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Travel + Leisure
4 hours ago
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
This Airline Was Just Named the Best in the World—and It's a 9-time Winner
For many travelers, flying has become little more than a way to reach a destination—efficient, often impersonal, and rarely memorable. But a select group of airlines continue to invest in the idea that the journey still matters. With refined cabins, thoughtful amenities, and attentive service, they aim to make time in the air feel less like transit and more like an experience. Each year, the Skytrax World Airline Awards, often referred to as 'the Oscars of the aviation industry,' recognize the carriers that deliver on that promise. First launched in 1999, the awards are based on global passenger surveys and are considered among the most respected honors in commercial aviation. At the June 17, 2025, ceremony in France, Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline for the second consecutive year and the ninth time in Skytrax history. Qatar Airways rose to the top out of more than 325 airlines that were included in the survey results. According to Skytrax's award and survey methodology, the ranking is 'not restricted to member airlines or a pre-selected choice of airline, and any airline in the world can be nominated. The focus of the survey is for customers to make their own, personal choices as to which airline they consider to be the best, underlining the brand as the Passenger's Choice Awards.' 'Being named the World's Best Airline for the ninth time is an extraordinary honor," Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said in the Skytrax press release. "Being continuously recognized as a 5-Star Airline further underscores our mission: to set new benchmarks for the industry and to ensure that our passengers feel genuinely cared for, valued and inspired to return.' Qatar Airways, which is the flag carrier of Qatar and is headquartered in Doha, was also named the Best Airline in the Middle East. Qatar Airways' largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, is a flier favorite. It has two floors and one of the world's largest on-board lounges. Its business class—branded as Qsuites and includes a series of private suites with sliding doors—was named the World's Best Business Class, while the airline's Al Mourjan Garden Lounge in Doha was named the World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge. Singapore Airlines, which was No. 1 in 2023 and has won the award five times, held onto second place for the second year in a row. In third place for 2025 was Cathay Pacific, while Emirates came in at No. 4 and All Nippon Airways (ANA) at No. 5.
Arabian Business
13 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Revealed: Skytrax names world's best airlines for 2025
Skytrax has crowned Qatar Airways as the big winner of the 2025 World Airline Awards. The prestigious awards, dubbed the 'Oscars of the aviation industry', recognise airline excellence and Qatar Airways was named 'Airline of the Year' for a record ninth time. In addition to clinching the top global title, Qatar Airways also secured a number of key category wins: World's Best Business Class Best Airline in the Middle East World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge (Al Mourjan Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport) Qatar Airways named 'Airline of the Year' 2025 Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: 'Being named the World's Best Airline by Skytrax for the ninth time is an extraordinary honour. This recognition is far more than an award, it is a celebration of the passion, precision and purpose that defines who we are as an airline. 'To retain this title in a highly competitive and ever-evolving global industry reflects the relentless efforts across every part of the business, from the frontline to behind-the-scenes, the passion and commitment of our people continue to set new standards in aviation. 'We are equally proud to have been named the Best Airline in the Middle East, to once again hold the title of the World's Best Business Class, and to be recognised for offering the Best Business Class Airline Lounge experience globally. 'These accolades reaffirm our ambition not only to lead, but to redefine what exceptional service means in aviation. Whether on the ground or in the air, we strive to deliver a seamless, elevated journey that anticipates the needs of our passengers and reflects the highest standards of quality, comfort, and innovation.' Regional airlines Emirates and Saudi Arabian Airlines also featured in the top 20, as Gulf carriers continue to impress. Skytrax Top 20 World Airlines in 2025 Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific Emirates ANA All Nippon Airways Turkish Airlines Korean Air Air France Japan Airlines Hainan Airlines Swiss Int'l Air Lines EVA Air British Airways Qantas Airways Lufthansa Virgin Atlantic Saudi Arabian Airlines STARLUX Airlines Air Canada Iberia Edward Plaisted of Skytrax said: 'It is a fabulous achievement for Qatar Airways to win the World's Best Airline title for 2025, the ninth time they have triumphed in the awards history. 'Qatar Airways achieved excellent results across many award categories, with their Business Class winning the World's Best Business Class, and their Al Mourjan Garden Lounge named the World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge. 'We congratulate Qatar Airways on these successes which should be a source of great pride and satisfaction for the airline management and staff.' Other notable results from the 2025 World Airline Awards include The World's Most Family Friendly Airlines 2025 Lufthansa British Airways Emirates The World's Best Inflight Entertainment 2025 Cathay Pacific Airways Emirates Qatar Airways The World's Best First Class 2025 Singapore Airlines Emirates Air France The World's Best Business Class 2025 Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific The World's Best Premium Economy Class 2025 Virgin Atlantic Japan Airlines Emirates The World's Best Economy Class 2025 Cathay Pacific Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines The independent and impartial World Airline Awards are based on the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey, with costs of the survey and awards paid by Skytrax. Airlines do not pay any entry or registration fee. The online survey operated from September 2024 to May 2025, and more than 100 customer nationalities participated. All survey entries were screened to identify IP and user information, with duplicate, suspect and ineligible entries deleted. Over 325 airlines feature in the survey results.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
American carriers fail to rank among world's best airlines for 2025
Just in time for the start of this summer's busy travel season, Skytrax has named Qatar Airways the world's best airline at its 2025 World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday. Pentagon Pizza Index: The theory that surging pizza orders signal global crises 5 signals that make you instantly more trustworthy at work How one company is revolutionizing the way we use everyday water This is the Middle Eastern carrier's ninth win at what has been dubbed 'the Oscars of the aviation industry.' 'To retain this title in a highly competitive and ever-evolving global industry reflects [our] relentless efforts across every part of the business . . . [as we] continue to set new standards in aviation . . . and is a clear validation of our vision to shape the future of air travel,' Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said in a statement. The top spots were dominated by Middle Eastern and Asian airlines known for their exceptional service, luxury cabins, and state-of-the-art in-flight products, as airlines increasingly compete for the lucrative luxury market post-pandemic. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, and All Nippon Airways rounded out the top five placings after Qatar Airways. In all, 325 airlines were surveyed by Skytrax. In addition to its No. 2 overall ranking, Singapore Airlines was recognized for having the 'world's best cabin crew' and 'world's best first class service.' Cathay Pacific Airways moved up to third place this year and was also honored for 'world's best in-flight entertainment.' Emirates ranked No. 4, and All Nippon Airways came in fifth place, winning for 'world's best airport service.' Here's a look at Skytrax's Top 20 list. 1. Qatar Airways 2. Singapore Airlines 3. Cathay Pacific Airways 4. Emirates 5. All Nippon Airways 6. Turkish Airlines 7. Korean Air 8. Air France 9. Japan Airlines 10. Hainan Airlines 11. Swiss International 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 One glaring omission: U.S. carriers. In fact, domestic airlines like Delta, American, United, and JetBlue didn't even crack the top 20, much less the top 10. A look at the world's top 100 airlines shows Delta Air Lines ranked at No. 22, trailed by United Airlines at No. 51, JetBlue at No. 52, Alaska Airlines at No. 69, Southwest Airlines at No. 76, American Airlines at No. 83, and Hawaiian Airlines at No. 100. For North America, specifically, Air Canada won 'best regional airline,' while Delta Air Lines received the award for the 'best airline staff service in North America.' The rankings come amid growing concerns about aviation safety in the United States after a number of staffing cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by the Trump administration's so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Some critics wonder whether the cuts are causing current airport delays and possibly contributing to safety issues, in the wake of an alarming incident in April involving a 90-second outage in radar and communication systems at Newark Liberty International Airport that left controllers unable to communicate with aircraft. The episode prompted one anonymous air traffic controller to later call the airport 'not safe.' A full list of winners across all categories is on view at the Skytrax website. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar Airways partners with IMG to launch Sport 24 via Starlink
Doha: Qatar Airways has partnered with IMG, a leading global sports marketing agency, to launch a next-generation in-flight sports streaming experience exclusively available on the airline's Starlink-connected aircraft. For the first time, passengers will be able to enjoy high-definition coverage of Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra – IMG's premium live sports channels for the airline and cruise industries, via a dedicated web player on their personal electronic devices, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action at 35,000 feet. Cementing its position as an industry-leading digital innovator, Qatar Airways is the first global airline to offer Sport 24 as an integrated live sports streaming experience, powered by Starlink's high-speed internet connection. With seamless access on board via mobile, tablet, and laptop, passengers can now watch the world's biggest sporting events live, from the UEFA Champions League to Formula 1, and more. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: 'Our partnership with IMG marks another leap forward in redefining the inflight experience. As the first global airline to introduce Starlink's high-speed connectivity combined with live sports streaming, we are proud to bring passengers closer to the sporting moments that matter most - wherever they are in the world. From football fans to tennis enthusiasts, this new offering ensures our guests never miss a second of the action at 35,000 feet.' IMG President, Adam Kelly, said: 'Live sport is one of the last remaining appointment-to-view events that people prefer to watch in real time. As consumer viewing habits continue to evolve, passengers want more ways to enjoy live sport onboard so they never have to miss a moment of the action. Qatar Airways is now making that a reality for fans traveling anywhere in the world with Sport 24. We're continuing to drive product developments to make Sport 24 available on any international aircraft with connectivity.' Qatar Airways is currently the only airline in the MENA region and one of the few globally to offer the fastest internet in the skies, with broadband speeds comparable to those at home, across both its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleets. As of June 2025, the airline has completed over 12,000 Starlink-connected flights with the entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet fully equipped. Passengers on Starlink-connected flights can access the Sport 24 web player simply by scanning a QR code on board and enjoy seamless access to IMG's premium content offering – the only live sports channels available on commercial airlines today. The launch comes ahead of a packed global sporting calendar available on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra this summer including; FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, UEFA Women's EURO 2025, Wimbledon Championships, the British Open, cricket, Formula 1, and more. The channels, produced at IMG's London studios, were viewed by over 10 million passengers last year and are now more accessible than ever onboard Qatar Airways' state-of-the-art Starlink-connected fleet. The national carrier of the State of Qatar is the Official Airline Partner of UEFA, Formula 1, AFC, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG), FC Internazionale Milano, Tennis Legend – Novak Djokovic, The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), MotoGP, the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, French Rugby Team – Section Paloise, The British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia 2025, The Brooklyn Nets NBA Team, and multiple other disciplines including Australian football, equestrian, motor racing, padel, squash, and tennis. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Qatar Airways is the ‘world's best' airline, while Qantas makes huge comeback
There's no holding back Qatar Airways. The Doha-based carrier has been named the World's Best Airline for 2025 for a record-breaking ninth time in the annual Skytrax's World Airline Awards – dubbed 'the Oscars of the aviation industry'. The awards were held on June 17 at Paris Air Show, in the Air and Space Museum at the Hall of Eight Columns of Le Bourget airport, where roughly 500 guests attended from airlines across the world. Singapore Airlines nabbed second spot, while Cathay Pacific secured third place, Emirates fourth and ANA All Nippon Airways in fifth. Australia's national carrier Qantas had an impressive comeback. It climbed its way back from 24th place last year, to 14th this year, and also took out Best Airline in Australia and Pacific. Meanwhile, Qatar, a 5-star carrier, received three other awards – retaining the title of Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class and Best Business Class Airline Lounge. 'Being named the World's Best Airline by Skytrax for the ninth time is an extraordinary honour,' Qatar Airways Group chief executive officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said. 'This recognition is far more than an award, it is a celebration of the passion, precision and purpose that defines who we are as an airline.' Mr Al-meer said to retain this title in a highly competitive and ever-evolving global industry reflects the 'relentless efforts across every part of the business'. '[From] the frontline to behind-the-scenes, the passion and commitment of our people continue to set new standards in aviation'. 'These accolades reaffirm our ambition not only to lead, but to redefine what exceptional service means in aviation'. The Skytrax awards are based on the votes of travellers across over 100 nationalities. The online customer survey was done from September 2024 to May 2025, and any airline in the world can be nominated. All survey entries were screened to identify IP and user information, with duplicate, suspect and ineligible entries deleted. Over 325 airlines feature in the survey results. Qatar's big win comes as it partners with Virgin Australia after the Australian Government gave its tick of approval. Qatar Airways now has a minority 25 per cent stake in the Aussie carrier, in turn expanding Virgin's flight network. Last week, the first Qatar Airways-operated Virgin Australia flight to Doha took off from Sydney following the new deal. It marks the start of a 'wet lease' arrangement, which will connect Australians with more than 170 destinations through Qatar's global network, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa. How did the Aussie airlines do Qantas returned to the Skytrax awards being named the Best Airline in Australia / Pacific, with Virgin Australia winning the award for the Best Airline Staff Service in Australia / Pacific, and Best Regional Airline award for this region. Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson said the award reflects the airline's 'ongoing commitment' to delivering for its customers and is testament to the 'exceptional work of our people'. 'I want to sincerely thank our incredible team of more than 29,000 people around the world, who bring such passion and pride to the work they do every single day. This award belongs to them,' Ms Hudson said. 'Project Sunrise is on the horizon and our historic fleet renewal is well underway, with the first Qantas A321XLR set to land in Australia in the coming weeks. 'This is all part of the biggest fleet renewal program in our history, and the investments we are making in both new and existing aircraft are set to transform the flying experience for the millions of customers who fly with us every year.' Around the world Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines won World's Best First Class, followed by Emirates and Air France. Virgin Atlantic took out World's Best Premium Economy. In North America, Air Canada topped the awards as the Best Airline in North America, with Air Canada's Toronto Pearson Signature Suite also winning the Best Business Class Lounge Dining award. Delta Air Lines received the award for the Best Airline Staff Service in North America. In Africa, Ethiopian Airlines won the Best Airline in Africa award for the seventh consecutive year, and FlySafair winning the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa award. Turkish Airlines was named the Best Airline in Europe, as well as winning the award for World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering and as the Best Airline in Southern Europe.
