Qatar Airways was named the World’s Best Airline at the SKYTRAX 2017 World Airline Awards. This Doha-based airline has now won the prestigious Airline of the Year title for the fourth time, thanks to votes from travelers worldwide in the annual passenger survey. Qatar Airways also took home awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best First Class Lounge, and the Best Airline in the Middle East.
Singapore Airlines, another favorite in these awards, was ranked second globally. They also received accolades for being the Best Airline in Asia, having the World’s Best Business Class seat, and offering the Best Premium Economy On-board Catering.
Akbar Al Baker, the Chief Executive of Qatar Airways Group, expressed his gratitude, emphasizing that being named the World’s Best Airline at such a critical time is a testament to their passengers’ trust and the dedication of their employees. He thanked the travelers and looked forward to welcoming them on board soon.
Here are the rankings for the World’s Top Airlines in 2017:
1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Emirates
5. Cathay Pacific
6. EVA Air
7. Lufthansa
8. Etihad Airways
9. Hainan Airlines
10. Garuda Indonesia
For the World’s Best Cabin Staff, the rankings are:
1. Garuda Indonesia
2. ANA All Nippon Airways
3. EVA Air
4. Thai Airways
5. Singapore Airlines
6. Qatar Airways
7. Asiana Airlines
8. Japan Airlines
9. Cathay Pacific
10. Hainan Airlines
The World’s Best Inflight Entertainment rankings are:
1. Emirates
2. Qatar Airways
3. Singapore Airlines
4. Turkish Airlines
5. Virgin Atlantic
6. Lufthansa
7. Qantas Airways
8. Etihad Airways
9. Delta Air Lines
10. Thai Airways
For the World’s Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness, the rankings are:
1. EVA Air
2. ANA All Nippon Airways
3. Japan Airlines
4. Asiana Airlines
5. Cathay Pacific
6. Hainan Airlines
7. Korean Air
8. Qatar Airways
9. Singapore Airlines
10. Lufthansa
The World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines are:
1. AirAsia
2. Norwegian
3. jetBlue Airways
4. easyJet
5. Virgin America
6. Jetstar Airways
7. AirAsiaX
8. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
9. Southwest Airlines
10. Indigo
For the World’s Best First Class, the rankings are:
1. Etihad Airways
2. Emirates
3. Lufthansa
4. Air France
5. Singapore Airlines
6. ANA All Nippon Airways
7. Cathay Pacific
8. Qatar Airways
9. Japan Airlines
10. Qantas Airways
The World’s Best Business Class rankings are:
1. Qatar Airways
2. ANA All Nippon Airways
3. Singapore Airlines
4. Etihad Airways
5. Lufthansa
6. Turkish Airlines
7. Garuda Indonesia
8. Cathay Pacific
9. Emirates
10. EVA Air
For the World’s Best Premium Economy Class, the rankings are:
1. Qantas Airways
2. Air New Zealand
3. Lufthansa
4. Singapore Airlines
5. Air France
6. Japan Airlines
7. Virgin Australia
8. China Airlines
9. Aeroflot Russian Airlines
10. ANA All Nippon Airways
The World’s Best Economy Class rankings are:
1. Thai Airways
2. Qatar Airways
3. Asiana Airlines
4. Garuda Indonesia
5. Singapore Airlines
6. Japan Airlines
7. Emirates
8. ANA All Nippon Airways
9. EVA Air
10. Lufthansa
Finally, the World’s Best Regional Airlines are:
1. Bangkok Airways
2. Hong Kong Airlines
3. Cathay Dragon
4. Alaska Airlines
5. Aegean Airlines
6. Avianca
7. Porter Airlines
8. SilkAir
9. Copa Airlines
10. Juneyao Airlines