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TripAdvisor World’s Best Economy Class Airline 2017

TripAdvisor World’s Best Economy Class Airline 2017


As an authority on everything travel TripAdvisor reviewers choose the best Economy Class Airline For 2017.

The 2017 Traveler’ Choice Awards has named Emirates as the best airline for Economy Class passengers for 2017.

Tripadvisor world's best economy class airline 2017

That is not surprising with over 21,000 reviews, all of which rank 4 to 4.5 out of 5 for everything from Legroom, Seat Comfort, Food, Value for Money and most importantly on longhaul flights, In-flight enterntainment.

Out of their 9,301 total Economy Class reviews 7,369 come out as Very Good or Excellent. That comes out at just under 80% of all reviews ranking 4 or 5 out of five. A fantastic result by anyones standard. (Correct as of 31 Aug 17).

Some useful tips from fellow TripAdvisor travellers:-

  • Looking for an exit seat? This is best done asking at checkin, the seat if available will be issued by the person in charge. (daverogan64)
  • There are some reviews that state that the vegitarian and even vegan meals are moretastier than regular meals. (Labuonaforchetta62)
  • Book online for some really good deals in terms of discounts and promotions. (14111966)
  • Checkin online 48hours before your flight to choose your own seats. (omiros2016)
  • On the A380 choose seats as far forward as possible. (tyrtns). This maybe because you are in front of the engines.

Here are some images from TripAdivsor reviewers.

Emirates economy seating. By henrique2808
Emirates economy seating. By henrique2808
Emirates economy entertainment system. By isabelamayrinck
Emirates economy entertainment system. By isabelamayrinck
Emirates economy adult meal option. By jackjr91
Emirates economy adult meal option. By jackjr91
Emirates economy childrens inflight meal. By didier c
Emirates economy childrens inflight meal. By didier c

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Historic price updated 2, May, 2021