Here’s what travellers said were the 20 best airlines according to Skytrax’s list:
20. Delta Air Lines
Last year, Delta came in at 24 on Skytrax’s prestigious list. This year, it’s the only US carrier to make the top 20 ranks.
The second-best US-based carrier – United Airlines – came in at 49th.
19. Air New Zealand
The national carrier of New Zealand climbed from last year’s 30th place into this year’s top 20. Air New Zealand flies to Asia, the Americas, several Pacific islands, and neighbouring Australia.18. British Airways
The national carrier of Britain operates domestic and international flights to Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa.
17. Qantas Airways
The Australian airline’s ranking on this year’s Skytrax’s list is a disappointment from its 2022 rank of fifth place. At least it was voted the safest airline in the world this year.
The airline operates routes to New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and South Africa.
16. Vistara
The India-based airline flies various domestic and international routes in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Its ranking in this year’s Skytrax list is an improvement from its 20th-place ranking in 2022.
15. Fiji Airways
Last year, the national carrier of the Republic of Fiji was ranked 36th in Skytrax’s top 100 list. It currently flies to various Pacific islands, Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.14. Iberia
Spain’s largest airline flies to almost 140 destinations in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It’s a big win for the country’s national carrier. Like Air New Zealand and Fiji, Iberia didn’t make Skytrax’s top 20 list last year.13. Etihad Airways
The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates operates routes in the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, and North America.
12. Swiss International Air Lines
The national airline of Switzerland, also known as Swiss, flies to the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
11. Hainan Airlines
The Haikou, China-based airline, one of the country’s largest, has a network of routes in Asia, Europe, and North America.
10. Korean Air
Rounding out the top 10 list, South Korea’s flag carrier flies routes in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Its cargo branch Korea Air Cargo is also one of the largest in the world.
9. EVA Air
The Taiwanese carrier – which also won Skytrax’s “world’s best premium economy class” – operates routes to Australia, Asia, North America, and Europe.
8. Cathay Pacific
The Hong Kong-based carrier operates routes throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The airline also took home Skytrax’s “world’s best in-flight entertainment” title.7. Air France
The national airline of France operates flights from Paris to cities across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.6. Turkish Airlines
The Istanbul-based airline currently serves almost 270 routes around Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
5. Japan Airlines
The Tokyo-based carrier squeaked into this year’s top five best airlines list while also winning Skytrax’s title for “world’s best economy class”. The airline flies routes in Latin and North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
4. Emirates
The Dubai-based national carrier of the United Arab Emirates operates a robust list of routes around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
3. All Nippon Airways
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) is the country’s largest airline with over 130 domestic and international routes. The carrier also scored Skytrax’s “world’s cleanest airline” award.2. Qatar Airways
For the first time since 2019, Qatar Airways has fallen from the top spot to second place. However, the Doha-based carrier still won additional awards with titles like “world’s best business class”.
1. Singapore Airlines
Singapore’s national carrier has been ranked the world’s best airline after coming in second place in last year’s Skytrax survey.Singapore Airlines’ fortunes are soaring. And Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific?
This year, Singapore Airlines also came on top for categories like “world’s best first class”.
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