World's Best First Class Airlines 2023 | SKYTRAX (2024)

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Singapore Airlines' first class is considered the best of 2023, according to airline ranking website Skytrax. Air France, SWISS, All Nippon Airways, and Emirates also made the top five with their hotel-like suites.

At the top of the 2023 ranking is Singapore Airlines, followed by Qatar Airways and ANA All Nippon Airways in second and third place.

Summary. American Airlines is the only US carrier offering a true first-class experience, but it falls short compared to international airlines. Delta Air Lines no longer offers first class on transcontinental and international flights but provides it on domestic routes.

“While we expected some variation, particularly with the longer flights, it was interesting to see that a first-class upgrade costs an average of anywhere between $93 to $658.” Overall, the study found that on average, passengers pay $262.97 on each one-way flight for first-class cabins, and more than $525 to go round- ...

Beond, the world's first premium leisure airline unveiled its sophisticated and unique aircraft livery at an event held on 9th October 2023.

In addition to being the most comfortable, Delta Airlines also is the most reliable, according to the study, with the lowest rate of cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings.

Air New Zealand edged out Australian carrier Qantas for the top spot by a mere 1.5 points, according to the report. Qantas held the number one ranking in 2023 and numerous other years.

Overall, Delta is consistently rated the more reliable airline. And when it comes to first-class flying, Delta's amenities possess a posh factor that United doesn't quite match, though it comes close. However, in many ways, the choice is a toss-up.

That said, first class provides more service and better, more spacious seating, at a minimum. Beyond that, first class dining tends to be a cut above business class, and first class airport lounges, especially in Asia, tend to offer more perks, such as chauffeured rides from the lounge to your plane and spa treatments.

The World's Longest Flight: New York (JFK) to Singapore Changi (SIN) New York John F Kennedy Airport – Singapore Changi is currently the longest commercial flight it is possible to book. At 15,332km, this route has been at the top of the table since 2021, and takes an average of 18 hours and 40 minutes to complete.