Skytrax has released its annual World Airline Awards, with Qatar Airways reclaiming the #1 spot from Singapore Airlines. This marks the fifth time Qatar has been so honored, having previously won in 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2017.
"It is a proud moment for the airline as our constant innovation and service standards set the benchmark in our industry," Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker said in a statement. The company has a lot to celebrate, as it also claimed the prizes for World's Best Business Class, World's Best Business Class Seat and Best Airline in the Middle East.
Skytrax’s awards, widely regarded as being among the industry’s most prestigious, are voted on by customers themselves.
Of the top 10, only two — Australia's Qantas Airways and Germany's Lufthansa — hail from outside Asia. The only American company to win any award is United Airlines, which was singled out for its Business Class Lounge.
Avail yourself of the full list below:
World's Best Airlines for 2019
1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Cathay Pacific
5. Emirates
6. EVA Air
7. Hainan Airlines
8. Qantas Airways
9. Lufthansa
10. Thai Airways
World's Cleanest Airlines for 2019
1. EVA Air
2. Japan Airlines
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Singapore Airlines
5. Asiana Airlines
6. Hainan Airlines
7. Swiss International Air Lines
8. Cathay Pacific
9. Qatar Airways
10. Lufthansa
Best Airlines by Global Region
Northern Europe: Finnair
Western Europe: Lufthansa
Eastern Europe: Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Africa: Ethiopian Airlines
Australia / Pacific: Qantas Airlines
Central Asia / India: Air Astana
China: Hainan Airlines
Central America / Caribbean: Copa Airlines
South America: LATAM
North America: Air Canada
Asia: Singapore Airlines
Middle East: Qatar Airways
Europe: Lufthansa
Best Low-Cost Airlines
Africa: Fastjet
Australia & Pacific: Jetstar Airways
Asia: AirAsia
Central Asia / India: IndiGo
China: West Air
South America: Sky Airline
Canada: WestJet
Middle East: Flynas
Europe: EasyJet
Best Airline Catering
Economy: EVA Air
Premium Economy: Austrian Airlines
Business: ANA All Nippon Airways
First Class: Air France
Best Airline Seats
Economy: Japan Airlines
Premium economy: Virgin Atlantic
Business: Qatar Airways
First class: Singapore Airlines
Best Regional Airlines
World's Best Regional Airline: Bangkok Airways
Africa: Royal Air Maroc
Asia: Bangkok Airways
South America: Azul Brazilian Airlines
North America: JetBlue Airways
Central Asia / India: Azerbaijan Airlines
Best Airline Lounges
First class: Swiss International Airlines
Business Class Lounge: United Airlines
Airline alliance lounge: Star Alliance Los Angeles
Independent airport lounge: Plaza Premium Heathrow Terminal Two
First class lounge dining: Air France
Best Airlines Staff Service by Global Region
Africa: South African Airways
Australia / Pacific: Fiji Airways
Central Asia / India: Vistara
China: Hainan Airlines
Central America / Caribbean: Copa Airlines
South America: Azul Brazilian Airlines
North America: Delta Air Lines
Asia: Thai Airways
Middle East: Flynas
Europe: British Airways
