six more luxurious airlines in the world on our list.
6. British Airways (UK)
There are two things that the British love the most - the queen and the tea time. And although it will hardly be possible to see the Queen of Great Britain on a British Airways flight in the near future, you can be sure that afternoon tea will still be served to you, even at an altitude of 11,000 meters.
First Class passengers departing from London Heathrow Airport and International Airport named after John F. Kennedy (New York), can enjoy a luxurious facial or a relaxing massage before the flight.
5. Qatar Airways (Qatar)
One of only seven airlines rated five-star by Skytrax (along with # 23, 22, 10, 8, 3 and 2), Qatar Airways brings Middle Eastern hospitality to the airline industry.
If, in order to impress you, a business lounge the size of ten Olympic pools is not enough, we add that on board the aircraft passengers receive a gift set of products from Giorgio Armani.
4. Emirates Airlines (UAE)
As one of the world's leading luxury airlines cruising the skies, Emirates Airlines is truly one step up when it comes to flight comfort.
From Bvlgari toiletries to spa showers and bars and lounges - Emirates airline Airlines knows how to please their wealthy customers.
And for those who have not yet understood what kind of airline it is, we add that food will be served to you on bone china plates from Royal Doulton, and you will be cutlery from Robert Welch. Sounds incredible.
3. Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
The luxurious Cathay Pacific First Class cabin is more like an art gallery. Artists Maria Lobo and Linda Leviton have created sculptures that are displayed in the ship's showroom.
Combined with an ottoman allowing another first-class passenger to join you, the arrangement of the compartments makes the cabin feel more like an Indian cafe, rather than a plane ride.
2. Singapore Airlines (Singapore)
Once in the Singapore Airlines suite, the first thing you should do is change into the (provided) comfy pajamas and slippers.
After settling in, check out the design by French luxury yacht interior designer Jean-Jacques Coste, while the leather on your seat is upholstered by Italian furniture manufacturer Poltrona Frau.
The 23-inch LCD TV will keep you busy during the flight, and the suite's sliding doors that enclose the compartment provide as much privacy as you want.
1. Etihad Airways (UAE)
The pinnacle of luxury airline travel, Etihad Airways has everything a passenger could want on a flight.
Etihad Airways is a multiple winner of the World Travel Awards as World's Leading Airline in First Class Service, World's Leading Business Class Airline, World's Best Flight Attendants and even World's Leading Airline 2015 (title awarded for the seventh consecutive year).
Flying first class on Etihad Airways, you feel more like a first-class passenger compartment on the Orient Express.
Passengers wishing to dine in excess of $ 30,000 (on flights from New York to Abu Dhabi) can book "The Residence" - the cream of the crop of comfort and high-quality air travel.
The cabins on the upper deck feature a double bed, living room, shower room and a professional butler (not to mention a sophisticated chef) to create the impression that you are staying in a luxury hotel, even if you are 12,000 meters above the ground.