The world’s best airlines to fly first class, ranked by passengers

Qatar Airways made the top 10 of Skytrax’s ranking with amenities such as an à la carte menu, Diptyque amenity kits, and loungewear from The White Company.

First-class travelers on Qantas can enjoy perks like armchair seating with in-seat massages and a self-service bar and lounge.

First class on ANA includes sliding doors, lie-flat seats, and lavish meals featuring items such as sashimi, wagyu beef, and miso soup.

First-class suites on Japan Airlines’ Airbus A350-1000s come with double beds, headrests with built-in speakers, wardrobes, and 43-inch TVs.

Swiss International Air Lines’ first-class cabins include armchairs that transform into lie-flat beds, pajamas designed by Zimmerli of Switzerland, and Cuvée Louise Champagne from Maison Pommery.

Cathay Pacific’s first-class suites feature luxuries like 600-thread-count sheets, BOSE noise-canceling headphones, and an extensive wine selection.

In addition to flying in private suites, first-class passengers on Emirates‘ Airbus A380 fleet also have access to a shower and lounge.

In a 2023 press release unveiling Lufthansa’s new first-class suites, Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter said that the design “conveys the feeling of privacy and individuality similar to a hotel room.” Skytrax named Lufthansa the third-best airline to fly first-class.

Singapore Airlines’ first-class suites are spacious enough for a bed plus a reclining chair, and two suites can be combined into a double for two people. It’s the runner-up in Skytrax’s ranking of the best first-class airlines.

Skytrax named Air France, whose first-class cabins offer a nearly 38-square-foot La Première suite and food created by Michelin-starred chefs, the best airline for first-class travel.