Top Ten Airlines

[sqforever]

What are your top ten favorite airlines? Of course we all probably know which one will be in the top spot If you can't fit all of your faves. in a top ten list, make an honorable mention list too.
Mine:
10. Asiana
9.Qantas
8.Emirates
7.Malaysia Airlines
6.Etihad
5.ANA
4.THAI (*Keith sighs and rolls eyes*)
3.Cathay Pacific
2.Qatar Airways
1.SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Honorable Mention:
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
SWISS
Korean Air
JAL
Air NZ

[The High Flyer]

I admit that I haven't tried very many airlines. So I will have only one choice: You-know-what. However, I hope to have a chance to try Etihad one day. Their Pearl Class looks so cool!

[sqforever]

I'll admit I haven't tried all the airlines I listed either, but from friends, family, and TRs from all-over-the web I've come to my conclusion for my list.

[SQflyergirl]

Is the question:

My top ten fave airlines

or

My top ten fave airlines i've flown before?

[sqforever]

Just top ten faves SQFG.

[HUGE AL]

Hmmm...I think it should be ones that have been flown. That would give some very good insights and perhaps help others in making decisions... Just a thought...

[sqforever]

Hmmm, I guess anyone can decide. If you want ones that you have flown or ones you know well go ahead. Or if you want to do just 5 then go ahead. Its really up to you...

[KeithMEL]

I agree with HUGE AL there - first hand experience is best.

I think I'd just make a few honourable mentions, in no particular order:
- Singapore Airlines (i've not tried SQ F yet though )
- Qantas
- British Airways
- Lufthansa (in F)
- Malaysian Airlines (in Y)
- Ansett (RIP) - I'm still in mourning till this day...
- Swissair (RIP)

[up and away]

- Ansett (RIP) - I'm still in mourning till this day...

At least they haven't developed into some cheap-O zombie. Imagine Anzett as Jetstar Airlines
What a nightmare!

[SQOZflyer]

The SQOZ in my name already mentions two of the very best:
- Singapore Airlines Y/C/F -> the entire product is convincing with the exception of the ground service for premium pax maybe... in some aspects years ahead of its competitors in others not (lounges @ SIN)
- Asiana Y/C -> for service ("perfect" but sadly also one of the most "robotic" service in the industry), great food, nicely presented + a bonus point for the pretty Korean ladies

Another 8 high quality airlines (among others) in no particular order:
- ANA Y -> Most of the time impeccable service, cleanest (!) aircraft fleet (relevant for picky people like me)
- Korean Air Y/C -> even prettier Korean FA than on OZ, often nice service, not up to OZ level but on the other hand less "robotic".
- Emirates Y -> Great Inflight entertainment, modern fleet, tries hard to regain its former reputation...
- Qatar Airways C/F -> Overall product convincing, ground service for premium passengers, serious competitor for SQ in the very near future.
- Thai Y/C/F -> mainly mentioned for F ground service which is ... service, food and cleanliness inconsistent.
- Swiss Y/C/F -> many rant about it but as standards drop still one of the better airlines in Europe.
- Air New Zealand Y/C -> the best "Premium Economy"-product, most of the time good food and service.
- British Airways Y/C -> BA too offers a convincing product, arrival lounges for Club World pax are a nice touch,

Though Cathay Y might be a great airline, I have taken it only between Hong Kong and Taipei (in Y) so far and was not impressed by the service (eg. rudest check-in agent ever) nor by the hardware I'm not able to judge the entire product.

[Dynasty]

For my own favourite, it must be:
1)Singapore Airlines
2)China Airlines(ROC)
3)Eva Airways
4)Lufthansa
5)Finnair
6)All Nippon Airways
7)Thai Airways International
8)KLM
9)Korean Air
10)Oasis Hong Kong Airlines

[Greatfox]

Top 3
1. Singapore Airlines, who else?
2. Virgin Blue, best domestic carrier ever!
3. Qantas, short flights they're ok I spose

[flo]

1 - Singapore Airlines
obviously.

2 - Virgin Atlantic
i like their interiors. the flight attendants are awesome because they actually joke around with you. haven't been called "cutie" and "honey" that often before in 10+ hours :-)

3 - Qantas
obviously also a great way to fly. though i really hate their 767s but their 747-400s and 777s. especially their 747-300s with new interiors are kind of awesome!

4 - Thai
actually never got on a Thai plane because I could always choose between SIA or Thai and I always chose SIA. But I really like their 340 fleet.

5 - Etihad
The fastest growing airlines in the world. They are actually pretty good and I would prefer flying Ethiad to flying Emirates.

6 - Swiss
In Europe I'd fly Swiss before I'd take a step on any other airlines because they are simply the best in terms of service. I also like their fleet - especially their 330s are nice.

7 - Cathay Pacific
Traitor airlines. Yeah, I know that some really dislike them ... but they are actually really good. I do not like their new business class though. I simply cannot imagine taking off and landing sideways :-)

8 - Emirates
I really really hate their 777 layouts (3-4-3) because you feel so cramped. Service was okay.

9 - Qatar Airways
They are quite nice i figure but I would never get on a plane from Doha to Kuala Lumpur if it is indeed an old A300 without PTVs. A 8 hours flight without personal entertainment would be quite boring I guess.

10 - China Airlines
Although I do not like them because their service is really, really bad (a male flight attendant actually laughed at a friend of mine because some other fa called him "white pig" in chinese .... I understood it and told my friend - it was really embarassing) ... but as they are one of the only Asian airlines left that fly to VIE, I obviously have to fly them ... and I somehow thank them for their really good prices although flying Y class on a 330 with 'em can be quite a pain in one's feet.

[AndrewSQ011]

Here my list (only 4)

1. Singapore Airlines- love the service on SQ011 (first and my only flight with SQ to this date).

2. Malaysia Airlines- Wonderful cabin crew. Also their check-in staff is very friendly, my family know someone who works at the MH check-in counter at LAX and he gives us the right to choose any seat that is available on the aircraft in Economy Class.

3. AirAsia- I like their A320s

4. Southwest Airlines- Comfortable on their 737NGs

[Greatfox]

1 - Singapore Airlines
3 - Qantas
obviously also a great way to fly. though i really hate their 767s but their 747-400s and 777s. especially their 747-300s with new interiors are kind of awesome!

don't you mean Qantas' A330's?