Airlines

Airline Reviews

The journey is part of the adventure. 27 Adventures airline reviews cover the carriers we’ve flown around the world; looking at comfort, service, baggage, onboard experience and value to help you choose the right airline for your next trip.

From full-service long-haul carriers to low-cost airlines connecting smaller destinations, these reviews focus on the things that actually matter when travelling, particularly when your journey involves checked baggage, outdoor equipment or a long flight before the adventure begins.

Choosing the Right Airline

The cheapest fare isn’t always the best value. Baggage allowances, seat selection, flight times, connections and additional charges can significantly change the true cost and convenience of a journey.

Our airline reviews look beyond the headline ticket price, considering seat comfort, service, food and drink, entertainment and connectivity, baggage allowances and overall value for money.

For adventure travel, we also pay particular attention to travelling with sports and outdoor equipment, including bicycles, skis, snowboards, diving equipment and oversized baggage where relevant.

Whether you’re booking a long-haul Business Class flight or a low-cost hop to the start of a hiking route, the aim is simple: to help you understand what you’re actually getting before you book.

AirAsia

One of Asia’s largest low-cost airline groups, AirAsia provides affordable connections across Southeast Asia and beyond; particularly useful for island hopping, shorter regional journeys and reaching destinations not always served directly.

Air Astana

Kazakhstan’s flag carrier connects its major hubs with destinations across Central Asia, Europe and South and East Asia; providing a particularly useful network for exploring Kazakhstan and travelling deeper into Central Asia.

American Airlines

One of the largest airlines in the United States, American Airlines operates an extensive domestic and international network; making it particularly useful for connecting between major gateways and destinations across North America.

British Airways

The UK’s flag carrier connects London with destinations around the world. British Airways offers an extensive long-haul network alongside European services, with multiple cabin classes and strong connectivity through Heathrow.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s flag carrier combines an extensive Asian network with long-haul connections to Europe, North America and Australia; offering a polished full-service experience and particularly convenient connections through Hong Kong.

China Southern

One of China’s largest airlines, China Southern operates an enormous domestic network alongside international routes; providing useful connections across mainland China and onwards to destinations throughout Asia and further afield.

EasyJet

One of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines, easyJet provides an extensive network of short-haul routes; connecting major cities and popular holiday destinations while offering a straightforward alternative to traditional European carriers.

Emirates

Emirates has built one of the world’s largest international networks around its Dubai hub; connecting Europe, Central Asia, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Australia with a consistently strong long-haul onboard product.

Ethiopian Airlines

Africa’s largest airline provides an extensive network through its Addis Ababa hub; offering particularly valuable connections across the African continent alongside long-haul services to Europe, Asia and the Americas.

EVA Air

Taiwan-based EVA Air connects Taipei with destinations throughout Asia, Europe and North America; combining a strong reputation for service with comfortable long-haul cabins and convenient easy connections through Taiwan.

Garuda Indonesia

Indonesia’s flag carrier connects the country’s vast archipelago while also serving selected international destinations; making it particularly useful for reaching islands and regions beyond Indonesia’s main international gateways.

HK Express

Hong Kong’s home-grown low-cost airline provides affordable connections throughout Asia; particularly useful for spontaneous regional trips where convenient direct routes and competitive fares matter more than extensive onboard extras.

KM Malta Airlines

Malta’s flag carrier provides essential connections between the Mediterranean island and major European cities; offering a straightforward option for reaching Malta from important hubs across the European continent.

MIAT Airlines

Mongolia’s national airline connects Ulaanbaatar with destinations across Asia and Europe; providing an important international gateway for travellers heading into Mongolia and exploring the country’s vast landscapes and remote regions.

Qatar Airways

Operating through its Doha hub, Qatar Airways connects destinations across six continents; with particularly strong premium cabins and excellent connectivity between Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Middle East.

Royal Brunei

Brunei’s national carrier offers an interesting alternative to larger Asian and Gulf airlines; connecting Bandar Seri Begawan with selected destinations across Asia, Australia, the Middle East and all the way to the United Kingdom.

Ryanair

Europe’s largest low-cost airline operates an enormous network across the continent; particularly useful for inexpensive point-to-point travel and reaching smaller cities and regional airports overlooked by many traditional carriers.

Scoot

Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary connects Singapore with destinations throughout Asia and beyond; combining budget fares with a surprisingly extensive network that includes both short-haul routes and longer international journeys.

Singapore Airlines

One of Asia’s best-known premium carriers, Singapore Airlines combines excellent service with an extensive international network through Singapore; making it particularly useful for Southeast Asian connections and long-haul travel.

TAG Airlines

Guatemala-based TAG Airlines operates regional services across Central America; providing valuable connections to destinations that can otherwise involve lengthy overland journeys, including domestic routes within Guatemala and neighbouring countries.

Thai Airways

Thailand’s flag carrier connects Bangkok with destinations throughout Asia, Europe and beyond; offering a full-service experience alongside particularly useful connections for travellers continuing through Thailand and Southeast Asia.

United Airlines

One of the largest US carriers, United Airlines combines an extensive domestic network with international routes across the world; particularly useful for connecting through its major American hubs to destinations throughout North America.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic primarily focuses on long-haul flying from the United Kingdom; providing a distinctive alternative to larger network carriers on routes connecting London with North America, the Caribbean, Africa and India, with a strong premium offering.

Wizz Air

Wizz Air’s extensive low-cost network stretches across Europe and into the Middle East and Central Asia; often providing inexpensive access to destinations less extensively travelled and served by traditional European carriers.