Qatar Airways has been named the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for a record-breaking ninth time.
The airline received the award from the prestigious international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Singapore Airlines came second with Cathay Pacific in third.
The top 10 was rounded out by Emirates, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, Air France, Japan Airlines and Hainan Airlines. Qantas ranked 14th, a rise of 10 spots from last year, with Virgin Australia also climbing nine spots to 34th. Jetstar ranked 88th.
The Qatari carrier also received multiple top awards including ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ and ‘Best Business Class Airline Lounge’.
“Being named the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax for the ninth time is an extraordinary honour,” said Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer.
“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.”
The World Airline Awards are wholly independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that was truly global.
Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. The awards are referred to by media around the world as “the Oscars of the aviation industry”.
Qantas won the ‘Best Airline in Australia/Pacific’ category, along with awards for the best economy, premium economy and business class in the region.
Virgin Australia picked up titles for ‘Best Airline Staff in Australia/Pacific’, along with an award for being the best family-friendly airline in the region. Jetstar took out the title as ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Australia / Pacific’.
Elsewhere Singapore Airlines won ‘Best First Class Airline’, Eva Air won for ‘The World’s Cleanest Airline’ and Cathay Pacific walked off with ‘World’s Best Inflight Entertainment’.
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