Seats that are too small, unpleasant staff, unappealing meals… A multitude of factors can turn a simple plane trip into a nightmare. In order to guide travelers when they are about to buy a ticket, the Skytrax Awards have organized an awards ceremony every year since 1999 aimed at distinguishing the best airlines on the planet. As reported by CNN, the winners for the 2024 edition were revealed on Monday June 24.
Eighth victory for Qatar Airways
The votes, which come from surveys carried out among more than 21 million customers in 100 countries and covering 350 airlines, have established Qatar Airways as the best airline in the world. The latter, which had previously won this title seven times over the past 24 years, has built a solid reputation over the past decade, helping to establish Hamad International Airport, Qatar, as a hub world of aviation. Seventh last year, Air France fell two places and is therefore ranked ninth. It nevertheless remains the leading European company.
Qatar Airways’ fleet includes 230 aircraft, including A380 superjumbos, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-8 and 787-9, Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000, as well as a variety of smaller aircraft. ability. “This award is a testament to our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovationsaid the airline’s CEO, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, in a statement published by Skytrax. We hope to continue to achieve new successes in the future. »
AirAsia, low cost champion
A host of other awards were also handed out. Singapore Airlines, which finished second in the main category this year after taking the crown last year, scooped the World’s Best Cabin Crew award, a recognition from the “unwavering dedication and professionalism” of its teams in flight. It was also crowned Best First Class Airline and Best Airline in Asia.
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In the low-cost airline segment, AirAsia has once again been named the world’s best low-cost airline, a feat it has achieved every year since 2010. “No other company comes to mind that has achieved such a winning streak, and we are very proud of that.said its CEO, Tony Fernandes, in a press release. We dedicate this award to all our staff who work tirelessly to make this day come true, as well as to all those who have remained loyal to us through the ups and downs that AirAsia has gone through. »
The 20 best airlines in the world in 2024
1. Qatar Airways2. Singapore Airlines3. Emirates4. ANA All Nippon Airways5. Cathay Pacific6. Japan Airlines7. Turkish Airlines8. EVA Air9. Air France10. Swiss International Air Lines11. Korean Air12. Hainan Compagnies aériennes13. British Airways14. Fiji Airways15. Iberia16. Vistara17. Virgin Atlantic18. Lufthansa19. Etihad Airways20. Saudi Arabian Airlines
