Sorry, Singapore Airlines, there's a new one best airline In city.
Skytrax was released her list of the world's best airlines for 2024 this week, and for the first time, Qatar Airways has taken first place.
“This is a proud moment for Qatar Airways and it is my honor to share this award with my fellow workers,” said Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, in a statement. “This award is a testament to our relentless commitment to providing unparalleled service and innovation. We look forward to more wins in the future.”
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Qatar Airlines flew around 31.7 million passengers in 2023, bringing in revenue of a net profit of $1.026 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2023/2024 – an increase of 113.8% from the same time last year.
Last year's winner, Singapore Airlines, dropped to second place, followed by Emirates Air at number 3.
Over 350 airlines were included worldwide, with results determined by travelers who voted in satisfaction surveys from September 2023 to May 2024. Airlines were rated based on categories such as leisure, cabin crew, class experience of business etc.
“World Airline Prices are independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction survey that was truly global,” Skytrax said in a release. “Passengers around the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey airline to determine prize winners.”
Here are the best airlines of 2024 in the world, according to Skytrax.
1. Qatar Airways
Ranking in 2023: No. 2
2. Singapore Airlines
Ranking in 2023: No. 1
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3. Emirates Airlines
Ranking in 2023: No. 3
4. ANA All Nippon Airways
Ranking in 2023: No. 4
5. Cathay Pacific Airways
Ranking in 2023: No. 8
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6. Japan Airlines
Ranking in 2023: No. 5
7. Turkish Airlines
Ranking in 2023: No. 6
8. EVA Air
Ranking in 2023: No. 9
9. Air France
Ranking in 2023: No. 7
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10. Swiss International Air Lines
Ranking in 2023: No. 12