The World's Best Airlines For Long-Haul Flights

What do you do when you're thousands of feet up in the air, in a small and enclosed space, with a few hundred other people? You exercise, stretch, sleep, watch movies – anything to pass the time.

After all, hours in an aircraft can seem like an eternity when you're 30,000 feet above ground with no options get run away.

So why would you want to take a non-stop flight to a destination far, far away? It's sometimes cheaper, and no one likes to spend more time than they have to at airports. Also, some airlines make the trip more bearable by proving certain perks and comforts.

The following list is based on AirlineRatings' "Airline of the year" awards, which acknowledge the best of the best in the airline industry.

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