These 10 airlines — selected by an expert panel and voted by readers of USA Today— consistently exceed expectations, ensuring passengers feel welcomed, cared for, and comfortable from boarding to landing.
Cabin crew
Air New Zealand (NZ) cabin crew represented by the E tū union have overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action, escalating pressure on the airline over stalled collective agreement talks.
The flight attendant workforce at American Airlines (AA) is expressing sharp dissatisfaction after the airline announced that it will no longer cover GLP-1 medications for weight management for crew members, only for those with Type 2 diabetes.
Here is how much they earn, what benefits they receive, what’s required to join them, and how the hiring process works.
Why airlines dim cabin lights before takeoff and landing: safety science, emergency readiness, and passenger evacuation explained.
Each airline takes a unique approach, whether through cultural heritage, bold fashion statements, or timeless sophistication.
This article unpacks why that is the case—drawing on physics, engineering, safety regulations, and real-world incidents that reveal both the impossibility and the seriousness of even attempting it.
British Airways (BA) cabin crew and pilots spend their lives hopping between cities, often with just a day or two to explore.
An emotional video capturing the heartfelt reunion of an Emirates Airline (EK) cabin crew member with her family has gone viral, winning hearts across social media.
Here we discuss why flight attendants sport fancy cross-body X-shaped seatbelts while passengers make do with simple lap belts.