The top-rated airlines of the year
In 2023 Traveller’s writers flew all over the world in all different classes, from luxurious business class suites to cramped jaunts with notorious budget carriers. Here are the flights we rated the best.
★★★★★
This five-star economy class sets the benchmark
Singapore Airlines’ economy cabin is a masterclass in service, food and entertainment.
- by Flip Byrnes
★★★★½
This business class seat doesn’t recline but it’s brilliant
I want the people who designed this cabin to come over to my place and redesign my house.
- by Flip Byrnes
★★★★★
This business class to Europe is perfect
Etihad’s business class cabin offers a supremely cushy way to get to Europe (and saves the best for last).
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★½
Competitive prices for a seat in this stylish, friendly economy cabin
There’s an impressive combination of services on board this international flight, including plenty of legroom.
- by Lee Mylne
★★★★½
Business class on Emirates’ upgraded superjumbo
As the recipient of an upgrade, I readily acknowledge the privilege of travelling in such comfort.
- by Catherine Marshall
★★★★1/2
Business class with 2023’s ‘world’s best airline’
The biggest problem with this Singapore Airlines flight is that it’s too short to really enjoy it.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★½
Qantas premium economy delivers where others fail
Every aspect of the experience on this Airbus superjumbo is a significant upgrade on economy class.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★★½
One of the cheapest and best economy cabins to Europe
Turkish Airlines’ economy cabin is stylish, immaculate and a cut above many other carriers.
- by Flip Byrnes
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