Qatar Airways has been named the World’s Best Airline for 2025, marking the ninth time the carrier has received the top prize. The announcement was made at the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony held at the Paris Air Show, an event widely regarded as the “Oscars of the aviation industry.”
The awards are based on a global passenger satisfaction survey conducted by Skytrax from September 2024 to May 2025, which included votes from over 100 customer nationalities and featured more than 325 airlines.
In addition to the main award, Qatar Airways also won World’s Best Business Class and World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge. Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group CEO, described the achievement as an “extraordinary honor” and a “celebration of the passion, precision and purpose that defines who we are as an airline.”
Singapore Airlines ranked second globally, also winning awards for the World’s Best Cabin Crew and World’s Best First Class. Cathay Pacific Airways secured third place, followed by Emirates at number four and ANA All Nippon Airways in fifth.
World’s Top 10 Airlines for 2025
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Emirates
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Korean Air
- Air France
- Japan Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
In the low-cost category, AirAsia continued its remarkable streak, winning World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 16th consecutive year. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, called the win “nothing short of incredible” and credited the airline’s staff and loyal customers. Scoot was recognized as the World’s Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline.
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines was a notable winner, securing the award for the World’s Most Improved Airline and officially receiving its 5-Star Airline Rating for the first time. The carrier, which began operations in 2020, is now one of just eleven airlines worldwide to hold this top-tier rating from Skytrax.
Other Key Winners
Several other airlines were recognized for excellence in specific categories and regions:
- World’s Best Inflight Entertainment: Cathay Pacific Airways
- World’s Best Airport Services: ANA All Nippon Airways
- World’s Most Family Friendly Airline: Lufthansa
- Best Airline in North America: Air Canada
- Best Airline in Europe: Turkish Airlines
- Best Airline in Australia/Pacific: Qantas Airways
- World’s Best Leisure Airline: Air Transat
According to a press release from Skytrax, the awards remain fully independent, with all survey and event costs covered by the organization to ensure impartiality.
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