For the past 25 years, the Skytrax Awards have been recognizing the best airlines in the world. This year, Qatar Airways emerged victorious, narrowly beating out last year’s winner, Singapore Airlines, to take the top spot. Qatar Airways has a long history of winning Skytrax Awards and is widely regarded as one of the best airlines in the world.
The rankings are based on surveys from over 21 million customers across 100 countries, making them one of the most comprehensive and representative awards in the industry. The competition was so close this year that a recount was required to determine the winner.
Unfortunately for North American airlines, none made it into the top 10, let alone the top 20. However, other top airlines in the ranking include Dubai’s Emirates in third place, Japan’s ANA All Nippon Airways in fourth, and Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific in fifth.
In individual categories, Cathay Pacific was named the world’s cleanest airline, Singapore Airlines won for best cabin crew, and Qatar Airways took home the title for best business class. Delta Air Lines was recognized as the best airline in North America and Alaska Airlines earned the title of ninth-best regional carrier.
Overall, it’s clear that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to air travel. The top 20 airlines in the world represent a diverse range of carriers from different regions, each with their own strengths and specialties. The Skytrax Awards continue to be a prestigious recognition in