Best Airlines

[LoeiI]

Sorry if this is the incorrect forum location (Please relocate if required) but I've flown Business class with Etihad for about 12 years now they are pretty good and the airport is easy to navigate, but i have heard good things about Qatar and Singapore any recent experiences ? TIA any others worth a look Finnish, Turkish, KLM  

[night_rider]

I've not flown it as most US bound routes are trans-pacific, however, Qatar Q-Suite is widely regarded as the best business class currently flown.

[puck2]

Many years ago, when I had a yearly flight to Thailand, I used EMIRATES from DUS in Germany. Stop over in Dubai. Good quality and not expensive.

 

Yes I've read many times that Qatar Air is excellent. My problem, it doesn't fly to DUS, but to FRA. Not so comfortable for me.

[JustAnotherHun]

A couple of years ago Oman Air had by far the best BC and service but that has changed.

Emirates, Ethihad and Quatar are good airlines. My favorite is SIA.

Pre covid I used Thai often. Planes and service not comparable with the Middle Easterners though much more expensive. The reason to fly with them was they were the only ones to offera non stop flight Muc-Bkk.

For Muc-Bkk later this month I take Swiss because it's the fastest right now.

Edited November 4, 2021 by JustAnotherHun

[LoeiI]

47 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

A couple of years ago Oman Air had by far the best BC and service but that has changed.

Emirates, Ethihad and Quatar are good airlines. My favorite is SIA.

Pre covid I used Thai often. Planes and service not comparable with the Middle Easterners though much more expensive. The reason to fly with them was they were the only ones to offera non stop flight Muc-Bkk.

For Muc-Bkk later this month I take Swiss because it's the fastest right now.

I usually fly Manchester to BKK so nowt direct now, Singapore used to fly that route but now an extra stop in Dusseldorf i think,  I tried LHR to BKK once with Thai I'd rather go through Dantes 9th circle than LHR to be honest 

[Pepper9187]

Emirates whenever i can, i don't think there's much differences between Ethiad and Emirates anyway.

 

+ I got upgraded in business 5 times, i'll stick with them until i die (hopefully not in one of their planes)

Edited November 4, 2021 by Pepper9187

[fangless]

I would have thought that with all the changes brought about by COVID that past experience of an Airline may have little bearing on how it handles passengers/facilities etc now!

[ubonjoe]

Moved to the travel forum.

[WEBBYB808]

And now the Taxi drivers are attempting  to price gouge.  2500 from airport to Pattaya.   Do yourself a favor.  Find alternate route.  Don't  let them use you like that.

[roquefort]

2 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said:

And now the Taxi drivers are attempting  to price gouge.  2500 from airport to Pattaya.   Do yourself a favor.  Find alternate route.  Don't  let them use you like that.

Anyone who can afford to fly business class from Europe to BKK is unlikely to be concerned over a 2,500 baht taxi fare.

[toolpush]

36 minutes ago, roquefort said:

Anyone who can afford to fly business class from Europe to BKK is unlikely to be concerned over a 2,500 baht taxi fare.

I fly Business Class to and from Canada and I care what my taxi fare is.......

[Srikcir]

Depending on your travel route, EVA business class plus terminal lounge benefit was good.

[OneMoreFarang]

I recently flew with Lufthansa Premium Economy. Good price, good app, good service on ground and in flight. I can highly recommend them. 

[roquefort]

6 minutes ago, toolpush said:

I fly Business Class to and from Canada and I care what my taxi fare is.......

I don't know about Canada but in the UK a 30 mile ride from airport to home costs 3,500 baht. Bangkok to Pattaya (100 miles) for 2,500 seems quite reasonable to me.

[fabruer]

My personal favorites: Finnair and Austrian Airlines.

Finnair business class travel as a whole was a very nice experience everytime I made use of it.

Austrian Airlines for their chef on bord. Let's say you only fly business this one time, have a try. Food on Austrian Airlines flight is prepared by a dedicated on flight chef.

[XJPSX]

Middle East airlines are all excellent and try and target A380 upstairs for business.

Singapore is also very good & I will be and have been using them as they have many of the routes open for what I need. Most transit through Singapore though.

 

[treetops]

24 minutes ago, roquefort said:

I don't know about Canada but in the UK a 30 mile ride from airport to home costs 3,500 baht. Bangkok to Pattaya (100 miles) for 2,500 seems quite reasonable to me.

Twice what a regular ride would cost is certainly an attempt at price gouging, the same as it would be if a UK or Canadian cabbie doubled his price for no reason.  The fact one is more or less value than the other doesn't change that.

Edited November 5, 2021 by treetops

[WhiteBuffaloATM]

https://theluxurytravelexpert.com/2021/02/22/top-10-best-airlines-business-class/

[treetops]

16 hours ago, LoeiI said:

. . . . but i have heard good things about Qatar and Singapore any recent experiences ? TIA any others worth a look Finnish, Turkish, KLM 

Your origin can also have an affect on choice of airline.  eg I flew Finnair recently but their schedule meant only one day of the week I could use them without an excessive transit time.  They, Turkish and KLM don't have true Business Class to my local airport, while Qatar and Emirates do.

 

Also, the Middle East ones tend to have multiple flights daily to BKK so better back up for when something goes wrong.  KLM too probably, but I'm not sure about Turkish or Finnair's regular schedule.

[millymoopoo]

16 hours ago, LoeiI said:

any others worth a look Finnish, Turkish, KLM

Consistently Emerates/Qatar/SIA and maybe even Cathay, are very good.

Surprisingly Thai (depending on route) are also good, and you have the bonus of all their lounges at Swampy.

British, Lufthansa, KLM, US Finnair, Swiss and Delta, fair to middlin.

As a previous poster indicated Oman air used to be good but not so now.

And at the bottom (well at the bottom) would be Turkish, Saudi and Egyptair.

[JimmyJ]

1 hour ago, roquefort said:

Anyone who can afford to fly business class from Europe to BKK is unlikely to be concerned over a 2,500 baht taxi fare.

Let the taxi drivers and others know you don't mind being price gouged/cheated.

 

 

[MRToMRT]

Be careful with Qatar (business) , look up which plane they are running on the Bangkok-Qatar leg if thats your route. I flew 3 times with them and it was always an old plane with old style seats. Qatar to LHR was FABULOUS though with a little private cabin and a low door you can shut.

 

I do like Emirates. I also like Finair and Turkish but you get stung with a lesser plane on the route to LHR form their hub.

[Aussieroaming]

15 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said:

A couple of years ago Oman Air had by far the best BC and service but that has changed.

Emirates, Ethihad and Quatar are good airlines. My favorite is SIA.

Pre covid I used Thai often. Planes and service not comparable with the Middle Easterners though much more expensive. The reason to fly with them was they were the only ones to offera non stop flight Muc-Bkk.

For Muc-Bkk later this month I take Swiss because it's the fastest right now

I also like Oman Business Class, especially the window seats, making it a bit like a suite. I thought the shared lounge at heathrow was a weakness for pre-departure.

 

I like Qatars Business Product, comfortable seats and good service.

 

Etihad are good but you can be unlucky with Etihad on the Bangkok route and end up with an old tired and worn seat. I had that a couple of times with them and refused to fly with them again. I did get a couple of good first class upgrades with them. The limo servoce is a nice addition.

 

Emirates are generally pretty good and they always seem pretty generous with their upgrades to first class, I've had a few of those. The limo service is a nice addition.

 

Singapore are always good and their newer business class seats are very comfortable. I have got a return Business Class ticket booked with them back to the UK that leaves next week that I picked up for 69k baht, very reasonable I thought. I have flown many times with them in business because they were my employers carrier choice, but they never once gave an upgrade to first, though I did redeem on points easily. I actually like flying them but generally prefer Mid East carriers on UK trips as its shorter durarion.

 

Turkish Airlines Business I vowed never to fly again due to the attitude of the staff and the very average service they gave during Covid, though their "free hotel on stopovers over a certain time" is a great incentive. Nice plane but catering and staff attitude was very poor last year. Maybe they are improving again now.

 

My last Thai business class flight was £2800 for a one way ticket from Heathrow to Bangkok during covid last year so I swore never to fly them again just because of their pricing during the repatriation flights. Too many other hood airlines that are generous, have great lounges and offer comforts.

 

 

 

[Lemsta69]

1 hour ago, roquefort said:

Anyone who can afford to fly business class from Europe to BKK is unlikely to be concerned over a 2,500 baht taxi fare.

anyone who flies business class will have booked the AOT 7-Series to get to Patts ????

[MrJ2U]

I've always enjoyed EVA airlines.

 

Premium economy.  Not as expensive as business but same legroom.

 

Free drinks and beautiful stewardesses.

[Tropposurfer]

As a business class flyer for a long time and many many miles around the globe theres one choice only for me. If you're flying long distance e.g. Euro to LOS I'd recommend Qatar and make sure you book and are allotted a Q Suite. Take a stop in the middle east for a day or so and then fly on if you want to make it a really, leisurely, and easy transition between continents (you might be able to snag a free stopover).

The other two of the M3 are great but Qatar is by far the best Bus. Class (it's more like first class at business prices in my opinion). I used to fly Emirates exclusively but now I look to Qatar as my first option. 

If you look around you might be able to find a first class ticket at near business prices.

The reason I place Qatar so highly is the last comment I made is bolstered by the cabin space being far superior, add to this the cabin crew experience, and the food and they are best in class. 

 

[Nemises]

Best Business: Qatar by a long way. 

 

Best First: Emirates (their First Class lounge in Dubai is excellent). 

[DFPhuket]

Between Emirates, Etihad, Singapore and Qatar, I'd make my decision more on price, flight timings and layover length. I've flown them all, and they are all excellent - as are a few others. If you're on a QSuite equipped plane, I'd say Qatar wins.  

[LPCustom69]

Last 2 trips I’ve used Japan Airlines (JAL) because Taipei for EVA was closed. Very happy with them! ????

[StevieAus]

These days I suspect business class with most airlines ( except Thai) should be ok.

In recent years have flown only Etithad, Qatar and Oman

Found them all to be excellent