I've flown in long-haul economy on a dozen airlines. These are 3 I'd recommend to anyone, and one I wouldn't book again.

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Two visitors take a selfie in a landscaped park with the Petronas Twin Towers skyline in Malaysia behind them.
I travel often with my partner, like this trip to Malaysia, and I've tested a dozen different major airlines to find the best ones for long-haul travel in economy class.

Catherine Work

Confusion, cancellations, and U-turns as Middle East travel chaos looks set to last at least a week

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An Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 departs Toronto Pearson International Airport for the United Arab Emirates in Mississauga, Ontario, on June 25, 2025.
An Etihad Airways Airbus A380.

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A Qatar Airlines flight prepares to land in London.

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Rival airlines Emirates and Etihad are both flying their luxe Airbus A380s to the US. See how the superjumbos compare.

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Emirates A380 stitched with a photo of an Etihad A380.
Etihad and Emirates offer two of the most luxurious flying options between New York and the UAE.

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See inside Etihad's giant Airbus A380 that is flying to the US again after being nearly forced into retirement

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Etihad pilots hand out the windows of the A380 with the US and UAE flags.
Etihad pilots after landing in New York on Monday.

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Etihad's mammoth Airbus A380 has returned to the US after nearly retiring. Take a look at its exclusive $24,000 'The Residence' first-class suite.

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Etihad Airbus A380
Etihad's A380 and its luxurious "The Residence" first class suite are returning to New York.

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