The 2017 award for the World’s Best Airline was revealed this week at the SKYTRAX 2017 World Airline Awards.
The New #1 Airline In The World According to SKYTRAX Is…
This is a much coveted and prestigious award throughout the industry as it is voted upon by travelers from around the world via an annual passenger survey. Over 19 million passengers from 105 different countries participated in the scoring which included more than 325 different airlines from around the globe.
And the “Oscar of the Aviation Industry” goes to…
The 2017 winner is the Doha-based airline Qatar Airways. Additionally, Qatar Airways also won major awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best First Class Lounge and as the Best Airline in the Middle East. Singapore Airlines took the second slot, with ANA, Emirates (2016’s #1), and Cathay Pacific rounding out the Top 5.
Here’s the rest of the 2017 results:
The World’s Top 20 Airlines 2017
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Emirates
- Cathay Pacific
- EVA Air
- Lufthansa
- Etihad Airways
- Hainan Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia
- Thai Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Australia
- Swiss Int’l Air Lines
- Qantas Airways
- Japan Airlines
- Austrian
- Air France
- Air New Zealand
- Asiana Airlines
The Bottom Line: The New #1 Airline In The World According to SKYTRAX Is…
Personally, I have flown Qatar Airways on international long-haul flights eight times so far, and they have quickly moved to the top of my list as one of my favorite airlines.
The planes in their fleet are new, their service is impeccable, the food is deliciously memorable, and the entertainment experience is among the most modern in the industry. Not to mention – great amenity kits!
Cheers!
