An enjoyable flight experience can get your vacation or business trip off to a great start, and that can make such a difference! Why start your trip with frustration and hassles, when you could go for fine food and pampering instead? So let's have a look at five of the best airlines you can take.

1. Air New Zealand

This airline was crowned the 2010 Airline of the Year in the Air Transport World Global Airlines Awards. They can take you to New Zealand, Australia, and to another 1,119 destinations all over the world!

Their cabins feature personal entertainment screens, comfortable seats, friendly service, and fine cuisine incorporating fresh ingredients from New Zealand. The Business Premier Cabin has new beds that actually lie flat, so you really can get a good night's sleep as you fly across the skies to your destination. They also have a frequent flyer program that allows you to earn points and redeem them on all Star Alliance airlines.

2. Virgin America

This airline has routes across the US. Each seat includes your own entertainment screen, where you can watch TV shows and movies, or listen to MP3s. You can also use your touch screen to order a snack or a cocktail, and pay for it right there by swiping your credit card. Sleep kits, headphones and wi-fi are also available for an extra charge, so you can check your e-mails or surf the net as you fly.

What makes Virgin America one of the best, though, is its attention to detail. The First Class seats (eight per cabin) feature leather upholstery and complimentary food and beverages. Main Cabin Select passengers are also offered a complimentary menu. Virgin America also has a loyalty program called Elevate. You receive points every time you fly with this airline and you can redeem your points for flights, starting with 2,500 points.

3. Malaysia Airlines

Renowned for its high quality and service with a smile, Malaysia Airlines flies passengers all over the world. Friendly and efficient cabin staff serve you gourmet-inspired mouth watering meals on Wedgwood china in First Class. Why not round off your meal with a fruit juice, designer water, a selection of quality teas or Blue Mountain coffee?

4. Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific has been named Airline of the Year three times in the last ten years. That's a huge honor and can only be achieved by a high quality airline. Friendly cabin crew, comfortable seats, and gourmet meals designed by top chefs, are only a few aspects that will make your journey one to remember. There are also personal screens featuring movies, TV shows and games to keep you entertained. You can also keep your lap top running by using Cathay Pacific's "inflight laptop power".

5. Emirates

Based in Dubai, this airline flies to over 100 destinations around the world. It is renowned for its excellent service, comfortable seats, and thoughtful in-flight touches that make your journey relaxing and enjoyable. Economy Class offers personal entertainment screens with email, SMS and phone options at your fingertips. The international cabin crew are multilingual, and the airline prides itself on the high quality of its food in all cabin classes.

If you choose one of the above airlines to fly with, you're sure to have a safe and comfortable journey with high quality food and friendly cabin staff to attend to your needs. Isn't that what everyone wants when they choose an airline?

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Nice sharing. I like fly with Emirates. It gives good services.