Unggungli Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways Becomes The Best Aviation Airlines In The World 2024

Illustration of Qatar Airways. (Wikimedia Commons/Aero Icarus)

JAKARTA - Qatar Airways managed to become the best airline in the world, after beating last year's best airline, Singapore Airlines, in the 2024 Skytrax version of the aviation industry award.

This year's success is the eighth title for Qatar Airways in 25 years of the history of this prestigious award, in recognition of the quality of service offered to passengers with

"This is an extraordinary achievement for Qatar Airways to win the World's Best Airlines title in 2024, the eighth time they have won," said Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted during an award ceremony attended by airline executives and cabin crew at a royal home near Heathrow Airport, London, England., reported CNN June 24.

"We congratulate Qatar Airways on this success which should be a source of great pride and satisfaction for airline management and staff," he continued.

The Middle Eastern airline has built a strong reputation over the past decade, helping Hamad Qatar International Airport, which won awards to establish itself as a global aviation hub to compete with its neighbors, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Qatar Airways is estimated to have around 230 aircraft, consisting of about 10 A380 superjumbo aircraft, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-8 and 787-9, Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000, plus various jets with smaller capacities.

"This is a proud moment for Qatar Airways and it is an honor for me to share this award with my hard work colleagues," said Badr airline CEO Mohammed Al-Meer in a statement released by Skytrax.

"This award is a testament to our relentless dedication to providing unmatched service and innovation. We look forward to achieving more wins in the future," he added.

UK-based Skytrax said the votes collected from surveys of more than 21 million subscribers from 100 countries (about 350 airlines) this year were the tightest competition since the award began in 1999, requiring a recount.

A narrow loss to Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines is in second place. Completing the top 10 list is the Emirates Dubai in third place, followed in succession by ANA All Nippon Airways Japan, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, EVA Air Taiwan, Air France and Swiss International Airlines.

In addition to the best airlines in the world, a number of awards were also distributed this year. AirAsia has again won the World's Best Low-Cost Airline, repeating the achievements it has achieved every year since 2010. Meanwhile, Scoot from Singapore has been named the World's Best Low-Range Airlines.

AirAsia leader Tony Fernandes said the airline's inevitable success was thanks to the hard work of the "Allstars" cabin crew combined with strong brand loyalty.

"No other company crossed my mind in achieving such a successive victory, and we are very proud of that," he said in a statement.

"We dedicate this award to all of our Allstars who work tirelessly to make today happen, and also to everyone who remains loyal to us through the ups and downs experienced by AirAsia," he continued.

Singapore Airlines won awards for the World's Best Cabinet Staff, Best Class One Service and Best Aviation Airlines in Asia.

Next, ANA won awards for the World's Best Airport Service, as well as the Best Aviation Airlines Staff Service in Asia. Saudia has also been named the Most Developing Airline in the World, beating Starlux Taiwan and Play Iceland in second and third place.

Still in Asia, Bangkok Airways won the World's Best Regional Airlines award for the eighth year in a row, while Vistara was named India/South Asia's best airline and Fiji Airways as the Best Airlines in the Australian/Pacific region.

In Africa, Ethiopia Airlines has been named the continent's best airline for six consecutive years. Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines became the best airline in Europe, airBaltic won in Eastern Europe, and Hainan Airlines became the best airline in China.

Separately, Delta Air Lines has been named the best airline in North America, as well as won awards for the region's best airline staff service.

Finally, there is also the cleanest airline in the world achieved by Cathay Pacific, followed by ANA, EVA, Qatar and Singapore Airlines.