EVA Air vs Qantas Business Class Comparison
| EVA Air | Qantas | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Seat type | Royal Laurel Class | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 23 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | Oneworld |
| IATA | BR | QF |
| Hubs | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) |
EVA Air — Pros & Cons
- + One of the widest business class seats at 23 inches
- + Excellent Taiwanese and Western cuisine
- + Consistently high service
- − Limited direct routes from Europe
- − Older 777 product still in service
Qantas — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent A380 upper-deck product
- + Award-winning Australian wines
- + Strong Oneworld partnership network
- − Ageing A330 cabins on some routes
- − Limited non-stop routes from Australia
The verdict
Both EVA Air and Qantas earn a 8/10 rating, making this a close call. EVA Air offers Royal Laurel Class while Qantas features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.