Virgin Atlantic has been voted the airline best for amenities in a new survey by SeatGuru.com.

Singapore Airlines and British Airways came second and third respectively, while both airlines placed first and second when respondents were asked about food service.

Other findings from the poll included the statistic that 44 per cent of travellers perceived in-seat televisions as the most valued amenity, while 37 per cent said they would pay up to ten per cent extra for a more comfortable seat with greater legroom.

More than a quarter said a full meal is their most valued comfort feature onboard flights.

"At the end of the day, a TV dinner is all flyers are really asking for," remarked Matt Daimler, founder of SeatGuru.com.

Meanwhile, almost six in ten flyers were found to prefer to check in online at home, with 14 per cent citing airport kiosks as their favoured method of check-in.

Earlier this year, a survey by Rough Guides found that travellers believed Virgin Atlantic to be the most child-friendly airline.

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