Australia-based safety assessment website AirlineRatings.com says the airline came top of its 2015 `` airline excellence '' chart because of its reputation as a `` trendsetter . '' AirlineRating.com named Air New Zealand the world 's best airline for its in - flight experience . Best First Class service goes to Auckland , which has a luxury changing room . Qantas was nominated for Best Domestic Service , Best Catering and Best Maintenance .
AirlineRating.com named Air New Zealand the world 's best airline for its in - flight experience . Best First Class service goes to Auckland , which has a luxury changing room . Qantas was nominated for Best Domestic Service , Best Catering and Best Maintenance .