Best Airlines of 2025

Offering exceptional service and seamless travel, these airlines have raised the bar

- Kimberly Wilson

Best overall: Qatar Airways

Known for its luxury in the sky and also on the ground—if you’ve been to Qatar Lounge in Doha, then you absolutely know this to be a fact—Qatar Airways has earned its Oscar-worthy reputation as the best of the best in the aviation industry. It’s the carrier travelers can't stop raving about, with good reason. Beyond its premium offerings, the airline delivers remarkable customer care and comfort across both business and economy cabins. What sets Qatar apart, in an industry where surprises often mean headaches, is consistency in service and an unwavering reliability.

Best domestic business class: JetBlue

In July 2022, when JetBlue and Spirit Airlines signed a merger agreement (which was later blocked), many thought it would mean the decline of the airline overall. But—no shade to Spirit!—boy were they wrong. JetBlue’s Mint service has transformed the domestic business class landscape, with fully lie-flat seats that put some international offerings to shame. The private suites on select routes give travelers the comfort they crave after hectic airport experiences. Their thoughtful dining program features seasonal ingredients and regionally-inspired dishes that seem more like meals from upscale restaurants than airplane food.

Best international business class: Singapore Airlines

There’s business class, and then there’s a floating hotel in the sky. Singapore Airlines would be considered the latter, as it has perfected the art of business-class travel. With spacious seats that effortlessly convert to fully flat beds, thoughtful storage solutions and the carrier’s renowned service, Singapore more than exceeds the hype. Flight attendants even anticipate your needs before you realize them yourself. Their culture of consistent excellence has earned the airline a cabinet full of industry awards that other carriers can only dream of.