Is that bump up to business class worth the money?
A recent study by Dailybase revealed the best airlines for flight upgrades that don’t disappoint.
Researchers evaluated 49 different international airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines, and Qatar Airways.
The study compared passengers’ experiences flying in economy versus business class, along with several other factors.
They included seat size and type, in-flight entertainment, food reviews, Wi-Fi availability, and overall Tripadvisor review scores.
Each category was given an index score, weighted, and compiled to create the best airline upgrade ranking.
Singapore Airlines landed on top with an 87.46% overall score — that’s mostly due to its luxury business class seating that converts into flat beds with a 9.5-inch width, the experts explained.
In second place was Iberia, which was able to earn a still-impressive 82.59% score. The airline’s business class cabin is the roomiest in the entire ranking, the number crunchers said, offering an average of 40 inches more than you get in economy.
Delta Airlines came in third, with a ranking of 81.64% for overall experience. The airline was the only US-based and North American air carrier to crack the top ten.
Qatar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Atlantic rounded out the top five, according to the publication.
The 10 best airlines for an upgrade worth the money
- Singapore Airlines – 87.46%
- Iberia – 82.59%
- Delta Air Lines – 81.64%
- Qatar Airways – 81%
- Air New Zealand – 80.87%
- Virgin Atlantic – 78.72%
- Japan Airlines – 78.18%
- Korean Air – 78.18%
- SAS Airlines – 77.61%
- Hong Kong Airlines – 77.42%
