The reality of modern life is that time is now more valuable than money. And everyone wants to save as much of this precious time as possible. It is clear that when leaving on vacation or on a business trip, a person seeks to save his time in order to spend it for the benefit of himself and others. Airplanes are by far the fastest way to get around. A person travels thousands of kilometers in just one day. No other vehicle allows you to do this. This means that the problems and development of passenger aviation are of concern to most of the population. And it is natural that a person wants to overcome air spaces as comfortably, quickly and reliably as possible. And accordingly, you need to deal only with proven and reliable airlines.
A couple of decades ago there were no problems with choosing an airline and with flights. Simply because there was nothing to choose from. And of course, there was nothing good in it. People simply had no choice, as there was no competition among carriers. And when there is healthy competition, companies strive to improve the quality of services and make prices more acceptable.
Of course, when the choice becomes too large, a person gets lost and does not know what is better to choose. Especially, people are in a hurry during the summer holidays, when they want to spend as much time as possible on vacation. And if the airline goes bankrupt at the most inopportune moment? Then sit the whole vacation somewhere on the edge of geography, instead of basking in the warm sand? To prevent this from happening, you need to carefully approach.
Choosing a good airline
Of course, reputable companies are on everyone's lips and you hear about them almost every day. But, even the best and proven companies were once unpopular and unverified. They also resorted to various marketing ploys to attract customers. And if you have an inexpensive ticket on hand, then you can take some risk and fly with a young company. Of course, if you have an expensive ticket on hand, you should not take risks, there will be a more convenient case for this.
Of course, reliable statistics are unlikely to be collected for certain flights and destinations. After all, there is always a factor of unpredictability: the weather may deteriorate or some unforeseen breakdowns. But still, progress does not stand still, and flying on modern aircraft is much safer than, for example, twenty years ago. And consumer confidence in a particular airline increases if the carrier has a lot of aircraft. Indeed, in the event of the slightest malfunction, the aircraft can be quickly replaced. And there will be no big problems with a flight delay. What can not be said about young companies that have only a few pieces of equipment.
Of course, you can judge the carrier and the comfort on the plane. A good airline should take care of its customers and provide top notch service.
Yes, sometimes in our time it is not always possible to choose the right airline. Flights from small airports are mainly operated by regional carriers, and there is not much choice here. Well, there is no getting away from this and you need to take what is given, or look for an alternative to airspace.
Flights between cities and countries have long become a familiar part of our lives. However, despite the rich experience of traveling by air, the problem of choosing a carrier does not lose its relevance. Chaskor publishes several reviews of bloggers about airlines operating in the Russian market.
Flights between cities and countries have long become a familiar part of our lives. However, despite the rich experience of traveling by air, the problem of choosing a carrier does not lose its relevance. When planning a trip, thousands of users surf the Internet for hours looking for the best deals and at the same time reading the comments of travelers who have used the services of a particular airline. Someone is ready to sacrifice comfort, someone - cost, but nothing will help you make a choice better than live opinions. Chaskor publishes several reviews of bloggers about air carriers operating in the Russian market.
I myself am a member. It is convenient that miles can be accumulated not only by flying on their flights and flights of partner companies, but also by making purchases with Alfa-Bank, Citibank, it seems, and Russian Standard cards. In addition, a free ticket can be easily ordered and checked for availability on the Aeroflot website. I recommend it to those who fly a lot in Russia and abroad - they have flights to all corners of the world.
SIBERIA - www.s7.ru, miles are accumulated only by the number of completed flights, only for those who often fly with this particular airline.
KLM - www.klm.com - for those who often fly to Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, London).
LUFTHANSA - www.miles-and-more.com - for those who often fly to Europe (Germany).
That's all I know.
By the way, the bonus program gives an advantage when registering, you can fly at the expense of accumulated miles in business class, paying just for economy. You can fly economy class, but through a business lounge, etc.”
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“As a person working in tourism, I am often asked which airlines are the best. Therefore, I decided to write my own mini-rating, that is, eight airlines that are the best, in my opinion. Why eight? Yes, I just like the number.
Let's start with Royal Jordanian Airlines. The company clearly took the example of Emirates... But that's good... You need to learn from the best... Excellent planes, mostly black and white airbuses with a crown on the tail, my tourists liked them so much that they decided instead of standard Israel fly to the other side of the Dead Sea... For if we compare the security services at Amman airport and any Israeli airport, then this is heaven and hell... And the responsiveness and friendliness of the staff on board cannot but rejoice.
Now let's talk about those very Emirates, from which they take an example ... Many years ago, the authorities of the state of Dubai decided where they would invest the money that flowed like a river from oil. And they decided to make a kind of shopping oasis, a crossroads of trade routes, a zone where tourists can leave their hard-earned money. This is how Dubai duty-free appeared, and with it the airline, which, flying around the world, delivers tourists to this paradise of shopaholics for a couple of hours of docking, thereby bringing significant profit to the state treasury. But still, Emirates blew up the rating of airlines not with this .... They always take care of each client ... after all, at the beginning of the flight they always announce what languages the crew speaks. There are Chinese speakers on almost every board, Russian speakers are gradually appearing, but the menu is always in Russian, even in the economy. And also, in my opinion, it is Emirates that has the largest selection of films with Russian translation of all foreign airlines... And the convenient location of Dubai allows you to visit any part of the world thanks to Emirates.
Next we have Japan Airlines... This company flew to Moscow back in the Soviet Union, but still keeps service and maintenance at its best. What's the secret? Yes, everything is simple. In Japan, they have a tough competitor in the form of ANA, which makes you always be in good shape. There are a lot of small amenities on the plane: individual screens, free snacks and drinks throughout the flight, Japanese or European food to choose from, and even rice is cooked on board ... In addition, the Japanese provide a hotel in Tokyo for their quite adequate cost if necessary if passengers have a large connection. In general, well done Japanese ... Their workaholism always gives good results.
Now let's talk about Air Malta ... Considering how long Malta itself was under the yoke of the British, we can immediately say that this company appeared in the image and likeness of British Airlines ... Even the uniform of the crew is very similar .. .. Malta usually flies on airbuses or Boeings, and flights are designated as KM (Knight of Malta, which means "Knight of Malta")... Another plus of this company is the careful attitude to luggage... The planes have special compartments for equipment divers and fishermen, and if you have a certificate, then you just need to call the company's office - and plus 15 kg of free transport for your equipment. In addition, it is Air Malta that is the least losing luggage of passengers in the world.
Continuing my list is Korean Airlines (KAL). This company, with all its many advantages, has two disadvantages in terms of service, aircraft and other things. Firstly, not the most popular destinations for the Russian market, and secondly, not a very harmonious abbreviation for the Russian ear.
One of the most worthy is Singapore Airlines (Singapore Airlines). Pretty flight attendants meeting passengers in beautiful suits are the first thing that pleases the eye, high-quality boards and incredibly friendly service are a 100% guarantee of success. In addition, Singaporeans are very affordable in terms of prices, and the opportunity to stay in Singapore for three days without a visa makes this airline even more attractive. Moreover, the Dutik at Changi Airport is large and very inexpensive. Yes, and Singapore itself is worth seeing ... This is especially convenient when long flights to the same Australia.
Next, let's talk about British Airways... They are one of the most patient crews, and also funny... These professionals react with a smile to drunken our compatriots who stick iPods in their ears with the words "what cool music, come on let’s dance”, and by the way, they can dance very well ... They diligently bring these same passengers to their senses later. In general, the “British” have long been famous for their excellent boards and delicious food ... In addition, they fly to such favorite destinations of our compatriots as the Caribbean ... The only thing is that because of the crazy device of Heathrow and Gatwick, it happens that luggage is delayed.
And last but not least, Thai Airways (THAI)... This company can be called the younger sister of the Singaporeans... Even the purple-colored branded clothes of the cute stewardesses resemble the old uniforms of the Singaporeans. But on the other hand, this is good. After all, they take an example from the worthy ... In addition, with a relatively inexpensive ticket price, they provide excellent service, good boards and meals. Thus, being more preferred by our fellow citizens, especially in the Thai direction.
In general, this is my opinion. Perhaps there are many even more worthy companies in the world, such as Virgin Atlantic and Cathay Pacific, but I tried to write about those companies that are most strongly represented on the Russian market and are in demand among our compatriots.”
Thousands of long-distance and short-range flights take place every day around the world. Airplanes are a fairly popular mode of transport, used by millions, which allows the aircraft industry to actively develop. A large number of companies of global and local importance are engaged in the transportation of passengers, so that every traveler has the right to choose services.
Which plane to choose
Before taking off for a flight, most people sit down at a computer monitor and look at airline websites to choose the most suitable flight route for themselves. Do not ignore the rating of the best airlines in the world.
This top list changes every year and may differ slightly if you compare different analytical sites (but not much). These are not fictional statistics, but quite objective opinions of real people who used the services of several airlines.
Such surveys are conducted among random passengers. Many fill out online questionnaires on sites that regularly monitor the ratings of air carriers. The world's largest civil airlines are evaluated according to several criteria that allow them to be placed in one position or another.
Criteria for evaluation
- Cleanliness in the cabin, its design, general condition. This is the first impression passengers get when they board an aircraft. This indicator is especially important for pedantic people;
- Convenience and comfort of chairs. The further you fly, the more comfortable the passenger should be in his seat - soft seats, comfortable head restraints, no cramping, etc.;
- The efficiency of the crew, its attitude towards passengers, form (design, neatness). The neater the flight attendants look, the more attentive they are to the passengers, the more comfortable the clients feel. The coherence of the work of the pilots and their experience make takeoffs and landings soft, and the turbulence zone is not so scary;
- The speed of check-in for the flight, as well as boarding. The faster these procedures are completed, the less passengers get tired. This moment is important for people who are afraid to fly - delays in registration have a negative effect on the psychological state of a panicked person;
- The range and quality of food on board. Not all passengers use this service during the flight, but there are those who like to enjoy the dishes offered on the plane. The more diverse the choice, the more the airline will receive;
- Suggested entertainment. Budget companies in this regard do not pay much attention to the leisure of their passengers, in some they are limited exclusively to monitors. Prestigious international airlines, on the contrary, consider this item an important point that allows suspicious passengers to escape from bad thoughts and make it easier to reschedule the flight. Such an attitude towards customers will definitely be appreciated by them.
The questionnaire also includes an assessment of the site of the company of interest: how the information is presented there, how voluminous and useful it is, what online services are provided (booking tickets, etc.).
Top of the World
Increasingly, our compatriots began to fly abroad - on vacation, on a visit or in connection with business. We have the opportunity to fly on board a foreign airliner. To be sure that the flight will take place without problems and with all the amenities, the rating of airlines, which flashes every year on analytical sites, is taken into account.
The best airlines in the world (according to passenger reviews)
Attention: The internal data of table “12” is corrupted!
Note! Domestic companies in the rating list occupy lower positions. The largest airline in the country, Aeroflot of Russia, hangs somewhere in the middle of the second ten international airlines, next to Air France, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines.
Budget flight rating
Some people prefer to save on flights by choosing low-cost global airlines. Low-cost airlines have a smaller list of free services and bonuses, simpler service, poorer food rations on board, and limited entertainment. Although this does not change the comfortable conditions in the cabin, and the safety of passengers continues to be at its best.
The largest airlines in the world and Europe practicing low-cost flights are listed below:
- AirAsia is one of the most popular low-cost companies from Southeast Asia. In the presence of new comfortable aircraft and high-quality service, it tries to keep prices for flights at a budget level;
- Southwest Airlines is one of the oldest in America, since 1971 supporting the principles of low cost. Cheap tickets are provided by reducing the number of free services;
- The largest Irish company Ryanair is popular throughout Europe, as it serves almost any destination. Aircraft cabins are clean and comfortable, although seats cannot be booked at will. The low cost of tickets is ensured by paid meals on board, but it is allowed to bring food with you without any problems;
- EasyJet (Great Britain) is 2nd in Europe and 3rd in the world in terms of the number of aircraft fleet. The amenities in the cabin and service correspond to the budget level. Meals on board are paid, but the range is extensive. Passenger entertainment company does not practice;
- Germanwings (Germany) covers all of Europe with its flights. Aircraft cabins are comfortable, clean, service level, although the list of free services is kept to a minimum;
- Virgin Australia (Australia), although a young company, has a large fleet of aircraft in its assets. Local residents use the services of this airline for flights between the nearest islands - the service is not well suited for flights to large continents.
Of the Russian companies, the more famous ones can be distinguished: Pobeda and Red Wings. They have reasonable prices and decent service.
Domestic transportation in Russia
In addition to international air transportation, the country has an active local air fleet, which deals exclusively with communications between Russian regions.
- The services of the Taimyr airline, which operates flights from Moscow, Krasnoyarsk and Norilsk, are very popular. Among regular airlines, charter airlines are also actively involved;
- UTair operates flights from Moscow and Western Siberia not only across Russia, but also to the Near Abroad, as well as to Asia and Europe;
- The lines of the company "Russia" in the list of popularity were assigned 2 stars. The main airport from which flights are operated on domestic and international routes is Pulkovo in St. Petersburg. There is a branch in Moscow (Vnukovo). You can also use the airports of Simferopol and Sochi;
- "I Fly" works on charter flights from a number of Russian cities exclusively to resort destinations;
- Ural Airlines practice not only domestic flights, but also work on international airlines;
- The Metrojet company has a residence permit in Moscow and specializes in charter flights for tourists;
- Central Russia and the Urals are actively served by RusLine.
The list of Russian airlines can be continued indefinitely - this direction is so developed in the country's transport industry. Each flying compatriot has his own preferences in this regard.
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The above lists of popularity of international and domestic airlines are conditional. They are based on the emotional impressions of passengers and are purely subjective. For this reason, the rating table undergoes changes every year, so you should rely only on your own impressions when making an opinion about the last flight.
A magical vacation ahead! … and a lot of new experiences! But before you find yourself on the vacation of your dreams, there are some chores ahead of you. We mean the same fuss associated with air travel and everything related to it. Have you already decided which airline you will fly with? Have you decided which class and flight to choose? Do you know what household items it is better to leave at home so as not to lose them during customs inspection? We have prepared for you a series of articles that will help you deal with many issues.
Budget airlines are companies that specialize in flights at the lowest possible prices, while here you do not have to wait for any additional services. And even such standard services as choosing a seat, placing luggage or ordering food on board are provided for a fee. In addition, tickets of such airlines are extremely unprofitable to rent.
In low-cost airlines, delays are not uncommon, although it is worth noting that the fleet consists mainly of new liners. The explanation for this is economics. The new planes don't need frequent repairs and are capable of flying the same distances as their less-than-new brethren, but with better fuel economy.
If you prefer to fly in comfort, I advise you to standard, so-called traditional, airlines. Convenient and comfortable airliners, modern design, availability of additional services such as telephone, TV, Internet on board, a large selection of food and drinks, as well as, if necessary, providing passengers with pillows and blankets. (While a really wide range of services is to be expected exclusively in business and first classes, everything is much more modest in the economy class).
If you do not want to get into an awkward situation, I do not recommend choosing little-known companies with a possibly unstable financial situation.
Agree, it is quite unpleasant to be at some airport and wait for hours for a flight delayed due to the fault of the airline. To reduce the risk of falling into such situations, I advise you to give preference to well-known major air carriers, such as Aeroflot or Siberia, however, the cost of an air ticket here will be significantly higher.
By the way, about prices. Many people do not want to overpay for the ticket price and try to save money. In this case, there are several options. Although the lowest cost airfare is with budget companies, it is possible to fly at a reduced price with much more comfort on traditional airlines. The fact is that many even eminent companies sometimes announce special promotions, offers for the purchase of tickets in order to attract even more customers. And, yet, the price of the flight will be much lower if the ticket is purchased in advance, for example, two months before the upcoming departure.
And, of course, do not forget about the loyalty programs that exist in many airlines. If you have given preference to any of the companies and fly only with it, with each subsequent purchase of a ticket, you accumulate a certain amount of bonuses, which, as a result, can cover the full cost of the flight. We will tell you more about the profitable purchase of air tickets in our next articles.
There are many more nuances associated with the work of airlines, but these are the main points that you should pay attention to in the first place.
P.S. In the next article, you will learn all the pros and cons of regular and charter flights, we will tell you about all the nuances associated with choosing the right flight.
P.S.S. Please write your opinion and comments at the end of the article. Did you like everything? Perhaps there are questions? It is very important for me.
With best regards,
Ekaterina Rudnitskaya
Tourism Manager at Santa Avia
Most people tend to pay attention to the ticket price first of all. However, when comparing the pricing policy of several airlines, it is necessary to understand what this or that amount consists of.
A low-cost flight may not include a full meal on board. An additional mark-up most often provides not only high-quality nutrition, but also implies a huge choice of dietary, children's, vegetarian or diabetic menus. In addition, you can limit the food that is used to prepare meals. For example, exclude flour products, fatty foods or give preference to traditional cuisines of the world.
The class of the intended service also affects the cost of the ticket. At the moment, there are three main types of service during the flight - Economy, Luxury and Business. The price of such tickets may differ several times, despite the same route.
How to save
The best way to save money is to choose the economy class. However, it is sometimes very difficult to call such a flight comfortable. The best option in this case is the selection of the tariff. Pay attention to the offers of several airlines. Many of them offer seasonal discounts, benefits and students, advantageous flights for couples and excursion groups. You should not immediately buy a ticket from the first company that comes across, it is much more reasonable to carefully study several possible offers.
Immediately pay attention to the possibility of returning tickets. Some companies accept them with a significant deduction, while others return the money almost in full.
Airline Reliability
The reliability of the airline and the degree of serviceability of the aircraft are the main criteria that you need to pay attention to while traveling. Many may mistakenly assume that only trusted companies should be preferred, but the duration of their existence is not always an indicator of quality and.
The plane is the main element that should arouse your maximum interest. If you have a choice between a new model and decades-old air transport, newer aircraft should be preferred. In addition, do not be too lazy to study both the statistics of airline flights and information about the aircraft available in the fleet.
In a broad sense, all modern airlines can be divided into two main categories - budget and private. In the first case, the planes are mainly used by obsolete models, and all additional services of the service will have to pay a certain amount. Private companies can afford to purchase more advanced aircraft models and provide top class service, including its cost in the ticket price.
Before you start choosing an airline, decide on your goals and objectives. Do you want to fly to your destination as quickly as possible? Or maybe you need cheap tickets? Or will you fly only on the aircraft that will provide you with maximum comfort? Or maybe all these factors are of secondary importance compared to the safety of the flight? Based on the criteria you have defined, you can start searching for the carrier that suits you.
You will need
- the Internet
Instruction
There are a number of reputable companies whose name has long been heard, which have been operating in the transportation market for decades. Their names immediately inspire confidence that the flight will be favorable, without any delays and overlays. These are usually large companies that fly to various parts of the world, have a large fleet, comfortable aircraft and not the cheapest tickets. But they reward their regular customers with all sorts of bonuses, discounts and, from time to time, hold various promotions.
If you are concerned about the safety of a flight, you can look at which particular aircraft is operating the flight you are interested in, and then search the Internet for statistics on accidents and malfunctions that have occurred with these types of aircraft, regardless of which airline they belong to. In addition, you can search and study the history of the airline you are interested in on the Internet and find out if they have ever had serious accidents and if there were any problems at all that could affect the quality of flights.
If you need as cheap tickets as possible, pay attention to the so-called "low-cost airlines", that is, airlines that significantly reduce the cost of tickets by putting more seats on their planes, do not fly from the most status airports, do not feed passengers on board, offer additional options (for example, baggage allowance or seat selection). You can also look for charter flights, but be prepared for the fact that they can be canceled or rescheduled.
