Airlines for Long-Haul Flights 2026
On a flight of ten hours or more, the seat, the food and the screen in front of you matter most. These are major airlines to compare for long-haul trips.
None of these airlines has 5 traveller reviews on AirConnect yet, so none is scored or ranked. They are listed A–Z. Flown one recently? Rate it.
Airlines to compare (A–Z)
What to check before you book
- Check the aircraft type on your flight: seats and screens differ between aircraft on the same airline.
- See whether meals, drinks and a checked bag are in your fare or sold separately.
- Compare the total journey time, not only the flight: a long stopover can cost more than it saves.
How this list works
AirConnect does not score airlines from editorial opinion. An airline gets a traveller score here only after at least 5 travellers have reviewed it on AirConnect; airlines with a score are listed first, highest first. The rest are listed A–Z until they have enough reviews. Which airlines appear is a list of major carriers, not a judgement of quality.