The world's best airlines to fly first class, ranked by passengers

The best first-class airlines Daniel SLIM/AFP via Getty Images, Bloomberg/Getty Images Skytrax conducted a passenger satisfaction survey to determine the best airlines to fly first class. Air France was named the best airline to fly first class for its 38-square-foot La Première suite. Airlines across the industry are adding more premium offerings to attract higher-paying customers. As airlines across the industry bolster their premium offerings to attract higher-paying passengers , first-class amenities are only getting more luxurious. In some first-class cabins, travelers can enjoy private suites with double beds and food by Michelin-starred chefs. Other airlines offer spacious pods with multiple seating options and headrests with built-in speakers. Between September 2025 and August 2026, travelers from over 100 nationalities filled out an airline passenger satisfaction survey conducted by Skytrax, an aviation rating company , to determine the best airlines to fly first class.