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The top-rated airlines of the year

In 2023 Traveller’s writers flew all over the world in all different classes, from luxurious business class suites to cramped jaunts with notorious budget carriers. Here are the flights we rated the best.

You’ll get at least 81.3 centimetres of seat pitch with Singapore Airlines.
★★★★★

This five-star economy class sets the benchmark

Singapore Airlines’ economy cabin is a masterclass in service, food and entertainment.

  • by Flip Byrnes
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Finnair’s Airlounge has a none-reclining seatback.
★★★★½

This business class seat doesn’t recline but it’s brilliant

I want the people who designed this cabin to come over to my place and redesign my house.

  • by Flip Byrnes
Etihad Airways’ B787 lie-flat business class seat is supremely comfy.
★★★★★

This business class to Europe is perfect

Etihad’s business class cabin offers a supremely cushy way to get to Europe (and saves the best for last).

  • by Katherine Scott
Economy cabin on China Airlines A350-900.
★★★★½

Competitive prices for a seat in this stylish, friendly economy cabin

There’s an impressive combination of services on board this international flight, including plenty of legroom.

  • by Lee Mylne
Emirates business class
★★★★½

Business class on Emirates’ upgraded superjumbo

As the recipient of an upgrade, I readily acknowledge the privilege of travelling in such comfort.

  • by Catherine Marshall
Singapore Airlines Business Class
★★★★1/2

Business class with 2023’s ‘world’s best airline’

The biggest problem with this Singapore Airlines flight is that it’s too short to really enjoy it.

  • by Ben Groundwater
There’s a comfortable gap between seats.
★★★★½

Qantas premium economy delivers where others fail

Every aspect of the experience on this Airbus superjumbo is a significant upgrade on economy class.

  • by Rob McFarland
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Inside the economy cabin - Turkish Airlines comes with a child-friendly entertainment lineup.
★★★★½

One of the cheapest and best economy cabins to Europe

Turkish Airlines’ economy cabin is stylish, immaculate and a cut above many other carriers.

  • by Flip Byrnes
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