FX.co ★ Top 10 best airlines in the world

10. Lufthansa

Europe's largest airline has undergone significant budget cuts and labor issues in recent years, but its service and overall quality is still exceptional. In fact, Lufthansa comes close to the top of the list by receiving solid, if not spectacular, scores across the board. This air group also includes Swiss International Airlines and Austrian Airlines. Luftganza's aircrafts make flights to 78 states in 200 directions.

9. All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways is the largest international carrier in Japan and home to one of the world's largest fleets of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. ANA drew high praise from Skytrax reviewers across the board, with near-perfect scores for cleanliness, service, and safety. It operates services to 49 destinations in Japan and 22 international routes.

8. Virgin Australia

As the biggest airline in billionaire Richard Branson's portfolio of Virgin brands, Virgin Australia has experienced massive growth in the Asia-Pacific market since its founding in 2000. he owners of the airline are Virgin Group (51%) and Singapore Airlines (49%).In typical Virgin fashion, the airline's fleet of long-haul Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 jets come with interior mood lighting and feature a state-of-the-art 9-inch touchscreen entertainment system.

7. EVA Air

Taiwan's EVA Air (pronounced ee-vee-ay) was founded in 1989 and is an offshoot of global container-shipping giant Evergreen Group. The Taipei-based carrier has grown immensely in the past two decades and now operates a large fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body jets. This carrier makes flights to 40 international destinations. In 2015, EVA Air expanded the route network and began to fly to new the East Asian cities, as well as to Vienna.

6. Emirates

Over the past 30 years, Dubai's Emirates has developed into one of the world's premier long-haul carriers. Operating almost exclusively through its palatial hub at Dubai International Airport, the carrier boasts the world's largest fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and Boeing 777 wide-body jets. Emirates' state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system includes a wide selection of video and music options on demand, and even allows for live television and sporting events on its "ice" entertainment system-equipped aircraft. In March 2016, the air carrier set its own record for the non-stop flight time – the company's aircraft flew without refueling 14,200 km. For 16 hours and 24 minutes the plane arrived from Dubai to Oakland.

5. Singapore Airlines

Singapore's standout service makes for a famously pleasant journey during which flight attendants are trained to treat customers with extreme care and respect. Personal TVs with plenty of entertainment options and hot towels served before take-off are just some of the economy perks. This air carrier makes flights to 90 destinations.

4. Cathay Pacific Airways

With a fleet of long-range Boeing 777-300ER jets and a business strategy centered on offering a high frequency of flights, Cathay is one of the finest flying experiences in Asia.

Skytrax reviewers gave the airline high marks for seat comfort, service quality, and in-flight entertainment.

3. Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, with its Airbus and Boeing fleet traveling to about 100 destinations. The airline has become famous for its trademark Residence flying apartments as well as its plush first-class and business-class suites.

2. Qantas

Despite suffering a series of severe financial setbacks in recent years, the quality of Qantas' service has remained solid. The airline received praise for its strong customer service and in-flight entertainment. And then there's Qantas' calling card — it has a fatality-free safety record in the jet era.

1. Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand continued its domination of the premium economy category at the World Airline Awards. The Kiwi airline nearly swept the awards for premium economy — winning World's Best Premium Economy Class and World's Best Premium Economy Seat. Air New Zealand's s aircrafts operates services to 27 destinations within the country and 22 international routes.