Top 10 Best Airlines for Economy Class

Warm towels, premium meal trays that look like bento art, and a legroom-to-fare ratio that makes every American carrier look like a medieval torture device by comparison.

The Oryx entertainment system has 6,000 options, the meals are restaurant-grade, and the Doha hub's Al Mourjan lounge makes even economy layovers feel civilized.

The ice entertainment system, complimentary wine selection, and 34-inch pitch on the A380 prove that Dubai's flagship carrier treats economy passengers as future business-class converts rather than discount annoyances.

Bibimbap served in economy that puts most ground-level Korean restaurants to shame, 33-inch pitch, and an on-time performance record that makes European carriers look like bus services.

Taiwan's pride offers Hello Kitty themed jets that children worship, Michelin-standard economy meals, and a five-star Skytrax rating earned entirely on the back of genuinely caring about coach passengers.

Japanese precision applied to economy class means perfectly timed meal service, spotless lavatories checked hourly, and seats that somehow feel wider than their 17-inch specification.

Hong Kong's flagship rebuilt its economy product with 32-inch pitch, Häagen-Dazs ice cream service, and USB-C charging at every seat — small touches that compound into genuine comfort over 16-hour flights.

Hot meals with proper cutlery on two-hour European hops, a lounge accessible to economy passengers during Istanbul layovers, and a network reaching more countries than any other airline on Earth.

The five-star Skytrax-rated carrier serves nasi goreng at 35,000 feet with a smile so genuine it feels culturally mandated, and the Bali routes feature batik-clad crew that turn boarding into a ceremony.