Although for most of us, flying first class is still outside of our reach, economy options are significantly better than they used to be. For long haul flights, having a touchscreen TV build into the seat is the new norm and airplane food seems to be more palatable than it was a decade ago.
According to AirlineRatings.com, however, there is one airline that stands proudly above the rest. Unsurprisingly, this is Singapore Airlines, which flies straight out of the number one airport in the world.
So what makes Singapore Airlines so special? For starters, economy passengers are actually given a decent amount of space. Each seat is fitted with a flexible cushion and guests receive a complimentary gift bag with a pair of socks and a toothbrush.
But it gets better. As well as having awesome in-flight entertainment, the TV screen comes with gamer control. There are places to plug in your devices and there are plenty of pockets for storage. Each seat has a cupholder, a desk mirror and oh yeah, there’s WiFi on board.
Instead of your bog-standard boxed meal, each passenger receives a menu containing a range of items. The drinks trolley includes your standard soft drinks in addition to wine and cocktails. And the snacks are quality too.
In conclusion, if you ever want to experience first-class without having to venture beyond flying coach, Singapore Airlines is the closest thing to in-flight luxury for economy prices.