There are so many airlines to travel with, and woking out who to choose can feel a little overwhelming.

Luckily, experts at Airline Ratings – which sees itself as “the world’s leading provider in airline news” – has also provided a list.

The top five on this leaderboard are Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

But there are obviously more firms that experts reckon are good to choose.

Skytrax has a star system that rates them, with the site describing full marks as a “prestigious and unique mark of quality achievement and a global benchmark of airport excellence”.

Last year, Skytrax put together its list:

1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. Emirates
4. ANA All Nippon Airways
5. Cathay Pacific Airways
6. Japan Airlines
7. Turkish Airlines
8. EVA Air
9. Air France
10. Swiss International Air Lines
11. Korean Air
12. Hainan Airlines
13. British Airways
14. Fiji Airways
15. Iberia
16. Vistara
17. Virgin Atlantic
18. Lufthansa
19. Etihad Airways
20. Saudi Arabian Airlines
21. Delta Air Lines
22. Air New Zealand
23. Finnair
24. Qantas Airways
25. Oman Air
26. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
27. Bangkok Airways
28. Austrian Airlines
29. Air Canada
30. AirAsia

Here is the latest full leaderboard released by Airline Ratings for this year:

1. Korean Air
2. Qatar Airways
3. Air New Zealand
4. Cathay Pacific
5. Singapore Airlines
6. Emirates
7. Japan Airlines
8. Qantas
9. Etihad
10. Turkish Airlines
11. EVA Air
12. Fiji Airways
13. Virgin Atlantic
14. ANA (All Nippon Airways
15. Aero Mexico
16. Air Caraibes
17. Thai Airways
18. STARLUX Airlines
19. Vietnam Airlines
20. Sri Lankan Airlines
21. Air France
22. KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)
23. Air Calin
24. Air Mauritius
25. Garuda Indonesia

Airline Ratings says Korean Air was awarded the number one spot because of its “exceptional focus on passenger comfort”, particularly in Economy Class, highlighting seat pitches of 33–34 inches on wide-body aircraft.

The site added: “Unlike many competitors, the airline has resisted reducing seat space, ensuring a more comfortable travel experience.

“Korean Air’s thoughtful touches, such as slippers and generous meal portions on long-haul flights, enhanced its appeal.

“Beyond passenger experience, the airline’s financial stability, groundbreaking merger with Asiana Airlines, and significant investments in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft showcased its commitment to innovation and future readiness, solidifying its win.”

Other airlines were commended for their service quality, reliability, and overall passenger experience.