Best airline on Reddit
385 reviews from r/dubai, r/chubbytravel, r/TravelHacks and 42 more subreddits
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#1
Emirates
4.3
(42)
"Everything will pale in comparison to Emirates."
"Emirates Business Class is very nice."
"Emirates is really great."
"Had the chance to do business on emirates in the a380."
"Emirates keeps the schedule and has great routes."
"Service, food, drinks, seats - can't ask for much more."
"Emirates always provides excellent service."
"Recommended for long haul flights."
"Emirates."
"Emirates stands out in business class."
#2
Singapore Airlines
4.6
(35)
"Singapore Airlines on the way back (via Singapore) were brilliant."
"Best Singapore Airlines."
"Singapore airlines + Lufthansa. They have best network coverage."
"Singapore airlines best service!!"
"Cheaper and better service than Emirates. Inflight entertainment is far superior, food is fantastic, and the air hostesses are more down to earth and hospitable."
"In this order—
First class: Singapore, JAL, Air France, Emirates"
"Best service"
"Singapore Airlines"
"Recommended for long haul flights."
"Singapore -> Cathat -> Air France -> Thai -> Turkish = order of preference."
#3
Qatar Airways
4.5
(28)
"Qatar Airways Q Suite."
"Qatar is on another level compared to Emirates."
"Qatar and emirates for first and business, Singapore for overall."
"The new Qatar Airways with the Q Suite offers an exceptional experience."
"Qatar > Emirates"
"Their A380 with upper deck economy is unbeatable."
"Qatar Airways QSuites are the best."
"Qatar Q suite is way better than Emirates business."
"Qatar."
"Qatar Airways provides excellent service and comfort."
#4
ANA
4.8
(21)
"ANA's Dreamliners are the best bet."
"ANA. No question."
"I'd lean more on ANA because it's the larger alliance."
"We tend to fly ANA (United) mostly but have also done Japan airlines."
"I'd do ANA because from west coast and in Asia, Star Alliance is king."
"ANA business class is excellent and they fly to Haneda."
"ANA has better soft service than UA."
"I was very impressed with ANA. The service, amenities, and food was top notch."
"I prefer ANA's new business class over JAL's old first class."
"I have been fortunate enough to only experience their newest first class cabin, it’s spectacular and really comfortable."
#5
Delta
4.3
(23)
"Delta has the best experience."
"I used both Delta, that’s great!"
"Delta offers great flight options from Seattle to various destinations."
"Delta. They are so accommodating when I tell them my situation."
"I always fly Delta personally."
"We had no issues at all during our flight from JFK to Tokyo."
"I like Delta and usually fly with them."
"Zero issues"
"No issues going and no issues coming back."
"Rarely delayed and direct can't be beat"
#6
American Airlines
3.9
(17)
"Better than American and United"
"Always the cheapest I can find"
"US based connections"
"Seats had a little bit more room"
"When I went it was Continental"
"Direct flights from LAX to GRU"
"I’m executive platinum on American due to where I travel for work"
"OneWorld currency is obviously the best with AA."
"I also had a good flight experience w American."
"Both American and Delta were fine."
#7
Lufthansa
4.3
(14)
"Best experience was their 747 upperdeck. You have a seat and a bed by the window."
"The ground experience of the First class terminal was exceptional."
"I fly Lufthansa & Swiss First 6-10 times/year and it’s always a great experience."
"Lufthansa first class on the 747-8 is an exceptional experience, especially departing from the first class terminal at Frankfurt."
"Nothing wrong with either."
"Great"
"When I went it was Continental"
"Lufthansa has a clear process for assistance dogs, making it easier for accredited dogs to fly."
"Lufthansa provides nonstop flights from Munich."
"Their A380 was nice. The seats were the standard First Class but the bathroom was humungous."
#8
Air Canada
4.6
(12)
"AC Business on a widebody is the very best (expensive) but premium economy on the widebodies is also an idea."
"If price is no object then flying business on Air Canada, specifically on a wide-body is best."
"Best is probably Air Canada for frequency/availability."
"Air Canada offers great value with only 5000 miles for a stopover."
"No problem"
"Newer planes and more comfortable in Business and Economy"
"Didn't have any problems"
"Air Canada since they have a non-stop."
"Air canada allows in-cabin pets and has direct flights."
"AC is an option too for your *A award flights."
#9
Turkish Airlines
4.1
(10)
"They went above and beyond to cater to us because we had a baby, brought us extra food and water and they have a bag of toys which my toddler liked :)"
"I was impressed by both hard and soft product on both legs."
"A complete list for flying with your kayak."
"Lots of food, drinks, entertainment options"
"I've used Turkish and Emirates."
"Turkish airlines"
"Pleasantly surprised by them."
"Enjoyed economy class."
"Turkish and Cathay are slightly more 'unique' options."
"Late leaving San Francisco, missed connection to Athens, stranded in Istanbul Airport, lost a day of the trip, least amount of space"
#10
Air France
4.2
(9)
"Air France has a nonstop flight to Manila, 3 times a week."
"I really appreciate both Air France and Etihad’s business class products. The food, the service and the pre flight experience are so lovely."
"It was great"
"I had a good experience with Air France."
"You can look to get AF miles via Delta for European flights."
"Air France provides direct flights from Seattle to Paris."
"Air France catering in biz out of CDG is pretty consistently great."
"I’d take Air France first over others."
"Their business class has little difference over others."
#11
United
3.6
(10)
"Seconding United as the best choice."
"United even bumped me to a better sit."
"Able to keep him on my lap most of the flight"
"Excellent"
"United is a solid choice for multiple destinations from SFO."
"Great deals for LAX-NRT"
"United J(787) was okay."
"You are not getting upgraded on United."
"Slightly nicer product than AA, but these two airlines squeeze the seats in."
"United tends to have a reputation for beating up passengers and killing little dogs."
#12
JAL
4.9
(7)
"JAL for first, ANA for business."
"More seat width and legroom than any airline on this list."
"Internationally, depends on the route; Singapore, Qatar, Emirates, JAL and ANA tend to win service/customer preference;"
"Top choice"
"Impeccable service, airplane (economy) food as good as it gets IMO."
"The best"
"JAL is also a good option for flights in Japan."
#13
Zipair
4.7
(7)
"Tickets as low as $200 one-way on Zip Air"
"Great"
"Nice and cheap"
"Loved"
"Excellent"
"Fly Zipair to Narita, then get a cheap flight from Narita to Bangkok."
"Amazing for the price"
#14
British Airways
3.6
(9)
"British Airways in the 90s kicked ass!!"
"You could transfer the avios to Qatar Airways."
"Premium economy - no complaints."
"The best price/value balance I find is actually BA now."
"Better service and food"
"It’s not a high end experience but it also isn’t a terrible experience in premium economy."
"British Airways offers a reliable business class experience."
"British Airways now only carries IGDF and ADI certified dogs, which limits options for owner trained dogs."
"Customer service is an absolute nightmare"
#15
JetBlue
4.3
(6)
"Their extra leg room seats are great for the extra cost."
"JetBlue is my preferred."
"Best luck (customer service, foot room, no cancellations, etc etc)"
"The three big ones, southwest and Jet Blue and somewhat better than Frontier, Spirit etc."
"Followed by"
"Food is still great, but the service has been pretty lacking on my last few transcons."
#16
Cathay Pacific
4.3
(6)
"Followed by CX."
"I generally like Cathay Pacific"
"Cathay Pacific"
"Cathay Pacific is known for its excellent service."
"I just love it for some reason."
"Cathay is also a unique option with less bank transfers."
#17
Alaska Airlines
4.0
(6)
"I really enjoyed traveling Alaska."
"Alaska Airlines. Sports equipment flies for free."
"Alaska Airlines has always been a hit for me!"
"Alaska Air, Delta, Jet Blue."
"OneWorld currency is obviously the best with AS."
"I also like Alaskan but they have too few destinations."
#18
Delta Airlines
4.0
(6)
"Delta the best of the big 3."
"Delta is tied with Southwest, American #2."
"Delta or JetBlue, AA is usually the cheapest."
"Delta has been the best of the large airlines at handling wheelchairs."
"Delta also upgraded me to bulkhead seats after I requested."
"Both American and Delta were fine."
#19
Southwest
4.6
(5)
"Southwest has been really great in the past!"
"Top pick"
"Flexible and easy"
"If so, the Southwest Rapid Rewards card might be worth it."
"The three big ones, southwest and Jet Blue and somewhat better than Frontier, Spirit etc."
#20
United Airlines
3.8
(5)
"United is probably your best bet next."
"I’ve had good luck with United with a bike many times."
"It’s going to be hard to beat United in this instance."
"United upgraded me to bulkhead seats when I asked."
"United should still have a direct flight from John Wayne to nyc."
#21
SAS
4.8
(4)
"Lounge access in Oslo + small meal and drinks onboard on a SAS Business (Plus) ticket"
"SAS is fine"
"Never had any problems with Sas, and they still give you a free hot drink. Generally comfortable and on time."
"Stop in Oslo"
#22
Qatar
4.5
(4)
"Qatar, Singapore and Emirates are worlds top airlines with airports to match. If you travel internationally, use them."
"Internationally, depends on the route; Singapore, Qatar, Emirates, JAL and ANA tend to win service/customer preference;"
"Qatar has been consistently great imo."
"Qatar is also a great option in economy class."
#23
Swiss
4.5
(4)
"Great long haul experience."
"I fly Lufthansa & Swiss First 6-10 times/year and it’s always a great experience."
"Nothing wrong with either."
"Wasn't so bad"
#24
EVA Air
4.3
(4)
"Great option to skip Bangkok with a stopover in TPE."
"Eva."
"Just flew EVA from sfo to Bangkok. Via Taipei. No direct."
"Eva Air, China Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana, ANA, JAL are all good options."
#25
Alaska
4.7
(3)
"Alaska has the best rewards."
"No issues. They even gave me a whole row to myself because I had my dog with me. That was nice."
"Alaska might be an option, but not as strong as United."
#26
Virgin Atlantic
4.7
(3)
"I really like Virgin Atlantic for that part of the world."
"Comfy green socks"
"Virgin Atlantic used to have great serv"
#27
Korean Air
4.3
(3)
"Korean Air offers the best Korean experience for travelers."
"Korean Air is a fine option if prices are similar."
"I expect a similar experience with Korean Air, though they are usually more expensive."
#28
Berniq
4.3
(3)
"Bernq is the best airline for real"
"Berniq, they're expanding and have their own cozy terminals in benghazi and sebha"
"Barniq for me is the best airline I always choose it cause it's always on time"
#29
Etihad
4.3
(3)
"They have a lot more service into India if anything changes"
"Departure and arrival times, duration of layover, and of course the total price including luggage"
"Etihad was probably the best around early 2010's, but same story, it's dropped down in quality."
#30
Southwest Airlines
4.3
(3)
"I really liked Southwest Airlines with kids."
"Southwest has a customer of size policy where you can get an extra seat for free."
"Overall, I think I would do Southwest again but the first gate agent and that flight attendant were a bit unnerving."
#31
Vistara
4.3
(3)
"Always enjoyed Vistara."
"Vistara"
"I’ve recently flown with Air Vistara, and it was a great experience."
#32
Icelandair
4.3
(3)
"I had a great experience with them and am flying them again in a few months."
"Icelandair offers convenient flights from Portland and Seattle with a code sharing agreement with Alaska."
"Alaska and Iceland air have partnership."
#33
Etihad Airways
4.0
(3)
"Etihad 🍀"
"Never had issues with Etihad or Emirates."
"Followed by Etihad."
#34
Thai Airways
3.7
(3)
"We just went Thai a couple of months ago. They were fine."
"Thai if you get 787s or A350s on the longer leg."
"Either Qantas or Thai for direct."
#35
KLM
3.7
(3)
"KLM was really nice because they used to give kids plushies."
"They explained to me the difference between 'Sweet & Savory'"
"KLM's business class is not as competitive."
#36
American Express
5.0
(2)
"The Amex Platinum offers great benefits for fine hotels and resorts."
"A Premier travel credit card with excellent airline partners and lounge access."
#37
Singapore
5.0
(2)
"Qatar, Singapore and Emirates are worlds top airlines with airports to match. If you travel internationally, use them."
"Internationally, depends on the route; Singapore, Qatar, Emirates, JAL and ANA tend to win service/customer preference;"
#38
Oman Air
5.0
(2)
"Great experience with Oman Air!"
"A great option for travelers."
#39
Iceland Air
5.0
(2)
"Best customer service experience I ever had on an airline."
"Amazing each way, non-stop flight from Seattle to Vancouver."
#40
Chase
5.0
(2)
"Great for travel rewards and benefits."
"It is a great first card if you are flying United and Emirates at least some of the time. It has $0 annual fee first year, then $95 after that."
#41
Libyan Wings
4.5
(2)
"Libyan wings is the best of this condition"
"Libyan wings is pretty reliable and punctual"
#42
Azul
4.5
(2)
"Anything Brazil"
"Seats had a little bit more room"
#43
Frontier
2.0
(4)
"MAYBE"
"Cheaper airlines"
"The three big ones, southwest and Jet Blue and somewhat better than Frontier, Spirit etc."
"I try to avoid Frontier."
#44
JetBlue Airways
4.0
(2)
"Delta or JetBlue, AA is usually the cheapest."
"Jet blue"
#45
Norwegian
4.0
(2)
"Both are good choices for this journey"
"Stop in Oslo"
#46
Porter
4.0
(2)
"Of the three, Porter probably offers the best Economy class experience at the moment."
"Porter or WestJet Premium when price is right."
#47
Vueling
4.0
(2)
"In my experience, Vueling is more on time and reliable than AirEuropa, two airlines who frequent that route."
"It’s a short flight and they are cheap and generally on time, far more so than Ryan and other discount airlines."
#48
Porter Airlines
4.0
(2)
"Porter has an awesome product with all of their aircraft having a 2 x 2 configuration and you can purchase the preferred seats, they always have great sales!"
#49
Bangkok Airways
4.0
(2)
"The overall experience is better and you get 20kg of checked baggage."
"I prefer a full service airline like Bangkok Air."
#50
Wizz Air
3.5
(2)
"Visit their websites and just buy a ticket."
"Wizz air"
#51
SQ
3.5
(2)
"SQ takes the crown for me."
"No direct flights, not recommended."
#52
Qantas
3.5
(2)
"A reliable choice for First/Business class."
"Qantas are arse now and I wouldn't give them my cash."
#53
LATAM
3.0
(2)
"Awful, not comfortable"
#54
Wizz
1.3
(4)
"Crappy airline"
"Bad track record in bad weather on TOS airport"
"Avoid Wizz"
"Cancel flights in winter"
#55
Spirit
1.7
(3)
"Cheaper airlines"
"The three big ones, southwest and Jet Blue and somewhat better than Frontier, Spirit etc."
"I try to avoid Spirit."
#56
Emerald Coast
5.0
(1)
"Used them shortly after for United and got the CJO there too."
#57
Nippon Airways
4.0
(1)
"Dad is a big fan of Nippon Air"
#58
Malaysia Airlines
4.0
(1)
"Apparently malaysia airline offer 0 fee refund with their flex ticket."
#59
Finnair
4.0
(1)
"I can highly recommend Finnair, we flew with them to Korea last year and they were really good."
#60
Thai AirAsia X
4.0
(1)
"If money is a concern, Thai AirAsia X flies direct from Sydney to Don Meuang."
#61
GP Aviation
4.0
(1)
"They are pretty good and safe also each ticket comes with 20kg luggage."
#62
Thai Air
4.0
(1)
"Direct flight thai air or qantas."
#63
Virgin
4.0
(1)
"If you want economy and leg room, Virgin."
#64
Air Munich
4.0
(1)
"These two are the ones where people buy the most from so you should be relatively fine."
#65
Japan Airlines
4.0
(1)
"Flew JAL from DFW to HND. It was great."
#66
Pobeda
4.0
(1)
"Everything went well."
#67
Ryanair
1.0
(2)
"Worst: Ryanair."
"Scam"
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