The top-rated airlines of the year
In 2024, Traveller’s writers flew with all types of airlines around the world, whether it was with short-haul budget carriers or the longest route on the planet on a plane with no economy class. Here are the flights we rated the best.
★★★★★
The world’s longest flight is an absolute pleasure
If you’re ever going to splurge on a front-of-plane experience, let it be this one.
- by Carolyn Beasley
★★★★1/2
It’s no Rolls-Royce, but this business class is good value
A surprise design feature in this business class cabin gives it a particularly spacious and airy feeling.
- by Jane Richards
★★★★½
Economy class on the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for 2024
Someone give this crew a gold medal – their service is exemplary.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★★
New Qantas plane raises the standard for short flights
Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. They are spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★½
Airline review: This superjumbo premium economy seat is superb
This is clearly the world’s best-practice version of premium economy.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★½
Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium
I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★½
This ticket to paradise is excellent, even in economy
Even in economy class, this airline and its friendly staff get you in the mood for an island holiday from the moment you step on board.
- by Emily McAuliffe
★★★★½
Qantas take note, this is how you do business class on a superjumbo
When it comes to the pointy end, Emirates is all class. Its Australian codeshare partner needs to start paying attention.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★★
This premium economy is nothing short of outstanding
Plenty of airlines offer good service, but I’ve never flown with a crew who seemed to enjoy their job this much.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★★
Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent
Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★½
I’m in love with this European national carrier
It’s my favourite airline to fly in Europe and they take special care of families. It’s a national carrier Greece can be proud of.
- by Flip Byrnes
★★★★½
This premium economy is a worthwhile step-up from cattle class
Premium economy risks being double the price and not very different to regular economy, but there are several reasons Finnair is worth the extra cost.
- by Kate Allman
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