Google Trends has revealed a significant surge in searches for ‘how to upgrade flight’ and ‘flight upgrade’, with an increase of 207% and 146% respectively this year. This spike has resulted in these search terms reaching their highest levels in the past two decades.
In response, lifestyle magazine Dailybase analysed 49 international airlines that offer business class cabins to determine which ones provide the best value for money when upgrading. The study compared the experience of flying in economy versus business class across several factors including seat size and type, in-flight entertainment and food reviews, Wi-Fi availability, and overall Tripadvisor review scores.
Each factor was given an index score, weighted, and compiled to create a definitive ranking of the best airlines to upgrade your ticket with. The research found that Singapore Airlines topped the list, scoring an impressive 87.46% on the index, equivalent to a total index score of 61.23 out of 70.
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The standout feature of Singapore Airlines’ business class is not only the seats that convert into flat beds but also the additional 9.5-inch width they offer on average. Singapore Airlines has been crowned the best airline to upgrade your ticket on, according to a new study.
The airline scored the highest of any of the 49 airlines considered, with an impressive four out of five stars for in-flight entertainment, food, and overall customer experience, as per reviews on SKYTRAX and Tripadvisor, reports the Express, reports the Mirror.
Spanish airline Iberia secured the second spot, boasting an overall index score of 57.82 out of 70, which translates to 82.59%. Business class passengers on Iberia can relish in some of the most generous legroom across all airlines analysed, with an average of 40 inches more than economy cabins.
The top-ranked US-based airline was Delta Air Lines, clinching third place with a score of 81.64%. It’s also the only North American airline to grace the top 10.
Much like Singapore Airlines, Delta has bagged an overall Tripadvisor review score of four out of five stars, having scooped up the website’s Travellers’ Choice Awards multiple times and racking up over 25,000 ‘excellent’ reviews from customers. The top three airlines deemed most worth upgrading are:1.
Singapore Airlines – 87.46%2. Iberia – 82.59%3.
Delta Air Lines – 81.64%4. Qatar Airways – 81%5.
Air New Zealand – 80.87%6. Virgin Atlantic – 78.72%7.
Japan Airlines – 78.18%8. Korean Air – 78.18%9.
SAS Airlines – 77.61%10. Hong Kong Airlines – 77.42%.