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Hype Malaysia
a day ago
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
AirAsia Triumphs As World's Best Low-Cost Airline For 16th Consecutive Year At Skytrax 2025
They've won at life! AirAsia has once again been named the World's Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, marking its 16th consecutive win. This reflects the airline's strong presence across ASEAN and beyond, with a network of over 130 destinations, affordable fares, and a focus on operational excellence. Through its multi-hub strategy in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia, AirAsia continues to make travel more accessible, affordable, and seamless across Asia. At the Paris Air Show 2025 in France, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Chairman of Capital A and Co-Founder of AirAsia, accepted the award, saying: 'Sixteen years on, this recognition remains just as meaningful as ever. We started with a simple dream to make flying affordable for everyone. To be recognised for the 16th time reaffirms that we have stayed true to that mission and continue to soar high in the minds of the many millions of passengers who choose to fly with us each year. While this award is truly another fantastic achievement, we never rest on our laurels and it inspires us to go even further.' Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Co-Founder of AirAsia, shared his thoughts on the win, saying: 'This is a deeply emotional win for me. From flying just 200,000 guests in our first year to aiming to welcome our one billionth guest this year, this journey has been made possible by the unwavering support of our guests, and the tireless dedication of our incredible Allstars. Every challenge we have faced, every comeback we have made, was made possible by their trust and effort. We thank the Skytrax team for recognising our work, and I would like to share the award with my Allstars – it belongs to them. Thank you for believing in the dream.' Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: 'We congratulate AirAsia on this fabulous achievement at the 2025 World Airline Awards. This success for a record sixteenth time is a clear reflection of their dedication to providing quality, affordable travel options to customers. This is a most competitive and fast growing market for low cost airlines, and this award demonstrates AirAsia's success.' The award also serves as a testament to the airline's contribution to connecting both primary and underserved secondary and tertiary cities. This model has enabled the launch of unique and strategic routes such as Kuala Lumpur-Labuan Bajo, Bangkok-Narathiwat, Manila-Tagbilaran, Jakarta-Silangit, and others expanding access to emerging travel corridors and tourism growth areas. Looking ahead, the airline is set to deepen its connectivity across Central Asia and the Middle East, marking a significant step forward in its ambition to become the first truly global low-cost network carrier. At the same time, AirAsia's continued emphasis on guest experience sets it apart. Having flown close to one billion guests, the airline maintains high levels of customer loyalty and brand advocacy across its key markets. Ranked as the 24th most valuable airline brand globally with a value of US$1.93 billion (RM8.22 billion), AirAsia reflects both strong regional roots and global appeal. The Skytrax World Airline Awards is one of the most prestigious honours in global aviation. The online survey ran from September 2024 to May 2025, with 22.3 million eligible entries from over 100 nationalities. More than 325 airlines were included in the results. The survey and awards are fully funded by Skytrax, with no fees charged to participating airlines. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Time Out
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
This Canadian airline was just ranked the best in North America
Thinking of a getaway? Travellers around the world have voted, and it's official: Air Canada was just named the best airline in North America, beating out the United States' Delta Airlines for the number one spot. Skytrax unveiled its 2025 World Airline Awards, highlighting the top global and regional carriers. Presented at the Paris Air Show, the Skytrax World Airline Awards—based on customer satisfaction surveys of over 22 million travellers across the globe—is the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. The 2025 awards, also known as 'the Oscars of the aviation industry', shared results from an online survey operated from September 2024 to May 2025, where more than 100 customer nationalities participated, with 22.3 million eligible entries counted in the results. The airline took home 9 honours, including World's Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the Air Canada Signature Suite in Toronto and Best Cabin Crew in North America. What is the top 1 airline in the world in 2025? Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline at 2025 World Airline Awards. What is the ranking of Air Canada in the world? According to the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, Air Canada is the best airline in North America. For more information about the Skytrax World Airline Awards, click here.
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Emirates named world's 4th best airline for 2025
Emirates Airline was named the world's fourth-best airline and the second-best airline in the Middle East at the 2025 World Airline Awards, held by the International Skytrax Organization. The awards were announced at a gala ceremony held during the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, according to a press release issued by Skytrax. Qatar Airways came in first place for the ninth time followed by Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways. Qatar was also named Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class, and Best Business Class Airline Lounge. Qatar signs $200bn deal to buy jets from Boeing during Trump visit Skytrax is the International air transport rating organisation based in London, United Kingdom, and rated over 325 airlines for the survey. Emirates was also named the third-most family-friendly airline, as well as the World's Best First Class. Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: 'We are delighted to be holding the World Airline Awards at the 2025 Paris Air Show,' according to the press release. 'It is the world's premier air show event, and holding our awards event here in Paris Show is always a very popular choice for the airlines attending. The Salle des Huit Colonnes is at the heart of the historic Paris-Le Bourget Airport, and this provides a most unique and fabulous venue at the centre of the Air Show.' The Paris Air Show will wrap on June 22.
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Emirates named 4th World's Best Airline for 2025
Emirates Airline was named the world's fourth-best airline and the second-best airline in the Middle East at the 2025 World Airline Awards, held by the International Skytrax Organization. The awards were announced at a gala ceremony held during the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, according to a press release issued by Skytrax. Qatar Airways came in first place for the ninth time followed by Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways. Qatar was also named Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class, and Best Business Class Airline Lounge. Qatar signs $200bn deal to buy jets from Boeing during Trump visit Skytrax is the International air transport rating organisation based in London, United Kingdom, and rated over 325 airlines for the survey. Emirates was also named the third-most family-friendly airline, as well as the World's Best First Class. Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: 'We are delighted to be holding the World Airline Awards at the 2025 Paris Air Show,' according to the press release. 'It is the world's premier air show event, and holding our awards event here in Paris Show is always a very popular choice for the airlines attending. The Salle des Huit Colonnes is at the heart of the historic Paris-Le Bourget Airport, and this provides a most unique and fabulous venue at the centre of the Air Show.' The Paris Air Show will wrap on June 22.
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Singapore Airlines maintains 2nd place in Skytrax's 2025 World Airline Awards, Lifestyle News
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ranked the second-best airline in the world at the 2025 World Airline Awards, held by UK aviation ratings firm Skytrax yesterday (June 17). The title of World's Best Airline went to Qatar Airways. Both airlines have maintained the same rankings as last year. Since 2017, the title of Best Airline in the World has been bestowed to either of these two airlines. The same contenders from 2024 take up the top five spots this year, with Cathay Pacific moving up from fifth to third place, Emirates moving down from third to fourth this year and ANA All Nippon Airways also slipping from fourth to fifth. The full rankings for the world's top 20 airlines in 2025 are as follows: World's top 20 airlines in 2025 Ranking Airline 1 Qatar Airways 2 Singapore Airlines 3 Cathay Pacific 4 Emirates 5 ANA All Nippon Airways 6 Turkish Airlines 7 Korean Air 8 Air France 9 Japan Airlines 10 Hainan Airlines 11 Swiss Int'l Air Lines 12 Eva Air 13 British Airways 14 Qantas Airways 15 Lufthansa 16 Virgin Atlantic 17 Saudi Arabian Airlines 18 Starlux Airlines 19 Air Canada 20 Iberia Source: Skytrax In addition to ranking second on this year's list, SIA received several other top accolades like World's Best Cabin Crew and World's Best First Class. The national carrier was also ranked the Best Airline in Asia. Malaysia's AirAsia has won the World's Best Low-Cost Airlines 2025 title, maintaining its top ranking since 2010. Singapore's budget airline Scoot comes in second in this category. The subsidiary of SIA was also bestowed an award as the World's Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline. The rankings for Skytrax's 2025 World Airline Awards were drawn from an online survey including travellers from across the globe. More than 100 customer nationalities participated in the survey from September 2024 to May 2025. [[nid:714473]]
