Best Airlines

The first privately owned airline in Thailand, Bangkok Air started as Sahakoi Air in 1968 as a charter company. They began offering domestic flights in 1986, and now fly on major routes in Thailand and South Asia.

Founded in the 1930s, Alaska Airlines' fleet of Boeing aircraft serves more than 17 million customers per year and flies to more than 60 cities in three countries. The airline offers customers the Mileage Plan awards program.

Founded in 1929 and based in Honolulu, Hawaiian Airlines has 52 planes serving the United States and several Asian-Pacific destinations. It's the 8th-largest U.S. commercial airline and offers the HawaiianMiles rewards program.

Qatar Airlines, founded in 1997, is one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents. Their fleet of latest-generation aircrafts connects to over 150 destinations on the map.

British Airways is the flag airline of the United Kingdom. It flies the most Boeing 747s of any airline, with 42 still in operation, but recently has upgraded its fleet with Airbus A380s and A350s, and Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Awarded "Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class" for five consecutive years, Swiss International serves 102 global destinations from Zurich and Geneva. They are committed to offering high quality service and products.

Founded in 1984 by Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic is known for operating the world's first commercial flight using biofuel as well as its innovative customer service. Virgin offers a three-tiered Flying Club rewards program.

Avianca Airlines, founded in 1919 has 180 planes in their fleet. With over 5,600 flights weekly, they serve more than 100 direct destinations in the Americas and Europe. They have been recognized for providing world class service.

Air India is the flag carrier airline of India and is India's most extensive flight service provider. The airline operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircrafts serving Asia, Europe and North America.

Easy Jet is one of Europe's leading airlines, which has 2,000 pilots and over 4,500 cabin crew. The company has a fleet of over 200 Airbus aircrafts that travel to more than 30 countries.

Founded in 1930, American Airlines is now one of the world's largest airlines by fleet size and revenue. On an average day, the American Airlines Group flies approximately 530,794 passengers.

Spirit Airlines, founded in 1980, is an American low-cost carrier. They operate scheduled flights to over 50 destinations throughout the U.S. as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, Latin America and Canada.

Delta started in 1924 as a crop-dusting operation. Today, this Atlanta-based airline serves 328 destinations in 57 countries and operates more than 15,000 daily flights. Its popular rewards program is called SkyMiles.

Air Canada has been Canada's leading airline since 1937. They serve over 38 million passengers annually and are committed to connecting Canadians to over 190 destinations around the World.

Lufthansa is a German airline and the largest in Europe, by passengers and fleet size, when its subsidiaries are included. Its Business Class seat measures 6.5 feet in length and can fold down to a horizontal bed.

China Airlines is the flag airline and the largest carrier of Taiwan. Its Premium Economy Class features 12-inch screens and 39 inches of legroom, so that passengers don't encroach on the space of the person behind them.

Founded in 1999, JetBlue operates more than 900 daily flights. Based in New York, it's the fifth-largest U.S. airline. Billed as a low-cost carrier, its fleet of 216 planes serves 97 destinations, primarily in the United States.

United Airlines is a major U.S. airline that serves 342 airports in 58 countries, and has more than 4,600 daily departures. United has hubs in the four largest U.S. cities and offers the MileagePlus rewards program.

Copa Airlines, founded in 1947, is the flag airline of Panama. It serves 72 destinations in North America, South America, Central America and the Carribean. In 2015, it placed an order for 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Cebu Pacific Airlines is a Philippines low-fare airline that primarily operates domestic flights. Starting in 2009, Cebu Pacific removed fuel and insurance surcharges for all domestic and some international flights.

Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, markets itself as a low-fare carrier. Customers choose options from an "a la carte" menu. It operates more than 275 daily flights to more than 40 cities in the U.S., Mexico and Jamaica.

Aer Lingus is the second largest airline in Ireland and flies to destinations in Europe, North America and Turkey. Its longer flights to Europe and North America include a KidZone, where children can access special entertainment.

Iberia is the largest airline and flag carrier of Spain. Founded in 1927, Iberia flies to over 102 destinations in 39 countries. Iberia merged with British Airways, which created Europe's third largest scheduled airline.

AeroMexico, based in Mexico City, is the only airline in Mexico to offer inflight wifi. Their menu includes meals with special options designed by prestigious chefs and complimentary bar and snack service.

LATAM Airlines is Brazil's largest air carrier by market share and fleet size. First Class cabins on the airline's new Boeing 777 aircraft feature spacious, stylish rooms with a sofa, dining area and chef-designed meals.

Singapore Airlines is the flag airline of Singapore and the 10th largest in the world in terms of international passengers carried. The airline places an emphasis on its female flight staff, known as Singapore Girls.

Cathay Pacific is the flag airline of Hong Kong and has won the World's Best Airline award four times, more than any other carrier. Since 2010, the airline has upgraded its cabins with more comfortable seats and larger screens.

Aeroplan was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. This Canadian company is a loyalty program, which has issued more flight reward seats than any other Canadian program.

Air France is France's flag airline, operating independently despite a 2004 merger with Dutch airline KLM. Its Economy Class seats feature winged head rests and large touchscreens, which passengers can use to choose their meals.

Ryanair, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operates over 550,000 flights yearly to 33 countries. They have an unblemished 31-year safety record and carry more international passengers than any other airline.

As Italy's largest airline, Alitalia operates more than 4,400 weekly flights to 97 destinations. They are known for their award-winning menus, winning "Best Airline Cuisine" for six consecutive years by Global Traveler Magazine.

Kenya Airways is the flag airline of Kenya, and considered one of the leading sub-Saharan air carriers. The airline is the fourth largest in Africa and has one of the largest seat capacities among African airlines.

Founded in 1934, South African Airways is an airline that serves 56 destinations. Their values are to be customer focused, to be accountable, to have integrity, to be safe, to excel in performance and to value their people.