Flying can be an incredible experience. It can also be really bad. Many times, the difference is down to which airline you decide to use. Considering there are more than 5,000 airlines in operation, it can be a tough choice!
Each year, Travel + Leisure asks its readers to vote in a variety of travel categories, including which is their favorite international airline. They were asked to base their choices on cabin comfort, in-flight service, food, customer service, and value. Voting for the 2022 World’s Best survey took place between October 2021 and February 2022.
The winner was no stranger to the top spot. Singapore Airlines has been voted as the best for 27 years, thanks to its impeccable standard of food, service, and comfort. The airline, which has been around since 1972, travels to 78 destinations, including the 19-hour journey from Singapore to New York. Singapore Airlines received a score of 92.68.
Anyone who has flown business class on Qatar Airways understands why the airline came in second. Business class passengers are able to fully recline their seats into horizontal beds, and the Qsuite cabin offers the option of allowing four passengers to face each other in a dining-room-like setup.
Rounding out the top three was Emirates. As the largest airline in the Middle East, it operates to more than 150 cities around the world. Passengers across all cabins can enjoy over 4,000 channels on the in-flight entertainment system, ICE, while first-class travelers even have their own onboard spa.