Despite deep financial troubles and its reputation taking a battering after two disasters, Malaysia Airlines still rates highly for overall economy class service, according to a new survey.
The troubled airline came fifth in a list of the world’s best carriers for economy service.
A list of the top 20 best long haul airlines was compiled by Business Insider based on airline reviewer Skytrax and analysing on-time performances from Flightstats.com.
Singapore Airlines, regularly voted among the world’s best came top with flawless scores for cleanliness, in-flight entertainment and service.
In fifth place Malaysian scored 83 out of 100 for on-time performance.
Two-thirds of the top 20 in the list are Asian or Middle East-based carriers but no North American airlines made the cut.
Top 20 airlines for economy class
1. Singapore Airlines
2. All Nippon Airways (ANA)
3. Qatar Airways
4. Asiana Airlines
5. Malaysia Airlines
6. Emirates
7. Korean Air
8. Lufthansa
9. Oman Air
10. = South African Airlines, Thai Airways
12. Air Astana
13. = Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Garuda Indonesia
16. Cathay Pacific
17. Japan Airlines
18. Virgin Australia
19. Swiss International Air Lines
20. Austrian Airlines
