The results are in – Qatar Airways is back on top with flying colours, winning first place within the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2019, CNN reported.
Last 12 months, the Gulf carrier was chosen for this position by Singapore Airlines, but now QatarAirways is celebrating its fifth 12 months winning this prestigious distinction – having previously won it in 2017, 2015, 2012 and 2011.
Qatar Airways also won the titles of World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Seat and Best Airline within the Middle East.
Singapore Airlines – the carrier known for operating the world’s longest flight – took second place but in addition won key awards including World’s Best Cabin Crew, World’s Best First Class, Asia’s Best Airline and World’s Best First Class Seat .
In the world of budget air travel, AirAsia won the title of World’s Best Low-Cost Airline, and Japan Airlines won the World’s Best Economy Class and Best Economy Class seats.
“This is a proud moment for the airline as our continued innovation and service standards set the benchmark in our industry,” says Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker.
Skytrax awards are considered one of the prestigious within the industry – they’re awarded by consumer voting.
Airline executives celebrated at a ceremony held through the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France.
BIG WINNERS
The top ten is a known list of individuals from the world of aviation – with none major changes.
Qantas Airways was ranked eighth on the list after failing to interrupt into the highest 10 in 2019.
Lufthansa continues to be the one European airline in a position to break into the highest ten.
British Airways, which didn’t win any awards in 2018, this 12 months won the awards for Best Airline Staff in Europe, Best Airline Staff within the UK and Most Improved Airline in Europe.
Last 12 months, U.S. carriers didn’t win any of the worldwide awards, but this 12 months United Airlines won the award for the world’s best business class lounge.
The best airline in North America stays Air Canada, which also won the award for the world’s best business class lounge cuisine.
Air France continues its status in advantageous dining by winning the title of the world’s best first-class in-flight catering, and for those who’re traveling in economy class, you will clearly find the very best food on an EVA Air flight.
The best on-board entertainment went to Emirates, and EVA Air topped the rating of the Cleanest Airlines within the World.
For the Southeast Asia region, these are our top picks on the earth:
The world’s best airlines for 2019
1. Qatar Airlines
2. Singapore Airlines
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Cathay Pacific
5. Emirates
6. EVA air
7. Hainan Airlines
8. Qantas Airlines
9. Lufthansa
10. Thai Airlines
The cleanest airlines on the earth in 2019
1. EVA air
2. Japanese airlines
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Singapore Airlines
5. Asiana Airlines
6. Hainan Airlines
7. Swiss International Airlines
8. Cathay Pacific
9. Qatar Airlines
10. Lufthansa
Top 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 – I FLY
North America – Air Canada
Asia – Singapore Airlines
Middle East – Qatar Airways
Europe – Lufthansa
The best low-cost airlines
Africa – Fastjet
Australia Pacific – Jetstar Airways
Thing – AirAsia
Central Asia/India – IndiGo
China – West Air
South America – Sky Airlines
Southwest Airlines-WestJet
Middle East – Flynas
Europe – EasyJet
The best airline catering
Economy – EVA Air
Premium economy – Austrian Airlines
Business – ANA All Nippon Airways
First Class – Air France
The best airline seats
Economy – Japan Airlines
Premium Economy – Virgin Atlantic
Business – Qatar Airways
First Class – Singapore Airlines
The best regional airlines
The best regional airline on the earth – Bangkok Airways
Africa – Royal Air Morocco
Asia – Bangkok Airways
South America – Brazilian Airlines Azul
North America – JetBlue Airways
Central Asia/India – Azerbaijan Airlines
The 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 airline 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 – Brazilian Airlines Azul
North America – Delta Air Lines
Asia – Thai Airways
Middle East – Flynas
Europe – British Airways
Source: CNN
