In 2025, Business Traveller readers recognised five airlines that set the global benchmark for Premium Economy.
Author: Atharva
Atharva
Atharva is an experienced writer with over 10 years under his belt. His technical knowledge of aviation, coupled with flights taken on diverse aircraft types, airlines and premium cabins help him offer a nuanced angles in his work.
Skytrax’s 2025 list of the best low-cost airlines in Africa showcases the carriers leading this transformation, combining efficiency with competitive pricing.
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Sophr has a fixed annual salary of around €1.89 million.
Qantas Airways pilots receive one of the industry’s most attractive sets of perks, which are listed below.
Below is a closer look at Bob Jordan, his professional background, and his salary package as of 2025.
A first officer or junior pilot at Jet2 typically earns between £64,000 per year and £76,000 per year (≈ USD 80,000 to USD 95,000).
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian’s fixed base salary is roughly US$991,000 per year, which forms just a small portion of his overall pay package.
Cabin crew at British Airways typically start with basic salaries of around £18,000 to £22,000 per year (approximately USD 23,400 to 28,600).
From global giants to smaller national carriers, the list showcases airlines that genuinely value trust and treat compensation as part of the overall service experience, not an afterthought.
The list below looks more closely at why each airport excels through precision, reliability, and well-designed operational systems that keep flights moving as planned.