World's Best Airlines 2016

[Banjo]

Skytrax World Airline Awards: A-Z of winners

Aegean Airlines Best Regional Airline in Europe

Aeroflot Russian Airlines Best Airline in Eastern Europe

Air Astana Best Airline in Central Asia / India Best Airline Staff Service in Central Asia / India

Air France Best First Class Airline Lounge DiningBest First Class Comfort Amenities

Air New Zealand World's Best Premium Economy Class Cabin World's Best Premium Economy Class Airline Seat

AirAsia World's Best Low-Cost Airline Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia

AirAsia X World's Best Low Cost Airline Premium Cabin World's Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat

ANA All Nippon Airways World's Best Airport Services Best Airline Staff Service in Asia

Asiana Airlines World's Best Economy Class Best Economy Seat Best Economy Class Onboard Catering

Austrian Best Airline Staff Service in Europe Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras Best Low-Cost Airline in South America Best Airline Staff in South America

Bangkok Airways World's Best Regional Airline Best Regional Airline in Asia

Cathay Pacific Airways World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness Best First Class Airline Lounge

Copa Airlines Best Airline in Central America / Caribbean Best Regional Airline in Central America / Caribbean Best Airline Staff Service in Central America / Caribbean

Emirates World's Best Airline (Airline of the Year) World's Best Airline Inflight Entertainment

Ethiopian Airlines Best Airline Staff Service in Africa

Etihad Airways World's Best First Class Best First Class Seat Best First Class Onboard Catering

EVA Air Best Airline TranspacificBest Business Class Comfort Amenities

Finnair Best Airline in Northern Europe

flyDubai Best Low Cost Airline in the Middle East

Garuda Indonesia World's Best Cabin Crew

Hainan Airlines Best Airline in China Best Airline Staff Service in China

Hawaiian Airlines Best Airline Staff Service in North America

Indigo Best Low-Cost Airline in Central Asia / India

Jetstar Airways Best Low-Cost Airline in Australia / Pacific

Juneyao Airlines Best Regional Airline in China

Kulula Best Low Cost Airline in Africa

LAN Airlines Best Airline in South America

Lufthansa Best Airline in Western Europe Best Airline Transatlantic

NorwegianWorld's Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe

Plaza Premium World's Best Independent Airport Lounge

Porter Airlines Best Regional Airline in North America

Qantas Best Airline Australia in Pacific Best Airline Staff in Australia / Pacific Best Premium Economy Onboard Catering

Qatar Airways World's Best Business Class Best Business Class Airline Lounge Best Airline Staff in the Middle East

Royal Air Maroc Best Regional Airline in Africa

Singapore Airlines Best Airline in Asia Best Business Class Airline Seat

Sky Airline Best Regional Airline South America

South African Airways Best Airline in Africa

Spring Airlines Best Low-Cost Airline in China

Star AllianceWorld's Best Airline Alliance World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge

Thai Airways World's Most Improved AirlineBest Airline Lounge Spa Facility

Thomson Airways World's Best Leisure Airline

Turkish Airlines Best Airline in Europe Best Airline in Southern Europe Best Business Class Airline Catering Best Business Class Lounge Dining

Virgin America Best Airline in North America Best Low-Cost Airline in North America

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[Denis-NFA]

Tongue in cheek and I feel sorry for them but where is Malaysian Airlines?

[Banjo]

They were always up there, I flew with them many times in the old days... you got a free hotel for the night in KL on the Adelaide/KL/Bangkok route and it was still cheaper than Singapore airlines.
Got you into Bangkok early so you did not need to stopover before the domestic flights started.
I've slept/tried to sleep on a bench at Suvarnabhumi a few times I can tell you.

[nomadic]

there use to be and maybe still is a website. www.sleepinginairports.com for frugal fliers. i now can claim to be an expert on the topic also. sofa's in a closed bar in perth is the only place i recommend. tiled floor in the old saigon airport the worst. metal arm rests in hong kong and many others fail also. after ten hours on singapore industrial carpet about five years ago i said never again. and none since as i am now rich enough to take flight times into account.

[Banjo]

Coming into Bangkok book online with the The Silver Gold Garden Hotel.
$23 a night, free minibus to and from the airport every hour, aircon, hot water and a light breakfast thrown in, what more could the overnighter wish for?

[nomadic]

Yes banjo, add B.S. residences in lat Krabang to that. same same. 3* with pool and breakfast for 800 baht. Already booked after August visa run return. back to airport next morning and in cnx for dinner.

[chris]

What bullshit. How many different categories are they rolling out there?

South African Airways Best Airline in Africa. What is the competition?

Where's Air Lanka? They are superb.

If Singapore Airlines long time world leader is no longer No. 1, Qatar Air must be close to the top. First Class hotel accom right in the airport. Free if stopping more than 8 hours**

** for budget economy requires an upgrade.

Hainan Airlines Best Airline in China Best Airline Staff Service in China

Juneyao Airlines Best Regional Airline in China

Big difference there?? Both in China.

Aerofloat? Never ever heard a good word about them.

[itsmylife08]

Jul 15, 2016 20:23:19 GMT 7 chris said:

What bullshit. How many different categories are they rolling out there?

South African Airways Best Airline in Africa. What is the competition?

Where's Air Lanka? They are superb.

If Singapore Airlines long time world leader is no longer No. 1, Qatar Air must be close to the top. First Class hotel accom right in the airport. Free if stopping more than 8 hours**

** for budget economy requires an upgrade.

Hainan Airlines Best Airline in China Best Airline Staff Service in China

Juneyao Airlines Best Regional Airline in China

Big difference there?? Both in China.

Aerofloat? Never ever heard a good word about them.

itsmylif08


I agree Singapore are an excellent airline to fly with.. Selection of food and onboard service are very good .. I'm thinking of returning to OZ for a few weeks net year , and was shocked at prices quoted online , all in US$ . I'm going to check out if my local travel agent in Brisbane can send me tickets via email its much cheaper back home than here in the Philippines. Any suggestions appreciated. itsa

[Banjo]

Try your local travel agent in Australia, I used to do that once and they would book me while overseas.
No need for hard copy tickets, just print your itinerary.

I'm still not convinced that you couldn't get cheaper flights online.
Work your way through the airlines websites then try the air travel sites like kayak, expedia, orbitz etc,

[nomadic]

Hi its, have you looked at Airasia? Booked a fair time in advance they can be amazingly cheap. i got K.L. Perth rtn for $180.00 a few years ago a year in advance. Or maybe Cebu air to Bkk followed by Jetstar. Probably sleeping in airports will be needed but there are cheaps fares to be had these days for sure. Usually booking in the country where your first flight is from will be the cheapest also. Never been to Bne so not sure who flies there.

[highlander4000]

Jul 15, 2016 7:38:19 GMT 7 nomadic said:

there use to be and maybe still is a website. www.sleepinginairports.com for frugal fliers. i now can claim to be an expert on the topic also. sofa's in a closed bar in perth is the only place i recommend. tiled floor in the old saigon airport the worst. metal arm rests in hong kong and many others fail also. after ten hours on singapore industrial carpet about five years ago i said never again. and none since as i am now rich enough to take flight times into account.

I have made it to Thailand now, but i arrived at Don Mueng airport at about 4am. Because of my medication i sleep really deeply and easily, i slept on the floor and was using my suitcase as a pillow, but my laptop was just below my head, i freaked out about getting brain cancer cause i left it on to check the time and so i put it next to me, but i had my hand on it, but i must have rolled over or something, cause when i woke up it was gone!!!, not a nice welcome, but luckily i have my phone!!!.

[mulloway]

Sorry to hear bout the laptop Highlander.

I sleep on the street a lot and being robbed and bashed is always a concern. When sleeping in public places it is best to put your laptop in a backpack then secure the backpack to the front of your body and then sleep cuddling it in a fetal position.

I also have pants with multiple well secured pockets. I like to carry my money, passport and keycards on my body rather than in my bag. Usually i will spread these valuables across different pockets. I never carry a wallet as i think it is too much of a temptation to would be thieves.

Have fun in Thailand - I am sure things will get better ....