Best Airlines

Aeroflot is the largest airline and the flag carrier of the Russian Federation. It is one of the oldest airlines in the world, with origins dating back to 1923, and is undertaking an unprecedented fleet modernization program.

Founded in 1919, KLM is the flag airline of the Netherlands and the oldest airline in the world that still uses its original name. Renowned for its safety record, it allows customers to organize trips using a Facebook app.

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.

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.

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.

Austrian Airlines is well-known for their family-friendly services and benefits including Family Check-In, priority boarding, specialized menus for children and babies along with entertainment programs and free ice cream cones.

Asiana Airlines is one of South Korea's two principal airlines and serves 90 international passenger routes. Its new A380 Airbus offers First Class passengers a private booth and Economy Class passengers 18-inch-wide seats.

Alligiant was founded in 1997. It’s a publically traded company with headquarters in Las Vegas. The airline offers non-stop flights to popular U.S. locations, like Orlando and Las Angeles. They cater to budget-conscious travelers.

Southwest Airlines serves more than 90 destinations and operates more than 3,800 daily flights. Customers' Rapid Rewards program points don't expire as long as their accounts are active at least once every 24 months.

After being privatized in 1969, Korean Airlines evolved into a major global airline. Its fleet of 158 planes (and counting) serves 129 cities in 46 countries. Korean Air is a member of the 20-airline SkyTeam global alliance.

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.

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.

Qantas is an Australia-based international airline founded in the 1920s. It operates Australia's largest domestic wide-bodied fleet and is committed to investing in fuel-efficient next-generation planes over the next decade.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emirates is the largest airline in the Middle East and operates flights to 148 cities in 78 countries. Its new Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft feature an entertainment system with 2,186 channels of video and 1,230 of music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.