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Qatar Airways (Image source: TravelVacation.Org)

Thai Airways (Image source: Jetphotos.net)

Rejoice! Because you’ll be glad to know that flying economy can be rather comfortable too. Not every airline’s budget option equals to cramped cabin and abrupt flight attendants. Here’s a list of 20 best airlines in the world to fly economy with, compiled by people from the Business Insider.

1. Singapore Airlines
2. All Nippon Airways (ANA)
3. Qatar Airways
4. Asiana Airlines
5. Malaysia Airlines
6. Emirate
7. Korean Air
8. Lufthansa
9. Oman Air
10. South African Airlines & Thai Airways (Tie)
11. Air Astana
12. Etihad, Turkish Airlines & Garuda Indonesia (Tie)
13. Cathy Pacific
14. Japan Airlines
15. Virgin Australia
16. Swiss International Air Lines
17. Austrian Airlines

This list was created based on a system of two most important factors: an enjoyable experience in the place, and timely departure and arrival. Quality of the economy class evaluation was done through data from Skytrax, leading airline reviewer and on-time performance evaluation were done through data from Flightstats.com. 

Singapore Airlines has taken the top spot for the second year in a row scoring 90 out of 100, with perfect scores for cleanliness, in-flight entertainment and service.

Malaysia Airlines standing at fifth placing may come as a surprise to many due to the recent incidents, but its economy service was still highly rated with much positive feedbacks.

For more information on each airline, visit Business Insider’s article. 

Editor JQ Lee talks and writes for a living. That's because she loves sharing interesting things to the world. With a Degree in Communication and Media Management, this petite Gen-Y will not stop chasing her passion in writing and broadcasting. She dreams to host a travel show and be a radio announcer someday, hopefully soon. Stalk this wacky fair Asian girl at www.jqtalks.com, Instagram and Twitter (@jqleejq)