Singapore Airlines already has to give up its title as the best airline in the world, as Qatar Airways has now claimed the top spot. According to the air transport rating firm Skytrax, Qatar Airways has secured this position for the eighth time since 2011.
In the latest rankings released by Skytrax, Singapore Airlines has now been pushed to the second position, while Emirates has climbed to third place from last year’s fourth position.
Asian airlines have dominated the top 10 list, with no U.S. airlines making it into the top ranking positions. Delta Air Lines was the highest-ranked U.S. airline, landing in the 21st spot, slipping down by one position from last year.
The awards given by Skytrax are based on a customer survey conducted with participants from over 100 countries for the 2023-2024 edition. Qatar Airways not only secured the top spot overall but was also named the best business class and the best Middle Eastern airline.
In addition to the top airline rankings, Skytrax presented a variety of other awards, including regional breakdowns and distinctions for different types of flights. Singapore Airlines came out on top in categories such as cabin crew, first class, and best airline in Asia.
Qatar Airways was not the only airline to receive recognition – Malaysia’s AirAsia was named the best low-cost airline, while Singapore’s Scoot was crowned the best low-cost airline for long-haul flights. Delta Air Lines took the top spot in the North America regional top 10 list.
According to the Skytrax ranking, the top ten airlines in the world are: Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, ANA All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Air France, and Swiss International Air Lines.