According to the Skytrax World Airline Awards
The Skytrax World Airline Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards in the aviation industry and are often referred to as the “Oscars of Aviation.” Based on millions of passenger surveys conducted worldwide, Skytrax evaluates airlines on service quality, cabin comfort, onboard dining, entertainment, cleanliness, and overall travel experience.
Here are the Top 10 Best Airlines in the World for 2025/2026.
| Rank | Airline | Hub / Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 #1 | Qatar Airways | Doha, Qatar |
| 🥈 #2 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore |
| 🥉 #3 | Cathay Pacific Airways | Hong Kong, China |
| #4 | Emirates | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| #5 | ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Tokyo, Japan |
| #6 | Turkish Airlines | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| #7 | Korean Air | Seoul, South Korea |
| #8 | Air France | Paris, France |
| #9 | Japan Airlines (JAL) | Tokyo, Japan |
| #10 | Hainan Airlines | Haikou, China |
Airline Highlights
🥇 Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways secured the No.1 position for the ninth time, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s finest airlines.
Its award-winning Qsuite Business Class continues to set the global benchmark, offering exceptional privacy, lie-flat beds, premium dining, and world-class onboard service.
🥈 Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines remains one of the industry’s most respected premium carriers.
In addition to ranking second overall, it also received awards for:
- World’s Best Cabin Crew
- World’s Best First Class
The airline is renowned for its consistently outstanding customer service and luxurious travel experience.
🥉 Cathay Pacific Airways
Cathay Pacific climbed to third place thanks to significant improvements in both service quality and passenger satisfaction.
It also won:
- World’s Best Economy Class
- World’s Best Inflight Entertainment
making it one of the strongest performers in this year’s rankings.
⭐ Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines is the only mainland Chinese airline to enter the global Top 10.
As a long-standing Skytrax Five-Star Airline, it continues to impress passengers with excellent ground services, attentive cabin crews, and a premium flying experience.
About the Skytrax World Airline Awards
The Skytrax World Airline Awards are based entirely on customer feedback collected from travelers across the globe.
Airlines are evaluated across multiple categories, including:
- Cabin comfort
- Seat quality
- Cabin crew service
- Airport experience
- Food & beverages
- Inflight entertainment
- Cleanliness
- Overall passenger satisfaction
Because the awards rely on independent passenger surveys rather than commercial sponsorships, they are considered one of the most trusted rankings in global aviation.